Tickets for Former Vice President Al Gore's in-person performance presentation of An Inconvenient Truth will go on sale this Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Prices for normal seats range from $29.50 to $99.50, with half-price discounts available for college students and university faculty/staff. Those wishing to get intimate with the fire and brimstone may opt for super-deluxe $250 VIP tickets, which guarantee you seats within the first two rows at the Theatre at Frank... more ›

With April 6th only a few short weeks away, we were starting to think that there would be no super-fancy Austin premiere for Grindhouse. We'd heard speculation that the film would debut at a surprise screening during South by Southwest Film, but obviously that didn't happen, so we prepared for the worst—seeing Grindhouse on its opening night in April just like the rest of the stupid non-Austin world. more ›

Tickets for the hotly anticipated Broadway Across America performances of The Lion King at Bass Concert Hall go on sale tomorrow morning. An insider tipster tells us that there's already someone lined up. As the limited engagement is almost guaranteed to sell out, UT PAC recomends that you show up in advance before tomorrow morning's ticket sale begins. For the first three hours, tickets are only available in person at the Bass Concert Hall box... more ›

The good folks at Hyde Park Theatre and Austin Script Works are gearing up for next year's FronteraFest, January 16 - February 17, 2007. They've got jobs. They've got deadlines. Here are the details. Jobs FronteraFest is searching for fun-loving, dedicated people for the following positions: Marketing Director, Box Office Manager, Attendants, House Managers, Stage Managers, ASMs, Venue Managers, and Board Operators. All positions paid. Email or send resume and letter of interest to:... more ›

The ACL Fest site put up an announcement at some point today that 3-day passes are once again available for $130 at the ACL Box Office on Barton Springs Road. While this is good news for those who feared being shut out of Saturday's acts, we suggest trolling ACL Fest's message board and Craigslist for tickets first: the 3-day passes are selling there for $95-$110. Finally, don't forget that you can pick up your... more ›

Let's be honest: we have no idea what to expect from Rick Linklater's newest project A Scanner Darkly. While the source material by Philip K. Dick has a strong cult following, we traditionally don't love science fiction. And while we enjoyed the Rotoscoping technique Linklater used on Waking Life, it may be strange to use it on a less arty, more linear film. It is also amazing that no reports of troubled behavior emerged... more ›

Get ready for some movie culture. The Paramount Theatre has announced the 2006 Summer Film Classics series, and the lineup is both eclectic and unique. There is something here for all tastes (though we don't see many family or kids' films), so check out the listings and see what classic or obscurity you'd like to see this summer: Classic Films In May: Wed, May 24 7:30 PM CHOCOLAT Thurs, May 25 7:30 PM KING... more ›

Do you miss football already? Have you actually gotten excited about Terrell Owens signing with the Cowboys despite his pending destruction of the team...just because you know it means there will be games on again someday? If so, Austinist suggests a fix in the form of an Austin Wranglers Arena Football game this Saturday at the Erwin Center. Austin's AFL squad recently returned from a lengthy road trip (caused by a UT basketball homestand),... more ›

As part of his Symphony Tour, Declan McManus aka Elvis Costello will be visiting Austin for one night only at the UTPAC's Bass Concert Hall and will be performing with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. more ›

The UT Performing Arts Center presents the Dave Douglas Quintet, led by powerhouse jazz trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas, a musician the Boston Globe calls, "[one of] the most musical, inquisitive, and prolific of current jazz trumpeters, composers, and bandleaders" more ›

After their dismal performance last week versus Duke, sixth-ranked UT will try to shake it off when they battle the Volunteers of Tennessee at the Frank Erwin Center today at 1 p.m. Instead of blaming the horrible black Nike jerseys or J.J. Redick's career-high 41 points, fans have to accept that UT was outplayed and out-hustled by top-ranked Duke. more ›

Today is one of the last days of the Book Fest benefiting Literacy Austin, a non-profit organization that has been giving Austin-area adults the tools to read for over 20 years. more ›

Today, the Paramount Theatre kicks off its annual Summer Film Series. This 30-year tradition showcases more than 60 classic films as you’ve probably never seen them before, including new prints, director’s cuts, the original “Batman” serial (unfortunately not starring Christian Bale, but still entirely watchable), and so much more! It’s a film connoiseur’s dream is what it is. You can purchase a FLIX-TIX book, which gives you 10 admissions for $45 (save $25!). Five... more ›