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Nurse aids Haitian disaster relief

Friday, March 5, 2010 | Devin Monk

When disasters devastate entire countries, such as the 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on Jan. 12 and the 8.8-magnitude disaster that hit Chile on Saturday, the world reels in shock but millions react with aid.

‘Glass Menagerie’ is a ‘must see’

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 | Charles McClure | 1

There are few challenges that whet the appetite of actors quite like the prospect of performing in one of Tennessee Williams’ iconic plays — and the cast of TexARTS’ production of “The Glass Menagerie” is clearly capable of delivering the goods.

Forester grinds axe against threats to world’s natural resources

Monday, February 22, 2010 | Devin Monk

Some people see the forest through the trees.

Crystal Ball takes aim at filling in Robin Hood’s gaps

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | Charles McClure

With The Spazmatics on hand to help the crowd get its “geek” on, the Lake Travis Education Foundation Crystal Ball Gala returned to the posh digs that are the Renaissance Austin Hotel’s grand ballroom Feb. 13.

TexARTS production, ‘The Glass Menagerie,’ to open next week

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | Charles McClure

TexARTS is bringing a stage legend to life — Tennessee Williams’ “The Glass Menagerie.”

Bird delights fans, helps wrap up Lake Travis Reads

Thursday, February 18, 2010 | Special to the View

After months of planning, and lots of reading, Lake Travis Reads 2010 wound up with an appearance by author Sarah Bird at Bee Cave City Hall last Thursday.

Happy camper heads to house after four years

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | Devin Monk

Give Troy Cranford a tent and a roaring fire under the stars and he is a happy camper.

Mauk to speak at Viewpoints

Tuesday, February 16, 2010 | Special to the View

Dr. Michael Mauk, a professor at the Center for Learning and Memory at UT-Austin, will be the speaker at the Viewpoints Speaker-Dinner Series Feb. 21.

Van Cliburn finalist to perform in Spicewood

Thursday, February 11, 2010 | Special to the View

Evgeni Bozhanov, one of the finalists for the 2009 Van Cliburn Competition, will perform at the Spicewood Vineyards Event Center on Saturday, Feb. 20.

Students teaming up to aid ailing kindergartner

Thursday, February 11, 2010 | Devin Monk

Hearts of the Lakeway Elementary School community are going out for kindergartner Carter Wagner this week.

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