South Austin Wedding Venue Mercury Hall Is Closing

Owners say property taxes have tripled in past five years

"...You’ve surely attended a wedding at Mercury Hall, that charming, whitewashed converted church that’s become a..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Luv Doc Recommends: Harold and Maude

Mercury Hall, Sunday, February 17, 2008

"...inexplicably snubbed for posthumous induction into the Texas Film Hall of Fame) and a whimsical soundtrack by Cat Stevens..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Food-o-File

The Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils 2005 is the one; plus, taking measure of the Mercury's rising

"...disco anthem "I Will Survive." When I called Wes Marshall to thank him for the true gift of a..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Kill the Messenger

Jeremy Renner stars in this crusading-journalist story that recounts the downfall of real-life San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb.

"...the Messenger recounts the downfall of real-life San Jose Mercury News reporter Gary Webb (Renner). Already a Pulitzer Prize-winner,..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion

Travel across Texas with your Style Avatar, and how was Stitch?

"...MERCURY RISING Last week also saw the grand re-opening of..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Is Stephen a closet furry? And what did Dr. Twink diagnose?

"...attended the Equality Texas Merry Merry Martini Mixer at Mercury Hall last Saturday. Pre-pre-precocktails at home, followed by pre-precocktails..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Food-o-File

More delectable hot dogs in Austin, several businesses that cater wedding receptions, and updates on chefs' changes in Austin.

"...setting to feature her inspired Tuscan Fall Tasting Menu, Mercury Hall (615 Cardinal Lane, 236-1226), located off South First..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Aphrodite Dances: Chocolate

Warm, liquid sweetness flowed through a program of intriguing dance

"...Aphrodite Dances: ChocolateMercury Hall, 615 Cardinal Sept. 28..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

After a Fashion

Last week was all about film, and this week, music. Is Stephen excited about a certain upcoming festival or what?

"...through a cemetery on a crisp spring evening, the Mercury Hall Players' adaptation of Harold and Maude is full..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Extending a Dance's Life: Deborah Hay

Deborah Hay forges her own answer to the issue of how one keeps choreography alive beyond one's own physical and mortal limitations with Nine Nights of Music in May, in which her solo "Music" is performed and adapted by four diverse artists.

"...of Music in May, to be performed at the Mercury Hall by Hay and Steve Ausbury, Beverly Bajema, and..."

May 3, 2002 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis Loring

Postscripts

Unconvincing

"...the book. On September 17, Maines will speak at Mercury Hall (615 Cardinal Lane) at 8pm. Tickets for the..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Happenings

March 20-27

"...espionage in 2003. 6pm. UT School of Law, Townes Hall 2.114. Free...."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

The Daily Hustle: 1/10/11

Of politics and parking meters

"...following early (and so far, wishful) rumors of a challenge from the left, motivated by Shade's WTP4 swing vote...."

Jan. 10, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Events for good citizens, Oct. 16-22

"...from his Iraq war memoir. 7pm. UT campus, Garrison Hall, Rm. 0.102. www.resistingempire.org...."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Off the Record

Casting the annual ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and paying tribute to poster artist extraordinaire Bill Narum

"...the annual ballot casting for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame begins with the airing of grievances. "This..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Happenings

March 27-April 3

"...policy in the future. 5pm. St. Edward's University, Fleck Hall Room 305, 3001 S. Congress, 464-8871. Free...."

March 28, 2008 News Feature

A Two-Horse Race for Mayor

Can Laura Morrison hope to edge out Steve Adler?

"...a recent interview. "To be really clear-eyed about the challenges we face, and the need to do things to..."

July 6, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Civics 101

"...most rockin' holiday party and silent auction yet. 6pm-12mid. Mercury Hall, 615 Cardinal. Free. www.sosalliance.org. Friday 13..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 10-15

"...be confused with Capital Metro's commuter rail). 10:30am. City Hall, City Council Chambers, 301 W. Second. www.cityofaustin.org/transportation...."

Dec. 11, 2009 News Feature

Luv Doc Recommends: Keep Austin Young: Celebrating the Life of Danny Roy Young

Austin Music Hall, Sunday, October 19, 2008

"...Sunday night’s Keep Austin Young concert at the Music Hall might be a little misleading. A quick scan of..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Public Notice: Loving the Pope

Is Frances the plural of Francis?

"...Power, Justice" – is this Wednesday, Oct. 7, at Mercury Hall, 615 Cardinal Ln. They'll be honoring state Senator..."

Oct. 2, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Civics 101

"...BUILDING BRIDGES TOWN HALL Reps from AISD discuss efforts to keep kids in..."

Feb. 28, 2014 News Column

The Daily Hustle:1/12/11

Shade's Slammin' Soiree

"...TO RUN AGAINST ME! The large crowd at terminally parking-challenged Mercury Hall (125-plus, by the Hustle's painfully unscientific estimation)..."

Jan. 12, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 9-16

"...discusses the latest in healthy living. 8pm. Bass Concert Hall, UT campus, 471-1444. $26-$42. www.texasperformingarts.org/season/pollan...."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, March 18-25

"...YWCA HALLMARK SPEAKERS SERIES Learn about the effects of war on..."

March 19, 2010 News Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Oct. 8-15

"...TOWN HALL meeting See "Naked City." 9am-noon. Waller Creek Cen­ter, 625..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature

Southern Rock Opera

SXSW 02 Music Fest Wrap-up

"...Tom House, Palaxy Tracks, Shearwater & CindersMercury Hall, Friday 15 For one afternoon, this small, historic..."

March 22, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Multicultural Refugee Coalition Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Roots in Austin

Texas transplants find space to grow

"...creating livelihood opportunities for refugees with a party at Mercury Hall. And New Leaf Agriculture’s Fall CSA just launched...."

Oct. 11, 2019 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Austin Approaches Peak Boopability With Dogist and WeRateDogs Visits

Pup-centric fundraisers draw social media stars

"...will want to get to Sunday’s Valenpugs Gala at Mercury Hall. This year they’re showing the love with a..."

Feb. 7, 2019 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

Gay Place

DJ GirlFriend continues to make space for queers and also raise funds for some hard-workin' orgs

"...make you a dancing queen. Sun., July 17, 4-8pm. Mercury Hall, 615 Cardinal, 512/236-1226. $45 in advance, $65 at..."

July 15, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

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