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🎭 Austin’s Broadway lineup is here!
March 5, 2025 · — Natalia Aldana
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We believe in the power of giving, which is why today we’re discussing how Austinities can do philanthropy better with the organizers of Amplify Austin. Philanthropic giving in Austin has been flat for the past few years, but what donors do this year will be a bellwether! 🤗
What's CITY Talking About?
⚖️ DA Disagrees With 90-Day Indictment Deadline
The Travis County District Attorney’s office is under scrutiny after murder suspects were released on low bonds because prosecutors took longer than a long-adhered-to standard of 90 days to process them. But, DA José Garza said he isn’t obligated to abide by the 90-day indictment deadline. [KVUE, Austin American-Statesman 🔒]
🎒 Kindergarten Vaccination Rates Below Target
The recent measles outbreak has highlighted the low vaccination rates among incoming Austin ISD kindergarteners — 83.67% for the 2023-24 school year, down from 96% in 2020. Public health experts recommend a 95% vaccination level to achieve herd immunity. [KUT]
🎭 Austin’s Broadway Season Lineup Announced
The season will kick off with the first national tour of five-time Tony Award-winning Best Musical “Kimberly Akimbo,” from Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. Plus, expect a Disney musical, a Rogers and Hammerstein’s classic, and several classic shows to hit Austin’s stages this year. [Texas Performing Arts]
🚨 One Killed, One Injured in Fire Truck Crash
Officials are investigating what caused an Austin Fire Department fire truck and a civilian vehicle to collide near the airport Tuesday afternoon, killing one civilian and injuring another. [KXAN]
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What To Do
Wednesday, March 5
- 🚌 SXSW EDU at Austin Convention Center | Various | Downtown
- ⭐ Amplify Austin Day | 6 p.m. | Online
- 🤖 The Batty Awards at Parlor Room | 6 p.m. | $15 and up | Downtown Austin
- 👂 Sound Bath at Pease Park | 6 p.m. | Free | Old Enfield
- 🌈 Teen LGBTQ+ Craft Space at Austin Public Library Central Library | 6 p.m. | Free | Downtown Austin
- 🌳 All About Maples at Zilker Botanical Garden | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Zilker
- 🎤 Whose Live Anyway? at Paramount Theatre | 7 p.m. | $55 and up | Downtown Austin
- ❓ “SpongeBob SquarePants” Trivia at Pinthouse Brewing | 7 p.m. | Free | McKinney
- 🎂 Butch Hancock & Friends: Townes Van Zandt Birthday Salute at the Long Center | 7 p.m. | $64 | Bouldin Creek
- 🤣 “Funny Girl” at Bass Concert Hall | 7:30 p.m. | $35 and up | UT Campus
Thursday, March 6
- 🚌 SXSW EDU at Austin Convention Center | Various | Downtown
- ⭐ Amplify Austin Day | Through 6 p.m. | Online
- 🎉 Hotel Vegas & Volstead 14 Year Anniversary | 2 p.m. | Free | East Austin
- 🖼️ "Forgotten Texas" Art Opening at Zilker Brewing Co. | 6 p.m. | Free | East Austin
- ⛑️ First Aid for Basic Protest Preparedness at OutWellness | 6:30 p.m. | $20 | St. Edwards
- 🎻“NARUTO:” The Symphonic Experience at the Long Center | 7 p.m. | $49 and up | Bouldin Creek
- 🖌️ Eco Printing & Dyes Workshop at The Buzz Mill | 7 p.m. | $35 | East Riverside - Oltorf
- 🤣 “Funny Girl” at Bass Concert Hall | 7:30 p.m. | $35 and up | UT Campus
- 🎶 Justice at the Moody Center | 8 p.m. | $55 and up | UT Campus
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