Tag Archives: Red River Cultural District
Austin's music preservation efforts draw praise. But is it enough?
The attention placed on Austin’s music community in recent years by local leaders – most especially the affordability issues and stagnant income levels of working musicians – went under the magnifying glass Tuesday at South by Southwest. Attendees of the…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Mar 16, 2018
Data suggests economic boost from later Red River noise curfews
With the six-month pilot program giving outdoor music venues on Red River Street later weekend sound curfews set to expire at the end of the month, business owners and city officials are putting together their case for extending the program…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Oct 4, 2017
Reporter's Notebook: Don't say that
Yeah, OK, on the record, then… During the May 9 meeting of the Community Development Commission, commissioners took up the issue of developing Levander Loop with affordable housing. After a bit of misunderstanding, Neighborhood Housing and Community Development Assistant Director…
Reporters' Notebook • By Elizabeth Pagano • Jul 17, 2017
Red River improvements kicking off ahead of district-wide festival
The installation of three large public art projects and potential action to clean up a crime-ridden alleyway are two pieces of a campaign kicking off this week to improve the image of the Red River Cultural District. The effort brings…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Jul 12, 2017
Urban Land Institute considers future of Red River venues
Keeping live music venues alive in one of Austin’s most important creative districts will take a combination of innovative public policy, private investment dollars and cooperation of club owners that have long failed to work as a collective. That was…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 29, 2017
Early numbers in, Red River venues optimistic about impact of new rules
The numbers are starting to roll in on the city’s experiment to allow later outdoor music in the Red River Cultural District. Early financial reports and anecdotes from club owners in the stretch of 13 bars and live music venues…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 28, 2017
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Red River proponents seek policy 'champion' following live music report
Streetscape improvements, greater attention to safety and partnerships with nearby community organizations are some of the steps needed to keep the Red River Cultural District a hub of live music, according to a recently completed study on the area. The…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Jun 20, 2017
Austin Monitor Radio: The Red River Cultural District.
Music Commission Chair Gavin Garcia and Stubb’s general manager Ryan Garrett join Austin Monitor reporter Chad Swiatecki for a chat about the state of the Red River Cultural District. Join us for a conversation that tackles everything from the recent…
Radio • By Elizabeth Pagano • May 23, 2017
All ears on Red River as noise curfew pilot program kicks off
Today marks the official start of a six-month program that will bring later hours for live music to one of the city’s most well-regarded cultural centers. Known in city channels as the Red River pilot program, the change in city…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • May 4, 2017
Study: Red River music venues face ‘11th hour’ endangerment
A key piece of Austin’s live music scene is at a crisis point and at risk of disappearing in the coming years if dramatic action isn’t taken soon. Those are the findings included in a nearly complete report by the…
Music & Entertainment • By Chad Swiatecki • Apr 21, 2017
Council approves extended hours for five Red River music venues
Over the objections of a number of neighbors and nearby hotels, City Council approved a six-month pilot program Thursday that will allow a handful of bars on Red River Street to play outdoor live music one hour later into the…
