Dark Forces Gathering

ArmadilloCon 32

"...and writers of science fiction and fantasy since 1979. Convention co-chair Elizabeth Burton called the gathering "the best-kept secret..."

Aug. 27, 2010 Books Feature by Richard Whittaker

Spandex Not Required

Comic-Con 2008

"...ago, the gathering brought 300 locals to a small hotel; now the earth-shattering event draws upward of 150,000 to..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Screens Feature by Zack Carlson

Off the Record

Local bands get licensed to ill, Marked Men prove lo-fi is all the rage, and Explosions in the Sky curate All Tomorrow's Parties

"...thing the Chronicle Music staff takes seriously, it's record conventions. Rhythmhound's Spring Music & Media Show, May 17-18, at..."

May 16, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Page Two: Location, Location, Location

The key to South by Southwest is, as always, Austin

"...Merchants, Artists, Filmmakers, Musicians, Club Owners/Managers/Staffs, Restaurant Personnel, Bartenders/Bouncers/Owners, Hotel Workers, and Anyone Else I Have Left Out, Past..."

March 24, 2006 Column by Louis Black

The Home School

Austin's latest class of cinematic talent – represented by six anticipated films at SXSW – is going places, but they aren't leaving anytime soon.

"...(and, yes, at this writer), we stuck around the hotel room to discuss just how it has come to..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Dancing About Architecture

Steamboat returns, SXSW looms closer.

"...Live Stock Show and Rodeo, and the Austin Record Convention turning Austin into a veritable whirlwind of activity for..."

March 15, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Down Came the Rainey

With downtown redevelopment encroaching and property values the highest they've ever been, Rainey Street residents are getting ready to cash in their chips and leave.

"...very big redevelopment project along Rainey. How big? Several hotels, office buildings, a sports arena, new residential and retail,..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Watson Way

Mayor Kirk Watson talks about challenges for austin during his next term.

"...the financing is taken care of -- to the Convention Center and Convention Center Hotel, to CSC, to City..."

March 31, 2000 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks

More tributes to Doug Sahm

"...of the bed tax, which incidentally is collected from hotels in the city and by law is to be..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Column

Page Two

"...State Highway 130 and private/public ventures involving the new Convention Center. The Chronicle has almost never met a road..."

May 15, 1998 Column by Louis Black

A Fistful of Pennies

Campaign Finance Law Hog-Ties Chamber

"...Way back in 1989, when the Austin Convention Center was merely an item on a ballot asking..."

May 8, 1998 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two

"...2, and 3 seek voter approval to: raise the hotel bed tax to fund expansion of the Austin Convention..."

April 10, 1998 Column by Amy Smith

Short Cuts

"...today, Friday, March 13. Panels and workshops at the Convention Center continue through Tuesday, March 17. The Film Fest..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...tops projections, as it did in 1997, the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau (ACVB) has the option to parcel..."

Jan. 30, 1998 News Feature

Waller, Waller Everywhere

Is Griffith Up Waller Creek Without a Paddle?

"...is complete without first hashing through water quality, the convention center expansion, the increase of residential space downtown, the..."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

An Entertaining Thought

Can Chamber Task Force Sell Our City?

"...Antonio's hefty film budget, unless the city revamps its hotel bed-tax structure. San Antonio's convention and tourism division (which..."

June 21, 1996 Screens Feature by Amy Smith

Camp Wannabeheard

Three Days in the Life of a Talking Head

"...trailing my big sister, Cindy, at the National Issues Convention. She was one of 459 delegates from across the..."

Feb. 2, 1996 News Feature by Suzy Banks

NYE Draws Extremely Nigh, Granduca Becomes Viata, Snap Abets Your Healthy Resolutions, Fiore Tedesco Is All Over the City, and OMG Garrison Brothers What’s This About Water Buffalo Milk?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...looking at the restaurant’s previous site next to the Convention Center and wondering, “Where’s the Brazilian beef?”..."

Dec. 28, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Teal House Triumphant, Boozy Boba, Devil May Care About Warhol, LeRoy & Lewis Go Sweet, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Yes – Kristen Kish’s posh eatery in the LINE Hotel is now offering a four-course prix fixe menu for..."

Jan. 27, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...at his brother’s wedding, following an encounter in the hotel bathroom with the father of the bride. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All Politics Is Local at Texas Tribune Festival

Evan Smith leads the fest’s move Downtown and brings national newsmakers to Austin

"...The typical event of this sort lands at a convention center or hotel, but Varnum says, "Evan has a..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gay Place

Take a moment to enjoy Austin before SXSW barrels into town

"...(aka GirlFriend, doin' new twangs). Thu., March 1, 6:30-9:30pm. Hotel Vegas, 1502 E. Sixth. Free...."

March 2, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Glad to make your acquaintance, weary traveler, we are The Gay Place.

"...SXSW MUSIC: CYRIL HAHN 12mid. Hype Hotel, 505 E. Seventh. www.cyrilhahnmusic.com...."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Remember! It's a gay-marathon, not a gay-sprint. Here's your Fri-gay lineup.

"...name, and he'll remix your destiny, child. 12mid. Hype Hotel, 505 E. Seventh. www.cyrilhahnmusic.com...."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Friday Picks & Sleepers

Friday blurbs are down from Thursday's, but how are you holding up at this point?

"...10pm, Lustre Pearl; Sat., noon, Radio Day Stage, Austin Convention Center A bombastic throwback to the Madchester scene of..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar takes on Jean Paul Gaultier and wins

"...was in the extraordinarily lush Rock Star suite at Hotel Zaza, a two-bedroom suite decked out in rock &..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Beside the Point: We Love Us!

Just ask anybody – Austinites approve of Austin

"...adjustments – were the zoning amendments for the Grand Hotel at Wal­ler Creek (Red River & Cesar Chavez), the..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 20-27

"... I Live Here, I Give Here. Noon. Four Seasons Hotel, 98 San Jacinto, 478-4500. $10. www.ilivehereigivehere.org...."

Jan. 21, 2011 News Column

Three Steps Forward, One Step Back

Various projects slated for I-35, Airport Boulevard, and Congress Avenue

"...Mayor Lee Leffingwell's recent call for a second Convention Center hotel Downtown sparked a response last week from..."

May 7, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...First, tourism and conventions. From the City's perspective, there's hardly a more desirable..."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

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