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Paramount's $65M Makeover, Austin's Best New Restaurants & Mozart's Festival of Lights

Paramount's $65M Makeover, Austin's Best New Restaurants & Mozart's Festival of Lights

Update: 2025-11-21
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Austin's oldest operating theater is getting a major makeover. This week, the Austin Theatre Alliance announced it's launching a $65 million campaign to restore the 110-year-old Paramount and 90-year-old State theaters. On this week's Friday News Roundup host Nikki DaVaughn is joined by Hey Austin newsletter editor Kelsey Bradshaw and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec to unpack the ambitious restoration plan, including long-overdue upgrades like comfier seating. Plus, the team laments the loss of a beloved downtown dining spot and digs into Austin Monthly's 2025 list of best new restaurants. And don't forget to stay tuned for the crew's weekend plans!


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Paramount's $65M Makeover, Austin's Best New Restaurants & Mozart's Festival of Lights

Paramount's $65M Makeover, Austin's Best New Restaurants & Mozart's Festival of Lights

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