A quick look at SXSWedu, 'Hamilton' in Austin, and more things Southwest Austinites should know this week, Feb. 27-March 3 | Community Impact

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A quick look at SXSWedu, 'Hamilton' in Austin, and more things Southwest Austinites should know this week, Feb. 27-March 3

By Olivia Lueckemeyer | 2:00 AM Feb 27, 2017 CST

SXSWedu kicks off next Monday, March 6. The education-focused portion of South by Southwest Conferences & Festivals is slightly different than its better-known counterparts. Read more about the keynote speakers and what makes SXSWedu special here.

Attendees at SXSWedu visit the Playground to experiment with new technology at last year's conference.[/caption]

The Broadway hit "Hamilton" is coming to Austin's Bass Concert Hall in 2018. According to Kathy Panoff, Texas Performing Arts director and associate dean at The University of Texas, the best way to guarantee tickets is to purchase a subscription to the 2017-18 season, which starts at $135. Tickets went on sale Fri., Feb. 24.

Students at Mariposa Montessori School help "break ground" at the school's new site in Southwest Austin.[/caption]

Mariposa Montessori School, which operates out of two campuses in Southwest Austin, will consolidate both of its schools into one larger campus this fall. Construction has begun on the new site, located at 3338 Paisano Trail, Austin. The owner of the school John Falcon said he hopes to have it up and running by this fall.

Last Monday, Feb. 20, the Austin ISD board of trustees voted to approve a resolution protecting immigrant students, families and employees. Although not explicitly stated, it was implied that this measure was taken in response to the recent uptick in raids by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. Read the full resolution here.

Owner of the historic Austin dance hall the Broken Spoke and longtime Oak Hill resident James White will give a presentation titled "Stories of Oak Hill" at the Oak Hill Business Professional Association's monthly luncheon this Thursday, March 2. When White last spoke, the luncheon was standing room only, so attendees are encouraged to register early.

Southwest Austin's February print edition of Community Impact Newspaper will hit mailboxes today. This month, we delved into topics such as the Texas Education Agency's A-F accountability system and the rise of the hospitality industry in the area. Readers can also consult our SXSW guide for road closures and featured speakers. If you live outside of the area, you can visit our website for web versions of our print content. Thanks for reading!

By Olivia Lueckemeyer

Olivia Lueckemeyer graduated in 2013 from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in journalism. She joined Community Impact Newspaper in October 2016 as reporter for the Southwest Austin edition before her promotion to editor in March 2017. In July 2018 she returned home to the Dallas area and became editor of the Richardson edition.