Paramount projector

This pre-digital projector was salvaged and saved at the Paramount Theatre. It used those big old film reels that you see on the floor here. You wonder how many films were shown on this thing.

Ticket prices from long ago

The Paramount found this poster touting ticket books that made great presents.

Some kids loved this candy, long ago

These candy boxes were collected during a cleanup at the Paramount.
It has been around for a long time. 

Trash tells the tale

Here you see some artifacts from the Paramount that have been collected over the years.

On stage at the Paramount

This historic curtain made quite a backdrop for our friend Jim Ritts the other night at the Paramount. He is the executive director of the theater.

Balcony serenade

We attended an event at the historic Paramount Theatre the other night to celebrate their anniversary. Here you see a trio that was serenading the crowd.

She was quite a lady

This plaque tells the story of Roberta Crenshaw, who was the pioneer of the trail system in Austin.

Halloween is in sight. Make yourself comfy.

One of our obligatory Halloween photos -- this one from a West Austin church's front yard. Come on in and sit down, y'all!

Paraben-Free? Well, good!

Gosh knows, I don't want some unknown substance on my wipes! Saw this sign at Whole Foods.

Booked at BookPeople

Our big local indy bookstore always has great book readings in store (and in their store).

Cactus making an artistic point

Colorful cactus plants are an offshoot of being by the graffiti park.

A last long look

Our graffiti park with the castle in the background is on its last legs. The property has been sold and it will be used for building some more housing.

Quite a lineup

Formula 1 starts today. Here's the entertainment for your listening and viewing pleasure.

Tortilla Soup

One of the best versions of this soup anywhere can be found at Fonda San Miguel, a premier local restaurant. Just spicy enough and so good on a rainy day.

Escargot before the entree

We love living around the corner from this nice French restaurant. These are just garlicky enough. 

Nice sentiment

Not sure that it makes sense, but a happy thought, anyhow.

Come on in!

Here is the sign over the countered at one of Austin's newest cafes. It is called Joann's, and it is where our beloved Snack Bar used to be on South Congress, in the Austin Motel.

Dramatic look

I took this shot as we walked home from the library the other night. What a view, and it is a few blocks from where we live. It's still hard for this Austin boy to believe that we live downtown.

Serious Discussion

We attended a book reading and discussion at the new Central Library, which is about a four block walk from our place, the other night. Nationally known columnist and pundit Matthew Dowd, left, interviewed Ben Fountain, the author of "Beautiful Country, Burn Again."

What else is there to say?

The shops on Second Street hope that you'll subscribe to this philosophy.

Gunhild Carling

We enjoyed a great show by this Swedish musician, singer, and dancer. She plays all manner of instruments -- even three trumpets at once!

New guardrail

A man jogging along here was killed by a car that jumped the curb. They have finally put up a permanent guardrail.

All just and Proper

This is the new Proper Hotel going up at a rapid clip near our home. What a town we have.

Mark Twain cruise

This cruise down Lady Bird Lake featured a performance from folks on a raft! There is old Mark Twain on the vessel in his white suit.

Signs, signs, everywhere a sign

Lots of stickers adorn this display at the local bike shop.

Pimento Cheese -- heavenly

Our favorite downtown restaurant, Fixe, has a new dish on the menu -- pimento cheese with brioche.

Doggy day care

This professional dog walker had her hands full with one big guy and two little ones.

SXSW -- big building going up

For what started as a small music festival, SXSW has become quite a deal. Now it has its own big building going up in downtown Austin.

Other tater tots

Now here are some other tater tots at one of our favorite burger joints,
Dirty Martin's Kum-Bak. They do have truffle oil on them!

Tater Tots

Fancy Tater Tots with Gruyere Cheese and black truffles. We had this tasty dish at a new place in the Fairmont Hotel's restaurant called the Garrison.

Change in status

The entire time I was growing up in Austin until his death in 2011, Cactus Pryor was a part of my life -- he was Austin's legendary broadcaster and the resident comedian of the LBJ administration. He's gone now, but his spirit lives on in "The Cactus Patch" that was established on the hike and bike trail that winds around Lady Bird Lake. This change from life to death and living in memory for this famous man is our entry for the City Daily Photo Theme Day. See other ideas from around the world here.