Austin 360 is reporting that The Moody Foundation of Galveston has granted KLRU $2.5 million to go towards the new Austin City Limits studios build on 2nd Street downtown. Scheduled for completion in 2011, the new venue's capacity will reach 2,700 and will be called The Moody Theater. KLRU is seeking $6.5 million to complete the venue using entirely HD equipment.
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The University of Rhode Island has been awarded a five-year, $18 million grant by a branch of the National Institutes of Health to strengthen biomedical research capacity in Rhode Island. One of the largest grants in the University'... Read Post
For $129 smackers, you can get yourself your very own fancy bracelet this morning that will grant you access to any of the official music venues during SXSW without paying cover. Granted, entrance is based on capacity and badges sti... Read Post
Steve Miller performed to capacity audiences two nights last week at the confusingly named ACL Live at the Moody Theater venue to break in the new Austin City Limits soundstage. [ more › ] Read Post