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John Hargis - McKetta Academy of Distinguished Chemical Engineers at UT Austin
September 21, 2026 - John Hargis was one of the first seven African American undergraduates, known as the Precursors, who were admitted to th...
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Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker Retirement Ceremony
August 19, 2026 - Austin Fire Chief Joel G. Baker is retiring at the end of August 2026. He said it was time after four decades of working...
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The Carver Kickback - Juneteenth Edition Remembrance Ceremony
July 01, 2026 - The Carver Kickback: The Juneteenth Edition Remembrance Ceremony took place at the George Washington Carver Museum in Au...
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Austin African American Book Festival Proclamation Ceremony at Austin City Hall
May 30, 2026 - The City of Austin and Council member Krista Laine presented a proclamation to Rosalind Oliphant for the Austin African...
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Texas Performing Arts presents the Wiz Musical at Bass Concert Hall in Austin-May 2026
May 09, 2026 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
The Wiz Musical Tour is set to perform at the University of Texas (UT) Bass Conc...
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Gladys Knight made a triumphant return to the Paramount Theatre in Austin
March 03, 2026 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael J. Lewis
Gladys Knight, at the age of 81, made a triumphant return to the Paramount Th...
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LBJ Conversations with Evan Smith featuring Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett
February 19, 2026 - Nokoa The Obsever
by Michael J Lewis
LBJ Conversations with Evan Smith, featuring Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, was...
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An Thrilling Evening with Kenny G at the Paramount Theater
February 11, 2026 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Jazz and smooth-jazz fans enjoyed a thrilling evening with Grammy Award-winning sa...
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Texas Performing Arts presents The Sound of Music at Bass Concert Hall in Austin 2026
February 02, 2026 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael J. Lewis
Texas Performing Arts presents The Sound of Music at Bass Concert Hall in Aus...
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SIX The Musical will perform at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin - January 2026
January 15, 2026 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
SIX The Musical is performing at the Bass Concert Hall for only one week, Januar...
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Leslie Odom Jr. 2025 Christmas Tour
January 05, 2026 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Tony and Grammy Award-winning artist Leslie Odom, Jr. returned for his 2025 Chri...
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Cece Winans and her sisters performed at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on December 10
December 18, 2025 - Cece Winans and her sisters performed at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on December 10. She made it feel a lot like Chris...
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60th Annual Austin NAACP DeWitty Overton Freedom Fund Awards Banquet
December 08, 2025 - The 60th Annual Austin NAACP DeWitty Overton Freedom Fund Awards Banquet took place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at th...
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DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST THE MUSICAL will perform at Bass Concert Hall in Austin
December 01, 2025 - N
Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
The Texas Performing Arts will present DISNEY'S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST THE MU...
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Boney James Slow Burn Tour in Austin 2025
October 20, 2025 - Boney James returned to Austin for another soulful performance at the historic Paramount Theatre on October 18, 2025, as...
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The Motown Sound of The Temptaions and Four Tops at the Smart Financial Centre
October 02, 2025 - The Motown sound of The Temptations and the Four Tops graced the Smart Financial Centre on September 24, 2025. With a re...
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Dr Judith Joseph presentation at the Essence Festival 2025
October 02, 2025 - Nokoa The Observer by Michael J Lewis
Dr. Judith Joseph had an informative presentation at the Essence Festival in July...
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Y'all's Down Home Cafe in Round Rock closing
August 24, 2025 - Y’all’s Down Home Café in Round Rock's last day is Sunday, August 24, 2025, before closing the Round Rock location perma...
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6th Annual Women In Harmony Awards Luncheon
July 07, 2025 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
The 6th Annual "Women in Harmony" Awards Luncheon hosted by the National Urban...
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2025 Essence Festival of Culture is July 3rd to July 6th 2025 in New Orleans
June 28, 2025 - Nokoa, The Observer newspaper
by Michael Lewis
2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture® Returns With Super Lounges, Ico...
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Austin Symphony Orchestra - Porgy and Bess
May 20, 2025 - Austin Symphony Orchestra: "Thank you, Michael Lewis Global Photography, for capturing our Saturday performance and for...
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October London and Tamar Braxton are performing at the Smart Financial Centre
May 10, 2025 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael J. Lewis
OCTOBER NIGHTS: CALLING ALL LOVERS TOUR
Featuring October London, Tamar Br...
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Chicago rocked the stage at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin
April 07, 2025 - Chicago rocked the stage at ACL Live at the Moody Theater in Austin, Texas, on April 2, 2025, starting at 8:15 pm.
Th...
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Paul Simon Announces A Quiet Celebration Tour
April 07, 2025 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Paul Simon Announces “A Quiet Celebration Tour”
Join Paul Simon for an...
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Issa Rae had a conversation about her success at SXSW 2025
March 09, 2025 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
SXSW had a Conversation with Issa Rae on March 8, 2025.
Jacqueline Coley of Rot...
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Kem and Ledisi will perform at the Smart Financial Centre
February 15, 2025 - Nokoa The Observer
By Michael Lewis
Kem and Ledisi will perform with special guest Vivian Green at the Smart Financi...
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HAMILTON - Broadway in Austin - 2025
January 29, 2025 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
HAMILTON is performing at Bass Concert Hall, March 25 to April 6, 2025.
A revol...
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Charlie Willson and The Whispers performed at the Smart Financial Centre
January 13, 2025 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael J Lewis
This is Charlie Wilson (71) performing in concert on January 17, 2025, in the...
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Michele Norris was in Discussion about Our Hidden Conversations at the Texas Book Fest
November 19, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Michele Norris was in Discussion about Our Hidden Conversations.
Michele Norr...
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Malcolm Gladwell spoke with Michelle Norris at the Texas Book Festival in Austin
November 17, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Malcolm Gladwell spoke with Michele Norris about the book Revenge of the Tipping...
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Shucked, the new musical comedy comes to Bass Concert Hall November 12-17, 2024
November 11, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Shucked, the new musical comedy comes to Bass Concert Hall November 12-17, 2024....
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Gladys Knight is performing at the Smart Financial Centre
October 29, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Gladys Knight is performing at the Smart Financial Centre on October 30, 2024....
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Anthony Hamilton and the Isley Brothers performed at the Smart Financial Center
October 29, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Anthony Hamilton and the Isley Brothers performed at the Smart Financial Center...
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Opal Lee spoke at the Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom farewell ceremony in Bastrop Texas
September 11, 2024 - Opal Lee, the longtime civil rights leader and grandmother of Juneteenth spoke at the Harriet Tubman sculpture farewell...
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Legendary Hollywood actor James Earl Jones passes away at 93
September 09, 2024 - Legendary Hollywood actor James Earl Jones died at his home in Dutchess County, New York on Monday, September 9, 2024. H...
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Barry Manilow concert at the Smart Financial Centre in Sugarland Texas
August 27, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Barry Manilow performed his last Sugarland concert at the Smart Financial Centre o...
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President Joe Biden spoke at the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act in Austin
July 29, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
President Joe Biden spoke at the 60th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act at the L...
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Duke Fakir of the Four Tops passed away at the age of 88
July 28, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Duke Fakir, a founding member and the last surviving member of The Four Tops, pass...
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City of Austin Police Chief Finalists
July 24, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
There was a public forum of the Austin police chief finalists, Chief Jeffrey Nor...
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Vice President Harris speaks at the Essence Festival
July 07, 2024 - Vice President Kamala Harris, had a 30-minute presentation at the 30th annual Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana...
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Vice President speaks at the Essence Festival
July 07, 2024 - Vice President Kamala Harris, had a 30-minute presentation at the 30th annual Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana...
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Nikki Giovanni at the Austin African American Book Festival 2024
July 04, 2024 - The 18th Annual Austin African American Book Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the Carver Museum and Carver Librar...
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Montopolis Proud Juneteenth Celebration 2024
June 23, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
By Michael Lewis
The historic Black neighborhood of Montopolis in southeast Austin celebrated Jun...
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Disney's Frozen the musical will open on June 5 at Bass Concert Hall
May 30, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Disney’s Frozen, a Tony®-nominated musical will play a 10-day premiere engagement...
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Essence Festival of Culture 2024 in New Orleans
May 19, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Contemporary R&B and soul singer Charlie Wilson is headed to the 2024 Essence...
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Girl from the North Country musical will open on Tuesday, April 23 at Bass Concert Hall
April 17, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Girl from the North Country is the Tony Award-winning new musical that will open...
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Dr. Cornel West was at the George Washington Carver Museum on April 16, 2024
April 17, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Dr. Cornel West was at the George Washington Carver Museum on April 16, 2024....
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Herbie Hancock is performing in Austin at the Paramount Theatre on April 9 2024
April 09, 2024 - Herbie Hancock is performing at the Paramount Theatre on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 8:00 pm.
Now in the seventh decade...
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SXSW Conference 2024 on International Womens Day
March 09, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
SXSW Conference and Festival started Friday, March 8 th with the Keynote session...
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Diana Ross is performing at the ACL Live at the Moody Theater
February 17, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Diana Ross is performing at the ACL Live at the Moody Theater on Tuesday, Februa...
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Texas Performing Arts in Austin presents Beetlejuice!
February 08, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Texas Performing Arts in Austin presents Beetlejuice!
Very colorful visuals, ey...
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Carnaval Austin 2023
February 02, 2024 - Austin’s wildest party, CARNAVAL BRASILEIRO is the city’s annual Brazilian-style Mardi Gras celebration since 1978 is on...
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Keith Sweat Johnny Gill Dru Hill Levelle
January 08, 2024 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, Dru Hill, and Levelle are performing at the Smart Financ...
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Tina: The Tina Turner Musical
December 27, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
By Michael Lewis
Tina: The Tina Turner Musical is touring at Bass Concert Hall, from January, 9th...
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University of Texas Women's Volleyball National Championship 2023
December 18, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
The University of Texas Women’s Volleyball team won back-to-back National Champion...
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Erykah Badu is performing at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater in Hutto on December 9
November 29, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
A fun Spirit of Orgain 23' concert with 4-time Grammy AWARD Winner Erykah Badu is...
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Marsia Martin spoke at AFROTECH 2023
November 04, 2023 - Marsai Martin had an engaging conversation at AFROTECH on Thursday at ACL Live about voting and social change. Martin re...
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Will Packer spoke at AFROTECH in Austin
November 04, 2023 - Will Packer spoke at the largest Black technology conference, Afrotech Thursday morning, November 2, at ACL Live at the...
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Get Ready for AFROTECH 2023 in Austin Texas
October 27, 2023 - Get Ready for
AFROTECH23
Nov 1 - 5, 2023
The Place for All Things Black in Tech
AFROTECH™ Conference 2023 will b...
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Who is Jill Scott 23rd Anniversity Tour
October 27, 2023 - Jill Scott performed at the Smart Financial Centre on Friday, June 16, 2023, at 8:00 p.m.
Three-time Grammy Award-win...
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SIX The Musical at Bass Concert Hall
October 01, 2023 - SIX The Musical is performing from Oct 3rd to Oct 8th, 2023 at Bass Concert Hall.
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the...
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Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and VP Harris speak at the Essence Festival
July 01, 2023 - VP Kamala Harris and the Secretary of the Treasury both spoke at the Essence Festival on Friday, June 30, 2023.
S...
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Gap X The Band in Austin Texas during Juneteenth weekend
June 26, 2023 - The funky, rocking, dancing, soulful mega band GAPX performed for Juneteenth festival goers at the Carver Museum on Satu...
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Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle at Bass Concert Hall
June 02, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Legendary soul singers Gladys Knight & Patti LaBelle perform June 19 at Bass Con...
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Tom Jones is performing at the Smart Financial Centre
May 03, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Tom Jones is performing at the Smart Financial Centre on Friday, May 5th, 2023....
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The O’Jay’s Last Stop on The Love Train Tour
April 03, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
People all over the world (Sisters and brothers), Join hands, Start a Love train...
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Aint Too Proud The Temptations Musical
March 21, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
The Texas Performing Arts Broadway in Austin series presents Ain’t Too Proud – The...
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SXSW Film AIR Ben Affleck
March 20, 2023 - Ben Affleck, director and co-star of the closing night film “Air” is speaking about the movie that premiered at SXSW on...
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Greg Brockman, OpenAI Co-founder on ChatGPT, DALL·E spoke at SXSW in Austin Texas
March 10, 2023 - Greg Brockman, OpenAI Co-founder on ChatGPT, DALL·E had a conversation about the Impact of Generative AI at SXSW in Aust...
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas was the keynote speaker at SXSW on Friday, March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
by Michael Lewis
Priyanka Chopra Jonas was the keynote speaker at SXSW on Friday, March 10, 2023. J...
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John Mellencamp in Austin
February 22, 2023 - Nokoa The Observer
By Michael Lewis
John Mellencamp returns to Bass Concert Hall on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, on his...
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Rachel Welch dies at 82
February 15, 2023 - Raquel Welch, the legendary bombshell actress of film, television, and stage, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning o...
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Pretty Woman The Musical at Bass Concert Hall
January 17, 2023 - PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is performing January 17 – 22, 2023 at Bass Concert Hall.
PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based...
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Frankie Beverly & Maze and The Isley Brothers
January 10, 2023 - Living legends of soul, Maze featuring Frankie Beverly are set to perform live at H-E-B Center at Cedar Park on January...
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Austin Trail of Lights 2022
January 04, 2023 - The Austin Trail of Lights returned to Zilker Park on Thursday, December 8th. There was free general admission on some d...
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The Illusionists at Bass Concert Hall
December 18, 2022 - Celebrate the holidays with the entire family at The Illusionists – Magic of the Holidays on December 18, 2022 at 7 pm,...
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How The Grinch Stole Christmas
December 05, 2022 - Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Broadway’s holiday Musical hit will have its Austin premiere as part of t...
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An exciting evening of Soul music with Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills
November 16, 2022 - Nokoa The Observer
By Michael Lewis
We had an exciting evening of Soul music with Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and...
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Blue Man Group in Austin Texas 2022
October 31, 2022 - The Blue Man Group performed for two days and had three performances at the University of Texas Bass Concert Hall on Oct...
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Montell Jordan performed in Round Rock Texas
August 12, 2022 - Montell Jordan performed in Round Rock at the Juneteenth Festival at the Lakeview Pavilion and festival area in Old Sett...
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Austin's R&B Summer Jam at the HEB Center
August 08, 2022 - Grammy-nominated R&B group Jagged Edge headlined Austin's R&B Summer Jam at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park, on Sunday, A...
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Austin's R&B Summer Jam
August 07, 2022 - Summer is here! Grammy-nominated R&B group Jagged Edge headlines Austin's R&B Summer Jam coming to H-E-B Center at Cedar...
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Billy Dee Williams at the Greater Austin Comic Con
July 09, 2022 - Billy Dee Williams, 85, was the headliner at the Greater Austin Comic Con on Saturday, July 9, 2022.
Also pictured is B...
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Michel Eric Dyson speaks at Essence Fest 2022
July 03, 2022 - Michael Eric Dyson speaks at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on Saturday, July 2, 2022.
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Austin African American Book Festival 2022
June 27, 2022 - The 16th annual Austin African American Book Festival brought book discussions and conversations from authors and commen...
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Smokey Robinson in Austin Texas 2022
May 23, 2022 - By Michael Lewis, ATX Digital Media, Nokoa The Observer
Smokey Robinson was back on stage at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park...
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Smokey Robinson will perform in Austin Texas on May 20 2022
May 17, 2022 - Smokey Robinson will be back on stage at H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Friday, May 20, 2022. Robinson has not performed...
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Disney's The Lion King Musical in Austin
April 09, 2022 - The story of Disney’s musical “The Lion King” of almost 25 years is so well known that it hardly bears a summary. A youn...
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Donna Summer Musical in Austin
April 05, 2022 - Summer: The Donna Summer Musical will be at the Texas Performing Arts at Bass Concert Hall during May 3 - 8, 2022
D...
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The Temptations and Four Tops 60th Anniversary Tour in Austin
April 04, 2022 - The Motown sound of The Temptations and the Four Tops performed in Austin on March 9, 2022, at Bass Concert Hall. Each g...
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Diana Ross at Circuit of Americas
March 25, 2022 - Austin Child Guidance Center welcomes Diana Ross as the headliner for the 9th annual Austin Originals Benefit Concert on...
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Essence Festival of Culture 2022
March 04, 2022 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANET JACKSON, NICKI MINAJ, KEVIN HART, NEW EDITION,
THE ISLEY BROTHERS, THE ROOTS & FRIENDS...
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Gladys Knight took the “Midnight Train” to Texas in February 2022
March 01, 2022 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Gladys Knight took the “Midnight Train” to Texas in February.
Gladys Knight looks and...
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Gladys Knight performs at The Paramount Theatre in Austin
February 18, 2022 - The Paramount Theatre presents Gladys Knight on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 8 pm. Doors open at 7 pm.
The great...
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Patti LaBelle performed at Bass Concert Hall, Austin Texas 2022
February 16, 2022 - Multi-Grammy Award winner, Patti LaBelle returned to Austin for her first performance since Rodeo Austin in 2017 with he...
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The ESSENCE Festival of Culture Plans Full Return to New Orleans in July 2022
January 04, 2022 - - The Nation’s Largest Festival by Per Day Attendance Will Take Place Fully Live from
June 30 – July 3, 2022, with Enha...
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Oakland Raider Coach and Broadcaster, John Madden passed away at 85
December 28, 2021 - On Tuesday evening, December 28, the NFL announced that Madden, Former Oakland Raiders head coach, and broadcaster passe...
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Boney James will perform at One World Theatre on November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021 - Four-time Grammy nominee and multi-platinum Saxophonist Boney James will perform at One World Theatre on Friday, Novembe...
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Keiko Matsui at One World Theatre Austin, Texas 2021
September 13, 2021 - Keiko Matsui performed in Austin, Texas at the One World Theatre on Saturday, September 11, 2021.
On Drums #DaveKarason...
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Beyonce Ivy Park new Clothing Line
August 19, 2021 - Beyonce, the 39-year-old singer will present her new line of clothing on August 20, 2021. Ivy Park clothing company will...
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Allyson Felix wins her 10th medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics Games in Tokyo.
August 07, 2021 - Congratulations, Allyson, in your final individual race. Bronze medalist Allyson Felix won her 10th medal in the women's...
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Novak Djokovic won his 20th Grand Slam singles
July 11, 2021 - Novak Djokovic won his 20th Grand Slam Singles title on Sunday to tie Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for Grand Slam titl...
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Keith Sweat - HEB Cedar Park Center on Friday, June 25, 2021
June 18, 2021 - Keith Sweat will be live at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park on Friday, June 25, 2021! This show is going to be fantastic.
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Dr. Colette Burnette spoke at the "Breathe: The Fight Continues" Rally
April 23, 2021 - Dr. Colette Pierce Burnette, Huston-Tillotson University President spoke at the Derek Chauvin Post Verdict "Breathe: The...
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Historic Snow Storm in Austin Texas 2021
February 25, 2021 - Today on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, the high temperature was 84 degrees. This is a total contrast to the historic win...
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Legendary Actress Cicely Tyson Dies At 96
January 29, 2021 - Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen that broke Black actresses’ barriers with surpassing dignity...
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NAACP presented the 55th DeWitty-Overton Freedom Fund Banquet on December 5, 2020
December 07, 2020 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) presented the 55 th DeWitty-Overton Freedom Fund...
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Black NFL Referees Making History on Monday Night Football
November 25, 2020 - Monday Night Football will make history tonight! For the first time in National Football League history, an ALL Black Cr...
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HALLOWEEN 2020 in AUSTIN TEXAS
November 01, 2020 - Halloween on Sixth Street in Austin, Texas, was the biggest night of the week. Austin Police closed Sixth Street to vehi...
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An innocent beautiful Black child pondering his future
June 30, 2020 - One day, the parents of this beautiful Black innocent child must have “The Talk.”
As Black parents know, “The Talk” has...
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Black Is Beautiful Initiative
June 29, 2020 - For Beer Drinkers: Support the Cause With the current tensions that are rising, we thought that it was of grave importan...
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Protests erupt in Austin Texas against racism
June 01, 2020 - Protests erupt in Austin Texas Against Racism!
Protests erupt across the nation this past weekend following the...
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Happy 89th Birthday William Shatner
April 15, 2020 - Nokoa The Observer
Michael Lewis
William Shatner (89 years old) was in Austin in 2019 at the Bass Concert Hall to shar...
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Three-time Grammy Award winner & Soul Artist Bill Withers died at 81
April 05, 2020 - Three-time Grammy Award winner and Soul Artist Bill Withers died Monday, March 30, 2020, from heart complications in Los...
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ESSENCE of the Matter: COVID-19’s Impact on Black-Owned Businesses
April 03, 2020 - ESSENCE ALERT
April 2, 2020
WHAT: While the measures being taken to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, such...
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Essence Festival 2020 in New Orleans officially CANCELED due to the Coronavirus
April 03, 2020 - UPDATE: The 2020 Essence Fest has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced on Wednesday, Apri...
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Kenny "The Gambler" Rogers died at 81 years old
March 21, 2020 - Kenny Rogers died March 20, 2020, of natural causes, at his home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, according to the family repr...
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Ice Cube in Austin Texas on March 7, 2020
March 05, 2020 - Hot 95.9 proudly welcomes legendary Hip Hop artist Ice Cube to Austin, Texas on Saturday, March 7th 2020.
Be sure to ch...
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Valentine’s Weekend with Patti LaBelle, Babyface & Tamia Hill on February 16, 2020
February 18, 2020 - Valentine’s Weekend with Patti LaBelle, Babyface & Tamia Hill on February 16, 2020, at the Smart Financial Centre in Sug...
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Austin Area Jazz Festival 2019 - Friday
December 15, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | ATX Digital Media | Austin, Texas
The 2019 Austin Area Jazz Festival (AAJF) had an intimate evening...
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Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce Masterclass Series on Leadership
November 21, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | ATX Digital Media |Austin, Texas
The Greater Austin Black Chamber of Commerce (GABC)
Masterclass Se...
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AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS 2019
November 18, 2019 - The 55th year of AUSTIN TRAIL OF LIGHTS is Austin’s largest holiday tradition.
The 55th annual Trail of Lights runs...
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U. S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor - Texas Book Festival
November 16, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | ATX Digital Media | Austin, Texas
U. S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor spoke at the Texas Boo...
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James Taylor in Austin, Texas
November 03, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Five-time Grammy Award winner, James Taylor performed in Austin at the Erwin Center. T...
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Halloween 2019 on 6th Street in Austin, Texas
November 03, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Halloween on 6th Street in Austin, Texas, was the biggest night of the week. Austin Po...
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Texas Conference for Women
October 22, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
The Texas Conference for Women is sold out, but you can still participate! Buy Livestr...
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National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Career Expo Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
October 01, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
The Career Expo Ribbon Cutting Ceremony kicked off the 41 st annual National Black MBA...
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UT Black Homecoming Weekend Celebration 2019
September 18, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
The UT Black Homecoming Weekend 2019 celebration was off the chart. People traveled...
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Common Let Love Tour - Austin Texas
August 28, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Common, Chicago rapper and actor came to Austin City Limit, Moody Theater on Tuesday,...
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Common will perform at Austin City Limits Live - Moody Theater
August 15, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Academy Award, Golden Globe, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist, actor, and activist, Comm...
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ACL Music Festival 2019 Preview
August 14, 2019 - The ACL Music Festival will take place in Zilker P ark for two action-packed weekends with over 130 bands.
The weekends...
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Rally at Huston-Tillotson University
July 28, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
A Minority Mental Health Awareness Rally was held at Huston-Tillotson University on Sa...
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ACL Radio's Blues on the Green at Zilker Park – Ben Kweller with Como Las Movies
July 18, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
ACL Radio's Blues on the Green at Zilker Park – Ben Kweller with Como Las Movies
ACL...
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Wilhelmina Delco will be 90 years old on Tuesday, July 16, 2019
July 15, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Wilhelmina R. Delco is pictured attending the African Summer Fest Fashion Show on Satu...
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Missy Elliott will perform during Essence Festival on Friday, July 5, 2019.
July 02, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Missy Elliott will perform during Essence Fest at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New O...
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Common at the Essence Fashion House
July 02, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Common will be appearing at Essence in the Park (Congo Square Stage) on Thursday, July...
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ESSENCE FEST Headliner Mary J Blige
July 02, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
ESSENCE Fest 2019 headliner, a festival favorite, and Grammy-Award winner Mary J. Blig...
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Frankie Beverly & Maze at the Essence Fest in New Orleans
July 02, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Frankie Beverly and Maze will be back again Sunday night at the Essence Festival this...
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Carnaval Brasileiro Austin Texas
June 25, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Take a look at the largest indoor Brazilian Mardi Gras celebration in the world which...
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2019 Austin African American Book Festival
June 23, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
The 2019 Austin African American Book Festival had an informative event on Saturday, J...
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13th Annual Austin African American Book Festival
June 23, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
The 2019 Austin African American Book Festival had an informative event on Saturday, J...
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Melanie Fiona at the Essence Festival
June 19, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Grammy and Soul Train award-winning Melanie Fiona will be back at the 2019 Essence Fes...
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Kool Moe Dee in Round Rock Texas
June 15, 2019 - Grammy Award winner Kool Moe Dee performed at the Round Rock Juneteenth Rhythm & Ribs Festival on Friday, June 14, 2019.
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ACL Radio's Blues on the Green - Max Frost
June 14, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
ACL Radio's Blues on the Green returned for a second month to Zilker Park on Wednesday...
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Remembering the Queen of Soul at Essence Festival 2012
June 14, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Remembering Aretha Franklin. This is a look back at Aretha Franklin’s 2012 Essence Mus...
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Remembering Aretha Franklin at Essence Fest 2012
June 06, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Remembering Aretha Franklin. This is a look back at Aretha Franklin’s 2012 Essence Mus...
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Blues on the Green at Zilker Park - Jamestown Revival
May 23, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Blues on the Green returned to Zilker Park Wednesday, May 22, 2019. One of the musical...
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Star Wars Day May 4 2019
May 05, 2019 - In celebration of Star Wars Day, I captured a few Star Wars themed photos on May 4 at Precision Camera in Austin. © 2019...
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Pennybacker Bridge in Austin Texas
April 29, 2019 - This is the Pennybacker Bridge in Austin, Texas on April 28, 2019. One of the beautiful landmarks in the city.
© 2019 M...
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Austin Auto Show 2019
April 26, 2019 - The Austin Auto Show is in town until Sunday, April 28, 2019, at the Austin Convention Center.
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Ghostbusters vehicle - ECTO-1
April 26, 2019 - This vehicle is the Ecto-1. The Ecto-1 was the vehicle that the Ghostbusters used to travel throughout New York City bus...
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Austin Texas Skyline March 2019
April 21, 2019 - This is the Austin Texas skyline shot from Auditorium Shores on March 21, 2019. © 2019 Michael Lewis Global Photography...
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Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters title at Augusta National on Sunday
April 15, 2019 - If you have not heard by now, Tiger Woods won the 2019 Masters at Augusta National on Sunday. Woods hugged his son just...
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The Texas Longhorn Band at the 2019 Orange-White Texas Spring game on Saturday, April 13
April 15, 2019 - The Texas Longhorn Band before the 2019 Orange-White Texas Spring game at Darrel K Royal-Memorial Stadium on Saturday, A...
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Tiger Woods at 2019 WGC - Dell Technologies Match Play
April 02, 2019 - Tiger Woods got hot just when he needed it on Friday at the WGC Dell Technologies Match Play in Austin. Woods won four s...
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Truth Tellers: Black Women’s Influence on Economy, Politics and Culture
March 09, 2019 - Truth Tellers: Black Women’s Influence on Economy, Politics, and Culture
There was a SXSW 2019 opening reception at Car...
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Texas Legislative Black Caucas 2019
March 04, 2019 - The Texas Legislative Black Caucas held the 2019 African American Legislative Summit on February 24-26. The Texas Legisl...
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Carnaval Brasileiro Austin 2019
February 11, 2019 - Carnaval Brasileiro Austin 2019 had an amazing party on Saturday, February 9 at the Emo’s!
Brazilian Mardi Gras Austin...
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Texas State Capitol Winter 2019
February 11, 2019 - The Texas State Capitol and grounds are located on a hilltop overlooking downtown Austin, with the main entrance facing...
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Carnaval Brasileiro ATX 2019
February 07, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Carnaval Brasileiro Austin 2019 One of Austin’s longest-running and most spectacular a...
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Kevin O'Leary on Wealth in Austin
February 06, 2019 - Kevin O’Leary of Shark Tank was in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
O’Leary has been on Shark Tank for 11 se...
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15th-Annual-Austin-Firefighters-Ball
January 31, 2019 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
The Austin African-American Firefighters Association held the 15th Annual Austin Firef...
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Richard Overton, World War Veteran II passed on December 27, 2018 at the age of 112
December 29, 2018 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
I am sad to report that Richard Overton passed on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the a...
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Levar Burton Reads Live Tour in Austin Texas
November 12, 2018 - By Michael Lewis | Austin, Texas
Levar Burton was in Austin Sunday November 11 at the Paramount Theater with his Levar...
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