The Paramount will close in June for at least eight months, and work on the State Theatre will follow. The venues launched a $65 million fundraising campaign for the projects Wednesday.
Film
Music
After Austin Creative Alliance was pushed out of its longtime space due to rising rent, it found a new home at Central Christian Church — and "the building is happy."
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
Literature
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A Doctor's Visit, the new play from Broad Theatre, is inspired by a true story and asks some difficult questions about some complicated issues. -
The list includes Julia Ioffe, a finalist for the 2025 National Book Award; R.L Stine, author of the popular series Goosebumps; and best-selling author Peter Swanson. -
No Austin restaurant received a new Michelin star. Nixta Taqueria earned a green star for sustainability, and Mercado Sin Nombre and Parish Barbecue received a Bib Gourmand. -
With her one-woman show Help! My Vagina is Trying to Kill Me!, comedian Yola Jean Lu wants to talk about herpes, miscarriages, and HPV in an open but funny way. -
Even though the city has more money to give out, there isn't enough to support every applicant. Last funding cycle, only 137 out of more than 1,000 applicants received grants. The deadline is Dec. 4.
Arts Eclectic
This Is My Thing!
