Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Chain Sold to Sony Pictures Entertainment
Hollywood studio pledges to keep the Drafthouse model going
"...A massive change is in store for the Alamo Drafthouse: The Austin-based cinema chain and its film festival..."
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June 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
An Allergy-Friendly Guide to Eating at South by Southwest
Keep filled up and fueled up during the festival without risking your health
"...women-owned-and-operated gluten-free bakery is definitely not walking distance from Downtown, but its gluten- and soy-free vegan treats can be..."
March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker
Independent Coffee Shops for a Festival Refuel
Seven artisanal java houses worth checking out
"...find themselves in need of a caffeinated pick-me-up. Luckily, Downtown Austin and its nearby neighborhoods are chock-full of independent..."
March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin
Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement
Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced
"...the bloodshed. Meanwhile, Austinite Danny Brown will pop up Downtown for a discussion with comedian Ilana Glazer, Texas State..."
Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson
Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events
Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good
"...yes, and this three-day event at the convention center Downtown will show you, wannabe modern pilgrim, exactly what that..."
Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Halloween at the Movies
Your ultimate guide to spooky season screenings in Austin
"...Blue Starlite Downtown, 300 San Antonio. blustarliteaustin.com...."
Oct. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
BBQ Ramen Tatsu-ya Is Closing; Bureau de Poste Is Opening (Later This Summer); Father’s Day Draws Extremely Nigh; Mandola’s Knows What’s Right and Real; Banger’s Sausage House Goes Way Old(e) School; and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...this Sunday … Or if you’re like, bro, not Downtown again, OK? Then maybe hie yourself and your papa..."
June 14, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride
Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events
"...dykes, supporters, and allies to a three-quarter-mile journey through Downtown at 6pm with pre-march performances tributing lesbian elders and..."
June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott
El Raval Opens Where Barlata Used to Be, Wu Chow Expands, Mueller Scores Big (Again), Bouldin Creek Welcomes Underdog, Tso Is So North Now, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...community seems to get all the good things? The Alamo Drafthouse. Kerbey Lane Cafe. The Thinkery. Lick Honest Ice..."
May 10, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Five Locations: Where to Stay, Where to Dine In Our Embiggening City
Noteworthy nearby hotels and the restaurants in them
"...form. Too bold and confident to be cheesy, this Downtown temple of temporary territories flaunts big-city hostelry with a..."
Jan. 10, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Five Things to Head Off the Hex on Friday the 13th
Shake off the curse of this mini-Halloween
"...in proper 3D (red/blue glasses and all), while the Alamo is unleashing the sequel, which was supposed to put..."
May 13, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker
Public Notice: The 30% Solution
Capital Metro slow-rolls out the next draft of the rail plan
"...South Congress, and the east-west Blue Line goes from Downtown out Riverside to the airport – but here's some..."
April 29, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition
200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?
"...the Austin music scene, and the lead architect for Alamo Drafthouse) to bring the Austin Opera House back to..."
Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin
Tacodeli Gets Boozy Dinners, Hopdoddy Marries Beyond Meat, Sweetens Cove Bogeys at the Alamo Drafthouse, 2 Dine 4 Flaunts the Ocean, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...Cove is presenting a golf-themed film festival at the Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar on Monday, Aug. 23, with each..."
Aug. 11, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse
New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?
"...The oldest operating Alamo Drafthouse in the nation still survives...."
July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
What Next for the Former Alamo Ritz Location?
After the Alamo, an unclear future for the historic Downtown cinema
"...Take the Alamo out of the Ritz, and it's still the Ritz...."
July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Remember the Alamo Alamo Drafthouse announced it has emerged from Chapter 11..."
June 11, 2021 News Feature
We Have an Issue: Don’t Forget to Vote on Saturday
A weird election, but an important one, too
"...Paint the Town Green: "The Verde Report" columnist Eric..."
April 30, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones
Guide to 4/20 Events and Resources in Austin
Everyone needs to chill out
"...Matthew McConaughey and Parker Posey. Check the schedules for Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, Slaughter Lane, and Lakeline, or Blue..."
April 15, 2021 Events Post by Katherine McNevins
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...Remember the Ritz: Austin's homegrown dine-in movie theatre chain Alamo Drafthouse has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The nationwide..."
March 5, 2021 News Feature
Alamo Drafthouse Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection, Closes Ritz
Firm pledges to continue operations at all remaining sites
"...and a potential for hope for fans of the Alamo Drafthouse this morning: The Austin-based cinema chain filed a..."
March 3, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival
Digital environment will be virtually like being there
"...with extended reality experts VRrOOm to create a virtual downtown Austin in the SXSW Online XR world...."
March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker
Council Recap: Clearing the Decks for 2021 in a City That Never Stops Growing
Zoning, housing, and COVID relief dominate year's final meeting
"...last and best places to create affordable housing near Downtown and the UT campus...."
Dec. 11, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders
Public Notice: Pull Up the Drawbridge
FoHP has their historic zoning; no one else need apply
"...for Hyde Park's Baker School – recently renovated by Alamo Drafthouse owners Tim and Karrie League, and now serving..."
Dec. 11, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro
Nix on the Flix, Farm to Market Shutters, Sazan Hires a Hammond, Taste of Texas Extended
All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...is calling it quits, as the popular chain of kinda-sorta-like-the-Alamo-Drafthouse movie theatres has been reeling (so to speak) from..."
Nov. 24, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Chronicle Readers Share What They Love and Miss About Austin
Everything from restaurants to neighbors to long, stress-free walks
"...have come and gone since, of course. Like parking Downtown and all the great venues and all that, but..."
April 28, 2020 Chronolog Post
Where in Austin to Watch Hollywood’s Biggest Night
For those with red carpet fever
"...Watch tonight's drama-rama unfold on the Downtown theatre's big screen. Ticket voucher reserves your seat and..."
Feb. 7, 2020 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan
The Stories Behind Austin’s Iconic Signs
How both classic neon and changing design continue to draw patrons to local restaurants and theatres
"...time for the venue's centennial in 2015. – Richard Whittaker Alamo Drafthouse Colorado/South Lamar..."
Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Jessi Cape
Alamo Presses Play on VHS Celebration
Special shows launch first book from Drafthouse's book imprint
"...The Alamo Drafthouse is synonymous with film restoration. but it's also..."
Jan. 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Eight Ways to Celebrate Chanukah in Austin
One for each night of the Festival of Lights
"...Kick off the first night of Chanukah with this downtown menorah lighting, where Chabad of Austin will provide the..."
Dec. 19, 2019 Events Post by Saskia Henn
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