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A traveling art exhibition that spotlights rare childhood diseases is making its first visit to Texas. Oct. 1 marks the opening of “Beyond the Diagnosis,” hosted by U.R. Our Hope and Texas State University at Round Rock. According to Beyond the Diagnosis, there are...
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Several Austin-area authors have new books on the shelves this month. Forest Therapy by certified life coach Sarah Ivens debuted on Sept. 4 and explores the forest bathing trend — also known to the Japanese as shinrin-yoku and to the Scandinavians as friluftsliv. The...
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WAITRESS, the Tony-nominated musical premiering at Bass Concert Hall in January, is looking for two young girls to perform the role of “Lulu” for the duration of the engagement. The “Search for Lulu” will take place in Austin on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. – 12:30...
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Baylor Scott & White Health leads Texas in the number of accolades earned in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Hospitals” 2018-19 list, released in late August. Sixteen Baylor Scott & White hospitals were recognized, with two receiving...
Films
The Old Man & the Gun, rated PG-13 Starring Robert Redford, Casey Affleck, Sissy Spacek, Danny Glover, Tom Waits, Tika Sumpter, John David Washington, Keith Carradine, Elisabeth Moss Austin Family Critical Rating: 5 of 5 stars Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating:...
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New research from UT Austin proves writing letters of gratitude is a beneficial experience people should commit to more often. The gesture improves well-being for not only letter writers, but recipients as well. Published in “Psychological Science,” researchers Amit...
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Two literary festivals bookend the month of October, with the Texas Teen Book Festival happening Oct. 6 and the Texas Book Festival taking place Oct. 27 and 28. Both festivals are free and open to the public. The Texas Teen Book Festival will take place at St....
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The 2018 Austin Heart and Stroke Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20. Benefitting the American Heart Association, the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Long Center. This year’s event will include a family-friendly three-mile walk, CPR demonstrations and...
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Austin-based Kammok recently announced its new Roo Jr. hammock for campers ages 4 to 10 and under 54 inches in height. Built for both camping and backyard play, the kid-sized hammock uses tear-resistant and water-repellent fabric, has a no-tip design and a load...
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Stepping Stone School students and the school’s founder, Rhonda Paver, M.A., recently donated over $14,000 to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX). Funds for the donation were raised by the school-age students participating in the...
