"I looove the cathedral. I’m not religious but it’s so elegant, simple yet meaningful. A true work of art." – Heidi Gerlitz
The Blanton Museum of Art
200 E. MLK
512/471-5482
www.blantonmuseum.org
"Beautiful new space and Chris Cowden has been supporting excellent women artists in a supreme way." – Janet Maykus
Women & Their Work
1311 E. Cesar Chavez
512/477-1064
www.womenandtheirwork.org
"Passion, work ethic, and a lovely personality!" – Brianna Myers
"A beautiful venue. Some of my all-time favorite entertainers performed here." – Richard Monsees
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress
512/474-1221
www.austintheatre.org
"A force to be reckoned with." – Dewy Brooks
Lisa Scheps
Ground Floor Theatre
979 Springdale #122
www.groundfloortheatre.org
"She can do it all, drama and comedy. She's so authentic." – Polly Hoang
"Brown suit, long hair, weird done well – it’s everything you need Austin classical music to be." – Michelle Keffer
"She really makes sure to know her students and learn their talents, capabilities, and capacities to ensure a fun-to-perform number that is also so interesting to watch." – Kira Grifin
"Her colors, style, and messages are so happy and positive. Her murals always bring a smile to my face. Love you Zuzu!" – Blaire Babyak
"The work feels nostalgic, current, and futuristic all at once." – Eric Rodriguez
"High-energy hilarity that keeps Austin weird." – Teresa Watkins
Esther's Follies
525 E. Sixth
512/320-0198
www.esthersfollies.com
"Vanessa is the GOAT! Seriously one of the funniest people in the world. And she’s so good to her fans!" – Katy Gladhill
"Best atmosphere for not a lot of clams!" – Kenneth Wilson
Cap City Comedy Club
11506 Century Oaks Ste. B-100
512/467-2333
www.capcitycomedy.com
"Incredible lineup and great venues." – Brittany Clay
Moontower Comedy Festival
moontowercomedyfest.com
"A gift to the Austin literary community." – Claudia Corum
"Actual living legend. Anything he does, I'm riveted." – Ari Gernaat
"Because it bravely challenged conventional, historical thinking." – Suzanne Newell
"Ginger Snaps is always sexy, innovative, entertaining, and most important of all, glittery!" – Katie Cowden
"Napoleon Bonaparte would have lamented relinquishing this broad to his dying day." – Casey Allen
"The cunts never disappoint! Honey Baby on the mic is pure comedy, Bohemia is so sexy, and Bridgette bandit [sic] is the cutest bimbo in town serving knee slides for days!!!" – Kathee Lozano
Coconut Club
310-B Colorado
instagram.com/coconutclub.austin
"I'm looking forward to Weird West!" – Bryan Smith
WolfEye Studios
wolfeye-studios.com
"Great food, great drinks, and a safe haven for any and all cinephiles. What’s not to like?" – Michael Payton
Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse Village, 2700 W. Anderson #701, 512/861-7030
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, 1120 S. Lamar, 512/861-7040
Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane, 5701 W. Slaughter, 512/861-7060
Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline, 14028 Hwy. 183 N., 512/861-7070
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller, 1911 Aldrich #120, 512/572-1425
www.drafthouse.com/austin/theater/village
"My favorite week of the year! Pure magic <3" – Conner Smith
South by Southwest
1400 Lavaca
512/467-7979
sxsw.com
"He's built so much of the ATX film scene, and has remained a great artist and generous community member." – Jennifer Graham
"Me and 80,000 friends." – David Sullivan
Austin City Limits Music Festival
aclfestival.com
"It should be an an(nu)al tradition in Austin." – Hanna Huang
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