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This weekend culminates on April 20th, 4:20 even, and it’s no surprise than many of Austin’s inhabitants aim to celebrate this cultural holiday in fine fashion come Sunday. But before we get to that lofty milestone, local lawyer and musician Charlie Roadman hosts the Third Annual Marijuana Law for Musicians seminar on Friday at The Mohawk. The presentation is free and starts at 7 p.m. Come find out what you can get away with in Travis County and also sign up for a chance to win two free Radiohead tickets for their show in Dallas on May 18th.

Photos from opening night of the Trail of Lights in Zilker Park. Visit the city's Trail of Lights events page to find out about the various festivities taking place this year. Photos courtesy of Keith Gaddis. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

Photos from the First Night Austin Kickoff which took place Thursday, December 6th at City Hall. Visit First Night Austin to find out more about this year's New Years event. Photos courtesy of Keith Gaddis. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

On Monday night, Austin Music Hall re-opened its doors. Once completely finished, the revamped venue will feature a permanent stage and 2,800 seats. Photos courtesy of Dale Haussner. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

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Photos from last night's performances by The Swell Season and The Frames at Stubb's. Photos by Romain Nayalkar. Photos may not be used without prior permission. Please email Romain for questions or comments. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

The Secret Show is a collective of Austin musicians who are dedicated to bringing music to the most out-of-the-way and beautifully unusual corners of Austin. Their 4th performance in the series took place on Tuesday night, in a drainage ditch behind Ricky Guerrero park, with a wall covered in graffiti as a backdrop and a few dozen fans and friends in attendance. The shows are always performed with short notice, announced on the group's...

Photo by Veronica Meewes on flickrAs expected, this year’s Stitch was both fun and overwhelming. We tried to take it all in, circling around the booths bundled under Austin Convention Center many, many times. However, it really is impossible to experience everything thing unless you dedicate at least three hours to paint a Carlo Rossi jug, sew a sweater at First Samples, watch the runway show… and then, of course, shop! The latter was easy....

A look at the music and musicians that make up an important part of the Texas Book Festival. Photos by Steve Hopson. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

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Ed Note: Austinist and Prototype Vintage hosted the media tent at this year's Fun Fun Fun Fest. Throughout the weekend, we invited festival artists and audience members alike to come and have their portraits taken—what you see above is the result of two days' worth of impromptu photo shoots, featuring everyone from Of Montreal and Final Fantasy to the good people of APD and the friendly backstage security guard, Dylan. Photos courtesy of Austinist...

Photos courtesy of Austinist contributors Steve Hopson, Eric Uhlir, Zach Ground, Keith Gaddis, Briana Purser, Erin Hanson, Patrick Dentler, Davis Ayer, Nash Cook, and Chad Wadsworth. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

strataTX is a non-profit organization looking to bring together young professionals to support creativity in the arts, culture, and economy. Photos courtesy of Keith Gaddis. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

Photos of MIA and Cool Kids from Saturday night's perfomance at Hogg Auditorium. Photos courtesy of Briana Purser. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

Photos courtesy of Austinist contributors Eric Uhlir, Keith Gaddis, Briana Purser, Erin Hanson, Patrick Dentler and Davis Ayer. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

Photos from the new Alamo Drafthouse location, which opens its doors tonight. Photos by Romain Nayalkar. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

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At the regal Riverbend Centre on Saturday night, Joanna Newsom proved why she’s one of today’s most iconoclastic and oddly appealing musicians: not only did she mesh shockingly well with the ultra-classy Austin Symphony Orchestra, but she also managed to get in trouble for hauling a bottle of Maker’s Mark onto stage. And it’s in this almost-accidental appeal to both sides of the concert-going spectrum—as well as an almost embarrassing wealth of talent—that she...

Now that the summer rains are finally over, progress on the new Mueller Redevelopment is proceeding at a swift pace. With the credit crunch from the sub-prime market slowing new home construction in many parts of the country and foreclosures rising rapidly, it remains to be seen whether Austin really is as immune as some analysts predict, or is merely a bubble looking for a pin. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above,...

Dr. Dog played a ramshackle set of rock to a more or less appreciative audience (many of which brought to mind Deadheads of the '60s, '70s and on) at the Parish on Thursday night. Their songs could have used a plastic surgeon to give them at least the superficial appearance of the tight melodies and songwriting of the 'Beatlesesque' moniker they've been awarded in some reviews. The true standout of the evening were openers...

Lucero played to a packed and rowdy crowd at Emo's Wednesday night. Bobby Bare, Jr. and Whiskey & Co. opened up. Photos courtesy Keith Gaddis...

The first two of six new commuter rail trains arrived in Austin this week. The diesel-electric trains trains, the last of which should arrive by late spring, were purchased from Swiss manufacturer Stadler Bussnang AG ("We Track Clever Solutions" -- get it?) for $34 million. Cap Metro plans to start testing these cars next month along the rail line from Howard Lane and Mopac down to 47th Street and Airport Boulevard—each will be run...

Gogol Bordello at Emo's in Austin, TX (October 22, 2007). Photos by Romain Nayalkar. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

Photos from Richard Buckner's performance Monday night at Mohawk. Photos by Rich Merritt If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

Glen Phillips (from Toad the Wet Sprocket) and Natalia Zuckerman performed to a packed Cactus Cafe crowd Satuday night (October 20, 2007). Photos by Romain Nayalkar. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

Photos from last weekend's Maker Faire at the TCMS Expo Center. Photos by Romain Nayalkar and Aaron Haley. If you can't view the Flash slideshow above, an alternate version appears after the jump....

In Austin, you can expect to find good music anywhere on a Friday night. Over at the Mohawk last Friday, the Japanese metal band Boris delivered more than just good music: most notably fog machines and a gong. Photos and copy contributed by Nash Cook....

Jenna Bush presented her book, Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope, along with a short video about UNICEF to an audience of more than 300 this Wednesday. The book's photographer, Mia Baxter, was also present, but did not speak to the audience. By all accounts, Jenna Bush is not pregnant as Wonkette has been reporting; it's just her taste for baggy, sack-like clothing. Photos by Joel Nihlean and Thomas Smith If you can't view...

Not sure what to do with that broken-down pile of pink plastic and purple wheels that little Kaitlyn hasn't played with for years? Why, turn it into a robot! Equal parts junked-out Barbie Jammin' Jeep and cleverly programmed electronic components, robot makers use more than a little artistry plus some innovative engineering—not to mention plenty of determination and elbow grease—to create some zippy, sizable bots. This weekend at Maker Faire, ACC, Robot Group, Capitol...

On Saturday, October 13, Two Gallants and Blitzen Trapper played at the Mohawk downtown. The Gallants were celebrating the one-year anniversary of their epic taser catastrophe in Houston, and Blitzen Trapper were supporting their latest record, Wild Mountain Nation....