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‘The Good News’ Documentary Takes to the Road
Community screenings across Austin and Oak Park invite residents to reflect, connect and act.
Theaster Gates Channels Marvin Tate in New East Garfield Park Exhibition
Inspired by North Lawndale poet Marvin Tate, Theaster Gates’ latest exhibition at GRAY turns the materials of urban decay into a meditation on return, repair and belonging.
West Side Residents Gather to Preserve Family Legacies at History Harvest
Event at Legler Library spotlighted new community archive; next session on Oct. 25 will tie stories to the Laramie State Bank redevelopment project.
New Documentary Highlights How Communities Are Reclaiming Closed Schools
Screening for Beyond Closure set for Oct. 30 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts in Austin.
New Black History Museum Opens on the West Side
The African American Museum and Education Center will also be a community hub for learning, organizers say.
Enter the Open House Chicago Photo Contest
This October 18–19, the much-anticipated Open House Chicago (OHC) 2025 weekend returns, and it’s offering a special invitation to residents: bring your camera (or phone) and help tell the story of your neighborhood through the citywide lens.
“The Bloom of Resilience” Brings Austin’s History to Life
New 106-foot mural honors the neighborhood’s migration story and its legendary leaders—from Dr. Daniel Hale Williams to Jacqueline Reed.
Community Members Invited to Host Screenings of Austin Documentary ‘The Good News’
The 37-minute documentary celebrates progress, calls for more community involvement.
An Austin Yoga Instructor’s Exercise in Placemaking
Marshawn Feltus, owner of A.C.T. Yoga, has made the beautification of Madison Street his priority.
‘The Good News’ Documentary Takes to the Road
Community screenings across Austin and Oak Park invite residents to reflect, connect and act.
Theaster Gates Channels Marvin Tate in New East Garfield Park Exhibition
Inspired by North Lawndale poet Marvin Tate, Theaster Gates’ latest exhibition at GRAY turns the materials of urban decay into a meditation on return, repair and belonging.
West Side Residents Gather to Preserve Family Legacies at History Harvest
Event at Legler Library spotlighted new community archive; next session on Oct. 25 will tie stories to the Laramie State Bank redevelopment project.
New Documentary Highlights How Communities Are Reclaiming Closed Schools
Screening for Beyond Closure set for Oct. 30 at the Kehrein Center for the Arts in Austin.
New Black History Museum Opens on the West Side
The African American Museum and Education Center will also be a community hub for learning, organizers say.
Enter the Open House Chicago Photo Contest
This October 18–19, the much-anticipated Open House Chicago (OHC) 2025 weekend returns, and it’s offering a special invitation to residents: bring your camera (or phone) and help tell the story of your neighborhood through the citywide lens.
“The Bloom of Resilience” Brings Austin’s History to Life
New 106-foot mural honors the neighborhood’s migration story and its legendary leaders—from Dr. Daniel Hale Williams to Jacqueline Reed.
Community Members Invited to Host Screenings of Austin Documentary ‘The Good News’
The 37-minute documentary celebrates progress, calls for more community involvement.
An Austin Yoga Instructor’s Exercise in Placemaking
Marshawn Feltus, owner of A.C.T. Yoga, has made the beautification of Madison Street his priority.