In the next few weeks we will be doing a major overhaul on our online photo gallery. We will be integrating our photos with flickr.com to make it easier to view/share our photos as well as make our gallery more visually appealing. In the meantime, check out some photos from last week to give you an idea of what we've been up to. Enjoy!
The Steps w/ Vinyl Dharma & The Diving Captain at Stubb's (11/12/08)
The Black & White Years' East Side Remix Party w/ Built by Snow, DJ Manny, & DJ Bigface at The Compound (11/15/08)
Maker Faire was a magical event. If you missed it you should be kicking yourself in the pants because it was two days of sheer creative joy. If you did miss it or just want to rehash the memories check out the video we made below!
Check out these videos that I put together from New Belgium's Tour de Fat last weekend. It was a ton of fun and I can't wait to do it again next year. Special thanks to Chris Winn, Mucca Pazza and Paper Bird for their help and support.
In case you haven't heard, this weekend the good residents of Austin will make an attempt at a world record. On Saturday, Oct 25, there will be over 1,000 people, and some undead, performing Michael Jackson's Thriller dance in unison. At the same time, all over the world people will be doing the same dance in the "Thrill the World" event to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Thriller Albumn.
I'll be there with my trusty ChronCam to document all of the terror-ific fun. Let's hope that the dancing zombies don't turn on the living in a rhythmic blood bath. Check back soon for video info.
Check out www.thrilltheworldaustin.com for details and visit the Alamo South Lamar tonight (Friday) to get some early dance lessons in their parking lot. For your northerners, the Alamo Lake Creek is hosting their Dismember the Alamo Zombie Film Festival this weekend so be sure to check that out.
Those Dos XX commercials have it all wrong, Henry Rollins is actually the most interesting man in the world... or at the very least he can tell a hell of a story. Hearing him recount the stories of his youth, his days in Black Flag, his travels, a chance encounter with "Diamond" David Lee Roth and even the simple daily interactions he has with every day people make me think that I haven't done a damned thing in my life. Listening to the stream-of-consciousness flowing from his mouth I couldn't help but think "when the hell does he breath?" I always felt like Rollins was an angry meat-head with the agenda to push his opinion on anyone that he could, but that thought was quickly lost the moment I saw him timidly approach the microphone in a simple gray t-shirt and a much smaller stature that I would have thought. Sure he had his moments of screaming and fist clenching but the majority of the night was conveyed in a very honest and almost meek manner. It was charming. The more that I listened the more that I realized that he has a perspective that I wish more people had. He understands that that people are great and that most people will be your friend if you allow it. "The many are great... the few are terrifying" he said when speaking to a man in Pakistan about his beloved United States and trying to learn more about life as a Pakistani. What I understand now about Rollins is that he understands that the world isn't black or white. There is plenty of wonderful stuff in the world even if you've been told otherwise. Thanks for the perspective Henry.
I hope you got to check him out. Congrats to those that won our ticket giveaway for the show. Keep checking our contest page for your chance to win tickets to future shows.
Yes it's that time of year again, Austin City Limits Music Fest is upon us yet again. We here are the Chronicle are doing all we can to keep you informed about all of the goings on and good-stuff-happenings throughout the fest. Be sure to check out our ACL Music Fest Preview issue on stands now and at the festival grounds for the lowdown on all that is happening. Or if you are feeling in more of a digital mood, check out www.austinchronicle.com/acl to keep up with all things ACL including our newest audio podcast which you can listen to at the top of that page. Also, be sure to follow our feed on Twitter to find out where we are at any given moment.
Here is a little video that I made at the ACL box office.
Two things that you need to do before this weekend!
1. RSVP so that you can enjoy some nice tasty Drambuie at the Drambuie Den.
2. MAKE SOMETHING!... or at least propose to.
1. Monday and Tuesday (Sept 15 & 16) Drambuie will be hosting their Drambuie Den over at Pangaea night club (409 Colorado) from 6-9pm. They'll have complimentary hors d'oeuvres, entertainment and cocktails featuring Drambuie elixir. All you have to do is RSVP HERE!
2. The Maker Faire is returning to Austin on October 18 & 19 and they are still looking for Austin's best Makers. If you have a project, or skill, or idea go to makerfaire.com right now and sign-up! The submission deadline has been extended to this Sunday, Sept 14 so don't delay!
For some video and photos of last year's Maker Faire Austin click HERE.
With the election year coming up we are giving you three different chances to practice your voting skills, all of which are easily more fun than the silly ol' election in November.
1. Film Fight - Round 2 - Shakesspeare:
Go to www.austinchronicle.com/filmfight by Sunday (Aug 24) to vote for each day's debate. Two of our best filmsters battle it out over a singular film topic, this week it is Shakesspeare in Film. Remember, there are 5 days worth of voting so be sure to vote for who won each day. After you've done that come out to the Film Fight Happy Hour we are putting on next Thursday (Aug 28) at 7:30pm at Spider House. We'll have a few drinks, talk about the films and have special clips screening throughout the evening.
2. 18th Annual Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival:
This Sunday (Aug 24) from 11am to 5:30pm we'll be putting on the 18th edition of the event that I most look forward to of the year. Time to wake up those taste buds and down a few brews for charity. This is the 18th year we've been putting together this little ditty and we ain't slowing down! Taste the sauces and vote for your favorite to win audience's choice. visit www.austinchronicle.com/hotsauce for details.
3. Best of Austin '08:
It's your chance to voice your opinion about what is the best that Austin has to offer. You can vote on everything from your favorite restaurant to the best local politics blog. There is even a "wild card" area where you can write in your own category. Ballots are in the issues on stands now and online at www.austinchronicle.com/bestof. Voting ends Sept 2 so don't delay!
