Photo from the Austin History Center archives Since so many of you wrote in asking about places to watch the Democratic Presidential Debate, we went ahead and called around town. Below are your best options if you missed out on the Alamo's watch parties or the Texas Democrats' party—both are now sold out. We still recommend calling ahead to make sure the folks below haven't changed their minds, and feel free to share any that......

Photo from Obama’s rally at The Backyard by Romain Nayalkar for Austinist.comWith all eyes focused on Texas and what could well prove to be a kingmaking March 4 primary, the statewide political machine has kicked into full gear. Whether it's a happy hour, camp out, or fundraising poker tournament, there's something going on just about every day of the week for Obama or Clinton supporters. Even those still rooting for under-underdog Ron Paul have something......

Tonight's massive Super Tuesday election returns should make for some top notch TV watching, but there's no reason why you should spend the evening yelling at political pundits by yourself. Whether you're a hardcore democrat or republican, plenty of your like-minded brethren are getting together around town to watch the returns and collectively celebrate (or commiserate). Besides the formal meetup spots, you'll probably stand a decent chance of catching some prime time coverage at Brown Bar and the Cloak Room....

FRIDAY [30] music • The Skeletons at South Austin Speedshop (7pm) fashion/music • Couture de Amore with fashions by Loves, Mariessa; Stiletto Gold; Sea and Enemies; Amy Kline (Jewelry), and Clap!Clap!, Golden Bear, Haunting Oboe Music, The Valentines at The Parish Room ($10) music • Video/CD release for "The Projeckt" at Latitude 30 music • Bluebonnet Blues Festival, benefitting Historic Main Street Association of Marble Falls, at Marble Falls music • 3rd Annual Global......

Memorial services for beloved newspaper columnist Molly Ivins, who passed away on Wednesday, will be held at 2pm this Sunday afternoon at First United Methodist Church. A gathering will follow at Scholz Garden. Donations in Ivins' honor can be made to The Texas Observer or the American Civil Liberties Union at: The Texas Observer 307 West Seventh Street Austin, TX 78701 American Civil Liberties Union 125 Broad Street 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Related:......

WEDNESDAY [24] books • Dr. Steven Moore presents Alternative Routes to the Sustainable City at BookPeople (7:00pm) books • Neal Shusterman presents Everlost at BookPeople (7:00pm) comedy • Bil Dwyer at Cap City Comedy Club DJ • Cut Club at The Mohawk DJ • Tighten Up at Beauty Bar film • Stroszek at Alamo Drafthouse Downtown film • Ladies of the 80s Singalong at Alamo Drafthouse Downtown film • Weird Wednesday: Get Mean at......

A new group in Austin called W.O.R.D. (Women Organizing to Revive Democracy) is throwing a bash tomorrow evening in support of Chris Bell. The event will feature appearances by State Rep. Donna Howard, slam poet Genevieve Van Cleve, and Liz Carpenter’s Yellow Dog Democrat mask. The goal is to provide a place for local Democratic women to gather, learn more about Chris Bell, and hopefully rally behind him. So break out of your Perry-induced......

If you're in the market for a change of professions, today's your chance! WorkAustin.com is hosting a free job fair over at the Omni Austin Downtown -- bring plenty of resumes if you're serious about schmoozing with the HR folks, as they've brought together over two dozen companies in various industries, from technology to hospitality to insurance. A sampling of the firms represented: Advanced Technologies Burnett Staffing Dell Enterprise Rent-a-Car HCI International Omni Austin Hotel......

Diesel's hosting a competition to fly three bands to London for the Diesel-U-Music International Awards Show -- as part of it all, they're throwing a party on Thursday with Editors, Voxtrot, Boy Least Likely to, Spinto Band and Film School! We're giving away a guaranteed spot on their guestlist with a +1. Simply be the first to send us an email. You might also try RSVPing directly, but we're guessing they've already closed the general......

* The IST List will be updated this afternoon to reflect additional events -- The Editors F R I D A Y [3] » [music] Quien es, Boom!, Brothers and Sisters CD release, Lomita, and David Longoria (of the Black) at Beerland » [music] The Early Tapes, Peel and The Happy Familes at Stubb's » [music] Driver Friendly and The Arm at Red Eyed Fly » [music] Rockland Eagles, Yuppie Pricks, Pink Swords, and The......

The 8th Cine Las Americas International Film Festival starts tonight with the Texas premiere of the Chilean film Machuca playing at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at 7pm. There is also an after party following the screening at Doña Emilia’s South American Bar and Grill (101 San Jacinto Blvd.) In case you aren’t familiar with the festival, it showcases the best of Latin American and indigenous cinema. The festival runs through the weekend......

Or was that the Senate? Anyways... John Kerry will be in town touting his 'Kids First' bill this Saturday. Yes, that's tomorrow.This proposed Act would extend healthcare to cover the currently 11 Million uninsured American children and save states about $6 Billion a year. The Town Hall Meeting will be held at the UT Recreational Sports Center, 2100 San Jacinto Blvd.  Doors open at 9:30 a.m. The event actually begins around 10:00 a.m. and is......