DOWNTOWN
Downtown Season 4
Season 4 is now in reruns, click here to get a listing of air dates and times on KLRU-TV Austin , PBS. You can also watch all seasons of DOWTNOWN on-line at www.downtownaustintv.org
Episode #401: Creating a Great Downtown/ Carp A Go-Go!/ New Music Model
Downtown Density #4: Creating a sense of place, how to fit all of the pieces together to create a downtown where people love to live, work and play. / Carp A Go-Go: Discover why people travel across the globe to meet some of Lady Bird Lake’s most treasured residents – Carp! / New Music Model: What happens when the Live Music Capital of the World goes digital? Discover how Austin’s music venues and bands thrive in the new music model. Interstitials: Urban Assault, Capitol Grounds Keeper
Episode #402: History Center / Downtown on a Dime / ROT Rally
History Center: Journey to the bowels of the Austin History Center and meet the keepers of the past. / Downtown on a Dime: Follow a group of Austinites as they enjoy downtown Austin on less than $25 in a day! / ROT Rally: Once a year, it becomes the 59th largest city in Austin and infuses $35 million into the local economy. Rev up your engines and join the gang for Austin’s biggest party – the Republic of Texas Biker Rally! Interstitials: Surfing Lady Bird Lake, Dumpster Drive
Episode #403: Art in Public Places / Rainey Street / Crafting
Art in Public Places: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder - What role does public art play in our lives? How does it change the way we interact with our surroundings? / Rainey Street: Learn the history of the Rainey Street neighborhood and follow its transformation. / Crafting: Stitch and Bitch, Arts and Drafts… no matter what you call it, crafting has made a resurgence. Interstitials: Dragon Boat Festival, Straight Razor Shave
Episode #404: Recycling / Art City Austin / Parking Downtown
Recycling: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce… and Rethink. Learn how you can make a big difference by making small changes. / Art City Austin: Each April, hundreds of artists descend on Austin for the city's largest and longest running outdoor art fair. Discover a temporary art utopia where curious and delightful discoveries await around each corner. / Parking Downtown: Dude, where's my car? Get the lowdown on the best places to park downtown and find out how the City plans to accommodate the growing number of vehicles in the CBD. Interstitials: What's Up There?, Motive 807
Episode #405: Austin's Independent Businesses / Your Health is Your Wealth/ Life’s Journey
Austin's Independent Businesses: Downtown is home to some of Austin's most iconic independent businesses. From trendy to traditional, find out why shopping downtown is As Austin as it Gets™! / Your Health is Your Wealth: Keep up the pace with Austinites as they hustle their way to better lives through fitness. / Life's Journey: "Great is the matter of birth and death." Austinites David Graeber and Stephen Moser discuss their journeys through life. Interstitials: Poster Art, Eeyore's Birthday
Episode #406: Season 4 Best Of Show - Austin's Independent Businesses / Recycling / New Music Model
Austin's Independent Businesses: Downtown is home to some of Austin's most iconic independent businesses. From trendy to traditional, find out why shopping downtown is As Austin as it Gets™! / Recycling: Recycle, Reuse, Reduce… and Rethink. Learn how you can make a big difference by making small changes. / New Music Model: What happens when the Live Music Capital of the World goes digital? Discover how Austin’s music venues and bands thrive in the new music model. Instertitials: Dumpster Drive, Dragon Boat Festival