Go Texas Film! After a lengthy submission and selection process, the Austin Film Society has announced the recipients of the 2007 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund. After receiving a whopping 218 applications (the most they've ever received), the AFS has awarded 21 Texas filmmakers $150,000 in cash and film stock (nearly double the amount of money awarded last year, and by far the most they've ever given away). The biggest individual grant went to June Lee,......

*Post by Rebecca ReedWe found the best new way to enjoy Earth Day Eve in East Austin at the First Annual Down2Earth party. Big Red Sun provided The Nest, which quickly filled before sunset with the other-worldly sounds of Didge Man (www.didgeman.com) and happy revelers dressed in their yippie hippie finest. We were thrilled to discover that they offered a delectable assortment of vegetarian fare and new ways to spike your Daily Juice (www.dailyjuice.org). The......

Come kick off the weekend right with an Earth Day pre-party and benefit at The Nest @ Big Red Sun tonight. The event, presented by TEMPO, LLC and the AVEDA Experience Center of Barton Creek, and in cooperation with a slew of sponsors, will feature a vegetarian happy hour, live percussion, nature-inspired art, global dj sets, and more. down 2 earth Tonight, 6pm-10pm The Nest @ Big Red Sun [map] $5......

This Thursday Effing Press, a local imprint of experimental literature and poetry, is throwing a shindig at Big Red Sun. The event will feature poetry readings and showcase about 20 of the most active small press publishers in the country. Peter & The Wolf will close out the evening with a set around 10:30PM. Head on down to get your slant rhyme on. The outdoor event will have adult beverage refreshment for your enjoyment......