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Somethin’s Happenin’ Here… What It Is Ain’t Exactly Clear…
Fred Schmidt | February 22, 2012 | 5 Comments

Somethin’s Happenin’ Here… What It Is Ain’t Exactly Clear…

Remember that great old Buffalo Springfield song? Well those were the lyrics that started going through my head as I spotted this scene unfolding tonight in the long-vacant retail space in City Hall, at the SE corner of 2nd Street / Willie Nelson Blvd and Guadalupe.

What I do know is the sweet vibe of SXSW is definitely in the air all around Downtown on these 80-degree late February days. The countdown is on: only 16 more days til Austin starts rockin’ off its hinges!  And I don’t just mean with music… but also energy, enthusiasm, innovation, creativity, knowledge, adventure, technology.  It’s a week when we all can really visualize Austin’s future as a global creative capital.

 

Filed Under: 2nd Street District, austin retail, austin small business, downtown austin, Downtown Austin Districts
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Fred Schmidt is co-owner, with wife and business partner, Shelley Meyer, of Wild About Music Art & Gift Gallery - now celebrating 20 years in Downtown Austin. Concurrently he is also CEO of Austin mobile-social online games company, Portalarium. Fred resides in a vintage waterfront condo on the "Eau Fore Riviera" (south shore of Lady Bird Lake) with his kayak close at hand. He serves as a board member of the Downtown Austin Alliance (DAA) and is a past Vice Chair of 6ixth Street Austin. He thinks this is one of the best places in the world to live, work and play! Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not reflect the positions of any affiliated organizations.

Comments

  1. avatar Downtownliving says:
    February 24, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    Austin is the place to live and this time of the year is the best!
    Where is this place by the way? I’m shocked a small boutique or retailer hasn’t occupied it either. What the heck!

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  2. avatar Kee Kee says:
    February 23, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Another cool reason to live in Austin – something new and hip is always popping up. I can’t wait to check out this space.

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