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Paige Plaisance Is ‘Swampytonkin’’ All Over the Hill Country With a Brand-New Album Out This September

Paige Plaisance, an Austin-based country singer-songwriter known for her self-described “swampytonkin’” sound, will release her second studio album, “Swampwater,” on Sept. 5.
Lola Young of Lola Young at Rolling Stone's Future of Music Showcase: Lola Young Night held at ACL Live at the Moody Theater on March 12, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Salihah Saadiq for Rolling Stone)

Austin City Limits Adds Bleachers, Lola Young and More to Record-Breaking Season 52

Five new tapings join a Season 52 lineup where, for the first time, every artist gets a full-hour episode
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SXSW Film & TV headliners, major premieres, screenings and red carpets will move to ACL Live at the Moody Theater in 2027 while the Paramount Theatre undergoes restoration.

SXSW, ACL Fest and More Austin Festivals Announce Major Updates

Discover the latest on Austin’s biggest festivals, with new lineups, schedules, speakers and programming updates
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Rendering of large artwork by Maya Lin to be installed at University of Texas at Austin in 2027

Acclaimed Artist Maya Lin to Bring New Public Artwork to UT Austin

“Floating Landscape” will blend sculpture and ecological design, opening on campus in April 2027
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Ballet Austin dancers on stage at The Long Center for "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

5 Can’t-Miss Theatre and Dance Productions to See in Austin This Season

When temperatures soar, we’re seeking refuge in the coolest place we know: the theater
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Austin Playhouse Festival Showcases Three New Stories by Texas Writers

Meet the Texas playwrights behind this year’s festival lineup
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Matthew McConaughey celebrated the dedication of his namesake cinema at Alamo Drafthouse Mueller on Monday, just days before “The Rivals of Amziah King” hits theaters Aug. 14.

Inside Matthew McConaughey’s Cinema Dedication at Alamo Drafthouse Mueller

See highlights from the screening, Q&A and star-studded celebration
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Drop-In summer concert series at the Long Center. (Photo by Brynn Osborn)

Top Things to Do in Austin Before Summer Ends

One last chance to catch these fun seasonal Austin events
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Robert Pattinson and Zendaya in "The Drama." (Courtesy of A24)

Best New Movies Streaming in August on Netflix, HBO Max, Hulu and More

Add these six buzzy releases to your end-of-summer watchlist
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Why Matthew McConaughey Is Getting an Alamo Drafthouse Named After Him

The Mueller theater will honor the Oscar-winning actor with a dedication, film screening and live performance
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