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Texas Music Venue Alliance Endorses Greg Abbott for Governor – Without Consulting Music Venues

Mohawk, Carousel Lounge, other local venue owners say org founder Edwin Cabaniss issued statement without their knowledge

by Caroline Drew February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Arts

Diamond Dior Davenport Masters All the Elements

New one-woman show combines dance, music, and the signature Diamond style on the Stateside stage

by James Scott November 20, 2025November 20, 2025

News

The Week’s Biggest News in Brief

Court blocks Texas’ racially gerrymandered map, Paramount & State Theatres to get major makeovers, and more of the week’s headlines

by The Austin Chronicle News Staff November 20, 2025

Arts

Paramount and State Theatres to Receive Multiyear, $55 Million Renovation

New stages, new bars, and, yes, new seats for Downtown’s most historic venues

by Richard Whittaker November 19, 2025November 20, 2025

Reclaiming the Glitter, Glamour, and Spirit of Showgirls

Star Elizabeth Berkley talks celebrating 30 years of Nomi Malone ahead of an anniversary tour that kicks off in Austin

by James Scott October 8, 2025October 18, 2025

Music

Lukas Nelson Muddies the Image of American Romance on Solo Debut

Second gen songwriter muses on simple words under big skies

by Caroline Drew September 24, 2025September 30, 2025

James V. Hart Returns to Neverland at the Paramount

The Hook and Bram Stoker’s Dracula screenwriter muses on his legacy

by Richard Whittaker July 16, 2025September 30, 2025

Tribeca Dispatch: Long Live the State

Inside the sketch comedy troupe that changed the game … eventually

by Richard Whittaker June 10, 2025September 30, 2025

Paramount Gets Romantic for the Summer Classic Film Series

The Padaleckis drop by for When Harry Met Sally, and more

by Richard Whittaker May 14, 2025September 30, 2025

From the Internet to the Industry: Behind the Scenes of the CAMP Film Festival

New film fest aims to change online creator expectations

by Richard Whittaker April 23, 2025September 30, 2025

Another Classic Summer of Films at the Paramount

Casablanca and Breathless open the season May 22

by Richard Whittaker April 9, 2025September 30, 2025

CAMP Film Fest Brings Online to the IRL Theatre

New event designed to break down career divides comes to the Paramount

by Richard Whittaker April 9, 2025September 30, 2025

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