DISTRICT DIALOGUES
DISTRICT DIALOGUES is a series designed to highlight, preserve, and promote the rich musical traditions and cultural history of Austin.
A quarterly event brings together artists, cultural historians, local organizations, companies, and the public to raise awareness about the importance of music heritage and its role in shaping our local Austin and Red River identity.
DISTRICT DIALOGUES: Discovering Red River
DIALOGUE #1
Red River Cultural District will kick off its quarterly District Dialogues feature with a special speaker series that will showcase exclusive previews from two captivating documentaries, Blue Flamingo and Cavity, once Red River Cultural District haunts.
Filmmaker, author and photographer Richard Whymark; along with local author and musician Greg Beets; and Chepo Peña author, graphic artist, and musician, will be in attendance for thought-provoking discussions after each screening, behind-the-scenes insights into their creative journeys, and the profound themes explored in their two films.
EVENT DETAILS:
Featured Documentaries
“Blue Flamingo” focuses on the garage scene at the cross-dressing punk bar on 7th at Red River.
“Cavity” is a story of three visionaries with Alaska-fishing cash, a PA system, and a dream to open a punk dive squat.
Location: Swan Dive 615 Red River
When: Saturday March 1, 2025
Time: 4pm-6:30pm – Join us at 4pm for networking with the program to begin at 4:30pm.
Parking: Street parking is available as well as the Convention Center Parking Garage Located at 5th and Red River
OTHER EVENT FEATURES:
- Special taco-pop-up featuring Pelon’s Tex-Mex
- Beverages available for purchase
- A FREE exclusive zine with every ticket purchase, ” a special red river edition” with additional copies available for purchase
- UT Press will also be tabling onsite for guest to purchase a copy of “A Curious Mix of People” The Underground Scene of ’90’s Austin”, and other music features including “Screen to Screen: The Poster Art of Austin City Limits” by Austin City Limits ” Chuco Punk: Sonic Insurgency in El Paso” by Tara Lopez “All I Ever Wanted” by Kathy Valentine, and “Revenge of the She-Punks” by Viven Goldman
Proceeds from the event will go to support the Red River Cultural District and its mission to preserve and grow Red River’s unique heritage and culture, while strengthening ties with the downtown venues, businesses, and communities. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, all donations to our organization are tax deductible with donations accepted year-round.
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