Tying the Knot: A Drama

Yes, the merger of Austin's Paramount Theatre and State Theater Company is a business affair, but since theatres traffic in stories, human dramas that talk to us about life, this historic event deserves to be looked at as a story, the story of a wedding between two neighbors.

"...top staff post of chief executive officer and hired Dan Fallon, whose credentials include stints managing Pittsburgh Public Theater,..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

People and organizations on the move: KMFA and the Austin Circle of Theatres look for new homes, and Austin Theatre Alliance CEO Dan Fallon and KMFA Director of Broadcast Operations Randy Harriman leave their respective companies.

"...one. The man they hired for the job was Dan Fallon, an arts administrator with experience managing the Ford..."

June 28, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

A historic merger between the Paramount Theatre and the State Theater Company.

"...of its new CEO, and it's a done deal. Dan Fallon, whose credentials include stints managing Pittsburgh Public Theater,..."

March 31, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Lot of Livin' to Do

For 15 years, Paul Beutel has managed Austin's Paramount Theatre, programming its popular film series and live shows and bringing it back from financial ruin, and he still puts in six to seven days a week there. Where do his passion and devotion spring from? Would you believe Bye Bye Birdie?

"...UT Performing Arts Center publicist, his years as a song-and-dance man in local musical productions, his programming of the..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Director Don Toner makes his exit from the State Theater Company, and Austin creeps back into the pages of American Theatre magazine.

"...September 2000 issue, the mag notes: the hiring of Dan Fallon as the CEO for the newly merged Paramount..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

A new name for the merged Paramount Theatre/State Theater Company and a new artistic director.

"...it's far enough along that Paramount and ATA CEO Dan Fallon is promoting it publicly...."

July 28, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Tail Wags the Dog

"...process seems to be, as Austin Theatre Alliance CEO Dan Fallon suggested at the hearing, that when you're big..."

July 6, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Marc Maron, Nikki Glaser Headlining Inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs Festival

Amped-up comedy fest adds over 100 comics and podcasts

"...Nikki Glaser, Emmy nominee Nicole Byer, and Billions star Dan Soder...."

Jan. 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The year 2000 in the Austin arts, with Top 10 lists by Chronicle Arts critics and their picks for stories and personalities of the year.

"...director for the State Theater Company; the addition of Dan Dietz as co-artistic director for Salvage Vanguard Theater; and..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Four months after using a new guideline to declare Sharir + Bustamante Danceworks ineligible for city arts funding, threatening the company's survival and sparking community concern, the Austin Arts Commission reversed course and cleared the way for the company to receive money from the city.

"...after using a guideline to declare Sharir + Bustamante Danceworks ineligible for city arts funding, thereby threatening the company's..."

Aug. 31, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

SXSW Friday Picks and Sleepers

"...well), and the riot that was the Strokes as attendance kings. Here come the Okie challengers. Divine Fits, Spoon..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Mastodon’s Last Stand

Metal mainstays barely escape sonic tar pits

"...Once upon a time, Clutch singer Neil Fallon scowled and barely moved. Now he waves his arms..."

Oct. 29, 2015 Music Post by Michael Toland

TikTok Talents, Metal Gods and Comedy Provocateurs Added as SXSW Keynotes and Speakers

With a week to go, the fest expands its speaker and podcast list

"...an episode of Awards Chatter Live. Fellow headliners the Daniels will discuss the making of their latest explosion of..."

March 1, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Thursday Picks & Sleepers

SXSW Thursday handicapping by the blurb

"...Ra with an out-of-this-world live spectacle. Mesopotamian costumes and dancers combine with intergalactic grooves from nearly a dozen musicians..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...Mr. Yeats, but bet on some oldies, too. – Dan Oko WILD BELLE..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Top 10 Sports Retirements 2010

From 'The Big Unit' to 'The Big Hurt'

"...that it’s over, kaput, lights out. Moonlighting as a dancing fiend and making up for lost time with family..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Sports Post by Russ Espinoza

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...The big story coming out of this year’s Sundance Film Festival was the wealth of standout films made..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Wednesday SXSW 2014 Showcases

Stay planted for an evening

"...by international headbanging titan Nuclear Blast and Austin career guidance company Roadhouse Management. Rising hard rock locals the Well..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Three Music Writers Descend Into the NFT Craze at SXSW

One NFT-fatigued, one NFT-Curious, and NFT-skeptical

"...cards, and POAPs, which are NFTs that prove your attendance at an event. Though Spottie WiFi famously sold $192,000..."

March 18, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin at Large: Forget the Alamo

It’s strike three for Texas in the white-power rebellion game. Time to call folks out.

"...because not all of our Texas traitors are equally dangerous. Plenty of run-of-the-mill Republicans went along with the boogaloo..."

Jan. 15, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Moontower 6: More Headliners

Jay Pharaoh, Chris Hardwick, Morgan Murphy join 2017 lineup

"...writer for 2 Broke Girls, Late Night With Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel Live!..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Luv Doc: Too Many Exes

Not all exes are bunny boilers

"...Well, Ava, depending on the ex, even one can..."

March 11, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc: Worried Sick

Sometimes you have to risk your friendship for the sake of your friend

"...OK, first of all, Dustin Hoffman is nearly 80,..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...(aka Mad Max 2) with director George Miller in attendance for a Q&A. It’s worth pointing out that Miller’s..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Music: List Four

First of regular Friday blasts notches total acts past 1,000

"...BP Fallon (Dublin, Ireland)..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Music Post

Film Flam

Mondo plants its flag in Toyland, and 'Manglehorn' heads to Toronto

"...Boyhood star Ellar Coltrane was on Jimmy Fallon last night, charming and self-composed and talking about his..."

July 22, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Straight From the Source

Texas Medical Association challenges HB 46

"...really counts is the number of illnesses,” says Sally Fallon Morell, president of WAFP...."

April 10, 2013 Food Post by Anna Toon

Wednesday Rewind

Trail of Dead hits Fallon, Filth covers Miles Davis

"...(Or the Post-Modern Promethus)” on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on Monday. It's the now-quartet's best dressed, if not..."

Feb. 9, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

TV Eye

A new six-part IFC documentary cracks the code on that wonderful crackpot Monty Python troupe

"...Chapman. A range of comedians including Eddie Izzard, Jimmy Fallon, and Dan Aykroyd discuss the impact of Monty Python..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...runs October 16-23. Joining previously announced Marquee Screenings of Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut Synecdoche, New..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones