Discussions and Events

September Book Discussion Schedule Now Online
Come discuss Writing Austin’s Lives with the staff of the University of Texas Humanities Institute and well-known Austinites including: a Governor, three Austin Mayors, political activist, an author, musician, religious leaders, and radio and television broadcast talent—where else but Austin, TX and at your local library!
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Wrapping up a summer of public readings, Austin Flashbacks, will feature storytellers from Writing Austin's Lives replaying some of their memories of life in Austin over the decades and excerpts from KLRU's documentary "Austin Remember When." Hosted by KLRU's Tom Spencer.
Austin Flashbacks, Tuesday, August 30, 7:30pm, Zachary Scott Theater 1510 Toomey Road

Mayor for a Day Essay Contest
Youth under the age of 19 are invited to write a one to two page essay about what they would do if they were Mayor for a day. One winner will be selected in various age categories. More information and guidelines are available.

Información y reglas del concurso alcalde por un día.

Filming Austin's Lives—Help us tell Austin’s stories and Austin's live through video. Sumbit your family history, personal experience and vision of life in and around Austin by September 30, 2005.