Austin
Poetry on the Patio returns to Austin
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West Side residents can enjoy a night of spoken word performances, fashion and food at this free event hosted at a family home in Austin on Sept. 10th.
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Don’t miss this Saturday’s Ghan-again festival
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All are welcome at Saturday’s festival, which celebrates African heritage. Stop by Austin Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sept. 10 to see performers, take part in activities and show your support for young people and travel.
Community
Free blues concert at Austin Town Hall
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Larry Taylor and the Soul Blues Healers will be performing on Wednesdays at Austin Town hall starting July 27. Other performances will be Aug. 3 ,24 and 31, and Sept. 14 and 21.
Community
Free concert tonight in Austin
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Vibraphonist and composer Thaddeus Tukes will perform 7 p.m. July 22 at the Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd. The performance is being presented by the Chicago West Community West Music Center and Night Out in the Parks.
Columbus Park
Juneteenth celebrated at Columbus Park
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Columbus Park hosted two Juneteenth festivals last weekend, with hundreds of West Siders taking part. Mark your calendar for next year’s celebrations.
Community
Juneteenth celebrations this weekend
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There will be at least three Juneteenth celebrations in Austin this weekend – two at Columbus Park and the other on Chicago Avenue. All are welcome!
AAABNA
Austin’s Taste of Chicago, Soul City Blues festival a success
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At least 4,000 people gathered in Austin Saturday to enjoy music, food and family fun along the Soul City Corridor along Chicago Avenue.
Community
Taste of Chicago coming to Austin
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There will be food vendors and live blues music throughout the day, June 11th, starting at noon at 5720 W. Chicago Ave.
News
Mural tour showcases power of community, partnerships
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Peace circles inspired the creation of 10 murals installed throughout the West Side. The artwork displays the vision West Siders have for their community.
News
Project to renovate mural at Central Avenue Green line stop moving along
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As residents were briefed about a mural that is being redone at the Central Avenue viaduct there were calls for infrastructure repair. “Why are you putting a Band-Aid on a gushing wound? one resident asked.