Gay Place

Lesbian Wedding is high on the list of SXSW closing parties

"...This Is (Not) the Gayest Show You’ll Ever See ColdTowne's first queer-themed mainstage production. Written and performed by Laura..."

March 17, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Gay Place Guide to a Kweer SX 2017

SXSW: Another year queerer

"...Is (Not) the Gayest Show You’ll Ever See – ColdTowne’s first queer-themed main stage production. Written and performed by..."

March 3, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Elvis Lives?

"...ColdTowne Theater has found a 1970 TV special that Elvis..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Q&A Hole: Why Would Someone – Why Would Anyone – Vote for Trump?

With Leslie Bonnell, Arcie Cola, Lashonda Lester, Tim Doyle, and more

"...Erika May McNichol of ColdTowne Theater: The glib response to your question is: They..."

Nov. 8, 2016 News Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Aaron Brooks Has This Story

Aaron Brooks' skill at shaping bits of life into laugh-filled tales may soon put him out of a job

"...jumps around among venues like the Velv Comedy Lounge, ColdTowne Theater, and Cap City Comedy Club: "I go up..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature

Festival Flood

A brief guide to the 13 – count 'em, 13 – arts fests coming your way in April and May

"...Austin Sketch Fest May 18-24, ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport www.atxsketchfest.com This celebration of sketch comedy..."

April 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

First Plates Extra Helpings: Small You Care to Eat

Chef Danny Palumbo cooks up some mighty tasty satire

"...Jazz Cigarette stage; no wonder Palumbo's weekly "Live at Coldtowne" stand-up showcase is such a popular show...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

All Over Creation: Wide Open Spaces

A new crop of arts venues is sprouting all over Austin

"...mean, doors of new Austin arts venues. ReNew EAST. ColdTowne Conservatory. First Street Studio. Gallery 702. ATM Gallery. Center..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Five Families in One Performance Troupe?

'Bad Font' is Austin improv's stylistic supergroup

"...find great game players at the New Movement and Coldtowne, dramatic performers from the Hideout and MerlinWorks, and great..."

Aug. 26, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Comedy Out the Wazoo and In Your Weekend: Now!

Unless you'd rather just, what, twiddle your thumbs until Moontower?

"...At ColdTowne Theatre – over there near the In-N-Out Burger that..."

April 9, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Improv-Educated

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival makes more room for Austin's increasingly savvy audiences

"...improv, sketch, and stand-up (the Hideout, The New Movement, Coldtowne, the Institution, and the Velveeta Room), there are a..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'The Show!' Goes On

Comedy/film mashup lands at Spiderhouse Ballroom for good

"...he admits he depends on Michael Jastroch, founder of ColdTowne Theater and producer of the Austin Sketch Fest. The..."

July 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Funniest Person in Austin 2012

The comic crowned king this year had the Nazer's edge

"...to catch Nazer's act for yourself: hosting Live at Coldtowne this Friday (and every Friday), 10pm, at Coldtowne Theater,..."

May 18, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...Actor, improviser, ColdTowne Theater co-founder..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

See. Hear. Speak.

The other performance festival in January lines up primo comedians

"...All shows are at ColdTowne Theater, 4803 Airport. For a full schedule, see Arts..."

Jan. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Lovey and Lovey: Tippling twosome toasts the town (but no titillation, please)

The gin-soaked alter egos of comedians Tami Nelson and Michael Jastroch dish on Austin, alcohol, and their new show

"...than Lovey and Lovey? The comic alter egos of ColdTowne's Michael Jastroch and Tami Nelson swill enough hooch to..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"...One A.M. Chris Trew and Tami Nelson of ColdTowne perform two-person improv based off of one suggestion...."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fourth Annual Austin Asian Film Festival

Nov. 8-11

"...Short Program: Branches & Borders (ColdTowne Theater, 4803-B Airport)..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Screens Feature

Look Cookie: Mutatis mutandis

New and rough-edged as the improv troupe Look Cookie is, it's still worthwhile watching them do their thing

"...new troupe, that they'd only recently graduated from the ColdTowne School for Gifted Improvisers. Because then I could be..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

1 a.m.: No sloppy seconds

What time is it? 1 a.m. – i.e., the fiercely enjoyable brain warp that is improv duo Chris Trew and Tami Nelson

"...Nelson, two parts of the ex-Nyawlins improv powerhouse called ColdTowne, work their weird magic in one long continuous scene,..."

July 20, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

OoBer Alles

A guide to the troupes of the 2006 Out of Bounds Improv Festival (aka OoB V)

"...ColdTowne Heroes: New Orleans transplants who moved to Austin after..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Funniest People

The merry month of May was a big month for Austin's mirthmasters, with three contests determining who among us can provoke the biggest laughs

"...went to Chris Trew of New Orleans comedy troupe ColdTowne, who have been calling Austin home since Katrina hit..."

June 2, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

FronteraFest Short Fringe, Week Two

For an evening that included a mutilated cat, a self-loathing writer, and selling one's soul, the second Thursday at the 2006 FronteraFest Short Fringe proved surprisingly upbeat

"...for a free-form series of scenes. Up first was ColdTowne Heroes, a troupe from New Orleans that's taken up..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Saturday 10, ColdTowne Theatre..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Seeing Clearly on Trans Day of Visibility

Haus of Trans and Black Trans Leadership of Austin talk their TDOV celebration

"...Thursday 27, ColdTowne Theater..."

March 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Lavender Thug Talks Returning to Event Organizing

With her new-to-ATX variety show, she welcomes you to the House that Lavender built

"...Thursday 27, ColdTowne Theater..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...Saturday 15, ColdTowne Theater..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around With Fou Fou Ha

Clussy Fou discusses the avant-garde troupe’s history ahead of their 24 Carrot Show

"...Saturday 8, ColdTowne Theater..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: New Queers Resolutions

This year, we’re all resolving to be resolute

"...Saturday 11, Coldtowne Theater..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homo for the Holidays

We’re trying our best out here, even during the holidays

"...Thursday 19, ColdTowne Theater..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by James Scott

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