The Thomas Crown Affair

"...murky at the best of times. Brosnan plays Thomas Crown, a phenomenally wealthy New York investment banker (early on..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Crown Heights

Another reminder of racial inequality in the American prison system

"...down past the statistics and examine the lives affected. Crown Heights is one of these stories. The film enacts..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Playback: Triple Crown Ends Historic Streak

San Marcos' Triple Crown ends its live music streak, White Ghost Shivers lose a founder, and Twine Time host Paul Ray hospitalized

"...On Saturday night, the Triple Crown – lovingly labeled "the live music capital of San..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Evo Entertainment Acquires Violet Crown Cinemas

Firm to be renamed Elevate Entertainment Group

"...that Evo Entertainment Group is taking over the Violet Crown Cinemas art house microchain...."

Oct. 23, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Violet Crown Reopening for Private Screenings With RSVP Cinema

Downtown art house cinema lets you be your own booker

"...Austin's Violet Crown Cinema is getting ready to bloom again, as management..."

March 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Violet Crown Cinema Staying Closed During Pandemic

Local minichain standing with other Austin cinemas

"...the brick-and-mortar cinemas are staying dark - and Violet Crown Cinema has confirmed that it is standing with the..."

May 4, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AFS Cinema, Violet Crown Closing Temporarily During COVID-19 Outbreak

Arthouse cinemas follow national chains

"...was bound to follow: both AFS Cinema and Violet Crown have announced that they are closing during the coronavirus..."

March 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wayne White at the Violet Crown

Artist & Pee-Wee puppeteer at screenings tonight and tomorrow

"...see the movie tonight or tomorrow at the Violet Crown, you'll see even more of White – in person...."

Oct. 5, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Problems With Violet Crown

"...20]. Too bad it was showing at the Violet Crown. The first Sunday that it was showing, we drove..."

July 18, 2011 Postmarks

Violet Crown Introduces Austin's Newest Horror Host

Join the sisterhood of scares at the Roxy Horror Picture Show

"...history of horror hosts without women. The first ever anchor for late-night fear features on TV was Vampira, who..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Violet Crown Amphitheater Plans Proceed With “Some Changes”

It's been a rocky road for the planned development off Highway 71

"...The Violet Crown Amphitheater, a planned development including condos, offices, and a..."

July 1, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Absinthe-minded Professors of Violet Crown Spirits

Three Austinites are producing the first Texas-made absinthe

"...distancing and much shelter-in-place drinking – but the Violet Crown Spirits story doesn't end in a puddle of glorified..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Violet Crown Trail Opens

First six miles of a planned 30 miles of trail open to the public

"...opening of the first six miles of the Violet Crown Trail. When completed, the trail will extend 30 miles..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Violet Crown Under Construction

New Downtown arthouse theatre plans soft opening in spring

"...Construction work is under way on the Violet Crown Cinema, one of the newest additions to Downtown. When..."

Dec. 3, 2010 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Enviro Groups Oppose Plans for Violet Crown Venue

20,000-seat venue would sit amidst Barton Creek preserve

"...their unified opposition to plans for the ambitious Violet Crown Amphitheater, a proposed 20,000-seat venue billed as Austin's answer..."

Nov. 19, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Luv Doc Recommends: The Violet Crown Festival

Brentwood Park, Saturday, May 1, 2004

"...Bingo! Splitting the difference is the second annual Violet Crown Festival, a community event sponsored by Crestview and Brentwood..."

April 30, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Zilker Park: A Neglected Crown Jewel

"...APF executive director Tim Fulton wants to replace the "crown jewel" of Austin's celebrated park system, but he does..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Feature by Dan Oko

Violet Crown Recommits to Arlo & Julie

Arlo and Julie collectors' items up for grabs

"...in its debut last Friday, May 8, the Violet Crown Cinema has carried over Steve Mims’ Austin-made film for..."

May 14, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Violet Crown Supports One of Its Own

Cinema to donate 20% of sales to SXSW crash victim Evan West

"...he "faces a long road to recovery," said Violet Crown Cinema owner Bill Banowsky...."

March 27, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

'Before Midnight' Premiere at Violet Crown Cinema

May 23, 2013. 13 photos.

"...night's premiere event for Before Midnight at the Violet Crown. For more on the film, see our review...."

May 24, 2013 Photo Gallery

KUTX Takes Mind Over Music Crown

Radio station wins annual music trivia fundraiser

"...to the winners. We’ll be back to reclaim the crown next year...."

May 21, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Austin Sommelier Runs Second Marathon of Triple Crown of Racing in NYC

Local runner follows his dreams

"...the way to his goal of completing the triple crown of running: Chicago, New York, and Boston...."

Nov. 8, 2010 Sports Post by Natalia Angulo

Violet Crown Treasures

Pollyanna Theatre Company's new play brings together two of Austin's most exceptional artists and women

"...book was selected as a finalist for the Violet Crown Awards. I was at the awards ceremony, [and] I..."

May 13, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Dietz

Violet Crown Finalists

"...Austin Writers' League announced finalists for the 1998 Violet Crown Awards, an annual contest recognizing the best works published..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Books Feature

1997 Violet Crown Winners Announced

"...Writers' League announced the winners of their 1997 Violet Crown Book Awards. The envelope, please......"

Oct. 3, 1997 Books Feature

Violet Crown Winners

"...The Sixth Annual Violet Crown Book Awards -- so named for a passage about..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Books Feature

Blaze Premiere at Violet Crown Cinema

"...Blaze red carpet premiere at the Violet Crown Cinema on August 16, 2018..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Photo Gallery

Behind the Crown

"...by King label James Brown covers, some early Ike & Tina covers, and the commercial storefront art of Joseph..."

Jan. 25, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Crown Jewel

Bombay Bistro is the newest Indian venture in town. Is it already the best?

Feb. 3, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

At Age 69, Veteran Barkeep Wisecracks His Place Into Local Legend

Happy birthday to Derven Rodgers, Crown & Anchor Pub's bar star

"...interview in one of the nautically themed booths at Crown & Anchor Pub, veteran bartender Derven Rodgers is approached..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Food Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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