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UT alumna documentary film featured in Black Maria Film Festival

By Nataleah Small - Updated on November 19, 2019 at 12:15 am

On a quiet Saturday evening, filmmaker Isabel Dunn gathered with a handful of friends and family members in the Harry Ransom Center. Over the past year, her short documentary was viewed by hundreds of people in film festivals across the country. Surrounded by the Austin community in the cozy, intimate space, her film had finally come home.
Sexual health clinic helps sponsor Austin International Drag Festival

By Nataleah Small - Updated on November 14, 2019 at 12:02 am

The Austin International Drag Festival brings performers and audiences from across the world to the Texas capital. From Nov. 14-17, nearly 2,000 spectators are expected to watch the event according to Jamie Bancroft, president and founder of the Austin International Drag Foundation.
UT alum turned cinematographer shoots Austin Film Festival movie

By Mackenzie Dyer - Updated on November 5, 2019 at 1:32 pm

Charlie Pearce, UT photojournalism and radio-television-film graduate was known on the set of “A Room Full of Nothing” for his willingness to do anything to get the shot.
ACL Weekend Two was really all about Childish Gambino, Lizzo

By Brooke Sjoberg - Updated on October 14, 2019 at 11:01 pm

The second weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival had a frosty start, with temperatures dropping as low as 47 degrees Friday, Oct. 11. Festivalgoers braving the cold arrived in all forms of cold weather wear, including onesies, blankets and pajamas.
Savannah Conley Q&A: ‘There has to be a time where we can do what we want.’

By Brooke Sjoberg - Updated on October 11, 2019 at 6:51 pm

Raised by a guitar player and a background singer, Savannah Conley has hopped from genre to genre in her journey as a musician. The Daily Texan sat down with her to talk about her career and what can be expected from the album in progress.
Mahalia talks inspirations for ‘Love and Compromise,’ honesty, authenticity at ACL

By Brooke Sjoberg - Updated on October 11, 2019 at 6:16 pm

After English artist Mahalia's set at Austin City Limits Music Festival, The Daily Texan caught up with her to talk about her inspirations as a songwriter and the direction of her career.
Beat the heat, check out indoor concerts throughout ACL

By Sabrina LeBoeuf - Updated on October 4, 2019 at 12:31 am

The calendar may say fall, but the thermometer definitely does not. With Austin City Limits Music Festival taking place over the next two weekends at Zilker Park, The Daily Texan has compiled a list of indoor venues equipped with live music performances and, most importantly, air conditioning.
Vegan, gluten-free friendly vendors server options at ACL this year

By Katya Bandouil - Updated on October 4, 2019 at 12:29 am

This year, being conscious of dietary restrictions is trendy, so food vendors at Austin City Limits Music Festival are bringing it to the table. As more awareness has been brought to dietary restrictions, vendors are following suit and offering vegan and gluten-free options to festivalgoers.
ACL Fest 2019, new and improved

By Mackenzie Dyer - Updated on October 4, 2019 at 12:24 am

Since 2002, Austin City Limits Music Festival has lined up a diverse set of acts. Originally a two-day event with 67 artists, ACL has grown since its creation. Here are some of the improvements that have hit ACL Fest.
Guide to navigating buses, shuttles to ACL Fest

By Brooke Sjoberg - Updated on October 4, 2019 at 12:18 am

As one of the largest annual events held in the city, Austin City Limits Music Festival draws crowds which can make simply navigating to Zilker Park an intimidating experience. The Texan is here to help.