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Chicago Park District

See Shakespeare in the park

By AustinTalks | July 21, 2022

The Chicago Park District’s annual Shakespeare in the park comes to Austin at 6:30 p.m. July 21. Stop by Columbus Park, 500 S. Central Ave., for the free performance.

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New nature play garden to be unveiled in Austin this weekend

By AustinTalks | September 14, 2021

The former vacant lot at 1114 S. Mason Ave. has been transformed into a public space for community members to gather and children to play. The grand opening will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 19, with a short program and ribbon cutting taking place at 2 p.m.

Community

Shakespeare performance to be held in Austin Thursday night

By AustinTalks | August 25, 2021

Bring your chairs and blankets to Columbus Park Thursday, Aug. 26 to see a free performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” The performance starts at 6 p.m.

Community

Summer fun at Westside Health Authority

By AustinTalks | June 26, 2019

The annual community play streets event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, June 28 from 5400 W. Division to 1130 N. Long. There will be a bounce house, basketball, fresh produce sale, food and more.

Community

Wells Fargo, Kids Express volunteers build new playground in Austin

By AustinTalks | June 10, 2019

More than 200 volunteers helped transform an empty lot on Saturday into a playground that was designed by the local kids who will get to use it.

Columbus Park

Shakespeare being performed at Columbus Park tonight

By AustinTalks | August 7, 2018

A Midsummer Night’s Dream begins at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7. The free event is being sponsored by the Chicago Park District and Boeing.

Community

Don’t miss your chance to perform alongside the pros

By AustinTalks | June 23, 2017

The Chicago Philharmonic will be performing at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 24 at Columbus Park Refectory. The rehearsal for the side-by-side performance will be at 3:30 p.m.

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Anti-violence theater productions coming to West Side this spring

By Terry Dean | December 13, 2016

Sisters Larryann and Pearlie Aaron plan to put on the productions from March to August 2017.

Community

Recital this weekend in Austin

By AustinTalks | May 20, 2016

Students from the Chicago West Community Music Center will perform May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Columbus Park Refectory, 5701 W. Jackson Blvd.

Chicago Park District

Civil rights-era play being performed this weekend in Austin

By AustinTalks | March 17, 2016

Tickets are $5 for the show, which is being staged March 17 and 18 at the Austin Town Hall.

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