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Historical film screens at PCL, director/producer answers questions

Historical film screens at PCL, director/producer answers questions

Sara Zaidi, Life & Arts general reporter November 16, 2022

For Ann Kaneko, what started as an art film became a complex, deeply-rooted historical piece with threading points of view. Kaneko started working on her five-year project in 2017, taking many trips to...

UT Symphony Orchestra unveils Turkmen music at concert

UT Symphony Orchestra unveils Turkmen music at concert

Sara Zaidi, Life & Arts general reporter October 24, 2022

Editor's note: a previous version of this story said Allayarov composed Symphonic Picture of Turkmenistan, but it has been updated to correctly reflect that Halmamedov composed it. Orchestral strings...

General Manager of Castle Hill Fitness Lori Johnson (left) and Marketing Manager Rebecca Brumberg (right) flex in front of a mirror in one of the fitness center’s studios. Castle Hill Fitness celebrated its 20th anniversary with games and free fitness activities on Oct. 12, 2022.

Castle Hill Fitness celebrates 20th anniversary, reflects on growth

Sara Zaidi, Life and Arts Reporter October 17, 2022

Walking into a quaint gym between 12th street and Lamar Boulevard, members were warmly greeted by Castle Hill Fitness employees in balloon and paper crowns who served them an array of snacks, cake, free...

Try Culture offers diverse cultural experiences for students

Try Culture offers diverse cultural experiences for students

Sara Zaidi, Life and Arts Reporter October 10, 2022

Bright colorful lights darted across the William C. Powers Student Activity Center ballroom as rhythmic, upbeat pop music blasted from speakers and rang out in the space. Students from various cultural...

Black Food Week, an initiative promoting Austin’s Black-owned restaurants

Black Food Week, an initiative promoting Austin’s Black-owned restaurants

Sara Zaidi, Life & Arts general reporter September 22, 2022

Walking into the building with checkered floors, wooden walls and a menu displaying an animated chicken stirring a steaming pot of greens, Austin foodies know they are in for a treat. Whip My Soul, which...

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