Inside Austin Podcast

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by frequent show guest, Peter Bay from the Austin Symphony Orchestra for this edition of Inside Austin. They talk about the next few performances for the season and the big announcement the Maestro made a couple months ago.

Caroline Boudreaux from the Miracle Foundation joins host Brian Fitzgerald for this edition of Inside Austin. They discuss how the Miracle Foundation is trying to change the perception and practices of foster care and the orphanage systems world wide. They also talk about how the nearly 8,000,000 kids impacted and the ways we can help.

Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald has a conversation with Dana Younger from the Blue Genie Art Bazaar to discuss this year's show. They are joined by Andrea Taurins from Make A Wish of Central and South Texas to discuss how the Bazaar has raised over $80.000 over the years.

For this episode of Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald sits down with Bruce Willenzik from the Armadillo Christmas Bazaar to discuss their 50th year of bringing the art community and Central Texas together for the holidays. They also talk about this year's new artists and how the music stage is the envy of Austin venues when the Bazaar is is full swing.

Christine Albert from Swan Songs rejoins the show to talk to host Brian Fitzgerald about giving musical last rites and wishes to those nearing the end of their journeys and this year's Swan Songs Serenade that happened earlier this month. She was also very candid about the loss of her longtime music partner and husband Chris Gage. Christine spoke about how she gained a new perspective on the work she has been doing after being on the receiving end of a Swan Songs show for Chris.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Dorian Colbert from KING (Kids In a New Groove) to talk about their upcoming Holiday Hope show happening at Antone's and the music mentoring program they have for kids in foster care. They also spoke about the songwriting contest that leads up to the show and the Partnerships for Children toy drive.

For today's Inside Austin host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Amy Miller, Jen Holt, and Jessica Spencer from Junior League of Austin. They discuss the mission of the organization along with the 50th year of the A Christmas Affair event and their Coats for Kids drive.

Host Brian Fitzgerald is joined by Laura Estes from the Alzheimer's Association - Capital of Texas Chapter to discuss the way Alzheimer's impacts families and how the advances in testing and treating are making such a big difference in the lives of those diagnosed. They also talked about the upcoming Ride to End ALZ happening in Dripping Springs.

Piper Stege Nelson from I Live Here; I Give Here joins host Brian Fitzgerald this week for a conversation on the state of giving in Central Texas and beyond.

For today's show host Brian Fitzgerald sit down and has a conversation with Grace Donaldson from the Austin Film Festival. They talk about this year's event and how the film festival is geared towards the storytelling aspects of movie making.