Alli Aweusi and the Renaissance of the Drum
Aweusi is a proponent of what is right and what isn't, and if anyone should grab a symbol, it's this poet, and catapult himself into his own.

Almost Forgotten
Austin activist Marcelo Tafoya talked at length about the days when he broadcasted live from the small cafe on E. 7th Street. A cultural critic, missionary, and well-known promoter of Tejano music, Tafoya has owned, collaborated or produced a number of popular radio shows.

Art Nest Focuses On How Children Learn
Neeka Edwards had a headache and did not want to draw her sister's eye in the place it belonged. It was Neeka's first day at Art Nest's "Reach for the Ceiling" summer camp, and the other four girls were diligently shading portraits of each other with Renaissance accuracy.

ArtPlex Grew Out of Artist Energy, Enthusiasm
The ArtPlex is a creative oasis nestled between the hustle and bustle of downtown and the University of Texas. A walk through the halls will take you past galleries and studios that contain painters, photographers, theater companies, film makers, and writers. Here the spirit of camaraderie and creativity go hand in hand.