Best Addition To The Avenue

Stateside at the Paramount

As home to our finest civic building, the Capitol, and to several institutions which define Austin, from St. Edward's University to the Paramount Theatre to those wacky bats under the bridge, Congress Avenue has a special character and needs restaurants, shops, and landmarks which reflect that character and keep the street alive. The best recent addition in this regard is the State Theatre, which re-opened in January under the auspices of Live Oak Theatre. The polished work of this stage company, headed by artistic director Don Toner, fits smoothly on the Avenue, and having one more home for live performance on the main street of this city burgeoning with performers - especially one next to the Paramount - makes Congress more vital and keeps it the true center of our town.

Stateside at the Paramount
719 Congress, 512/472-5470
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