Day Trips

"...the main chapel was what we now call the Alamo (founded in 1718). Before Spanish colonial rule ended in..."

July 25, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

2019 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...– parking.) Full bar and snacks on-site. 210 seats Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar (1120 South Lamar Blvd.)..."

Jan. 29, 2019 SXSW Post

Gay Place

Can you handle a week of PRIDE? We know you can!

"...sweet as honey. Through Mon., Sept. 2. Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel, 7800 N. I-35. www.lonestarbears.com/bbh...."

Aug. 30, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Your Weekend in Film

Ingrid Goes West, Logan Lucky open in Austin

"...The incomparable Aubrey Plaza (Parks and Recreation) stars in this black comic tale..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Screens Post by The Screens Staff

Gay Place

Where my queers at? SXSW, b'duh.

"...Girl's gang. Sun., March 9, noon. HOPE Farmers Market, Plaza Saltillo, 401 Comal. www.gretchen-phillips.com...."

March 7, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

All the Gory Details

The Maestro of movie make-up Tom Savini talks about George Romero, the increasing popularity of CGI, and what it felt like to shoot a crotch-gun.

"...outgoing, engaging Savini is scheduled to appear at the Alamo Drafthouse on March 25 for a showing of behind-the-scenes..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Texas Beer Guide

Foam on The Range:

"...Panther City Brewing Co., 2513 Rodeo Plaza, 817/626-9500...."

July 19, 1996 Food Feature

Holiday Happenings

'Tis the season

"...Ice Skating On The Plaza Now - January 7th Whole Foods Lamar..."

Dec. 12, 2016 Events Post by Morgan Menendez

Day Trips: San Antonio – The Saga

Multimedia show paints San Antonio's historic cathedral with light and music

"...The show tells the history of the Alamo City from the earliest Native Americans to the familiar..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Come Out for OUTober

Austin celebrates LGBT History/Coming Out Month, big time, citywide

"...October 1, you make it to the City Hall Plaza by 11am to see Austin’s true colors publicly revealed...."

Oct. 1, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kali Daryl Robinson

Top 10 Local Stories

WTP4, IDEA, Leslie, and more

"...Hennig's Heart of Texas Music, Bitch'in Threads, and the Alamo Drafthouse, the South Lamar Plaza shopping center cleared out..."

Jan. 4, 2013 News Feature by the News Staff

All Eyes on First Night

Fireworks rule, parades with kids and bikes rule, giant art rules ...

"...in thousands of luminaries placed on the lawn. The Alamo Drafthouse will bring its large-format cinema and excellent programming..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Articulations

The Blanton chooses designers for its village green, last chance for input on city arts funding changes, and Mr. Sinus' Owen Egerton gets hit by a train

"...Mel Chin to collaborate on the design of the plaza separating the two buildings that make up the new..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...musical christening scheduled for historic Hemisfair Park via an Alamo City/Austin dual commemoration, Freedom Fest: Arc Angels, Stray Cats,..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips: Public Art in Galveston

A variety of pieces complement the city’s architecture and Southern charm

"...Dedicated in the plaza behind City Hall (823 25th St.) on April 16,..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Gay Place

The Austin's Gay and Lesbian International Film Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary

"...with aGLIFF. See the lineup online. Thu.-Sun., Sept. 7-10. Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, 1120 S. Lamar. www.agliff.org...."

Sept. 8, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene

"...to show up everywhere around town, her motormouthed "Aubrey Plaza on psychedelics" persona commanding each stage she was on...."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Macon Blair Wins Sundance 2017

Grand Jury prize-winner tops the list of locals done good – and bad – at Park City

"...• Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League's new distribution company, Neon, was..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Screens Feature by Michael Agresta

SXSW Film Review: Fresno

Terrific cast can't save this tonally tricky comedy

"...that also features Fred Armisen, Molly Shannon, and Aubrey Plaza in supporting roles. But as the story’s centerpiece, Greer’s..."

March 16, 2015 SXSW Post by Russ Espinoza

Pride Events

"...of Color & Allies. Thu., Sept. 5, 5-8pm. Gregory Plaza, 21st & Speedway. www.qpocatexas.com...."

Sept. 6, 2013 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Shopping Guide: Vote With Your Wallet

Bain Capital's surprising influence, plus Small Business Saturday

"...the big Greystar redesign of the iconic South Lamar Plaza, but don't forget about Strait Music Company and Walter..."

Nov. 22, 2012 Design Post by Monica Riese

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 3-10

"...hard-to-recycle recyclables (old paint buckets and the like). 10:15am. Plaza Saltillo, 401 Comal, 727-8363. www.austinyellowbike.org...."

March 4, 2011 News Column

The Art Is Formally Known as Prints

A somewhat kaleidoscopic glimpse of Austin's screen-printing scene

"...as a vocation. But then I was art-directing the Alamo Drafthouse's poster series for years and working with screen-printers..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Under the Stars and Maybe Some Space Aliens

The LBJ Library screens sci-fi classics

"...theatre regularly running a triple-feature Saturday matinee since Dealey Plaza took it "back and to the left" and the..."

March 27, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Bohemian Rhapsody

Patti Smith's 12-year take

"...invited him to her 1996 comeback stand at Irving Plaza...."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Playing for the People

More from director Steven Sebring on Patti Smith

"...Dream of Life screens Monday, Aug. 25, at the Alamo Ritz as part of Alamo Drafthouse's Music Mondays. It..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Screens Feature by Cindy Widner

Event Menu

May 8-14

"...reservations suggested. 238 W. Second, 472-9463; 11410 Century Oaks Plaza #104, 339-9463. Sunday, May 11, 11am-3pm...."

May 9, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

To Opt, or Not?

How one neighborhood-planning team carefully weighed VMU's power to change its surroundings

"...60% reduction.) The largest such tract is the Lamar Plaza Shopping Center, home of the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar...."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News and happening from Austin and beyond

"...San Antonio, scheduled for 7am, Feb. 3, at the Alamo, followed by an 8am press conference at the historic..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Food-o-File

Think things are slowing down after SXSW? Not when it comes to the food business in Austin.

"...we'll be screening the Bollywood epic Lagaan at the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown with an Indian fine dining menu designed..."

March 26, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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