Plumbing Repairs at the Paramount Could Cost a Pretty Penny

One of our favorite Austin landmarks, the Paramount Theatre, started repairs on its almost 100-year-old plumbing system this morning. The Paramount says that work "is being done to repair plumbing problems that require immediate attention." Programming will continue as usual (but the downstairs men's room may be closed since a large hole has been dug in the concrete in front of it). At this point, the estimates for these improvements on the aged plumbing system range from between $10,000 to $20,000. Paramount is accepting donations towards these repairs; donations of $250 or more could get you a DVD of home-improvement classics The Money Pit or Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House. [Paramount Theatre]