CultureMap Austin

· 6mo ago

San Antonio is the cheapest U.S. city to visit for spring break
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· 6mo ago

A $100,000 salary goes further in Austin in 2026 than it did last year
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· 6mo ago

Authors of Somebody Should Do Something discuss social change at SXSW
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Authors of Somebody Should Do Something discuss social change at SXSW

It can be hard to find a purely philosophical conference session at South by Southwest (SXSW), which is largely geared toward entrepreneurs and marketers. But every year there are diamonds in the rough for attendees who just want to make life a little better.

· 6mo ago

Community questions MoPac Expressway expansion in South Austin
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· 6mo ago

Unique East Austin theater enters preservation deal with the city
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Unique East Austin theater enters preservation deal with the city

An East Austin theater and butterfly oasis is getting real estate help from the City of Austin. The Vortex, which includes the Butterfly Bar, has entered into an economic preservation agreement with the City through the Place-Based Enhancement Program (PBEP).

· 6mo ago

SXSW panels tackle censorship and funding in public media, the arts
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SXSW panels tackle censorship and funding in public media, the arts

The South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference — the business side of Austin

· 6mo ago

Southern Living praises Austin and the Hill Country in 2026 awards
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Southern Living praises Austin and the Hill Country in 2026 awards

An iconic Austin barbecue joint is getting the spotlight as a must visit destination in Southern Living

· 6mo ago

Horror film Undertone finds chill despite slightly flat story
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Horror film Undertone finds chill despite slightly flat story

While the horror genre is still capable of producing some innovative filmmaking, most of the output tends to fall back on jump scares and other tropes to deliver their terror. So when a film like the new Undertone tries something different, it should be applauded for the effort, even if it’s not as successful in its execution.

· 6mo ago

Titanic exhibit sets sail to Austin for first stop on national tour
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Titanic exhibit sets sail to Austin for first stop on national tour

More than a century after the Titanic slipped beneath the icy waters of the North Atlantic, the ship’s story continues to surface in new ways. This spring, Austin will become the first stop in the US for an immersive exhibition that brings those stories to life through the objects its passengers left behind.

· 6mo ago

Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band will keep the party going in Austin
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Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band will keep the party going in Austin

Death is proving to be no obstacle in keeping the spirit of Jimmy Buffett alive, as his Coral Reefer Band will set off on the Keep The Party Going Tour in 2026, which will include a stop at the Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park on Thursday, July 23.

· 6mo ago

Popular New Braunfels burger truck makes leap to brick-and-mortar
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· 6mo ago

New film profiles Austin musician who inspired Willie Nelson and Lyle Lovett
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· 6mo ago

Free SXSW events to attend in Austin lead our 5 most popular stories
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Free SXSW events to attend in Austin lead our 5 most popular stories

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· 6mo ago

Famed Austin architecture office opens call for 2026 $20K design grant
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· 6mo ago

Reminders of Him handles trauma and romance with a light touch
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Reminders of Him handles trauma and romance with a light touch

Texas author Colleen Hoover has gone from being a popular writer to a full-on celebrity in the 2020s, with the new film Reminders of Him marking the third adaptation of her books in just 19 months (a fourth, Verity, is scheduled for release in October 2026). All of her books that have been adapted so far — most notably It Ends With Us — are female-led stories that feature elements of romance and trauma, catnip for studios looking to appeal to the underserved demographic of women.

· 6mo ago

10 ways to get shamrocked on St. Patrick's Day in Austin
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10 ways to get shamrocked on St. Patrick

Austin’s about to get shamrocked! From green beer and rooftop whiskey to dancing by the lake, the city is serving up St. Patrick’s Day fun in every flavor. Whether you’re here for the parades, the pints, or just an excuse to bust out your best Irish jig, we’ve rounded up 10 ways to celebrate the luck of the Irish around town.

· 6mo ago

Elle Fanning comedy series Margo's Got Money Troubles premieres at SXSW
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Elle Fanning comedy series Margo

Margo’s Got Money Troubles, a new “family dramedy” on Apple TV, made its debut March 12 at South by Southwest ahead of its official streaming release on April 15. The series explores the dwindling job options (and finances) of a young college dropout as she manages her new life as a single mother.

· 6mo ago

Plan a refined staycation at the award-winning Fairmont Austin
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· 6mo ago

Top 10 dessert programs put cherry on top for Austin restaurants
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Top 10 dessert programs put cherry on top for Austin restaurants

Let’s put modesty aside for a moment. Dessert is here for one reason: to make us feel good. Thankfully, Austin, a city that’s existentially obsessed with whimsy and novelty, is the perfect place to explore the limits of dessert — whether it’s a sweet snack on the go or the most meticulous finale of a multicourse meal.

· 6mo ago

Miranda Lambert lists Texas childhood home for $1.6 million
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