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Downtown’s Ballet Austin – More Than Just Ballet

by | February 2, 2011 |4 Comments
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I am not a dancer (I’ve mentioned this in previous posts).  Often relegated to the back of the chorus in my high-school’s very large musicals (literally, hundreds of people were in these things), before show-time, the choreographer would say to me: “just do your best,”  generally while slightly tilting her head and giving me a pitying look.

So, I’m not usually into dancing (i.e., embarrassing myself in public). However, I AM into staying physically fit, as long as there’s a bit of variety to keep me motivated.  I have a trainer with whom I meet (Will Wagner, who has “appeared” in my posts of yesteryear and whom I love because he comes to right to my condo), but sometimes I just want to do something that’s more fun than it is work.  Cue DANA, my friendly Downtown Austin Neighborhood Association, and an email I got from them last month with a link to a voucher for a FREE class at downtown Austin’s Ballet Austin (these sorts of promotions are just ONE of the many perks to membership). Nuthin’ like the word FREE to get my attention. I immediately checked out their website to see their offerings. [Read more...]

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Large Rainey Street Development Site Under Contract

by | February 2, 2011 |1 Comment
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A 0.5702-acre parcel (24,840ft) development site in Downtown Austin’s Rainey Street neighborhood has been placed under contract. The site, 68-74 Rainey Street, is owned by Equity Secured Capital LP and comes with an asking price of of $2.5MM.  It consists of three adjacent lots, one is double size, so the total Rainey Street frontage is equivalent to nearly four lots.  At first glance, it doesn’t appear that power-line easements or Waterfront Overlay District create any encumbrances.  Survey of the site after the jump.   [Read more...]

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State Theatre Sign Is Back On

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I was thrilled to see the State Theatre sign illuminated (again) nast night,… I can’t remember the last time I saw it turned on.  This particular sign – its scale, its history – adds so much life to Congress Avenue.  It’s easier to see at night than during the day when a tree blocks part of the signage.  Last night’s featured guest, Christopher Titus, was the the first stage performance in several years.

-Jude

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