Rules for special events relaxed in response to new COVID guidelines
By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team
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AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Center for Events (ACE) says it s revising the Bringing Events Back: Event Reopening Guide and the COVID-19 Health and Safety Form currently required for special events applications. Revisions to the guide and application process will take effect next week.
Officials say applicants can anticipate changes to the social distancing requirements and masking requirements to incorporate the latest guidelines.
Providing proof of vaccine for patrons will not be a requirement for event applicants, officials say. Any pre-admission proof of vaccine protocols will be up to event organizers to determine.
Medical Director/Health Authority
The City of Austin has identified Desmar Walkes, M.D. as the City’s next Medical Director/Health Authority. Dr. Walkes will begin her new duties on May 31, 2021.
Dr. Walkes has 33 years of experience in health care as a family practitioner, medical authority, medical director, and in administrative medicine. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with honors from Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada and her Medical Doctor degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. Dr. Walkes completed a surgical internship at Baylor College of Medicine and, for many years, has participated in medical mission trips to Central and South America, Asia, and Africa.
Converge, and others.
UtopiaFest also announced plans to move forward with its 12th year, this October 14-16, with a reduced 1,000-person capacity at
Reveille Peak Ranch.
One World Theatre Considers Options
One World Theatre is in talks with new investment partners, but there s no deal just yet. Last week, local outlet Austonia reported famed podcaster
Joe Rogan purchased the West Austin music venue, with plans to turn it into a comedy club. Multiple sources have confirmed to the
Chronicle that no agreement or sale has been settled.
Hartt and
Nada Stearns opened OWT in 1999. Sources say the owners, who did not respond to requests for comment, are still considering options following financial difficulties due to COVID-19. Sale speculation follows the recent opening of formerly NYC-based