Special Tribute Exhibit Continues!

Special Tribute Exhibit Continues!

Now through August 28, an exhibit is on display at the South Austin Popular Culture Center that pays homage to the Vulcan Gas Company (that closed 40 years ago) and the Armadillo World Headquarters (that opened 40 years ago). Click here to read more about the Vulcan Gas Company and the Armadillo World Headquarters.

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Coming soon…

Coming soon…

The Austin Sun, Terminal Edition, announces the next exhibit at the South Austin Popular Culture.

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‘Dillo Hosts Punk-Rock

‘Dillo Hosts Punk-Rock

Click on the image to enlarge it and read the Daily Texan review of the Ramones concert at the Armadillo World Headquarters.

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Special Exhibit & Tribute: 2 Austin Music Icons

Special Exhibit & Tribute: 2 Austin Music Icons

During the summer of 1970, Austin’s first successful psychedelic music club, the Vulcan Gas Company, closed. In August 1970, the Armadillo World Headquarters opened. Both venues made dramatic changes to Austin’s culture.

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International Eddy Day Celebration

International Eddy Day Celebration

It's time again for the annual celebration of the patron saint of 709, Eddy.

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