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Around Town, Celebration, June-July Issue

Bring It In The House: Celebrating 5 Years 🎉

Celebrations are precious milestones. It can be your marriage, work, or your business anniversary. Summertime is when people celebrate family reunions, vacations and more. But there is one celebration you should definitely know about… You know Milli Mills from our June-July Everyday Hero Spotlight. She is inviting Austin to her 5th Year Celebration of her Bring It In The House Podcast Show.  How did you … Continue reading Bring It In The House: Celebrating 5 Years 🎉

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Around Town, Authors

Event: Multi-Talented Chantel Deniese Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece: “Unbloke Me”

Accomplished performing artist, transformative life coach, and now pioneering author, Chantel Deniese, triumphantly announces the release of her latest masterpiece, “Unblock Me.” This inspiring book is crafted to guide readers through the journeyof overcoming life’s hurdles and unlocking their innate potential. Chantel, with her vibrant charisma, has already touched the lives of many through her dynamic stage performances and empowering coaching sessions. Her deep-rooted passion … Continue reading Event: Multi-Talented Chantel Deniese Unveils Her Latest Masterpiece: “Unbloke Me”

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Around Town, Art and Entertainment, Holidays

Ballet Afrique presents Duke Ellington’s -The Nutcracker Suite

Jazz-Infused Holiday Classic at Bass Concert Hall Ballet Afrique, Austin’s premiere Black ballet fusion company, returns with a fifth annual production of Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” Half a decade old and already a cherished holiday tradition, the production invites audiences to reimagine the holiday season through Ellington’s jazz take on Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. This year, the production moves to its biggest stage yet: Bass … Continue reading Ballet Afrique presents Duke Ellington’s -The Nutcracker Suite

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Around Town, Austin Texas, Celebration

Celebrating a Decade of Service: Mission Accomplished 10th Anniversary Carnival

Damita Miller-Shanklin Mission Accomplished, an organization dedicated to providing laundry services for those experiencing homelessness, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a family-friendly indoor carnival on July 13th. This milestone event will take place from 1 PM to 4 PM, offering fun, food, and games for all ages while highlighting the incredible journey and impact of the organization over the past decade. A Decade of … Continue reading Celebrating a Decade of Service: Mission Accomplished 10th Anniversary Carnival

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Around Town, Black Men, June-July Issue

Feature Story:Finding Community and Connection at Sans Bar: A Safe Haven in Austin

Damita Miller-Shanklin Austin Texas is a city of vibrant culture and rapid change. This transformation has been both fascinating and eye opening. Chris Marshall moved to Austin 17 years ago and has watched the landscape change including areas that are almost unrecognizable. Marshall is the Owner of the Sans Bar. Marshall has found a way to contribute positively to the community through the creation of … Continue reading Feature Story:Finding Community and Connection at Sans Bar: A Safe Haven in Austin

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