FRIDAY [3] party/music • Misprint magazine's latest issue release party, with The Jungle Rockers, Mr. Lewis and the Funeral Five, Chalk Outlines, and the Cave Dwellers at Flamingo Cantina (Doors at 9pm, $5/7, Free beer while it lasts!) art • Aaron Reynolds art opening reception with Music by Peter Wagner of The Mercers & free beer at End of an Ear (6pm) art • Warhol Reception and Lectures at ART on 5th (6-9pm) art... more ›

Despite Austin's population of just 700,000, there is no denying that we have become the regional hub for film and television production in the Southwest. In fact, no fewer than six films shot in Austin will hit screens between now and Thanksgiving. If you're curious about what those trucks near the Capitol building and at Texas Chili Parlor have been up to, or simply want to support locally made films with your movie dollars... more ›

As part of a summer movie selection featuring all things that slither, live underground and otherwise make us go, “Eww,” is the Austin-filmed How To Eat Fried Worms, based on Thomas Rockwell’s timeless children’s book. more ›

We remember the things our friends used to dare us to eat—dog kibble, crayons, congealed bacon grease—and that was just last month. We also remember the last time we won a bet (thank you, Italy), and the last time we felt social pressure to fit in (henna tattoos can look real if done professionally). That’s why the screen adaptation of Thomas Rockwell’s book, How To Eat Fried Worms is something we’ve been waiting for since we heard about the thousands of Austin actors who showed up for the open casting call last summer. more ›

::SATURDAY:: [film] Bush's Brain, dusk @ Jo's Coffee - sponsored by MoveOn.org [film?] Casting Call for "How to Eat Fried Worms," 10am-4pm @ Holliday Inn Town Lake [art] "Fever" Opening Party, 12-5pm @ Creative Research Laboratory ::ALL WEEKEND:: [theater] "Annie Get Your Gun," 8-ish @ Zilker Hillside Theater... more ›

If you're a kid between 3-15 years old, ... you're probably not reading this. But if you were, hypothetically speaking, you'd probably be dancing in your fancy pants once we told you about tomorrow's open casting call for How To Eat Fried Worms! more ›

Our local film industry has been booming in recent years - "Friday Night Lights", "Sin City", and "The Alamo" being just a few of the dozens of works produced in our city since 2000. Last week, Governor Perry signed Senate Bill 1142, which offers grants and financial incentives to filmmakers shooting in Texas. more ›