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"...straight into your soul.   – Richard Whittaker Candy Mountain..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Container City, Burnet

Shipping containers become cabins for a scenic mountain getaway

"...Container City out of the rocky back side of Spider Mountain. The front is occupied by the downhill bicycle..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

A Rhythmic Ray of Light: Austin Community College's Hip-Hop Production Instructor Ray LaManna

From prisoner to professor, he wants to change people's lives

"...those desiring to find their purpose after enduring a mountain-high wall of hardship...."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Misery Business: The Cathartic and Unexpectedly Joyful Trend of Emo DJ Nights in Austin

Welcome to the Black Parade

"...said Simpson, who still releases music under the name Mountain Time and does occasional reunions with his Mineral bandmates...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Faster Than Sound: KUT/KUTX Will No Longer Manage the Cactus Cafe

University station terminates "disheartening" negotiations and Spider House Ballroom changes ownership.

"...the Cactus Cafe to our partners at the Unions." Spider House Ballroom Reopens Under New Ownership..."

May 28, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Ben Wheatley Goes Digging In The Earth

Of mushrooms, men, and subterranean superintelligences ..

"...you'd have to share it with a lot of mountain bikers...."

April 15, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

North Austin's Ebisu Japanese Restaurant Boasts Fresh Modern Sushi

Anyone for sake mac & cheese and other tasty surprises?

"...features both descriptions and vibrant photos. The Ebisu, 911, Spider, Hot Nights, Firecracker, Tarantula, and Sexy (no rice) rolls..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Berkshire Hounds Talk Breakup and Reunion

“We’ve definitely matured/been beaten down over the last five years”

"...broken up with the line, “When found day-drinking at Spider House last week, Campo admitted his bandmates abandoned him..."

Oct. 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Saturday ACL Face-Off: The Cure vs. Childish Gambino

Second British noir-pop vs. “This Is America”

"...Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga...."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Day Trips: Spider Mountain Bike Park

Round the mountain at Spider Mountain Bike Park

"...Spider Mountain Bike Park outside of Burnet gives knobby­-tire bike..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

June Pride Events Roundup

Kick off Summer of Pride with nonstop Pride Month parties & more

"...Tony Award winner Terrence McNally (Ragtime, Kiss of the Spider Woman) explores the rich history of the Ballets Russes,..."

May 30, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...inexperienced park employee discovers a body on a remote mountain trail and must stay with it overnight in the..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

The Flash Collective calls on the queer community to help create public art

"...and her drag family onstage. Thu., Aug. 23, 9:30pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth. $15-120...."

Aug. 24, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Long live the long weekend

"...Ranch alongside Hot Pot Comedy. Fri., May 25, 6-8pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth. $15...."

May 25, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene

"...major force in the storytelling showcase Greetings From Queer Mountain, monthly at Cheer Up Charlies, and in getting Chicago's..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Music Awards' Industry Accolades Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, and many more

"...5) Kim Yarbrough 6) Roger Ho 7) George Trent Grogan/Mountain Trout Photography 8) Dave Prewitt 9) Gene Chavez 10)..."

March 6, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

Gay Place

Saying 'Eff You' to the new administration by raising money for women's organizations

"...April 28 at HavenCon 3. Sun., Jan. 22, 7:30pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth. $15. [email protected], www.havencontx.com...."

Jan. 20, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Partake in a plethora of politically progressive parties

"...Greetings, From Queer Mountain Ep 42: Slash/4 Those kooky storytellers on Mount Queer..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Fantastic Fest Review: Don't Kill It

Dolph Lundgren goes for laughs in demon comedy

"...Lundgren made his reputation as a terrifying man-mountain, such as his landmark role as the granite-chinned boxing..."

Sept. 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Guide to Austin Improv

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

"...co-hosting the ongoing LGBTQ storytelling show Greetings, From Queer Mountain with fellow comic Ralphie Hardesty...."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place

Krudas Cubensi will blow yer mind and make you move

"...Lewis & the Funeral 5. Thu., July 21, 9pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth, 512/480-9562. $15-125. www.thejigglewattsburlesque.com...."

July 22, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

A year of Marriage Equality symbolizes how far we've come, while Orlando shows us how much further we have to go

"...Yazzie, Nameless Frames, and more. Thu., June 23, 9pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth, 512/480-9562. Donations welcome...."

June 24, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Some weeks are for the birds, others for the bears

"...at Lost Well (see Sunday). Lastly, swing by Queer Mountain's third anniversary (see Wednesday) for a conversation on queerness..."

April 22, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place

Some weeks are for the birds, others for the bears

"...with Brian Gaar It's a laughing matter on the Spider's stage. Chris Tellez and Pat Dean host while a..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Playback: Bob Dylan Goes Electric – Again!

Fifty years ago, Dylan and the Band went electric at Austin's Municipal Auditorium

"...didn't constantly change was the uncertainty about everything." Holy Mountain's Last Hurrah..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Former Red 7 Space Lands a Music Venue

Hotel Vegas honcho Jason McNeely will be the booker

"...Seventh Street corridor, notably the shuttering of clubs Holy Mountain and Red 7. Today’s news brings hope to the..."

Sept. 23, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place: We're Expecting Guests

Gird up, ATX! The city's expecting 150,000 revelers in a rainbow sea next weekend.

"...Bad Girl Confidence show, noon-2am. Fri., Aug. 21, 7-9pm. Spider House Ballroom, 2906 Fruth. Free; VIP, $10. www.badgirlconfidence.com...."

Aug. 21, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Joke 'Stache

Danny Palumbo wins Funniest Person in Austin 2015, advances equal rights for facial hair

"...his set and set up an extended commentary on Mountain Dew that included tragic news about his niece, who..."

May 22, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Holy Mountain and Red 7 in Danger of Losing Leases

Could the Red River Cultural District be losing two of its landmark live music venues?

"...point: neighboring Seventh Street clubs Red 7 and Holy Mountain are fighting to renew their leases in the face..."

May 15, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Hip-Hop on the Verge

Austin finally cemented a scene, but who will break out nationally?

"...the genre, and Beauty Bar did the same. Holy Mountain, Beauty Bar's successor on Seventh Street, has also become..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

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