During the summer of 1970, Austin’s first successful psychedelic music club, the Vulcan Gas Company, closed. In August 1970, the Armadillo World Headquarters opened. Both venues made dramatic changes to Austin’s culture.
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Jun 222010
It’s time again for the annual celebration of the patron saint of 709, Eddy.
Convicted of politically-motivated crimes, Marilyn Buck has spent 25 years in prison. Set for release in August, she’s now being treated for cancer. Join us for an evening of music, poetry and consciousness-raising in her honor on Friday, June 25 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at 3105 E. Cesar Chavez Street in Austin (on the north bank of the Colorado River between Pleasant Valley Rd. & Tillery St. Ample parking is available.). Click here [...]
The South Austin Popular Culture Center is proud to host the Summer Flying Saucer Cinema Series this summer. This free event showcases thought-provoking films every month. Films are viewed under the stars, so please bring your own chair to assure seating. This month’s movie premier will take place on Saturday, June 12 at 8 p.m. The film starts at 8:30 p.m. The “rain day” is June 13. ATTENDEES MUST PARK NEXT DOOR ON COLLIER STREET [...]
Jun 031974
Bruce Springsteen Year: 1974 Location: 23rd and Guadalupe Painted by: Kerry Awn, Rick Turner, Tommy Bee Funded by: The Fog Foundation of the Pursuit of Happiness
The Armadillo World Headquarters’ final night of performances was Dec. 31, 1980. The last concerts featured Commander Cody, Bill Kirchen, Jerry Jeff Walker, Kenneth Threadgill, Asleep at the Wheel and more.
Freddie was in Austin to play at the Armadillo World Headquarters. Richard Halpin (Jail Arts & Education Project) got Freddie and his brother Bennie to play for the inmates at the Travis Co. Jail. The prisoners loved it. So did the musicians.
ViewPoints.com writer jmdobies recommends the South Austin Popular Culture Center (formally known as the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture). Click here to read the article.
May 012010
Bloggers depict their trips to the museum.
Photographer Steve Hopson details the history of the Armadillo World Headquarters through photos and captions.
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