It’s Amplify Austin Day, a community-wide day of giving that benefits more than 700 organizations across Central Texas. One of them is an East Austin comedy theater in search of a permanent home.
Last year alone, Amplify raised $13 million for local causes, bringing the total to $93 million. Now in its 10th year, the hope is to top $100 million in total donations this year.Amplify Austin Day CEO discusses how Austinites can participate in day of givingOne of the beneficiaries of Amplify is the ColdTowne Theater in East Austin, which brings all sorts of comedy, sketch, improv, standup and more, to the local community.
Founded in 2006, ColdTowne had to leave its longtime home on Airport Boulevard due to financial issues during the pandemic. This past October, they finally found a new space on East 2nd Street, but the building is set to be demolished this fall to make way for condos."StrangeTowne is a great way to showcase community coming together under one cause," said Buckman.
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