SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...director Samuel Mason, graphic designer and creative director Miller McCormick, and Managing Partner at Hornet Hana Shimizu, with film..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...The Fall Guy Director: David LeitchProducers: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Ryan Gosling, Guymon CasadyScreenwriter: Drew Pearce Colt..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fallout Theatre Hosts Hardass Trivia Tournament of Champions

Comedy competition of cultural arcana comes to Twitch

"...knowledge-based supremacy among their fellow popcult brainiacs: Kaci Beeler. Shannon McCormick. Kareem Badr. Maggie Maye. Yamina Khouane. Devon Coleman...."

Nov. 2, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Who Will Be Nuked by the 819?

Austinites unleash a new postapocalyptic RPG on Twitch

"...mutants, actually, so we figured we’d better ask 819’s Shannon McCormick and Mike D’Alonzo just what is up with..."

Sept. 7, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Hideout Theatre’s Virtual Threefer

Three troupes Zoomed and Twitched their time upon the improv stage

"...The lineup: Shannon McCormick, the Knuckleball Now, and Coach Rookard Teaches Improve..."

April 3, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Persistence of Vision Podcast Books Your Life Up Right

Austin-based audio series brings lively lit-talk from local lights

"...of David Foster Wallace’s Infinite Jest, as hyped by Shannon McCormick on PoV, at the very least.)..."

March 16, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

What Odd Circumstance Joins Austin’s L.B. Deyo With Gabriel García Márquez Even Beyond the Ransom Center’s Newly Revealed Archives?

Maybe it’s, what? Love, in the time of measles?

"...Coincidentally – because these things are never planned, etc...."

Feb. 3, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Esther's Follies Meets Scooby-Doo in The Haunting of the Tavern

In this new murder mystery comedy, chasing Emily the ghost leads to some real high jinkies!

"...Because it belongs to Follies founders Michael Shelton and Shannon Sedwick, who acquired the bar in 2018 – make..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

It’s Free Comic Book Day in Austin on Saturday

But then, it’s Free Comic Book Day everywhere on Saturday

"...And, hey, if you happen to see that Shannon McCormick hanging around?..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...love. Cast: Neil Young, Lukas Nelson, Micah Nelson, Corey McCormick, Anthony LoGerfo, Tato Melgar, Willie Nelson, Charris Ford, Dulcie..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Two Shannons Take the Improv Stage to … Where?

Local stars McCormick and Stott, together at last for the first time

"...The Shannons, y’all. Two of them...."

Dec. 14, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Origin Story of the Liberty Lunch Brand

Former venue owner Mark Pratz on Stubb’s potential re-branding

"...World Foods being sold in 2015 to flavor giant McCormick & Co. A recent agreement, made public last Thursday,..."

July 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Q&A Hole: How Much Money to Break Your Arm?

Because everything, they say, has a price

"...Shannon McCormick, actor and improviser: I don't like pain, nor..."

June 5, 2017 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ben Katchor: Drawn, You Might Say, to the Texas Book Festival

The acclaimed cartoonist brings his Cheap Novelties to Austin

"...The Q&A Hole, the actor (and indie comics fan) Shannon McCormick, in responding to the question What, besides the..."

Nov. 2, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: Which Restaurant for the Rest of Your Life?

With Ben Snakepit, Regina Allen, Patty Leidy, Miracle Jones, and more.

"...Shannon McCormick, actor, improviser: There’s a place in New Mexico..."

Nov. 1, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: Considering All the Different Gods Available to Humanity, How Do You Choose Which One to Believe In?

With Russell Glasser, Cristine H. Legare, David Wheeler, and more.

"...Shannon McCormick, improviser, actor: The thing is, it’s a cultural..."

Oct. 25, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: What’s the Worst Thing About Austin, Texas?

With Jen Cash, Sam Eidson, Shannon McCormick, Matt Oztalay, and more.

"...Shannon McCormick, actor, improviser: Well, it’s related to the traffic...."

Oct. 11, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: How Does Something Get "Overrated"?

With Lauren Weinstein, Tim Doyle, Pat Dean, Mark Finn, and more

"...Shannon McCormick, improviser, actor: Maaaaaaaaan. “Overrated” is a dumb concept...."

Sept. 20, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: Why Isn't LSD Legal?

Trip on this with Lana Lesley, Denise Prince, Mickle Maher, and more.

"...Shannon McCormick, actor: Why isn’t it legal? Because too many..."

Sept. 13, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole Returns!

Because everyone’s got one, right? An opinion, we mean.

"...Shannon McCormick, improviser, actor: Oh man, I don’t know, being..."

Sept. 6, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...3708 Woodbury, 512/895-9580, www.theinstitutiontheater.com [page] Shannon McCormick..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Only the Fourth Wall Is Forever

After 10 years, Salvage Vanguard Theater is moving on

"...those tatters in the years to come. Remember when Shannon McCormick and Lowell Bartholomee and Graham Reynolds brought two..."

June 24, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Showers of Art and Lit

Let's not call the New South Festival of Literary Arts and Cartooning a perfect storm of indie media, please

"...noon, every hour will see a new panel. Organizer Shannon McCormick promises one on guest of honor Rugg, panels..."

June 5, 2015 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

There's a THETH in My Mailbox, WTF?

The Shannon (McCormick) is a river of fiercely diverse pleasures

"...When that friend is Shannon McCormick – a man who’s deep into the more..."

April 3, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Q&A Hole: What's the Use of Owning Original Artwork?

With Chris Cubas, Jill Schroeder, Shannon McCormick, and more.

"...Shannon McCormick of Gnap! Theatre Productions: That’s the question? “What’s..."

Feb. 2, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

MerlinWorks Works the Improv Wizardry at ZACH

Teaching that whole yes-and thing at the city's shiny core of theatre

"...rock the Salvage Vanguard stage with her improv partner Shannon McCormick), and we asked the lady a few questions:..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Live Feed

Jason Phelps turns to his theatrical past to nourish the present with a Feast of My Heart

"...with one foot in the performing arts/film worlds (improviser Shannon McCormick, actor Tim Mateer, musician Gretchen Phillips, videographer Lee..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Making Offers No One Can Refuse

The Five Families of Austin improv go Out of Bounds with the 13th annual comedy festival

"...Sweetlamb: ColdTowne's first appearance was when Shana and Shannon [McCormick, of the duo Get Up] gave them stage..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Boxing the Giant: 'Andre the Giant: Life and Legend'

Box Brown debuts the graphic biography at Austin Books and Comics

"...the Presidential Losers exhibition curated by local arts mover-and-shaker Shannon McCormick at the SVT Gallery a couple years ago..."

May 6, 2014 Books Post by Shannon McCormick

The Capital Grille Steaks Its Claim on Fourth Street

And, boy howdy, does it come through with flavors flying

"...and a few of my friends – well, mostly Shannon McCormick – we like to work this hashtag: #insdou...."

April 30, 2014 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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