Music is an enormous part of Austin’s culture, so doesn’t it seem obvious that Austin would help support the music industry and keep the culture alive? Nicole Kelpadlo, the interim director of the Red River Cultural District, says creating the district and building support has been challenging, but nothing’s stopping them now. Plus, hear where in the district you can grab a late-night bowl of homemade pasta after you jam out to some metal, and why you need to mark your calendars for Free Week and Hot Summer Nights.

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