From Westeros to College Station

George R. R. Martin to give milestone book to Texas A&M

"..."the American Tolkien," and since we might not have Westeros if it weren't for Middle Earth, it creates a..."

Jan. 29, 2015 Books Post by Robert Faires

Game of Thrones: Taking Back the Kingdom

Epic playlist for the HBO siege’s fourth season

"...song during our break from the mythical world of Westeros...."

April 4, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

LoneStarCon 3: The George R. R. Martin Interview

'Game of Thrones' creator discusses how he writes and why

"...in the middle of his name. The characters of Westeros are now more real to many Americans than our..."

Aug. 29, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Breaking Chains, Bending the Knee

'Game of Thrones’ complex consideration of freedom and slavery

"...starts with the social mores of her home. In Westeros, slavery is forbidden, something of a point of pride..."

May 7, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

6 Austin-Based Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

These homegrown podcasts are original, diverse, and sure to entertain

"...Recommended episode: Episode 15 introduces a new game called “Westeros or Texas?” at a live show at Cheer Up..."

June 17, 2019 Screens Post by Katelyn Landry

The SXSW Game of Thrones Blood Drive Is More Fun Than the Red Wedding

Bleed for the Throne jump-starts nation's largest promo blood drive

"...enough for her claim to the sharpest chair in Westeros, so perhaps this activation is more of a shrine..."

March 8, 2019 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Where to Watch Game of Thrones’ Season 7 Premiere in Austin

Local watch parties, plus GoT trivia nights and menu specials

"...tappings, and more. We round up what Austin by Westeros has in store. Watch Parties..."

July 12, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Revenge Is Sweet

‘Game of Thrones’ and the relief of a good riddance (spoilers)

"...brutal assassination. Such is the way of things in Westeros, where many want to be king, but most die..."

April 15, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

TV Eye: Let the Bloodletting Begin

Feeling lukewarm about Ice and Fire kick-starter Game of Thrones

"...steeped in the whimsical or supernatural. The setting is Westeros, a continent divided into seven distinct kingdoms ruled by..."

April 15, 2011 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Texas on the Brink of Enjoying Beer Like Every Other State in America

Beer-to-Go passes Texas Senate as TABC Sunset Bill amendment

"...is dead may never die,” as they say in Westeros and apparently in the war room of the Texas..."

May 23, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

SXSW Comedy: Audible Presents the Night Realm Tavern of Heads Will Roll

Get a sneak peek at Audible original at this Rainey Street activation

"...in line to suffer the trials and tribulations of Westeros’ most famous denizens, but those in a more Puckish..."

March 9, 2019 SXSW Post by Rosalind Faires

Luv Doc: A Real Rasputin

There is a razor-thin line between adorable and nauseating

"...You could be right though. It could be your..."

July 20, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Five Recent Graphic Novels to End This Crazy Year Right

We mean, if there’s any way to end it that’s other than wrong

"...Jackson might’ve collaborated on if they’d been born in Westeros. Dark, we mean; also: spooky, sexy, subtle, and riddled..."

Dec. 14, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Eminent Domain

Rock Rose takes over North Austin

"...talk about it, North Austin might as well be Westeros. Oh, the storied hardships – the hunt (in the..."

June 24, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

I Like to Watch

Wrapping up this season of Game of Thrones

"...and backroom deals, or conversely, socialist rhetoric, to heal Westeros from the wounds she keeps dealing herself...."

June 24, 2016 Screens Column by Jacob Clifton

Getaways Far, Far Away

Summer reading recommendations that will take you out of this world

"...(with apologies to Rhymin' Simon) every generation throws its Westeros up the popcult charts – even this dystopian-fixated, zombie-engorged..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Your Fantasy House

Where reader types would own a vacation home if it could be anywhere in literature

"...marvelous realms, but most seem unfit for vacation destinations: Westeros and Camelot are too muddy and brutal; Gulliver's and..."

June 17, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Game of Thrones' Missandei Stops by Austin

Nathalie Emmanuel talks about the new season of HBO's hit show

"...she laughs. “We sort of came up with this Westeros–Notebook kind of storyline.”..."

April 29, 2016 Screens Post by Sarah Marloff

I Like to Watch

Exploring the nerd/jock dichotomy

"...of jocks beating up on each other elsewhere in Westeros and across the sea, not too shabby...."

April 22, 2016 Screens Post by Jacob Clifton

Break Into the Future

It's a new day for chamber music, as the Austin Chamber Music Festival shows

"...Not because the vicious skulduggery at work in Westeros can be found among the string quartets that play..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: August 13

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Westeros is not a democracy...."

Aug. 13, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

The North Door's Got Game

The 'Game of Thrones,' that is, served with themed cocktails

"...but more importantly, bragging rights for your command of Westeros lore...."

April 16, 2014 Food Post by Rachel Feit

HBO My

Premium cable network struts its stuff with three premieres this weekend

"...to recuperate. Not so for the battered people of Westeros: Season four makes clear that the wound is still..."

April 4, 2014 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

‘Game of Thrones’ Gets a Dowager Countess

And other non-spoilery bits about Sunday’s season 3 premiere

"...cut your hand off than shake it, but in Westeros, there’s a good chance your own family would step..."

March 29, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Mondo Ascends to the 'Game of Thrones'

Gallery show and new prints for the HBO fantasy smash

"...How do you get to Westeros? Try travelling via Guadalupe. Mondo Gallery will be hosting..."

Feb. 25, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker