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Wisconsin college students visit Austin

01.25.2013 News

Carrol University students spent a week visiting with Catalyst Circle Rock students and exploring Austin and other city neighborhoods.

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Being black in America and CNN documentary

12.26.2012 Opinion

John W. Fountain III. reflects on a television program about being African-American and writes about his own experiences.

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Austin girls learn to be leaders

08.13.2012 Community

They ended the summer program that provided cultural, career-building and community service experiences with a Rites of Passage celebration Aug. 4.

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Austin enjoys Shakespeare in the Parks

08.13.2012 News

The Aug. 1 performance of “The Taming of the Shrew” at Austin Town Hall was the third of 11 scheduled performances by the free citywide tour, which brought residents and visitors to the West Side neighborhood.

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Local artists react to Chicago’s draft cultural plan

08.03.2012 News

While some express support for the city’s plan, others remain concerned the West Side was not singled out for specific projects.

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Austin Town Hall hosts Dance in the Parks

08.02.2012 News

The free event featured professionals, as well as student performers from the Chicago Park District day camp program.

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Monday Brazilian night at the Garfield Park Conservatory

07.27.2012 News

The 6 p.m. July 30 free event will feature performers from the Chicago West Community Music Center’s cultural exchange program.

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Summer cycle of death continues

07.20.2012 Opinion

Columnist John Fountain III writes about the deeper issues behind the violence plaguing the city.

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A Civil War in reverse

03.26.2012 Opinion

Austin resident Joe English writes why he thinks Chicago is really only 113; not 175.

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The West Side joins Chicago’s cultural plan conversation

03.19.2012 News

The March 15 event at Austin Town Hall Park brought residents together to dicuss what improvements in arts and culture are needed in their communities.

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