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2 weeks ago | 
asianamericans.einnews.com | Matthew Odam |Mars Salazar |Michael Barnes |Ana Gutierrez
Meet the 25 Austinites in food, music and arts who are leading the pack in 2025Matthew Odam, Mars Salazar, Michael Barnes, Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman | Hearst - Austin TransitionJust like that, half of 2025 is already over. In a year that has felt like both a marathon and a sprint, the Statesman has honed in on 25 Austin pacemakers who are taking the lead. In music, food and arts, these individuals have had an exceptional six months in a city full of exceptional people.
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2 weeks ago | 
statesman.com | Matthew Odam |Mars Salazar |Michael Barnes |Ana Gutierrez
Just like that, half of 2025 is already over. In a year that has felt like both a marathon and a sprint, the Statesman has honed in on 25 Austin pacemakers who are taking the lead. In music, food and arts, these individuals have had an exceptional six months in a city full of exceptional people. Suzanne StoneHow do you turn around an Austin cancer charity that was once the biggest philanthropic game in town, while suiting it to the times and creating a sustainable model for other nonprofits?
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3 weeks ago | 
statesman.com | Mars Salazar
The Statesman has gathered 11 Juneteenth events to celebrate the state and federal holiday, from car shows to cookouts, in the Austin area.
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3 weeks ago | 
statesman.com | Mars Salazar |Ana Gutierrez
As Austin's summer heats up, so does the city's music scene. From indie darlings like Tennis on their bittersweet farewell tour, and the soulful grooves of Durand Jones & The Indications, to the return of the Marias and Kali Uchis, and the raw power of Ethel Cain and Hiatus Kaiyote, Austin's venues are buzzing with anticipation. Plus, get ready for an unforgettable Fourth of July as Willie Nelson's iconic picnic brings a reunion with Bob Dylan to the stage.
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3 weeks ago | 
statesman.com | Matthew Odam |Mars Salazar |Michael Barnes |Ana Gutierrez
The pace of life in Austin slows over the summer months as snowbirds flee north and triple-digit temperatures spook would-be tourists. For those of us who remain in the city, it's a fantastic time to explore, to take advantage of the lighter crowds and slightly less infuriating traffic and hunt down new experiences. Want to make this your best Austin summer ever? Our team has suggestions for events, bites and sites to experience.
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1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Mars Salazar |Ana Gutierrez
Wow. Twenty-four hours after Austin City Limits Music Festival dropped their 2025 lineup and 3-Day GA and GA+ weekend one tickets are already sold out. We knew this lineup was hot, but it's clear now that you all are ready to burn this festival to the ground.
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1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Mars Salazar |Ana Gutierrez
After correctly divining a handful of this year's Austin City Limits Music Festival artists in a previous "crystal ball gazing" piece — we're still patting ourselves on the back about Doechii — we're now digging into the actual lineup. ACL Fest returns to Zilker Park October 3-5 and 10-12, promising two weekends of live music. There are 10 acts we're already buzzing about — from the indie sleaze swagger of The Strokes to the infectious perreo of Feid. But not every beat drops the same.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Ana Gutierrez |Mars Salazar
May is tuning up to be another blockbuster month for live music in Austin. Stages across Central Texas will be buzzing with talent. April brought us icons like Charli xcx and innovators like LCD Soundsystem, and May is set to deliver its own dazzling lineup. This month we have pop powerhouse Katy Perry at Moody Center and rock maestro Jack White at ACL Live, as well as a host of other must-see artists.
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1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez |Mars Salazar
May is tuning up to be another blockbuster month for live music in Austin. Stages across Central Texas will be buzzing with talent. April brought us icons likeCharli xcx and innovators like LCD Soundsystem, and May is set to deliver its own dazzling lineup. This month we have pop powerhouse Katy Perry at Moody Center and rock maestro Jack White at ACL Live, as well as a host of other must-see artists.
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1 month ago | 
statesman.com | Ana Gutierrez |Mars Salazar
October in Austin signals the return of outdoor music season (though still expect some warmth!) and the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival pilgrimage to Zilker Park, spanning two weekends: October 3-5 and 10-12. Get ready to fuel your anticipation: the 2025 lineup will be unveiled on Tuesday, May 6 at 9 am CT, and tickets for both Weekend One and Weekend Two will go live at noon CST on the official ACL website. Three-day weekend tickets start at $360 for both weekends.
