A gagillion cities have performance spaces named The Paramount Theatre: Oakland, Charlottesville, Seattle, hell, even Shreveport had a theatre named the Paramount at one point. But ours is the only one that is hosting its first EVER Poster Sale and Silent Auction this Saturday! Harumph!

After its renovation in the mid 70’s, the Paramount began squirreling away classic movie and theatre posters—as well as signed memorabilia from performers such as BB King, Ravi Shankar, and Kathy Griffin—like small woodland creatures preparing for an epic blizzard. Well, the spring thaw has arrived, and who knows? Maybe you’ll unearth a Greater Tuna poster signed by Joe Sears and Jaston Williams from the play’s raucous 1982 debut. Perhaps you’ll complete your Burt Reynolds shrine with that pristine print from The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas World Premier that you have been lusting after. The possibilities are endless! We are personally going to be digging for a commemorative 50th anniversary Casablanca poster, as the Paramount is one of the few theatres still standing that originally screened the film back in 1942.

Cash those paychecks, hit up the ATM and ask your roommate for that fifty bucks that they still owe you, then head on down to Congress Avenue Saturday morning and get while the gettin’s good. The sale and auction will kick off the 2007 Summer Classic Film Series, which will commence directly following the event with some hot Star Trek action. Also, since the Paramount is a non-profit venue, your dollars will go straight to the theatre's operating budget, meaning that your wallet will help keep the lights on and the doors open at one of Austin's most legendary entertainment venues.

The Paramount Theatre Poster Sale and Silent Auction
Saturday, May 26th
The State Theatre Lobby
9am-1:30pm
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