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Hip-hop Grew Up: Austin rapper and noted scholar Bavu Blakes on the culture at 50 statesman.com/story/entertai…

Hip-hop Grew Up: Austin rapper and noted scholar Bavu Blakes on the culture at 50

Bavu Blakes will stage a Classic Hip Hop Live performance of favorite hip-hop covers at ACC Highland's recital hall on August 11.

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10 chocolate chip cookies to try in Austin statesman.com/story/entertai…

10 delicious chocolate chip cookies to try in Austin

From Tiny's Milk and Cookies to Teddy V. and more, we tried chocolate chip cookies from Austin bakeries and shops to help you choose the right one.

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New list names Austin best barbecue city in the US statesman.com/story/entertai…

New list names Austin best barbecue city in the US

Austin took the top spot with an average Yelp rating of 4.22 and 4.7 barbecue restaurants per 100,000 people.

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2023 Texas Book Festival must read: Stacey Abrams, Ann Patchett, Walter Isaacson statesman.com/story/entertai…

2023 Texas Book Festival must read: Stacey Abrams, Ann Patchett, Walter Isaacson

The book fest will take over the area in and around the Texas State Capitol in Downtown Austin on Nov. 11-12. The event is free and open to all.

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'Keep Austin Queer'd:' Why is Austin Pride celebrated in August? What you need to know statesman.com/story/entertai…

‘Keep Austin Queer’d:’ Why is Austin Pride celebrated in August? What you need to know

Pride celebrations traditionally take place in June but Austin celebrates in August. Here's a brief history and details about this year's festival.

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Here's a list of events to celebrate Austin Pride 2023 in August statesman.com/story/entertai…

Here's a list of events to celebrate Austin Pride 2023 in August

Austin's large Pride parade and festival takes place Aug. 12, but there are plenty of other events to attend throughout the month.

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Ceviche, sushi and Szechuan: What to eat at Austin restaurants to beat this heat statesman.com/story/entertai…

Ceviche, sushi and Szechuan: What to eat at Austin restaurants to beat this heat

When I eat at restaurants in this hot weather, I turn to cold seafood preparations, a lot of acid and sometimes a bit more heat.

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Austin ranks among top 10 best vacation spots for rooftop swimming in US statesman.com/story/entertai…

Austin ranks among top 10 best vacation spots for rooftop swimming in US

Austin just placed seventh for the best rooftop swimming in the country, with three other Texas cities making it in the top 20.

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31 Jul 2023
Comedian Ali Wong is coming to Austin. Here's what we know statesman.com/story/entertai…

Comedian Ali Wong is coming to Austin. Here's what we know

Wong will perform her new stand-up at Bass Concert Hall on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m.

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31 Jul 2023
Typhoon Texas Austin to host 21 'Grown-Up Getaway' event Friday statesman.com/story/entertai…

Typhoon Texas Austin to host 21 'Grown-Up Getaway' event Friday

The "Grown-Up Getaway" event is billed as an opportunity for adults over legal drinking age to relax with a night to themselves.

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28 Jul 2023
'A true gem': Wimberley's Blue Hole wins Tripadvisor award for third consecutive year statesman.com/story/entertai…

'A true gem': Wimberley's Blue Hole wins Tripadvisor award for third consecutive year

Blue Hole Regional Park, known for its spring-fed swimming hole, just won Tripadvisor's Traveler's Choice Award for its third consecutive year.

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28 Jul 2023
Exclusive: Fresa's opening locations in West Austin and Mueller. Here's what we know statesman.com/story/entertai…

Exclusive: Fresa's opening locations in West Austin and Mueller. Here's what we know

Fresa's is in expansion mode, with locations to open this year and next in West Austin and Mueller.

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27 Jul 2023
Jenny Lewis, patron saint of single ladies, basks in Austin's love at 'ACL' taping statesman.com/story/entertai…

Jenny Lewis, patron saint of single ladies, basks in Austin's love at 'ACL' taping

With a female-born rockabilly band at her back, the indie rock crooner played songs from her new album and favorites from throughout her career.

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The Jonas Brothers just added a second Austin stop to their tour statesman.com/story/entertai…

The Jonas Brothers just added a second Austin stop to their tour

The brothers will perform an additional show at the Moody Center.

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27 Jul 2023
They eat H-E-B-tortilla chips, go to church, visit Kerbey Lane. Meet Austin's pet pigs. statesman.com/story/entertai…

They eat H-E-B-tortilla chips, go to church, visit Kerbey Lane. Meet Austin's pet pigs.

We got to know the Austin pig community over June and July and found a deep love for the hooved animals.

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26 Jul 2023
Sinead O’Connor, the trailblazing Irish artist and “Nothing Compares 2 U” hitmaker, has died, according to a family statement obtained by the BBC. statesman.com/story/entertai…

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French Laundry veteran and Cookie Rich founder opens savory concept in West Austin statesman.com/story/entertai…

French Laundry veteran and Cookie Rich founder opens savory concept in West Austin

Chef Lorin Peters, a veteran of the French Laundry and founder of Cookie Rich, has opened a casual savory concept called Goldy's in West Austin.

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26 Jul 2023
Two Austin-area businesses among finalists for H-E-B Quest for Texas Best contest statesman.com/story/entertai…

Two Austin-area businesses among finalists for H-E-B Quest for Texas Best contest

Funky Mello from Austin and Wella Grain Free from Lockhart are two of 10 total finalists in the Quest for Texas Best competition.

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26 Jul 2023
A map of every state's favorite summer rom-com: 'Grease' is the one that Texans want statesman.com/story/entertai…

A map of every state's favorite summer rom-com: 'Grease' is the one that Texans want

Want to know each state's favorite summer rom-com? This study by CableTV.com is great whether you're data-curious or looking for a movie to watch.

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Alicia Keys raises a banner for unity and love with epic Keys to the Summer tour in Austin statesman.com/story/entertai…

Alicia Keys raises a banner for unity and love with epic Keys to the Summer tour in Austin

With two pianos, two high couture looks and a sprawling setlist over 30 songs deep, she crafted an unforgettable experience at Austin's Moody Center.

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