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Major Arts Institutions Respond to Austin's Growth
Perhaps of utmost importance in the process of responding to an expanding potential audience base is the decision as to whether these relationships will be pursued primarily as consumer relationships or community relationships.

Millennium Youth Project
It has been almost seven years since the tragic death of Tamika Ross and the wounding of five others in a church parking lot, and finally her spirit is tangible again in the manifestation of the new youth center scheduled to open in June.

Moore, Please: Red Bone Press Receives Praise for Its Second Helping
Lisa Moore has recently earned widespread respect for her start-up publishing house for black lesbian literature, an original addition to the publishing world.

Movements Taps into Neglected Art Community
To nurture an artistic "movement," there has to be a place that is inspiring and free of restraints, in which artists of all kinds can come together and collaborate.

Moving Media at ArtPlex
Dynamic media, such as film, video, and multimedia, thrive within the hallowed walls of the ArtPlex.

Not Your Average Bookstore
Resistencia does not just sell books. If it did, it would probably not be in business anymore.

Publishing for Dummies: a Guide for Superheroes
I have come from the school of thought that publishing a book is not an easy task. It's not something that you just announce that you are going to do; but that's Geoff. He went out to Barnes and Noble to look for books on how to publish and returned with only one guide: Getting Your Book Published for Dummies.

Radical Cheerleading
Who doesn't love cheerleaders in the great-sports-state of Texas? Well, how about cheerleaders who have taken traditional cheerleading to another level -- bringing attention to political and personal issues and causes?

Redefining Revolution
I'll Make Me a World records the achievements of writers, dancers, visual artists, actors, musicians and filmmakers who have shaped American culture in the 20th century.

Renaissance Woman: a Conversation with Kerthy Fix
There are many cool artists in Austin. I admire many of those I've met these past two years regardless of whether or not their work appeals to me personally. Every once in a while, however, someone really sticks out in my mind.