Jul 12 Bollywood dance breaks down barriers in Austin By KLRU Calling himself a “global citizen”, Prakash Mohandas says the goal of his dance company is to foster understanding between people and cultures. “If people are able to come dance with each other and have fun with each other, that breaks… Continue reading
Apr 19 How learning steel pan helps Austin’s underserved youth By KLRU The Austin Community Steelband is working to help low-income children make music with the steel pan. Continue reading
Apr 05 The samba school where Brazilian rhythms meet country By KLRU At Austin Samba School, students are dressed in American-flag cowboy outfits and dancing samba. And class has just begun. Continue reading
Mar 16 Michelle Obama tells SXSW crowd she won’t run for president By Paul J. Weber, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — Michelle Obama showed off her vocal chops at the South by Southwest Music Festival but drew a round of disappointed sighs when she told the crowd she has no plans to run for president. Continue reading
Mar 11 WATCH LIVE: Obama to address civic engagement in SXSW keynote at 3:40 p.m. EST By Darlene Superville, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will aim to encourage civic engagement and use of technology to solve problems, like helping poor families get diapers for their children, when he appears at an annual tech festival in Austin, Texas. Obama's appearance… Continue reading
Jan 05 Austin’s weekly vaudeville combines politics and magic By KLRU Step into the writer's room for Esther's Follies, and you'll likely find them singing around a table about the Supreme Court and 2016 presidential election. Continue reading
Nov 24 In Austin exhibit, viewers immerse themselves in foam, light and sound By KLRU In Austin, 14 artists have come together to offer an immersive art experience with Strange Pilgrims, a large-scale group exhibition with experiential art at multiple venues. Continue reading
Sep 15 Austin artists build giant insect puppet bicycles By KLRU Featuring larger-than-life creatures powered by pedals, Austin Bike Zoo is a one-of-a-kind blend of puppetry and cycling. Continue reading
Aug 17 Watch Why poor students drop out even when financial aid covers the cost By PBS News Hour Among the many students heading off to college this fall, those from wealthier backgrounds are far more likely to graduate after four years. Hari Sreenivasan takes a look at why that occurs, and what one university is doing to combat… Continue watching
Jul 24 Appeals court drops 1 of 2 charges against Rick Perry By Will Weissert, Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas — One of two felony indictments against former Texas Gov. Rick Perry was tossed out Friday, giving the Republican presidential candidate a potentially huge legal victory in the face of flagging polling numbers for the 2016 race. Continue reading