Category: Local Events

Fantastic Fest 2015: FANTASTIC ARCADE RETURNS TO THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE WITH BRAND NEW GAMES FROM THE CREATORS OF DESERT GOLFING, NUCLEAR THRONE & MORE

SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 1, 2015 AUSTIN, TEXAS   International games festival features lineup of independent games, including six premiere games, alongside major publisher showcase.     Source: Fantastic Fest/The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema AUSTIN, TX – August 13th, 2015 – Organizers of Fantastic Arcade have announced the September 28th return of the yearly showcase of… Continue reading Fantastic Fest 2015: FANTASTIC ARCADE RETURNS TO THE ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE WITH BRAND NEW GAMES FROM THE CREATORS OF DESERT GOLFING, NUCLEAR THRONE & MORE

Local News: AFCA Welcomes Three New Members

Source:  The Austin Film Critics Association Austin, Texas — The Austin Film Critics Association is pleased to announce its selection of three new members to its 2015 roster:   Don Simpson is the Managing Editor of Smells Like Screen Spirit, where he has authored close to 1,400 film reviews and interviews since the site’s inception in 2008.… Continue reading Local News: AFCA Welcomes Three New Members

Local Events: MONDO CON 2015

MONDOCON 2015 UNVEILED! New Names Announced for Massive Lineup of World Renowned Artists   Live Score Event, Screenings, Panels and Austin’s Best Food Truck Eats   Pop-Up Record Shop & Preview Mondo’s Groovy New LP for “Army of Darkness”   Source: Mondo/Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Austin, TX – August 6, 2015 – Mondo is excited to unveil the lineup of… Continue reading Local Events: MONDO CON 2015

Local Movie Events: Special Screenings of THE OVERNIGHT

TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO SEE THE OVERNIGHT INCLUDING A Q&A WITH WRITER/DIRECTOR PATRICK BRICE                 Source: The Orchard Alex, Emily, and their son, RJ, have recently moved to Los Angeles’ Eastside from Seattle. Feeling lost in a new city, they are desperate to find their first new friends. After a chance… Continue reading Local Movie Events: Special Screenings of THE OVERNIGHT

Local Events: Patricia Vonne’s CD Release Party for New Album Viva Bandolera

Contributed by Liz Lopez SOURCE: Bandolera Records   San Antonio born and bred, Patricia Vonne has called Texas her home again after living in New York for a number of years. Since her return in 2001, she has lived in Austin and performed internationally. During the time she has lived in the city, she has… Continue reading Local Events: Patricia Vonne’s CD Release Party for New Album Viva Bandolera

News: COMICPALOOZA’S EXPANDED FILM COVERAGE

By Liz Lopez This year, Comicpalooza had scheduled programming that included a wider offering of films than in prior years. Now listed as the Independent Film Showcase, the schedule included screenings, some Q& A sessions, and a few had filmmakers/cast in attendance from May 22, through Monday, Memorial Day.

Local Events: 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE ANNOUNCES 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP The heat-beating, doldrums-busting series returns with a lineup of  fun family favorites and a new choose-your-own-ticket price  option with proceeds benefiting local charities Austin, TX  – Alamo Drafthouse is happy to announce the return of its annual Summer Kids Camp screenings – now 100% better, stronger and fun-er!… Continue reading Local Events: 2015 SUMMER KIDS CAMP LINEUP

News and Events: COMICPALOOZA – TEXAS INTERNATIONAL COMIC CON

By Liz Lopez After Comicpalooza initially announced Academy Award nominee Jeremy Renner, Cobie Smulders, Hayley Atwell, Jason Isaacs and Marky Ramone were set to appear, the list of special guest appearances kept coming. Many people I talk to about a Comic Con either have limited or no knowledge about the extent of entertainment there is… Continue reading News and Events: COMICPALOOZA – TEXAS INTERNATIONAL COMIC CON