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Women’s Symphony League of Austin Celebrates 70th Annual Jewel Ball Weekend

70 Years of Glamour: Jewel Ball Shines Bright for Music Education

Women’s Symphony League of Austin hosts a glittering weekend to benefit over 50,000 Central Texas students
Breakthrough Central Texas Chief Development & Communications Officer Holly Wissmann, Luci Baines Johnson, Mayor Kirk Watson, and Executive Director Michael Griffith

Luci Baines Johnson and Mayor Kirk Watson Rally Support for Breakthrough Central Texas’ $30 Million Education Campaign

The new initiative sets out to serve 5,500 students and help 1,100 first-generation Texans earn college degrees by 2030
Heidi Moga, Emily West, Haley Patterson, Heather Moga, Anne Boon, Jaclyn Byrd

A Night of Hope Gala Raises $306,000 to Support Survivors of Human Trafficking in Central Texas

Red Oak Hope’s 11th annual gala celebrated healing, resilience and community in the fight against human trafficking
Shop inside Rancho Pillow in Round Top. (Photo by Molly Culver)

Round Top Guide: Austin Designer Christi Hay Shares the Best Vendors, Venues and Hidden Gems

Discover the best venues, vendors and experiences in this antique-hunting paradise
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Fortlandia Exhibit Returns With Interactive Forts at the Wildflower Center

Explore the Wildflower Center’s new lineup of imaginative, custom-designed forts through Feb. 1
Ephraim Owens at the Continental Club.

Austin Jazz Community Rallies Around Ephraim Owens With Fundraising Concert 

When one of Austin’s most beloved musicians suffers a stroke, the community shows him he’s not alone
Glen Powell Takes Flight

Glen Powell Hosts Free Tailgate Event in Austin

Enjoy free food, games and a screening of Hulu’s series 'Chad Powers' with Glen Powell
(From left) Sara Alexander, Shannon Gardner, Venus Strawn, Barb Lietz, Cassie Bales, Melissa Aufieri, and Tracie Dickey.

Austin Ladies Luncheon Raises $155K for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research

Philanthropic leaders gathered for a Moroccan-inspired afternoon to support Duchenne research and awareness
Gibson Street Bar's Twisted Carnival

The Ultimate Guide to Halloween in Austin

Commemorate the spookiest time of year with these sweet and sinister celebrations