Posted on September 2, 2009 by salvo cheque
In 1930, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives, in an effort to alleviate the effects of the… Anyone? Anyone?… the Great Depression, passed the… Anyone? Anyone? The tariff bill? The Hawley-Smoot Tariff Act? Which, anyone? Raised or lowered?… raised tariffs, in an effort to collect more revenue for the federal government. Did it work? Anyone? Anyone [...]
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Posted on March 19, 2009 by salvo cheque
Just what is it that makes Austin, Texas so different, so appealing?
The Texas Biennial is still rockin’ it across 6 venues and 7 public works, but there’s more happening thanks to spring break in Austin.
Southby may be a conference for film music and tech, but there is also a visual component that I wasn’t very [...]
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Posted on May 15, 2008 by salvo cheque
Dallas arrives tonight at WTW
Chicago by way of San Antonio will be here Saturday
Houston has already been in our midst, but they will emerge for all to see in three weeks
I’ll tell you ’bout what I sees.
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Posted on April 25, 2008 by salvo cheque
“You cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
Um, so I’m gonna be a jerk here and point something out. The 16th came and went, as did the 18th. We’re 9 days past and still have yet to see the entry forms.
Since [...]
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Posted on April 15, 2008 by salvo cheque
Heads Up from AVAA:
ATTENTION ALL AUSTIN ARTISTS AND ARTS SUPPORTERS, please support your arts industry by attending the third consecutive Austin City Council Candidates Arts Forum, scheduled for Wednesday April 16th, 5:30-7 p.m. at Nuevo Leon Restaurant.
The moderated forum poses hard-hitting policy questions to candidates regarding what their level of commitment and public support [...]
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Posted on April 10, 2008 by salvo cheque
I can’t believe that it’s Art Week Austin and I’m stuck indoors working. Got the office during the day and I go home to help el Primo with his art. This dude needs to get his act together ’cause the show is this Saturday.
I know, I know, I still haven’t updated. Patience, Patience. [...]
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Posted on April 4, 2008 by salvo cheque
I know I’ve been lax with the updates. My mind is very busy.
If you’re looking for things to do art-wise you should probably be checking out Now Playing Austin. They’ve been on the link list for a while now. It seems they get everyones press releases, including the DAC. I always [...]
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Posted on March 6, 2008 by salvo cheque
There’s a couple of shows happening this weekend and events over Spring Break.
Art Outside starts this weekend, Mar 7-16
Build a Mural with Isaiah Zagar this weekend, Mar 6-10
Last How To Eat Austin Workshop, Mar 8 and Edible Estate Pre-Planting Celebration, Mar 13
Interim Action Committee Meeting for CreateAustin, Mar 19 (read the Austin Chronicle’s)
I’ll tell you [...]
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Posted on February 28, 2008 by salvo cheque
There was a nice congregation, on the rounds this week, of Sesame Street [via].
There’s a crap load of openings this weekend. As far east as Big Medium and as far north as Quattro Gallery. There are still events I haven’t listed yet.
I’m almost back.
I’ll tell you ’bout what I sees.
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Posted on February 14, 2008 by salvo cheque
There is lots to see/do this weekend (still not finished updating events). Rain is forecast, so try and stay indoors.
Main thing I wanted to point out: Artist Boot Camp. [via]
I found out ’bout this last week on the down low. I’m assuming the press release went out on late Tuesday/early Wednesday of this [...]
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