The Palmer Proposal

"...million civic center to house the current users of Palmer Auditorium...."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature

So Long, Palmer

Before spring is out, contractors will begin tearing down old Palmer Auditorium so it can be become the Long Center for the Performing Arts

"...Take your last looks at the auditorium formerly known as Palmer. Before spring is out, contractors..."

April 8, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Palmer Picket Persists

"...of Electrical Workers). The workers are currently picketing the Palmer Auditorium/Community Events Center building site on Barton Springs Road,..."

Nov. 23, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Palmer Redo Rebuffed

"...The renovation of Palmer Auditorium into a city performing arts center -- the..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Arts Column

Fun Fun Fun Fest Returns to Auditorium Shores

Festival moving slightly for ninth year downtown, Nov. 7-9

"...its proceedings from the soon-to-be revamped main lawn at Auditorium Shores all the way... across the street...."

Jan. 14, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Smell of Palmer on E-Day

Election '97 Coverage

"...photograph by Alan Pogue The most relaxed person at Palmer Saturday night may have been Bruce Todd, who arrived..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Palmer Pandemonium

"...like mad, pumping their candidate's signs, and circle the auditorium in a festive pomp reminiscent of the Olympic opening..."

May 9, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

A Place to Gather Again

The Long Center recycles not only Palmer Auditorium's materials but also its civic purpose

"...and brown aluminum tiles rescued from the dome of Palmer Auditorium, the municipal center that had previously occupied the..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Palmer Design Team Named

"...Long's phenomenal $20 million gift toward the renovation of Palmer Auditorium, I inadvertently eclipsed another significant item about the..."

June 4, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

On Shaky Ground

Plans for Jewish Center and Palmer Still Undecided

"...the chambers with approximately 350 speakers each - the Palmer Auditorium issue and the Dell Jewish Community Center (DJCC)..."

March 20, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

Articulations

Palmer Push

"...the time you read this, the Great Turtle of Auditorium Shores may be one baby step closer to becoming..."

March 13, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Get Your Say on Palmer

"...who want a voice in the full-body makeover of Palmer Auditorium! This coming week, project consultants will be in..."

June 11, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Luv Doc Recommends: Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival

Palmer Events Center, Thursday, January 11, 2007

"...to want to make a trip down to the Palmer Auditorium for the Star of Texas Tattoo Art Revival,..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Carnaval Brasilero

Palmer Events Center, Saturday, February 5, 2005

"...a thong for this Saturday’s Carnaval Brasiliero at the Palmer Auditorium. Though it may seem strange that one of..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Column by The Luv Doc

Naked City

On the Palmer Line

"...Pickets gathered this week at the Palmer Auditorium job site on Barton Springs Road, as members..."

Nov. 16, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

The South Bank

"...South Shore as the site of the new Municipal Auditorium, a major cultural facility that they believed could spur..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Timeline

"...Jan. 5, 1959: Grand opening of Municipal Auditorium, designed by the Austin firm Jessen, Jessen, Millhouse &..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature

A Long Time Coming

Why Now?

"...and so was the parkland -- the need for Auditorium Shores to be protected was ingrained in the consciousness..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"...Elise: I'm sorry. You know what, I'm thinking of Palmer Auditorium2 ... City Coliseum, sure, could use a facelift...."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Articulations

ARTS Center Stage making the Big Decision: What architect is going to transform Palmer Auditorium into the Long Center for the Performing Arts.

"...Mao Tower, has won the plum job of renovating Palmer Auditorium. The board of trustees for ARTS Center Stage,..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...for ARTS Center Stage, the nonprofit organization behind the Palmer Auditorium renovation, Bell remains low-key in describing his contributions...."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

BS3 Improv & Sketch Comedy Fest Schedule

"...gets you into all shows. Individual tickets for the Palmer Auditorium shows are $12. All other shows are $6..."

April 17, 1998 Arts Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...no longer part of his plan to revamp the Auditorium Shores area. While Watson says he is still committed..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature

Plotting a Park

"...that places the new civic center (left) next to Palmer Auditorium. A 1,200-car parking garage wraps around the building...."

April 23, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Big events such as concerts and fun runs may soon disappear from Auditorium Shores.

"...New Austin, it appears likely we can kiss long-traditional Auditorium Shores events -- like concerts and fun runs --..."

Aug. 3, 2001 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Election Aftermath

Bathing in Napalm

"...had yet to put in an obligatory appearance at Palmer Auditorium. Instead, Earle was hanging out with guys in..."

Nov. 8, 1996 News Feature

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...the west, a 56,000-square-foot educational center, with a 299-seat auditorium, 60-seat lecture hall, classrooms, cafe, museum shop, and administrative..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

BS3 Picks & Sleepers

"...chuckling and a gut aching from deep belly laughs." (Palmer Auditorium, 8:30pm) — Robert Faires..."

April 17, 1998 Arts Feature

Downtown's Promise

"...what to do with the Convention Center, and redeveloping Palmer Auditorium, and converting downtown streets back to two-way traffic,..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Articulations

New plans for the Long Center are unveiled, and a big push is made to get it built, plus Al Hirschfeld's widow and daughter speak about The Line King

"...the Performing Arts was telling the crowd gathered inside Palmer Auditorium in no uncertain terms that the time had..."

April 16, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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