Future Forum | Apr, 29 2026 6:30PM - 8:30PM
The City of Austin and its identity have evolved rapidly over the past 20 years, and the rate of growth brings challenges that implicate our collective culture. Has Austin retained its "weird" slacker spirit amidst surging wealth? Is Keep Austin Weird just a marketable commodity and no longer reflective of our community values? This panel will explore how modern Austin still manifests as an inclusive home for cowboys, hippies, artists, and entrepreneurs alike.
6:00-6:30 p.m. Arrivals
6:30-7:30 p.m. Program
7:30-8:30 p.m. Reception and opportunity for continued conversation
Speakers:
- Les Carnes, Trustee, Eeyore's Birthday Party
- Amy Stansbury, Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common
- Moderator: Matt Largey, Projects Editor, KUT
Location and Parking
The conversation will be hosted in the 10th-floor Atrium of the LBJ Presidential Library. Free parking will be available at the LBJ Library visitors’ lot located at 2313 Red River Street.
Registration
Advance registration is requested. Please register below:
