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Artist Spotlight: Concert on the Creek – American Dreamer

Not precisely classical music and not quite traditional folk, American Dreamer has cultivated a unique sound they call “orchestral folk.” Audiences and fans call their sound just plain great! The Texas-based quintet is set to bring this blended sound steeped with warmth and wonder to Concert on the Creek on Sunday, September 23, 2018. With […]

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Creek Show 2017 Call for Ideas

Waller Creek Conservancy is excited to announced––for the first time––a public Call for Ideas for installations for Creek Show 2017. This annual, light-based art exhibit, held every November on Waller Creek, draws more than 10,000 Austinites and visitors to downtown during a ten-night event designed to bring awareness to the Conservancy’s future revitalization and transformation […]

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A Closer Look at the Artists of Creek Show 2016

By Guest Writer Dan Gentile Waller Creek has held many different significations over the years, from the natural border of the city to a turbulent source of flooding, but for the third year, the creek has been transformed into something entirely new: a canvas. For Creek Show 2016, five teams of local architects and artists […]

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There’s a lot happening this month on Waller Creek!

New to Waller Creek? Come check out our upcoming events. There’s something for everyone at our free programs. Waller Creek Live! Sept 7 from 6-7:30pm at Palm Park Enjoy an evening of free comedy, music, prizes, and more at Waller Creek Live! The fun starts at 6pm on September 7. Invite your friends! #genwaller — […]

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Explore, learn, network, and volunteer with GenWaller!

This summer, our young leaders group––Generation Waller––is hosting a variety of activities. Come join us and support a new vision for Waller Creek. GenWaller Happy Hour + Waller Creek Kayak Tour July 28 Waller Creek Kayak Tour August 17 GenWaller Kickball Tourney August 27 Waller Creek Clean-Up on National Public Lands Day September 24 And, […]

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Spring Events Recap

From the Pop-Up Picnic to a performance by Animal Facts Club, the parks along Waller Creek welcome everyone. Rediscover Waller: Waller Creek Life The Waller Creek Conservancy partnered with the City of Austin’s Watershed Protection Department to explore the biodiversity of Waller Creek. In a free, small-group tour, attendees explored the natural creek habitat and […]

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