Arts & Entertainment
Movie Theatres
Alamo Drafthouse (W15) 409 Colorado, 867-1839. With beer, wine, and a full menu for your viewing pleasure, Alamo offers a first-class ticket to second-run films: From Dolomite and Superfly to Austin Powers and The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T,the Alamo packs 'em in for the cult favorites. How about Ski Party,guys?
Ritz Lounge (S15) 320 E. Sixth, 474-2270. Home of Funhouse Cinema and other indie screenings.
Paramount Theatre for the Performing Arts (C34) 713 Congress, 472-5411. Touring performers make appearances, but this exquisite elegy to the silver screen is better known for its runs of old classics – from Casablanca to A Clockwork Orange.
Live Music
311 Club (S96) 311 E. Sixth, 477-1630. Covers, originals, and Sunday night blues jams.
Antone's (W22) 213 W. Fifth, 474-5314. The King of Them All, Y'all. This third coast capital of the blues is synonymous with Austin music, offering the hottest local names and touring talent. See here for Red, Hot, Blue, and Get Down.
Atomic Cafe Nightclub (S37) 705 Red River, 457-0644. Your friendly neighborhood neo-punk postindustrial fetish barn. Grrrrrrr.
Austin Music Hall (W64) 208 Nueces, 495-9962. A yawning cavern of a club, ready to showcase the talents of roadshows and bigger local names, alike.
Austin Symphony Orchestra (E74) 1101 Red River, 476-6064. The ASO is headquartered in the historic Hamilton House, built in 1876 by Texas' first black legislator, Jeremiah Hamilton. The cornerstone of Symphony Square. http://www.austinsymphony.org
B-Side (W12) 311 Colorado, 478-2337. Nothing bitter about this live venue. It's the flipside of Austin's swanky brew haus, the Bitter End.
Babes/Babes Stageside (S3) 208 E. Sixth, 473-2262. Our favorite downtown spot for great, juicy burgers and Don Walser for free on Monday nights.
Bates Motel (S92) 317 E. Sixth, 480-8121. It's a dive, and a punk dive at that.
Black Cat Lounge (S97) 309 E. Sixth, no phone. The one. The only.
Blondie's (W58) 510 Nueces, 472-7343. Can you say, "Free Keg?" Can you say, "Cool bands?" Then shut up and go to Blondie's.
Bob Popular (S22) 402 E. Sixth, 478-3352. Normally a cover band venue, El Populare occasionally hosts some of the hottest names in popular music... or, shall we say, "coldest"? Ice, ice, baby!
Caucus Club (E70) 912 Red River, 472-2873. A swank martini n' cigar bar, the elegant Caucus Club boasts leather furniture, subdued lighting, and a slate of politically inspired martinits. (Anyone for a Jake Pickel [sic]?) A smoking lounge, swing bands, and some damn fine neon included.
Club DeVille (E69) 900 Red River, 457-0900. On the site of dear, departed Chances, Club DeVille lays claim to one of the best patios downtown, with its raffish stock of weatherbeaten furniture, blankets for cold nights, and the opportunity for fossil hunting in the exposed limestone ledge. (You can sit inside, too.) A mos' social place for an eclectic crowd.
Electric Lounge (L29) 302 Bowie, 476-3873. Three years after the fire that almost wiped them out, the Electric Lounge is still strong on the music scene, featuring Austin's best in alterna-acts and touring road shows.
Elephant Room (C12) 315 Congress, 473-2279. Dark and mysterious, this unpretentious jazz bar has been an underground hit for years.
Emo's (S38) 603 Red River, 477-EMOS. Fuck Emo's. Fuck their almost-free cover; fuck their all-ages all the time policy. Fuck their legendary status as a venue for local bands and great roadshows. http://www.io.com/~emostx
Fadó Irish Pub (W24) 214 W. Fourth, 457-0172. Don't let the theme-park interior fool you. The fare is genuine heartfelt Irish-Texan and the wide variety of single malts flow like a spring.
Fat Tuesday (S33) 508 E. Sixth, 474-0632. It's like a huge Slurpee extravaganza, only with hootch.
Flamingo Cantina (S60) 515 E. Sixth, 494-9336. Sorry Lib Lunch, but for sheer frequency, the Flamingo Cantina is the home for world beat music in Austin.
Hang 'em High Saloon (S119) 205 E. Sixth, 322-9143. Big-hat cowboys and women wearing jeans with no pockets on the butts.
Iron Cactus (S16) 606 Trinity, 472-9240. Yer less likely to find spurs, chaps, and the Sons of the Pioneers than you are the Sons of Tommy Hilfiger at this popular joint.
Jazz (S4) 212 E. Sixth, 479-0474. C'mon – we'll give you three guesses as to what kind of music you'll find here.
Joe's Generic Bar (S93) 315 E. Sixth, 480-0171. Despite the name, Joe's is actually full of some pretty colorful characters. Blues music to boot.
La Zona Rosa (W61) 612 W. Fourth, 472-2293. Though it's seen a few facelifts, the Zone is still a rose is still a rose is still a rose.
Liberty Lunch (W81) 405 W. Second, 477-0461. Austinites' affection for and loyalty to the Lunch is almost patriotic! What the Armadillo was to the Seventies, Liberty Lunch is to the Eighties and Nineties Austin music.See related feature.
Lucy's Retired Surfer's Bar (S113) 219 E. Sixth,
472-7873. "Wish they all could be Delta Delta (Delta) Girls."Maggie Mae's (S91) 325 E. Sixth, 478-8541. Cover band heaven or hell, depending on your point of view.
Mercury Lounge (S66) 503 E. Sixth, 457-0706. Young, hip and soulful – the common denominator at this joint is groove.
Ringside at Sullivan's (W11) 300 Colorado, 495-6504. Ritzy jazz club beside ritzy steakhouse is all glamour and glitz. The Recliners and other jazz favorites provide the perfect nightcap.
Ritz Lounge (S15) 320 E. Sixth, 474-2270. If anywhere can keep the lounge trend alive, it's here... and that's not such a badthing. The Ritz Upstairs' dance floor and box-style balcony seating make this a most formidable venue in which to swank out.
Ruta Maya Coffee House (W25) 218 W. Fourth,
472-9637. The hub. The heart. The soul of the warehouse district. There would be no warehouse district without this venerable coffee haus.Saengerrunde Hall (N132) 1607 San Jacinto, 478-1411. A rental ballroom and bowling alley abutting (and abetting?) the revelry at the Scholz Garten. Also the home of Austin's venerable Saengerrunde Club.
Scholz Garten (N131) 1607 San Jacinto, 474-1958.
Not your father's oom-pah bar. This Austin landmark features great live bands whose ranges extend waaaaay beyond the "Chicken Dance."Speakeasy (C55) 412 Congress, 476-8017. Chic yet shady, this trendy nightclub offers the finest in jazz, martinis, and big fat cigars.
Steamboat (S89) 403 E. Sixth, 478-2912. Steamboat is where you go to rock on Sixth. http://www.steamboat1874.com/
Stubb's Bar-B-Q (E61) 801 Red River, 480-8341. In under two years, Stubb's has grown from precocious upstart to one of Austin's premier rhythm-n-grub joints. And why not? Damn good barbecue and even better music. (Did we mention the leopard-skin curtains?)
The Side Street Bar (S17) 607 Trinity, 474-2976. Low-key joint with a focus on classy drinks just a hop away from the hellabaloo of Sixth Street.
Top of the Marc (W49) 618 W. Sixth, 472-2037. Mmmmmmmm, smooooooth jazz and crooning to go along with those fine New York noshies downstairs.
Tropical Isle (S39) 600 E. Sixth, 476-4753. Home of the Hand Grenade. Party N'awlins style.
Voodoo Lounge (E14) 308 E. Third, 469-0666. Check their phone message before you go. On some nights you'll find it shut up tighter than a military warehouse, with nary a word of explanation.
Waterloo Ice House (L42) 600 N. Lamar, 472-5400. Hand-cut fries, chocolate-cinnamon shakes, and live music on the weekend draws a comfortable, mixed crowd.
Dance Clubs
Abratto's (S100) 318 E. Fifth, 477-1641. If those Dewars Scotch ads really speak to you – if you're too wizened for kid stuff but still not resigned to quiet evenings on the couch – maybe you'd like to join the partying elite at Abratto's. Bartenders there know faces and the music has an edge. Abratto's seven years on Fifth prove vanity has yet to go out of style.
Bob Popular (S22) 402 E. Sixth, 478-3352. If you're interested in the Greek scene or Karaoke – and who isn't interested in at least one?! – Bob's is the place for you. The only place in the world, hopefully, where you can catch Vanilla Ice live and then sing "Ice, Ice Baby" on the karaoke machine.
Buffalo Club (S19) 405 E. Seventh, 476-8828. New dance emporium on the burgeoning Seventh Street Strip.
Charlie's (N97) 1301 Lavaca, 474-6481. City's oldest gay bar boasts a Sunday drag show, hosts amateur strip contests, and has a daily happy hour from 2pm 'til 9pm.
Club Inferno (S6) 222 E. Sixth, 477-7820. A dancin' hellhole, and we mean that in the Dante sense. Three separate dance floors that simmer 'til dawn.
Country Edge (E23) 113 San Jacinto, 457-8010. Dance with who brung ya' at Country Edge, a well-lit space for gay couples who like to get dudded up and walk the floor to Dwight Yoakam, George Strait, and company. The scene is calm, the music not so loud you can't chat at the tables.
The Edge (W5) 213 W. Fourth, 480-8686. Edgy enough, but not too edgy for the "Already been to Oilcan's" crowd. Look for The Edge to handily lap up the ol' Area 52-ers and carve its own niche in the dance club scene.
The Forum (C54) 408 Congress, 476-2900. Despite wrapping their image in the toga of "classic" debauchery, this friendly gay acropolis is a great place to toss back a few and dance up a storm.
La Boom (S40) 612 E. Sixth, no phone. Brand-spankin' new dance and cheap well drink emporium in the spot formerly occupied by Eden 2000. La freak, c'est chic!
Miguel's la Bodega (W16) 415 Colorado, 472-2369. Whether you're sweatin' to that Latin swing or just watching the couples whirl, Miguel's is the sweltering spot for salsa and merengue downtown.
Oilcan Harry's (W6) 211 W. Fourth, 320-8823. The tidiest dance club in Texas. Take that cowlick across town and check that slackerwear in someone else's closet, junior! This is where the well-groomed meet.
Palmeras Restaurant & Club (C9) 217 Congress, 479-5002. Home of the formidable Bombarita, this festive dance club and sinfully rich Tex-Mex restaurant offers live mariachi on weekends and a free food buffet during happy hour, Mon-Fri.
Paradox (S103) 311 E. Fifth, 469-7615. Three is not a crowd at Paradox – the club packs in more than 1,000 most weekend nights. Okay, so it's the Wal-Mart of dance clubs; the crowd is young, the music radio-friendly. What does it have to offer? Low drink prices, a safe environment, and... great odds.
Planet Austin (S64) 505 E. Sixth, 708-0678. Dance the night away. Doo doo doo doo. (Thurs-Sat only)
Polly Ester's (W18) 404 Colorado,
474-4849. Polly Ester's opens in mere months, and when it does, expect some true cashing in on the Seventies retro trend.Rainbow Cattle Co. (W29) 305 W. Fifth, 472-5288. C'mon in and set a spell! Or mosey on out to the dance floor and scoot your boots to the country tunes at Austin's laid-back country gay bar.
Red Room (E53) 611 E. Seventh, 457-8899. "The" place to be if you are plugged into the Electronica circuit. Impressive national touring shows. DJ Herb. Backwards, it spells "Moorder."
The Roxy Dance Club (S9) 302 E. Sixth, 477-7523. Dancing, pool, and some more dancing.
Spirits Dance Club (S28) 422 E. Sixth, 473-3707. You got spirits. You got dance. What more ya want?
Bars
1920s Club (C86) 918 Congress, 479-7979. Don't let the sophisticated elegance intimidate you, slacker – this easygoing gay speakeasy is as hometown and downtown as it gets, plying you with smooth martinis and flapper jazz. http://www.1920s.com
Amazon Jungle Bar & Grill (S10) 310 E. Sixth, 478-2491. Jungle boogie. Get down.
Aqua Lounge (S84) 415 E. Sixth, 457-8088. Brand-new addition to Sixth Street club scene.
Casino El Camino (S59) 517 E. Sixth, 469-9330. Killer juke box. Pool tables. Psychotronic movies. Lounging with a post-apocalyptic flair.
Cedar Door (L30) 910 W. Cesar Chavez, 473-3712. Austin's most mobile watering hole with more regulars than a cedar fever clinic.
Chain Drive (E28) 504 Willow, 480-9017. Chain Drive is to the gay scene what Honda is to motorcycles. Distinct from the S&M (stand and model) bars like Oilcan Harry's or Area 52, Chain Drive is home to a wider community that includes the longhaired, flannel-wearing "bears." The cruising still revs up on Saturday nights, but the bar has softened its "Levis, leather, or latex" dress code.
Chambers Bar (N54) 700 San Jacinto, 476-3700. Cigar bar in the Omni. Posh!
Cheers Shot Bar (S26) 416 E. Sixth, 499-0093. A shot bar.
The Cloak Room (N98) 1300 Colorado, 478-2622. Piano bar in the basement of turn-of-the century grocery store. An adjunct "office" for government officials.
Club Serendipity (S71) 505 E. Fifth, 236-1966. Weapon checks at the door and guys dressed in bowlers and pinstripes. Tough territory? Hardly. The barkeeps wear tuxedo shirts and serve up colorful mixed drinks to plenty of fellows in pleats and paisley, who laughed and seemed to feel sorry for this reporter in his retro sportcoat. The dancing's above average, so check your white butt at the door.
Colorado Room (S18) 405 E. Seventh, 476-7007. Brand-new watering hole located next to the Buffalo Club. Urban, professional clientele.
Copper Tank (S99) 504 Trinity, 478-8444. Try the beer. They brew it themselves.
Cue Lounge (W15) Fourth & Colorado. Soon to come, brought to you by the folks at Austin Java Co.
Daiquiri Factory (S23) 408 E. Sixth, 476-8272. Yet again, another shot bar.
The Driskill Piano Bar (S1) 604 Brazos, 474-5911. Enjoy tinkling ivories in the historic Driskill's classic lounge.
Elephant Room (C12) 315 Congress, 473-2279. Dark and mysterious, this unpretentious jazz bar has been an underground hit for years.
Empire (S27) 422 E. Sixth. Opening soon... very soon... the columns are erect...
Gatsby's (S87) 409 E. Sixth, 478-6703. Don't know if Dr. T.J. Eckleburg has been there, but you don't have to cross the river to get to this "East Egg" lounge.
The Gingerman (W33) 304 W. Fourth, 473-8801. So many brewskis, so little time! Their bottled and draft selection will keep you a'float in suds.
Hot Shots (S31) 500-A E. Sixth, 499-0863. Yet another shot bar. For when you don't want to beat around the bush.
Iron Cactus (S16) 606 Trinity, 472-9240. Big ol' 'ritas and positively the best view of what's happening on Sixth Street, no contest.
Karaoke Paradise Club (E22) 115 San Jacinto, 474-8873. Pink neon and Korean pop music make for fun family outings.
Katie Bloom's (S82) 419 E. Sixth, 422-2528. No longer a brewpub. Now just an Irish bar. Like it makes any difference in your ability to get drunk.
Kenny Luna's Ivory Cat Tavern (S8) 300 E. Sixth, 478-5287. Oh, sweet Caroline: a bawdy and wonderfully raucous singalong ivory-ticklin' sort of place.
Lavaca Street Bar (W26) 405 Lavaca, 469-0106. Before the "warehouse" district was even a gleam in some developer's eye, Lavaca Street was packing them in. Still a favorite among Austinites.
The Library (S88) 407 E. Sixth. Opening soon (by SXSW, anyway) in the location formerly occupied by Hondo's.
Logan's on Sixth (S2) 200 E. Sixth, 236-0300. New tavern/sports bar just now snuggling into its new digs on the posher west end of Sixth.
Louie's 106 (C23) 106 E. Sixth, 476-2010. This well-loved Austin institution also has a cigar bar.
Lovejoys (S29) 604 Neches, 477-1268. We love to celebrate our vices here – inexpensive, yummy homebrews, nice coffee, mellow atmosphere, and a fab coffin-table.
Lucky Lounge (W20) 209-A W. Fifth, 479-7700. It's like the guys from Copper Tank decided to open a cozy El Camino-type joint, geared toward the Melrose crowd....
Maggie Mae's (Old Side) (S91) 323 E. Sixth, 478-8541. Where to drink while visiting the land of the Cover Band.
Manuel's (C49) 310 Congress, 472-7555. Somehow Manuel's manages to be chic and casual at the same time. It continues to be our favorite place for value-priced drinks and half-priced appetizers at Happy Hour.
McGillicuddy's (C30) 619 Congress, 476-4764. A pub as Irish as its name with great deals on pints Friday nights.
Mike's Pub (C31) 108 E. Seventh, 479-6424. God bless Mike's: A neighborhood bar smack in the middle of downtown.
O. Henry's Back Forty (S73) 407 Neches, 478-0411. The writer for whom it is named wouldn't likely recognize the decor, which is straight out of Roy Rogers' rec room – formica tables, faux-tile linoleum bar, and red woven-vinyl chairs. You'll find more Greek letters and college insignia than cattle brands, and it's always happy hour on the Natty Light.
The Olde Pecan Ale House (S11) 310 E. Sixth, 478-2491. A new addition to an old stalwart.
Omni Hotel Lobby Bar (N54) 700 San Jacinto, 476-3700. Have a few then ride the glass elevators up and down amidst the Tron-inspired architecture.
Paradise (S90) 401 E. Sixth, 476-5667. Established in 1981, the Paradise has the distinction of being Austin's first "fern bar."
Paradise
photograph by Kenny BraunPete's Piano Bar (S81) 421 E. Sixth, 472-7383. A "Texas-sized sing-a-long bar," or so says the sign.
Ritz Pool Hall (S15) 320 E. Sixth, 474-2270. Where the tried-and-true sharks meet. Get there very early if you're but a wee little fish at pool.
The Rooftop Cafe/Bernie's Place (S49) 500 N. I-35, 480-8181. The Sheraton's 18th-story restaurant and bar offer a wide-open view of downtown and a free pool table.
Shakespeare's Pub (S12) 314 E. Sixth, 472-1666. To drink or not to drink. See related story.
Star Bar (W52) 600 W. Sixth, 477-8550. It's out of this world! Small beings from Mars aren't called Martians, darling, they're called Mar-Tinis! hic!
Touché (S83) 417 E. Sixth, 472-9841. And another shot bar. That's "shot," as in tiny drink.
Treasure Island Pirate Bar (S85) 413 E. Sixth, 476-4466. Not sure but we don't think you have to actually be a pirate to go here.
Twist (S67) 505 Neches, 320-8978. L.A. right in Austin.
Voodoo Lounge (E14) 308 E. Third, 469-0666. Check their phone message before you go. On some nights you'll find it shut up tighter than a military warehouse, with nary a word of explanation.
Waterloo Brewing Co. (W32) 401 Guadalupe, 477-1836. One of our town's finest brewpubs and certainly one of the friendliest. Shoot some pool, toss some darts, sit upstairs on the roof, and hang out with your friends. Come find out if Ed's Bitter!
Westside Alley (C55) 416 Congress, 708-9477. A new face on the backalley bar scene.
Stage
Live Oak Theatre (C35) 719 Congress, 472-5143. Live Oak knows how to do big theatre on a moderate budget. With this season's I'm Not Rappaport and A Delicate Balance, they prove they also know how to make mainstream drama meaningful for all ages.
Live Oak Theatre School of Acting (C35) 107 E. Eighth, 472-3160.
Public Domain (C39) 907 Congress, 474-6202. Innovative theatre coupled with a commitment to new works makes this a mainstay of the independent theatre community.
Comedy
Esther's Follies (S56) 525 E. Sixth, 320-0553. Local comedy institution. If you need an explanation, you're probably new to the area. Oh wait, that's most of you, isn't it?
Velveeta Room (S57) 521 E. Sixth, 469-9116. Stand up to Esther's sketch. They even have a bitchin' picture of Austin Stories' Howard Kremer looking tres Fabio (hair and all). It's funnier than the show.
Fun for All
Austin Children's Museum at Dell Discovery Center (W85) 201 Colorado, 472-2494. Ignite those synapses with this new homage to invention and exploration. With model cities, weather galleries, and a host of entertainment for the kiddies, this is a perfect alternative to another afternoon of television. http://www.austinkids.org/museum.html
Austin Children's Museum
photograph by Kenny BraunFrank C. Erwin Special Events Center (E87) 1701 Red River, 471-7744. What do Kiss, Meadowlark Lemon, and the Lipizzaner Stallions have in common? If they come to Austin, they're coming to the Erwin Center. Austin's spot for big-ticket events – and college hoops. http://www.utexas.edu/admin/erwin/
House Park (L68) 1301 Shoal Creek. High school football and soccer stadium, also home field for the Austin Lone Stars pro soccer team.
Sgraffito
photograph by Kenny BraunPseudo-Rock (E19) 200 Trinity, 474-4376. Climbing can be everyday fun at Pseudo-Rock. Austin's only climbing gym offers an array of walls and ropes for you to test yourself on, as well as indoor and outdoor climbing instruction. Equipment rental available.
Sgraffito Studio & Gallery (L84) 809 W. 12th, 708-9000. Pick and paint your own ceramics for an hourly fee. They'll fire your hand-made masterpiece and have it ready to go home to the kitchen cabinet in just four days.
Galleries
Aleksander Gallery (S48) 707 E. Sixth, 478-5146. Running the gamut from eclectic to nouveau garage art.
Amdur Gallery (S104) 307 E. Fifth, 476-8960. A gallery of David Amdur's mixed media works. Modern, stylistic, sometimes eccentric variations.
ArtPlex (N18) 1705 Guadalupe, 474-7799. ArtPlex houses a 1,600-square-foot gallery space, four nonprofit visual arts groups, and 57 individual artists' studios. Pro-Jex Gallery recently moved there from Fifth Street.
Austin Museum of Art (C43) 823 Congress, 495-9224. In addition to their innovative shows, Austin MOA also houses a distinctive permanent collection worthy of a quiet afternoon for browsing.
Country Store Art Gallery (N96) 1304 Lavaca, 474-6222. Truly Texas oil paintings and custom framing. Landscape scenes are the speciality.
Donald Fagan Photography Studio (N39) 610 Nueces, 479-4103. Small art gallery /studio.
Flatbed Press (L28) 912 W. Third, 477-9328. Workshops, exhibitions, and publications in fine art prints. On-site Intaglio (etching).
Galeria Sin Fronteras (N17) 1701 Guadalupe, 478-9448. Galeria Sin Fronteras makes it their mission to show the work of Latino artists; they currently represent over 100. Also a frame shop, GSF just opened a retrospective exhibit of Leopoldo Praxides' work last week. http://www.io.com/~gsf
Gallery Lombardi (L28) 920 W. Third, 481-1088. A relatively recent addition to Austin's gallery scene, showcasing some of Austin's finest in contemporary artistic talent.
Gallery of the Republic (E5) 98 San Jacinto, 472-3049. Dealing in contemporary Native American art and historic Texas artifacts, including original antique maps and reproductions of famous Texas flags.
Gallery of the Republic (E18) 201 San Jacinto, 472-3049. Auxiliary site for the gallery in the Four Seasons Hotel. Lithograph service for artists.
Graphic Concern (L11) 1202-B W. Sixth, 472-7428. Pleasant art for the home or office. Vivid colors, balanced compositions, or quirky content can perk up any room. Collection includes 3-D work by children's book writer and illustrator Trevor Romain.
John Christianson (L28) 902 W. Third, 499-0445. Sculpture gallery featuring Christianson's work.
Lyons Matrix Gallery (N5) 1712 Lavaca, 479-6118. Lyons Matrix is currently showing works by Ginger Henry Geyer and on February 7 will begin exhibiting Jim Janknegt's artwork. http://www.LyonsMatrix.com/
Mexic-Arte Museum (C19) 419 Congress, 480-9373. The cultural hub for the many spokes of Austin's progressive Hispanic community.
Movements Gallery (S117) 211 E. Sixth, 469-1745. This easy-to-miss space above Marisco Grill is one of Austin's most ardent supporters of edgy, experimental visual and performance art.
Pro-Jex Gallery
photograph by Kenny BraunR. Peeples Jr. Gallery (N21) 1708 Guadalupe, 457-1052. This gallery is one of few in the nation which is dedicated to carrying fine art furniture.
Skylight Art Gallery (S105) 307 E. Fifth, 474-9005. Artist/musician Stephanie Bradley's gallery doubles as a live music venue and dance space. Occasional performances by Bradley's Western swing band, art and vocal lessons, and swing and lindy hop dance instruction on Thursdays and Fridays. Pick up a schedule of events at the gallery.
Spirit Echoes Gallery (N54) 701 Brazos, Suite 120, 320-1492. Southwest art gallery, in the Omni.
Stephen L. Clark Galllery (L15) 1101 W. Sixth, 477-0828. Photography gallery boasts the portrait, landscape, and still life work of such regional favorites as Keith Carter, Mariana Yampolsky, and James Evans.
Trax-artists Studios (L28) 910 W. Third, 482-9278. Studio space for the underemployed.
Wild About Music (C36) 721 Congress, 708-1700. Louis, Janis, Miles, and others provide the soundtrack to these groovy furnishings and art pieces.
Women & Their Work (N6) 1710 Lavava, 477-1064. This well-established art gallery exhibits contemporary and folk art by all types (of women).
Media
Alien Records (N105) 501 W.15th, 477-3909. Everything a deejay needs to turn the mutha out.
Doolittle Records (W4) 213 W. Fourth, 472-4200. We hear they do a lot.
Fox 7 (N64) 119 E. 10th, 476-7777. One look at their anchors and reporters and you'll understand why they're called "Fox."
KOOP Radio (S101) 304 E. Fifth, 495-KOOP. Pronounced "co-op," not "coop." America's only cooperatively run community radio station.
KVET/KASE FM 100.7 (L49) 705 N. Lamar, 495-1300. They play both kinds of music: country and western.
Monsterbit Media (N61) 800 Brazos, 494-8881. A virtual "club" as it were, Monsterbit sponsors live music events online and hosts many of Austin's coolest band Webpages.
Texas Monthly(N54) 701 Brazos, Suite 1600, 320-6900. The Eyes of Texas are upon you once every four weeks. http://www.texasmonthly.com
The Texas Observer(N43) 307 W. Seventh, 477-0746. The underdog watchdogs keeping an eye-peel on what's really going on behind the scenes in Texas politics.
http://www.texasobserver.orgTexas Triangle(W54) 609 W. Sixth, 495-9563. What's black & white & pink all over? Texas' premier gay news publication, that's what.
Unity Records (N36) 619 W. Seventh, 236-0206. Specializing in hip-hop and mixes for deejays
Private Clubs
Headliner's Club (W77) Bank One Bldg., 21st floor, 479-8080. Members only.
Saengerrunde Hall (N132) 1607 San Jacinto, 478-1411. A rental ballroom and bowling alley abutting (and abetting?) the revelry at the Scholz Garten. Also the home of Austin's venerable Saengerrunde Club.
Tickets
Showtime Tickets (N106) 503 W. 15th, 478-9999. When a rubber stamp at the door just won't do.
Star Ticket Service (N61) 800 Brazos, 469-7469. Walk-up window selling tix for everything around town.
Tickets Unlimited (N35) 701 Rio Grande, 474-4468. Tickets for sports, concerts, and other places that require you show proof of purchase.
Periodically listings will be updated for pertinent changes.
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Original publication date: 1/30/98
Last udpated online: 1/30/98
