They might not go down quite like this, but the Natrix Natrix house parties have been pretty righteous shindigs. In its brief existence, it has been host to shows by both local acts (Moth!Fight!) and visitors from beyond Austin (Friendship Hurricane, The Shivers). ...

San Francisco rockabilly-Americana outfit Trainwreck Riders are coming for their SXSW ever, and they're doing it in grand style: apart from their Wednesday night showcase at Dirty Dog Bar, they'll be playing the free +1 House Party and NY2LON's private Saturday evening afterparty. The following are responses from three of the four lads -- Andrew (lead guitar, vocals), Pete (lead vocals, guitar), and Garritt (bass, vocals). [The Trainwreck Riders on Myspace] [The Trainwreck Riders......

The following is a brief interview with Chris "Arch" Archibald, frontman of Bucks County, Pennsylvania indie rockers Illinois. Having just released their latest album, What the Hell Do I Know?, they'll be playing a slew of shows during SXSW, including the +1 House Party, Ace Fu showcase at Beauty Bar, and Playboy's Rock the Rabbit. Check their myspace for more info. [mp3] Illinois - "Alone Again" Share a story about a visit to Austin......

MONDAY [12] benefit • Everychild House Party 2007 at Stubb's ($25/$10 Adults/Children) books • Quincy Troupe presents The Architecture of Language at BookPeople (7:00pm) film • Texas Music Museum presents "JAZZ," a six-part film/discussion series with Dr James Polk at Austin Public Library, Carver Branch (7pm) film • Darkon: The Movie at Alamo Drafthouse Downtown film • Half-Cocked at Alamo Drafthouse Downtown food • Central Market Cooking Class with Chef Vance Ely: Gentlemen Entertain:......

Even though St. Genesius doesn't celebrate his feastday until August, it seems the Theatre Party stars must be in alignment or something because this weekend brings you not one, not two, but four -- you heard us -- four theatre party-benefit thingees. All from companies we love, so if you want to rub shoulders with some delightful, talented people, check out any of the following! Friday, 3/24 Rob Nash's Birthday Benefit for the Vortex.......

While we all know and love the eclecticism of the Alamo Drafthouse, sometimes we feel there is literally no rhyme or reason to a particular event. Not that this is a bad thing: they just keep us guessing, that's all. Case in point: Kevin Smith (writer/director of Clerks and Chasing Amy) is hosting a midnight screening of the Kid-N-Play movie House Party tomorrow night. We haven't a clue as to why, other than that......

We've been a really good Austinist this week and kept you updated on all the events of this weekend. But we thought we'd be really, really good and remind you about all of them: Austinist Happy Hour, tonight @ The Longbranch Inn Austin Marley Festival Saturday and Sunday @ Auditorium Shores John Kerry Kids First @ UT's Rec Sports Center...RSVP needed! Walk To End Violence, Saturday 10AM-2PM @ Waterloo Park Art Car Parade, Saturday 11:30AM-1:30PM......