It seems our buddy Richard didn't let the development of his new social media programming company, Portalarium, get in the way of his love life (and the other way around). He is slated to wed Laetitia Pichot de Cayeux and her beautiful sounding name in Paris on the first of next month. Mme. Pichot de Cayeux represents equity funds out of New York, but hails from Brittany, France (and perhaps is the inspiration for his newest game, Lord British's New Britannia, slated for late next year). This helps to explain why they are to be married in France and not in space. All welcome the soon to be lady British! It would be safe to assume she'll be storming his (Lake Austin) castle, though maybe we'll see Garriot in the tabloids, leaving a Jamba Juice. Mme. Pichot de Cayeux represents equity funds out of New York, but hails from Brittany, France(and perhaps is the inspiration for his newest game, Lord British's New Britannia slated for late next year). This helps to explain why they are to be married in France and not in space. All welcome the soon to be lady British! It would be safe to assume she'll be storming his (Lake Austin)castle, though maybe we'll see Garriot in the tabloids, leaving a jamba juice. more ›

Everyone’s favorite space visiting, dungeon lake house living, local gaming legend (Ultima) has been busy of late. After meeting with m8 Capital at this year’s South By Interactive, his new gaming company, Portalarium, secured a cool million for their twelve man team. But this past week, Garriott and partners went on a second fundraising tour and more than doubled their prior funds. more ›

It's not as if he needed a little extra pocket change, but gaming legend Richard Garriott won a $28 million award from the jury in his suit against former employer, NCSoft. more ›

For any Shakespeare geek residing in Central Texas, we can imagine no greater treat than to watch one of his plays performed on the “wooden O” that is The Curtain Theatre. Richard Garriott’s Elizabethan replica space is nestled on his property on the shores of Lake Austin and provided the backdrop for Austin Shakespeare’s inaugural Young Shakespeare production of The Comedy of Errors this past weekend. The all-teen cast delivered a solid performance that was pleasantly surprising in many ways. more ›

Austin Shakespeare presents its inaugural "Young Shakespeare" production The Comedy of Errors from June 25- 28 at the Curtain Theatre. Comedy is Shakespeare at his farcical best. Shipwrecks, two sets of twins, love on the rocks, long-lost relatives and a few lusty wenches - what more could one ask for? more ›

April might be the cruelest month in some circles, but not for fans of The Bard, whose 445th birth anniversary is this Thursday. To celebrate, Austin Shakespeare is offering up two different events and you should Romeo on over to at last one of them (seriously, don’t ju-liet yourself miss the festivities). No word on how things currently are in Denmark, but certainly, nothing is rotten at this event. more ›

Richard Garriott held a small video camera in one hand, capturing the moment as his Russian spacecraft re-entered Earth's atmosphere. His other hand then enters the frame, and points to wisps of smoke snaking out from under the ship's instrument panel, alerting his fellow crew members. more ›

Last October, gaming guru Richard Garriott blasted into space aboard a Russian rocket on its way to the international space station. On Saturday, Austin audiences will get their chance to hear what happened as Garriott gives two presentations (2:30 pm and 8 pm) at the Zachary Scott Theater Center. more ›

After their win over OU Saturday, the Longhorns are now ranked #1 in the nation. Got any plans Election Day? Travis County needs poll workers. On Prop. 2 and Mueller development. Austin game designer Richard Garriott made it into space. Houston news copter crash kills two. Residents react to a hate crime that took place in Fort Hood last week. more ›

In anticipation of its upcoming production of Much Ado About Nothing, Austin Shakespeare is hosting a family-friendly birthday bash at Castleton Village, ye olde Elizabethan towne on Richard Garriott's Lake Austin property. Much Ado previews this Friday night (4/25) at the Curtain [$25 tickets], plays a gala premiere on Saturday that will include munchies, madrigals, and more [$75 tickets], and ends the weekend with a family-friendly matinee on Sunday at 3pm [$15-20 tickets]. more ›

The Bard is back! This weekend only—Shakespeare shenanigans you won't want to miss. But first we're dropping a hint about a little show we've heard is fantastic. Shrewd Productions' Io: a myth about you runs through November 10, Th/Fr/Sa at the Vortex. This play with music features an all-star cast, including our current biggest crush Jude Hickey. Described as a "foray into heroic tales, vengeance, decadence, salvation, forgiveness, and rock & roll," it contains strong... more ›

Today's New York Times has an interesting article on Austin gaming mogul Richard Garriott, the person behind the Ultima franchise. The eccentric millionaire is a self-described space junkie, but whereas other enthusiasts would be content to collect "normal" space-related objects — "astronaut autographs, mission patches, ... 'flown' goods" and the like — Garriott has the means to think outside the, err, box. To wit: a giant, Soviet-made aluminum replica of Sputnik, which he purchased... more ›

Old Pecan Street Festival, UT home game, Silicon Labs Marathon Relay, and Alzheimer’s Memory Walk are all in the downtown area this weekend. Watch for street closures! Sheryl Cole's Safe Surrender program will allow people with outstanding warrants to turn themselves in at area churches. APD is supporting Jennifer Kim's anti-panhandling ordinance; a public hearing on the ordinance is set for October 18. The US Supreme Court stopped the execution of Carlton Turner Jr., who... more ›

Welcome, welcome, the return of This Week in Theatre, our weekly attempt to point you, dear reader, in the direction of some of Austin's best and brightest theatre offerings. Pickings are a touch slim this week, probably due to the spring holiday, but here are a few things that caught our eye. First, the Bard-lovin' thesps at Austin Shakespeare Fest have ganged up with none other than Richard Garriott to bring you an Easter... more ›