Top 10 Gifts From 2010 (In Random Order)
Savoring 2010's immaculate acting, arresting beauty, and over-the-top comedy
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Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Avimaan Syam
Fantastic Fest: Yuen Woo-Ping Double Bill
The RZA and the Paramount kneel to the Master
"...maven Lars Nilsen), many departed the Paramount for the Highball. The audience that stuck around may have missed the..."
Sept. 26, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Passion Project
Fantastic Fest and its home base the Alamo Drafthouse have only gotten bigger, but its heart – pure and pulpy – stays the same
"...its various permutations, offshoots, and side projects – the HighBall, Mondo Tees, the American Genre Film Archive, a plethora..."
Sept. 24, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
Luv Doc Recommends: Fantastic Fest
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Thursday, September 23, 2010
"...the first four days, Fantastic Fest has transformed the HighBall ballroom into a makeshift arcade that features 29 different..."
Sept. 24, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc
The World <3 Scott Pilgrim
Cast of the nerdcore adventure hit the Highball
"...night other than the Alamo South Lamar and The Highball?..."
Aug. 13, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Don't Touch My Stuff
The Coathangers give Monday the finger
"...the GRCA showcase this Saturday, July 31, at the HighBall. Starts at 1pm...."
July 26, 2010 Music Post by Audra Schroeder
Vodka Tea Time
Fill a highball glass with cracked ice, squeeze in a bit of lemon, and add sweet-tea vodka
"...Fill a highball glass with cracked ice, squeeze in a bit of..."
June 18, 2010 Food Feature by Wes Marshall
The Girls of Summer
Girls Rock Camp Austin is in session
"...This Saturday, June 19 at the HighBall, catch those bands in all their empowered glory, make..."
June 14, 2010 Music Post by Audra Schroeder
Evan Meeker Wins With Gin
McCormick & Schmick's mixologist wows at Bombay Sapphire contest
"...Shake and strain into an English highball glass. Top with club soda and garnish with a..."
May 25, 2010 Food Post by Wes Marshall
When 'Iron Man' Royalty Walked Among Us
Harry Knowles and Tim League prove once again the power of their combined Rolodex
"...apparently closed down the night by DJ'ing at the Highball afterparty.)..."
April 30, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones
TV Eye
A recent slew of political, cultural, and environmental documentaries prove how indispensable PBS is
"...stars from the show and an afterparty at the HighBall, benefits the Texas Motion Picture Alliance. If you didn't..."
April 23, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta
Something to Sink Your Teeth Into
Good advice from a guy who survived Troll 2, George Hardy, D.M.D.
"...7 and 9:50pm. A Troll 2-themed party at the HighBall will follow Friday's 9:50pm screening. For more info, visit..."
April 23, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
A Delicate Fucking Flower
Susan Tyrrell's the baddest bitch
"...decade-old collection of phallic and vaginal-themed paintings at the HighBall. Earlier, a colorized version of Forbidden Zone screened, and..."
April 12, 2010 Screens Post by Audra Schroeder
The Wild, Wild World of Susan Tyrrell
Forbidden Zone director at the Alamo on Sunday
"...by a showing of her delirious artworks at The Highball. We'll be there, and if you know what's good..."
April 10, 2010 Screens Post by Marc Savlov
Fantastic Fest Gets Even Fantastic-er
You got video games in my film festival!
"...will be a showcase of indie games at the HighBall. Additionally there will be bigger names showing demos on..."
April 8, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch
Off the Record
Rod Kennedy's 80th birthday
"...time we were shooting," shrugs Biram, who hits the HighBall on Sunday before leaving for another West Coast tour...."
Jan. 29, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell
Off the Record
Handicapping the decade in Austin music and playing favorites for the Chronicle Music Poll
"...NEW CLUB: The HighBall..."
Jan. 1, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell
Off the Record
The good, the bad, and the ugly: a look back at the year in Austin music
"...Ghost Room, the HighBall, Aces Lounge, Valhalla, Encore, Trailer Space Records, the Music..."
Dec. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell
Good Will Hunting
Transmission Entertainment presents a Fun Fun Fun Fest scavenger hunt
"...(11/19) 8) Eyedea and Abilities w/ Themselves @ The Highball (11/19) 9) J. Tillman (of Fleet Foxes) @ Mohawk..."
Oct. 23, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell
Fantastic Fest: The Future of 3D
Nonbadgeholders can still get tickets to this techy panel
"...with a reception at the 3D Lounge at the Highball. (Alas, the sneak preview of Avatar 3D footage doesn't..."
Sept. 23, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones
The Miracles
Motown 50
"..."What's So Good About Good Bye," but dissolves into highball music. The Fabulous Miracles, plus live encores, bows fabulously..."
Sept. 11, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez
Monk-Think
It's Black Monk Time – again. Shave your head!
"...in occupied West Germany, the suburban family man and highball-sipping suit weren't options...."
April 24, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder
Benko
"...fluctuate between genres, flowing through pop-punk ("City of Lights," "Highball Stereo") and slow-burn (the Norris-cooed "They'll Never Take Us..."
Nov. 7, 2008 Music Review by Audra Schroeder
Bewitched
AFS Essential Cinema: I Married a Witch: Fredric March's comic curse
"...of Our Lives, holds the secret – in a highball glass, martini shaker, and final bowl of punch. Not..."
Oct. 10, 2008 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez
APD Seek Public Assistance in Alleged Assualt
Incident happened at Paradox Night Club
"...freed herself. At that point the suspect smashed a “Highball” glass onto the victim’s face. The victim suffered severe..."
Jan. 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols
Sweet Scottish Surprise
Drambuie tries to restore its place as a restorative
"...muddles the wedges hard at the bottom of a highball glass, adds crushed ice and a shot of Drambuie,..."
Nov. 16, 2007 Food Feature by Wes Marshall
Cookbooks
Gift Guide
"...guides of the Eighties that always suggested the proper highball (scotch & soda, gimlet) to start things off. Today's..."
Dec. 8, 2006 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm
Blaming It on Ralph, Again
The real question remains: How do we replace this two-horse scam?
"...came to Austin to try to derail the corporate highball express promoting "tort reform," her advocacy helped moderate the..."
Feb. 27, 2004 News Column by Michael King
Red, White, and Blue
Second place, the 12th annual 'Austin Chronicle'
Short Story Contest
"...cabbie conspiracy theories might dilute the day like a highball...."
Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Garth Mueller
Dreck the Halls
"...Album (Freedom) Houston's swingingest bingo kingpins break out the highball glasses for a swanky Christmas-tree party. Holiday rumpus-room standards..."
