Tru Artistry

With Jay Presson Allen's Tru, performer Jaston Williams takes a vacation from the little town of Tuna, Texas, with which he is so closely identified, to portray celebrated writer Truman Capote, and in the process reminds us what an actor of range and skill he is.

"...Of course, the truth is that nobody gets laughs like Williams -- the..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tru Blood Beverage--Just in Time for School!

The fictional beverage the vamps love on HBO's True Blood is coming to a grocery store near you.

"...as the beverage the vampires like to swill on True Blood. The idea of it sounds fairly disgusting until..."

July 28, 2009 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

America Circa 1999

"...billion in 1998, up from $122 billion in 1997. TRU expects the number of American teens, currently around 11%..."

June 11, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Tru

The fascinating character of Truman Capote drives this thoughtful evening of theatre

"...TruZach Theatre Whisenhunt Stage, 1510 Toomey, 476-0541 www.zachtheatre.org Through Mar...."

Jan. 25, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

TV Eye

A minute with Belinda Acosta: Norm Macdonald comes back in a big way.

"...Eliza Dushku (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel) stars as Tru Davies, a medical student who discovers that dead people..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Margo Price Leads New SXSW Talent List

Yung Baby Tate, Broncho, David Wax Museum, and 77 more added to the fest

"...plus onetime Saturday Night Live bandleader G.E. Smith and multi-instrumentalist/singer LeRoy Bell debuting their new collaboration Stony Hill...."

Feb. 6, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Stuck on You

The Farrelly brothers deliver the ultimate buddy movie.

"...on an annual one-man show (this year it’s a Truman Capote revue called, endearingly, Tru) at the local theatre,..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

TV Eye

Fall TV is dead; long live fall TV!

"...Skin, A Minute With Stan Hooper, the supernatural thriller Tru Calling, and in November, The Ortegas and Arrested Development...."

Oct. 3, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Articulations

Ridiculous Theatre Company's Everett Quinton comes to Austin to do a "twisted" version of Oliver! for Zach, Ballet Austin gets in touch with New York, and honors for painter Michael Ray Charles and Austin Babtist Women.

"...actor from the Tuna trilogy, The Laramie Project, and Tru, to postpone The Chinese Art of Placement, a one-man..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Liz Smith writes up Zach Scott, Jaston Williams plans new acting projects, and ArtPlex undergoes a name change.

"...chosen profession. Among the stage stars on hand was Tru himself, Jaston Williams, taking a brief break from spring..."

March 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

What's cooking in the Central Texas food scene.

"...My Dinner With Tru..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

New TV and Streaming Shows to Catch in February

Plus 2020’s year-end best movies debut on streaming services

"...and career ups and downs. (Feb. 3) Fast Foodies (Tru TV)..."

Feb. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 National Albums of 2017

National themed lists

"...7) Quantic & Nidia Góngora, Curao (Tru Thoughts)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Isabella Castro-Cota

ATX Television Festival Adds FX's Snowfall

Fest adds more premieres, plus network president panel

"...• Tru TV: A double bill for their first year at..."

March 23, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Q&A Hole: Which Restaurant for the Rest of Your Life?

With Ben Snakepit, Regina Allen, Patty Leidy, Miracle Jones, and more.

"...choices like Alinea and Longman & Eagle and fucking Tru (can we talk about their caviar flight?) are spittin'..."

Nov. 1, 2016 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW List No. 9

Number nine (Wale), number nine (Miike Snow), number nine (Peaches)

"...Tru Def (Dallas)..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Live Shot: 2 Chainz, Dipset

The high and mighty

"...Street Execs showcase, was official Texas Ambassador Trae tha Truth. Though going on before his scheduled time, the Houston..."

March 19, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Quantic

"...QuanticMagnetica (Tru Thoughts)..."

March 13, 2015 Music Review by Kahron Spearman

Chefs Get 'Away From the Kitchen' and Share Their Passion

A peek behind the culinary curtains of favorite regional chefs

"...chocolate espresso cookies, from Chef Gale Gand of Chicago’s TRU. Oh. My...."

June 17, 2014 Food Post by Maggie Perkins

Gay Place

Old friends bring new art to new gallery, and it's Q as all get-out

"...WHITE PARTY FOR JOEL Celebrate Joel's birthday with DJ Tru, Stephen Rideaux, sassy Serotonin, and all the way from..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Top 10 Reasons I Stayed in Love With Theatre in 2013

Austin thespians played for keeps, with boundless commitment and imagination, in the year's most memorable theatre

"...8) 'TRU'/'THIS WONDERFUL LIFE' (Zach Theatre) Two solo shows, both performed..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Tuna' Surprise

Joe Sears and Jaston Williams to receive Texas Medal of Arts

"...gone and gotten themselves honored by the Texas Cultural Trust. When the next Texas Medal of Arts are handed..."

Jan. 16, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Top 10 National

"...8) Lee Fields, Faithful Man (Truth & Soul)..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Greg Beets

The Stats

"...Santaland Diaries (Nov. 23-Dec. 23) White Christmas (Dec. 5-30), Tru (Jan. 9-Mar. 10), 33 Variations (Jan. 23-Feb. 17), Mad..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Arts Feature

Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow

This group show matches the majesty of the MACC's architecture

"...on an immense scale with his latex mural called Tru Story that name-checks Michael Jackson from, as it were,..."

July 15, 2011 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Wish List

Here's your chance to give back to the areas of our community that need it the most

"...root of all of our nickel-rubbing woes. But, in truth, for a culture in looming financial ruin (or finally..."

Dec. 10, 2010 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Zach Theatre

The theatre is giving away a free wedding to some homegrown George and Emily

"...Stage Manager, Jaston Williams (Greater Tuna, The Laramie Project, Tru). Artistic Director Dave Steakley directs...."

March 26, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wish List

Here's your chance to give back to the areas of our community that need it the most

"...Tru-Catch Trap, model 30LT-D..."

Dec. 19, 2008 News Feature by Kate X Messer

TV Eye

The geeks shall inherit the earth? They'll certainly rule San Diego this weekend.

"...True Blood: Vampires come out of the coffin and live..."

July 25, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

After a Fashion

There's always room at the inn for Stephen

"...Executive Chef Jason Robinson, a veteran of Chicago's legendary Tru restaurant. While I can't even pretend to be a..."

April 18, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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