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jowens · #**10161** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 6:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by LoneStarMike

2. Skyline shot from Lamar Square

Came across a pic that showed this same angle before the 2007-10 building boom. Still hard to believe all the change in a little over 3 years.

migol24 · #**10162** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 8:17 PM**

is the Zach Topfer Theater going to be a performing arts theater?

mars-man · #**10163** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 8:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by migol24

is the Zach Topfer Theater going to be a performing arts theater?

Yes, all five of the main productions of Zach's upcoming season will be at the Topfer, starting with Ragtime in October.

http://www.zachtheatre.org/2012-2013-season

ahealy · #**10164** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 10:13 PM**

Willie Nelson Statue to be unveiled Friday, April 20 at 4:20 p.m

http://www.austin360.com/arts/monument-t...nt-1968849.html?cxtype=rss_ece_frontpage

migol24 · #**10165** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 10:35 PM**

April 20? 4:20? I don't get it.

photoLith · #**10166** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 10:55 PM**

^
You're joking right?

BevoLJ · #**10167** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 11:05 PM**

Unveiling Willie's new statue on Willie Nelson BLVD on 4-20 @ 4:20 pm! haha. That is one of the best things I have heard in a while. I love Austin. =D

And I love the statue!

ahealy · #**10168** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 11:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by BevoLJ

Unveiling Willie's new statue on Willie Nelson BLVD on 4-20 @ 4:20 pm! haha. That is one of the best things I have heard in a while. I love Austin. =D

And I love the statue!

It's pretty damn amazing. We're also gonna have a badass 35 ft long poster for our premier of linklater's "Bernie" at violet crown at the same time.

migol24 · #**10169** Posted **Apr 10, 2012, 11:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by photoLith

^
You're joking right?

no... what is it? i'm intrigued. is it symbolic in any way? is it nelson's b-day? a spoof on prayer day? yes i'm joking day?

alright i'm bored.

MichaelB · #**10170** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 12:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

Willie Nelson Statue to be unveiled Friday, April 20 at 4:20 p.m

http://www.austin360.com/arts/monument-t...nt-1968849.html?cxtype=rss_ece_frontpage

FOR REAL or did you make that up???
( cause you would!)

BevoLJ · #**10171** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 2:08 AM**

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

FOR REAL or did you make that up???
( cause you would!)

I don't think so. That would just be cruel! I would boycott VC for less than that. lol

I just saw this in the Rolling Stone magazine so seems about right..

Willie Nelson Statue to Be Erected in Austin
Bronze cast will be unveiled at 4:20 p.m. on 4/20
By Rolling Stone
April 10, 2012 1:25 PM ET

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A bronze sculpture of Willie Nelson will be erected later this month in Austin, Texas. The statue, a gift to the city from the non-profit group Capital Area Statues, Inc., will be unveiled at 4:20 p.m. on April 20th as a nod to the country star's reputation as a stoner

The eight-foot tall, one-ton bronze statue was created by sculptor Clete Shields. "Creating a sculpture of such an icon while he is still living presents its challenges," Shields said in a statement. "For many, the Willie they connect with is the Outlaw Willie of the Seventies, or the influential advocate for Farm Aid in the Eighties, while others – especially a younger generation – grew fond of him during his more mature years. The sculpture needed to appeal to a broad audience and conjure up the fond memories of so many different people."

....

Read more: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/w...erected-in-austin-20120410#ixzz1rh5UI41b

LoneStarMike · #**10172** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 3:20 AM**

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Originally Posted by jowens

Came across a pic that showed this same angle before the 2007-10 building boom. Still hard to believe all the change in a little over 3 years.

I found one taken by KevinFromTexas posted in November of 2006

November 2006
KevinFromTexas

April 2012
LoneStarmike

Syndic · #**10173** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 8:45 AM**

That's incredible, LoneStarMike. Think about how different that view will look in another 6 years.

ahealy · #**10174** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 10:26 AM**

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

FOR REAL or did you make that up???
( cause you would!)

Gurl, Imma kick yo 🞵🞵🞵 <3

mars-man · #**10175** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 5:32 PM**

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Originally Posted by migol24

April 20? 4:20? I don't get it.

Let's just say the number 420 has a certain significance to a significant number of Americans… A subculture of which Willie is a shining beacon and hero… And we're not talking redheads or braid enthusiasts.

Google it!

kingkirbythe.... · #**10176** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 6:27 PM**

Its a pot reference.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/420_(cannabis_culture)

ahealy · #**10177** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 6:28 PM**

Violet Crown will also be opening Marley on 420

http://www.violetcrowncinema.com/movies.php?bit=coming_soon

Do I sense a 420 SSP meetup???

wwmiv · #**10178** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 6:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by migol24

no... what is it? i'm intrigued. is it symbolic in any way? is it nelson's b-day? a spoof on prayer day? yes i'm joking day?

alright i'm bored.

I think I'm the only one who understood you were joking. (My bold in quote).

MichaelB · #**10179** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 6:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by ahealy

Gurl, Imma kick yo 🞵🞵🞵 <3

OKOK.... national news today. Yes, 4;20 on 4:20 and they refenced the "reference".

OK... but you would have made it up!

I love it!

Let do a meet up "appropriately modified".

ahealy · #**10180** Posted **Apr 11, 2012, 7:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by MichaelB

OKOK.... national news today. Yes, 4;20 on 4:20 and they refenced the "reference".

OK... but you would have made it up!

I love it!

Let do a meet up "appropriately modified".

420 meetup