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Faster Than Sound: 523 Thompson Sticks Around
DIY venue co-runners recap a year ahead of Vans event, Rev. Merrill Wade ends the Soul of a Musician Series, and Hi, How Are You Project announces Daniel Johnston tribute
"...big horse mural at Callahan's General Store, carefully cross Thompson Lane – a side street off the construction hell..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out
Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day
"...523 Thompson has relocated, again. After a year at 523..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound – Beerland & Beyond: The Year in Music News
Squeezing out the decade's end in local music headlines
"...Lounge shut down after five years, citing rent increases. 523 Thompson Rides Again..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund
When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?
"...venue Unit 108, known at a former location as 523 Thompson. The landlord at 720 Bastrop Hwy. is suing..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

San La Muerte Fest Imports Acts From Far and Wide
First-time visitors abound among some two-dozen imports
"...support. A post-witching hour party will be held at 523 Thompson, starting at 2am, with Louisville nightmare-pop artist Scary..."

Sept. 26, 2019 Music Post by Greg Stitt

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled
Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020
"...Grove, Plush, the Townsend, Barracuda, Scratchouse, Unit 108 (formerly 523 Thompson), Skull Mechanix, One-2-One Bar, Dirty Dog Bar, B.D...."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Venues Are Out of Money
Following last week’s Barracuda closure, a domino effect will continue without emergency city funding
"...duo Andrew Malesky and Patrick Lehman opened up as 523 Thompson in Fall 2018, and relocated down Bastrop Hwy...."

June 19, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Generation Q?
Plus queer events for a long and wet weekend
"...Y2K, Ruby, Hentaii, and more. Sat., Aug. 31, 10pm. 523 Thompson. $10...."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Faster Than Sound: 15 SXSW Buzz Bands to Cure Millennial Burnout
By legs, Lyft, or Lime scooter, get to the following 15 acts
"...local pop presence Molly Burch. Also Saturday, DIY space 523 Thompson hosts major Brooklyn spinner Umfang, co-founder of NYC..."

March 8, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: A Tale of Two Red River Fests
Free Week and This Is Austin, Not That Great share Red River
"...state, flocking to a fest that includes aftershows at 523 Thompson and an accompanying art show...."

Jan. 4, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity
FBC will make you blush brighter than the Trail of Lights
"...Buick, Louisianna Purchase, and more. Fri., Nov. 30, 10pm-3am. 523 Thompson. $10. Q'd Up..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Y2K Welcomes You to cyb3rqu33n
The future is femmebot at local queer, DIY showcase
"...revel in cyb3rqu33n this Friday, Nov. 30, 10pm, at 523 Thompson Ln. $10...."

Nov. 27, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

March 4 Election Results
"...(57.1%)51,937 (61.1%) Dan Grant20,477 (42.9%)33,043 (38.9%) Railroad Commissioner Mark Thompson57,850 (47.7%)938,527 (48.3%) Dale Henry25,920 (21.4%)537,996 (27.7%) Art Hall37,407 (30.9%)465,757..."

March 7, 2008 News Feature

Texas Amusements
"...dolphins, sharks, otters, etc. 10500 SeaWorld Dr., San Antonio. 210/523-3611. www.seaworld.com..."

May 10, 2002 Features Feature by Elizabeth Morgan

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