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Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: Round Rock could be getting Picasso-related exhibits […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:13:25 -0500

Round Rock could be getting Picasso-related exhibits and programming. 🎨👀

City leaders are exploring a new international partnership that could bring art, exhibitions, and educational programming tied to Pablo Picasso to the area.

🧠 What’s happening:

Round Rock officials signed an agreement with a European organization to explore:

🎨 Picasso-inspired…

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: April Fools’ Day is fun, but missing out on the […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:57:59 -0500

April Fools’ Day is fun, but missing out on the CultureMap Tastemaker Awards is no laughing matter. So we’re dropping a special one-day-only discount to the top Austin food and drink event of the season, coming up Thursday, April 9 at Distribution Hall.

Get 2-for-1 pricing on General Admission Tastemakers tickets with the code FOOLME for the next…

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: Calling all my book lover besties… this is actually cute. […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:30:52 -0500

Calling all my book lover besties… this is actually cute. 📚✨

Austin is hosting a BOOKSTORE CRAWL (yes… like a pub crawl, but better 😭) with 30+ indie bookstores this weekend, April 4–5.

📍 What this is:

A self-guided “Book Trail” where you can hop between local bookstores all over Austin and even nearby areas like:

📍 Bastrop

📍 Georgetown

📍…

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: This is what leadership in culture actually looks […]

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:40:57 -0500

This is what leadership in culture actually looks like. 🎨

This Women’s History Month, five women are shaping how an entire city experiences art, culture, and perspective in Austin.

And what stood out to me isn’t just who they are…

It’s how they think.

🎭 The women leading the moment

Sylvia Orozco — Mexic-Arte Museum
Katie Robinson Edwards — …

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: Waterloo Records and Kelly Krause Launch ‘Told Y’all,’ a […]

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:33:25 -0500

Waterloo Records and Kelly Krause Launch ‘Told Y’all,’ a New Austin Interview Podcast

Austin is doing something interesting… and if you’re paying attention, this matters. 🎙️

Waterloo Records has officially stepped beyond being just a record store and into media, launching a new podcast network — including a show called “Told Y’all.”

Hosted by …

tribeza.com

Just a moment...

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: Austin City Council just approved a resolution that […]

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:31:30 -0500

Austin City Council just approved a resolution that could make it easier for people to run small businesses out of their front yards things like farm stands, bakery stands, plant sales, and other small neighborhood-style setups.

What this means:

🏡 More visible small businesses in residential neighborhoods

🧁 Things like baked goods, artisanal…

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: 🌸 20 spring festivals happening across Central Texas […]

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:28:23 -0500

🌸 20 spring festivals happening across Central Texas (and some of these are worth the drive)

Spring event season is here, and it’s not just Austin. There’s everything from kites and comedy to bluegrass and wiener dog races happening all over Central Texas.

Here are some standout picks:

🎉 Austin area

🪁 ABC Kite Fest (April 11)

Thousands of kites…

visit.georgetown.org

Red Poppy Festival

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: 🏗️ Austin moves forward on “missing middle” housing + […]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:18:29 -0500

🏗️ Austin moves forward on “missing middle” housing + mixed-use zoning

What’s happening:

Austin City Council is taking the first step toward allowing more multi-unit housing and mixed-use development across the city.

What this means (simple):

🏘️ More housing types between single-family homes and big apartments

🏢 More places where people can live +…

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: 📚 Austin ISD hands over 3 struggling middle schools […]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:17:26 -0500

📚 Austin ISD hands over 3 struggling middle schools to nonprofit partner

What’s happening:

Austin ISD approved a nonprofit, Texas Council for International Studies (TCIS), to take over operations of Burnet, Dobie, and Webb middle schools starting this fall.

Why this is happening:

❌ All three schools have received 4 consecutive F ratings

⚠️ One more…

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: A few April events happening in the Lake Travis / […]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:15:57 -0500

A few April events happening in the Lake Travis / Westlake area 🌿✨

April is packed with things to do, from community gatherings to family-friendly festivals and outdoor events.

⛳ Birdies by the Lake

The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce will host its 25th annual charity golf classic at Falconhead Golf Club, bringing together local business…

Tiffany posted an update in the group Austin & Surrounding Areas: SLAB BBQ has rebranded as Stack City BBQ in North […]

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:14:35 -0500

SLAB BBQ has rebranded as Stack City BBQ in North Austin. 🍖🔥

The North Austin barbecue restaurant and food truck formerly known as SLAB BBQ officially rebranded as Stack City BBQ in February.

What they serve:

🥪 barbecue sandwiches

🌯 sausage wraps

🥩 brisket, chicken, and other meats by the pound

🧀 barbecue nachos and barbecue mac and cheese

🍔…

Tiffany created the group Austin & Surrounding Areas

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:46:36 -0500