The Carol You Don't Know

There's much more to Ms. Channing than Dolly and Lorelei

"...the Hardest on Tuesday, July 26, 8pm, at the Driskill Hotel, 600 Brazos. For more information, call 453-2287...."

July 22, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On the Road to the Right Recipe

Austin chefs tour area farms

"...Sweet Feast), 12 chefs from various Austin food establishments (Driskill Hotel, Eastside Cafe, Barr Mansion, Amuse Bouche Catering, Zoot,..."

July 15, 2005 Food Feature by MM Pack

Film News

Ron Perryman, an Austin film pioneer, died last Saturday

"...courtesy of Austin Unbound. Thursday-Saturday, July 21-23 at the Driskill Hotel, $250 registration fee. www.austinunbound.com...."

July 1, 2005 Screens Column

After a Fashion

Is '5 x 7' big enough for your Style Avatar? And is Brigitte Bardot old enough?

"...gala performance, followed by dinner and dancing at the Driskill Hotel. Black-black-black tie! If interested, tables can be purchased..."

May 20, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Good Cuisine and an Interesting Scene

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...with hot chocolate to exquisite chocolate boxes from the Driskill and colorful passionfruit bavarians from the students at TCA...."

April 22, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

More puff, pastrywise; plus, Tommy Li, Bollywood, and William Dunmire

"...Royal Victorian High Tea in the lobby of the Driskill Hotel (Sixth & Brazos, 474-5911) with delicious tea sandwiches,..."

April 15, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Pastry Stars

How Katherine Clapner, Judy Marts, and Aimee Olson rose to the top of their profession

"...hosted afternoon dessert and wine pairing receptions in the Driskill Lobby during festival week, but she always had her..."

April 8, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Spotlight: Mary Lou Lord

9pm, Soho Lounge

"...had been watching me from a balcony at the Driskill," Lord continues. When she asked why the partner wouldn't..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Day Trips

Heritage Forge in the Homestead Heritage Traditional Crafts Village north of Waco preserves the ancient art of blacksmithing

"...made the lighting fixtures in the lobby of the Driskill Hotel in Austin and at the Badlands Hotel in..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...opposition from, among others, Downtown Austin Alliance chair and Driskill GM Jeff Trigger, who kicked off his campaign this..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

City rolls out its ambitious 10-year plan to end chronic homelessness

"..."I don't have to be political – yet," said Driskill manager Jeff Trigger – incoming chair of the Downtown..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Stress-Free Thanksgiving 2004

Let the hotels, restaurants, and markets take care of it

"...Driskill Hotel (Sixth & Brazos, 474-5911): Seating on the mezzanine..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...election night my wife and I went to the Driskill to watch the returns with our fellow Democrats. As..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Column

Staying Power

Despite (or because of) its hotel bearings, Finn & Porter is a haute spot on the Austin dining scene

"...that buck that trend, like the Four Seasons, the Driskill, and the Stephen F. Austin. But I spent a..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...press time, include former Texas House candidate Mandy Dealey, Driskill Hotel manager and Downtown Austin Alliance Chair Jeff Trigger,..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Proud to Be a Democrat

"...election night my wife and I went to the Driskill to watch the returns with our fellow Democrats. As..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Postmarks

After a Fashion

Whoa! Your Style Avatar is older than dirt! Oops, we mean, "just celebrated another b-day!" Come celebrate within.

"...at the Firehouse Lounge (605 Brazos, across from the Driskill). Reward the man in your life (or even yourself)..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Doggett Seals the Deal

Austin's hometown hero smashes 'Armendariz!' Klein in the 'fajita district'

"...late-late-night victory speech at the Democratic confab at the Driskill. "It's official: Soy el congresisto Lloyd Doggett," he proclaimed..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Windmills 3, Quixotes 0

The GOP prevails in three new Central Texas strongholds

"...But about two hours later, at the Democrats' Driskill Hotel party, he was visibly crushed – he hadn't..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Hamilton Takes Top Cop Slot

Democrat becomes Travis Co.'s first black sheriff

"...supporters, Travis Co. Sheriff-elect Greg Hamilton burst into the Driskill Hotel Tuesday night to thank his gathered faithful. Hamilton,..."

Nov. 5, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

E-Night Party Roundup!

"...Co. Democratic Party will host a bash at the Driskill Hotel Ballroom (604 Brazos) beginning at 5pm. For more..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

TCB

No clues in Joe Bates' murder and other tales from Austin's music jungle

"...played the Austin Film Festival's opening-night party at the Driskill, where like many musicians before him, he barely survived..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Scenes from the 11th Annual Austin Film Festival

"...Personal; writer/director Barry Levinson (Diner, Tin Men) at his Driskill panel; and writer/director Dylan Kidd (Roger Dodger) at the..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Screens Feature

Short Cuts

Spongebob and the Lips converge on Austin Studios, and the local IMAX pumps up its technology for 'The Polar Express'

"...Time: While you were busy holding forth at the Driskill bar and once again reaping the cinematic benefits of..."

Oct. 22, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

The Human Factor

Edgar Wright, Simon Pegg, and Nick Frost on romantic zomedy 'Shaun of the Dead'

"...talk zombies in their possibly haunted suite at the Driskill...."

Sept. 24, 2004 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Short Cuts

Addressing Jerm Pollet, Owen Egerton, and John Erler's 'Sinus' problems; plus, 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Tron' Suit Guy

"...fest runs Thursday, Oct. 14-Sunday, Oct. 17, at the Driskill Hotel. More info – including such nuggets as saving..."

Sept. 10, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Food-o-File

Classes, dancing, Bull at the Beard, and more among this week's scoops of news you can use

"...Award-winning chef David Bull of the Driskill Grill (604 Brazos, 474-5911) has just returned from presenting..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Wrapping up the Saveur Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival means good news and bad

"...make it to the Edible Endings event in the Driskill lobby, and what a delightful time that was! Everything..."

April 23, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

It's a Car, It's a Canvas ... It's an Art Car!

Art cars roll through downtown

"...parking for art cars on East Sixth, from the Driskill Hotel east to Esther's Follies. Parade day festivities start..."

April 23, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

The 'Saveur' Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...This party in the Sixth Street lobby of the Driskill Hotel will showcase their sweet creations complemented by dessert..."

April 2, 2004 Food Feature

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