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Event name

Putting Together Austin History - Inside the Reporting with Michael Barnes

When

Tue 04 / 27 / 2021
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Where

On Your Screen

Who can attend

Open to all

Limited Capacity: 48 spots available

Price

FREE

Organizer

Linda K. Keeling
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Putting Together Austin History: Inside the Reporting”, Tuesday April 27, 2:30-4:00 PM

                                    “Back by Popular Demand”

Austin American Statesman’s city columnist, Michael Barnes writes about the city’s people, places, culture and history. In 2019, Michael delighted a CCV audience with his charm, knowledge and talented story telling. He’s a native Texan, U T grad, author and award winning journalist.

Michael says: “Often folks ask if I miss anything about Old Austin. I say yes, but so much about out city is the same. Especially the people. Austin, at least the ones who engage in the social scene, are open, smart, kind, fun and fit, the last quality from the inside out. People, come here to join that culture, not to alter it. They do alter it, however, and our language, landscape, buildings, food, movies, music, etc., are permanently evolving.”

Travis County Historical Commission Chairman Bob Ward observes: “When I read a Michael Barnes article, it’s like listening to a great story being told by an old friend. It always leaves you informed, entertained and feeling somewhat closer to the Austin community. He is our collective memory.”

Members, volunteers and friends are invited to enjoy Michael Barnes’ informal talk, followed by an Q&A.

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