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Austin Film Festival Opening Party at Mohawk
They used to call them “Chamber of Commerce Days” …
Claudia Blanchette and Amanda Garcia
When the weather was so unblemished, out-of-towners long to linger. Perhaps to spend money, I suppose …
Michael Torres and Stephanie Hunt
Instead, let’s call them “Open Austin Days,” when we extend our collective hands to participants in an event like the Austin Film Festival …
Leslie Carlisle, Terrence Michael and TS Morgan
That’s what happened at Mohawk on Thursday, as festival badge-holders, from home and abroad, left behind panel discussions and movie premieres to engage each other in free-wheeling conversation for an hour or so …
Laura Kinkaid and Andrew Lee
The food stayed upstairs on the terrace, nearer the azure sky. So did the guests. A curious few filtered down to hear the lively band even to dance. But industry talk and nibbles ruled the roost.
Walter Bell and Denise Pischinger
One vegetarian visitor asked for a recommendation on Congress Avenue near the Paramount Theatre. I scratched my head and pointed him toward Manuel’s, Annies and a few other spots on that main stem.
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