The Austinot loves supporting local creatives. We have covered film competitions, art museums, and more live entertainment than you can shake a stick at. Learning about The Show! Austin, however, was a special treat. The Show! is an hub for Austin-only entertainment. If you love film, comedy, or anything in between, then The Show! is […]
Find Your Spotlight at The Hideout Theatre in Downtown Austin
Remember that feeling you had on the first day of school, every year from the age of five to fifteen? When I walked into The Hideout Theatre, I had that same feeling of sneaking into some kind of secret society for the first time. Tucked away amongst its varied neighbors, which include those of political, […]
Attendance Explodes at Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival 2013
This guest blog post is by Kelly Love. The Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival – yes, another festival in Austin! – premiered last year at main stage presenter Paramount Theatre. In its second year, the festival brought over 100 talented funny people here from April 24-27 2013. This year’s fest saw a rise in attendance and badge […]
Comedian Chris Cubas Speaks Out About Cosby, Austin Comedy & Hecklers
Chris Cubas sits down across from me at a Jack-N-The Box, takes a sip from a grape Sprite and we talk about comedy, Austin, venues, and ever-present hecklers. “I bought a Bill Cosby cassette tape at the store,” he begins. “I took it with me to school and ran a headphone wire up my sleeve. […]