It's time again for the annual celebration of the patron saint of 709, Eddy.
The South Austin Popular Culture Center is proud to host the Summer Flying Saucer Cinema Series this summer. This free event showcases thought-provoking films every month. Films are viewed under the stars, so please bring your own chair to assure seating. This month’s movie premier will take place on Saturday, July 17 at 8 p.m....
As the mayor of the South Austin Popular Culture Center, I am pleased to announce a new offer from the center. For every sixth check in on FourSquare or Gowalla, you will receive a free exhibit poster!* So come check out our latest events, and don’t forget to check in: FourSquare | Gowalla ....
In a 2008 post on Apartment Therapy.com, Adrienne Breaux showcased the art car behind the South Austin Popular Culture Center car as an interesting planter. The post caused some colorful reactions...
Bob “Daddy O” Wade’s iconic iguana has traveled thousands of miles across the country. Thirty two years later, “Iggy” has found his way home to Fort Worth. Local News Report (Includes raw video of Iggy’s journey): Giant Iguana Statue Flies To New Home At FW Zoo (Source: KTVT) Photo Gallery: ‘Iggy’ at the zoo...
Convicted of politically-motivated crimes, Marilyn Buck has spent 25 years in prison. Set for release in August, she’s now being treated for cancer. Join us for an evening of music, poetry and consciousness-raising in her honor on Friday, June 25 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 3105 E. Cesar Chavez Street in Austin...
The South Austin Popular Culture Center is proud to host the Summer Flying Saucer Cinema Series this summer. This free event showcases thought-provoking films every month. Films are viewed under the stars, so please bring your own chair to assure seating. This month’s movie premier will take place on Saturday, June 12 at 8...
The Armadillo World Headquarters' final night of performances was Dec. 31, 1980. The last concerts featured Commander Cody, Bill Kirchen, Jerry Jeff Walker, Kenneth Threadgill, Asleep at the Wheel and more.
Freddie was in Austin to play at the Armadillo World Headquarters. Richard Halpin (Jail Arts & Education Project) got Freddie and his brother Bennie to play for the inmates at the Travis Co. Jail. The prisoners loved it. So did the musicians.
Poster Art: Nels “Jagmo” Jacobson’s fortuitous relocation: “It was a move to Austin, Texas in 1978 that touched off my fascination with poster art,” says Nels Jacobson, better known as psychedelic-poster artist Jagmo. “That move changed my life.” Click here to read more.
