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Transforming the storefront at 617 Congress into The Hideout, a multilevel arts venue, has been a learning process for proprietors Shana Merlin and Sean Hill. But after $250,000 of investment, the developer's dance of securing permits, and many hours of hard labor, they have created one of Austin's most user-friendly theatre spaces.

Buckminster Fuller believed pieces of things could be combined in new ways to create a powerful new dynamic. Now, playwright Alice Wilson is combining her words with Bucky's life for a dynamic new solo show. Wayne Alan Brenner gets the story.

Off the Desk

Off the Desk:

New boarding and cleaning protocols also announced

Timbuk3's Pat MacDonald reacts to fellow Hole in the Wall-er’s cover

Stickers, housing ordinances continue to attract debate

Increased ticket sales, musical diversity, and buzz bands

A guide to somm-built wine lists in town

Lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis

Mingling with royalty has gone to your humble Gay Place's head.

State has ordered busy stop removed for "security upgrades" to Capitol

The Central Texas meat market roundup

A look inside the Teen Challenge faith-based drug treatment in Fort Worth suggests that there are problems with Christian drug rehab programs.

The Sixth Street Sound Ordinance

“My ancestors gave me a sharp tongue and a power to take up space”

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New City Council sworn in amid mixed omens

Ex-governor gets moment in the sun, courtesy of the Donald

UT System regent claims conspiracy as grand jury imminent

A brand-new column courtesy of Nick Barbaro

Thousands mourn slain officer

Local kaiju artist Matt Frank signing new comic today

Developer scales down plans for office tower

Governor selects another fundamentalist, albeit a lower-key one

Lamenting the closing of an Austin landmark and its secret rats

A student's look at City Council citizens communications.

Big exits, big changes, and the pandemic make for big stories

Director talks cameos, thrillers, and mommy vloggers

A schooling in stand-up from Notaro, Haddish, and more