Today is ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’ Day in Austin, TX

Good morning! Do you know what day it is?

In Uruguay, August 25, 1825 was the day Uruguayans declared independence from the Empire of Brazil. In France, August 25, 1944 marks the liberation of Paris from Nazi Germany, held under their iron grip since the signing of the Second Compiègne Armistice in 1940. In Austin, Texas, August 25 is From Dusk Till Dawn Day.

I’m not kidding.

Filmmaker and El Rey Network founder Robert Rodriguez, along with Mayor Steve Adler of Austin, Texas have proclaimed August 25, 2015 “From Dusk Till Dawn” Day, celebrating From Dusk Till Dawn‘s independence from seasonal hiatus.

A ceremony was held yesterday at the Troublemaker Studios where From Dusk Till Dawn is produced. “We are proud to be home to Robert Rodriguez’s Troublemaker Studios, his incredible El Rey Network and of course, his iconic television original, From Dusk Till Dawn which has achieved cult status here in Austin and around the globe,” said Mayor Adler. “It is testament to our belief that Austin is a creative hub for talented filmmakers and visionaries who are inspired by what our city has to offer.”

Rodriguez added, “Austin is my home and I’m honored to have collaborated with the Austin creative community all these years making movies and television for the world to see I’m so proud that From Dusk Till Dawn is Austin made and that we can celebrate this day with the community.”

Austin is starting to boom as a creative hub in the heart of the continental United States. It’s the Brooklyn of Texas, basically. So it is cool that someone with as much pull as Robert Rodriguez can give back to his stomping grounds. I’m still reading his book, Rebel Without a Crew, which is essential reading for all aspiring filmmakers. He definitely makes you feel bad for sitting on your butt not making anything. I feel so bad, I just want to sit on my butt not making anything.

And while I’ll do nothing, I’ll watch From Dusk Till Dawn season two. Premieres tonight at 9pm EST.