Wither Chain Drive

Longtime patrons at a loss over sudden closure

"...for nearly 30 years, the dive formerly known as Chain Drive has closed their doors for the last time...."

April 3, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

The Chain Drive and the Rumor Mill

A gay Austin institution holds its last hoorah, again and again.

"...was a brave, risky, and perhaps necessary move. The Chain Drive opened in April of 1986 at 602 East..."

June 13, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The Saw Is Family! City Celebrates The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s 50th Anniversary

Proclamation ceremony brings together cast, council, and fans

"...October 11, 1974: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre rips into cinemas, changing horror and putting..."

Oct. 13, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City of Austin to Proclaim The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day

Celebrating the horror movie that built the Texas film industry

"...It's been 50 years since The Texas Chain Saw Massacre first terrified audiences. Now the locally-filmed classic..."

Oct. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How MoMA Made The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Respectable

The pivotal role of New York in the story of the Austin classic

"...Tobe Hooper’s seminal horror film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre will forever be identified with Austin, the..."

Aug. 14, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Housecore Horror Reunites The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Austin hosts the official gathering of the original Lone Star terror

"...the official 40th anniversary cast reunion of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre...."

May 1, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Sold to Sony Pictures Entertainment

Hollywood studio pledges to keep the Drafthouse model going

"...in store for the Alamo Drafthouse: The Austin-based cinema chain and its film festival Fantastic Fest, have been acquired..."

June 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In Turning Off the Lights at Mueller

Outdoor cinema to announce new location for August anniversary

"...movies in the great outdoors. Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In will close its Mueller location for public screenings on..."

June 21, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Doc's Drive In Theatre Up for Sale

Got $4 million? You could buy a slice of outdoor cinema heaven.

"...of automobiles and movies, what's more American than the drive-in? Well, now's your chance to become part of the..."

July 27, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Blue Starlite Round Rock Drive-In Destroyed in Fire

Owners launch GoFundMe campaign to help with repairs

"...the Austin area: The Round Rock location of local drive-in chain the Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In was destroyed..."

June 25, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cowboys vs. Hippies: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Subtext

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre reflects Austin's culture in 1974

"...One of the first images in 1974's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre is the icon of Austin as roadkill...."

Oct. 3, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chain Reaction

In Book Wars, Independent Shops Become Casualties

"...so dramatic. The threat lies in commerce and the drive to turn books into just another product to be..."

Nov. 29, 1996 News Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Chain Reaction

Downtown construction projects raise fears that Austin will lose its charm.

"...giving some of the locals pause. The reason? The chain stores cometh. Big-Box Retail Arrives It's 10 o'clock on..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

New Drive-In Cinemas Lighting Up Austin

The movies you want to see with the social distancing you demand

"...The drive-in is back (courtesy of the pandemic), and this week..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Drive to Unionize the Statesman Newsroom Prevails

Strength in numbers

"...booked a $122 million net loss even as the chain's revenues increased through further acquisitions...."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

Day Trips: Cupp's Drive-Inn, Waco

Old-fashioned hamburgers, plain and simple

"...Cupp's Drive-Inn has possibly sold hamburgers in the same location longer..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

UPDATED: Chain Reaction

Social Cycling Austin debuts 'Pilgrims and Indians' theme

"...Siege on Fort Pitt, where British soldiers attempted to drive back an American Indian rebellion with smallpox infected blankets...."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Luv Doc Recommends: R.A.W. Fridays: DJ Kelly's Vinylogical Warfare

Chain Drive, Friday, February 18, 2011

"...in their natural habitat, your best bet is the Chain Drive on Willow Street. So maybe they're not the..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Gay Place

Who knew the guys at Chain Drive had a "soft" opening?

"...CHAIN DRIVE GRAND REOPENING Hey pigs, check out the new..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Cheers for Queers: A Grand Reopening

Sex, hugs, and rock & roll: the Chain Drive is on the move

"...When I first walked into Chain Drive, the dimly lit, sign-less building on a dead-end..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

XBRMNT's Top 10 for the Week of Oct. 18

New blogger Nakia gets Chain Drive's Manic Monday DJ XBRMNT's Top 10.

"...Oh sure, you might have known that The Chain Drive is Austin's only leather n' bear bar, or..."

Oct. 19, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

XBRMNT's Top 10 for the Week of Nov. 2

After a weekend full of fright and frolic, Manic Monday was laid back.

"...Sure, the Halloween decorations were still up at Chain Drive as November reared its turkey-feathered head last night,..."

Nov. 2, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

Naked City

The latest casualty of Vignette's relocation downtown: The Chain Drive, a gay leather bar that sits on property owned by Perry Lorenz that is directly in the path of Vignette's expansion.

"...modern times are forcing the longtime owner of the Chain Drive to uproot his little Willow Street bar and..."

Dec. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hey Sailor! You Here for a Conference?

The Gay Place polls Austin’s GLBTeratti, who welcomes you with open arms and tells you what’s hot about our town

"...Playing at the Chain Drive on Wednesday 3/15 (SXS&M!!), and on Saturday, 5pm..."

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Behind the Bars Part II

We revisit Austin's LGBTQ bars of yesteryear

"...Chain Drive..."

Aug. 25, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Playback: SXSW Survey a Snooze

City's post-SXSW survey succumbs to poor planning

"...party strip's new "No Parking" signs, meant to deter drivers from navigating inebriated hordes when the road is barricaded,..."

June 6, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Christeene, Liza, Heather, and Bears

There's plenty to do for queers

"...12:00AM: Liza-Palooza, Chain Drive (504 Willow Street). Chain Drive is the place..."

March 12, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

Gay Place

Where the queers at? SXSW!

"...CHAIN DRIVE LIVE: 8088 SHOWCASE No badges, wristbands, or embarrassing..."

March 20, 2009 Features Feature by Ash Bell

More Choices for Dinner and a Movie at Blue Starlite

Austin’s drive-in chain announces a pair of new locations

"...The Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In is bringing the exotic vibes of Tiki culture to..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Coming Attractions

Our guide to which Austin-area cinemas (may) re-open in July

"...releases back, but indoor cinemas are slowly reopening. The drive-ins have been filling most movie needs during the pandemic..."

June 30, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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