The Power of Art in Austin’s Overlooked Objects

Defining the city's personality from the moonlight towers to the railroad bridge

"...the viewer – us – that carries the burden. Moonlight Towers..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Austin Film Critics Association Award Winners

The AFCA laud acclaimed drama and local filmmaker Keith Maitland

"...combine to create a distinct signifier? Those titles are Moonlight and Tower...."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Behind the Scenes at the Centre Pompidou's Tribute to Richard Linklater

An American in Paris

"...There's a moonlight tower in Paris...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Beer in Bloom

If local dreamers have their way, Austin will be the next craft brew hub

"...of things, and throw a Texas flair on it." Moonlight Tower Brewing Co.www.moonlighttowerbrewing.com..."

June 18, 2010 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...process. Her work on the historic zoning of the Moonlight Towers led her to a 98-year-old woman named Annie..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News

Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go

"...Trib I knew would have screamed it from a moonlight tower if necessary.”..."

Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Headlines

"...preservationist. When you stand in the glow of a moonlight tower, think of Betty, who helped preserve them...."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature

Round-Trip

Filmmakers and filmgoers make the journey from Austin to Marfa, with an ever-expanding footprint

"...realized you were about seven hours west, under the moonlight-tower-less skies that shine over Marfa and its third annual..."

May 14, 2010 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Nohegan: Camping out for art

The art camp Nohegan is back for a second summer, with more camping, camaraderie, and creating art at McKinney Falls State Park

"...You call up your friends, go out under a moonlight tower in the middle of nowhere, and rock it..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Arts Feature by Salvador Castillo

Who and Who

Texas Platters

"...the mirror of near-perfect impersonation. The slithering pulse of Moonlight Tower's "Armenia in the Sky," from the Who's inspired..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Richard Buckner

Record review

"...drummer King Coffey, Li'l Cap'n Travis' Gary Newcomb, and Moonlight Tower's Jacob Schulze, among others – that complements Buckner's..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Music Review by Darcie Stevens

The Promised Land

Jews and Neighbors Lay Competing Claims

"...end up with not a lighted field, but a Moonlight Tower...."

March 6, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Marjorie Baumgarten’s Top 10 Films of 2016

"...human connection is the best salve for grief. 2) Moonlight..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2016

"...a typical documentary than a heartbreaking tone-poem. Genius. 4) Tower..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Austin Photo Ops

Visiting Austin? You're going to want to take some pictures.

"...UT Tower W 24th St. The Main Building is a 30-floor..."

Dec. 26, 2016 Chronolog Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Movies of 2016

The Chronicle film staff's overall winners of the year

"...2) Moonlight..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...a Sauron-sized eyeball blinking on the Second Street water tower, performers dancing across the side of a hotel, a..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Killer Reputation

Murders from Austin's not quite forgotten past

"...no one remembers their origin. Gazing up at the moonlight towers that dot central city neighborhoods, most Austin residents..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Steve Davis’ Top 10 Films of 2016

"...1) Moonlight..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Steve Davis

Top 10 Austin Albums of 2017

Consensus on the best local platters

"...1) Xetas, The Tower (12XU)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Darren Aronofsky Speaking at SXSW

Mother! director, plus Keith Urban and more added

"...a lineup that already saw the opening announcement of Moonlight director Barry Jenkins, plus a second wave headed up..."

Oct. 10, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

TCB

The Hole (birthday) enchilada, record store bargains, and Scott Weiland's screed

"...June 25: Fighting Brothers McCarthy, Moonlight Towers..."

May 21, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...as well as his arrangements of classics including Beethoven’s “Moonlight Sonata” and “O Tannenbaum.”   – Richard Whittaker Wizard..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Playback: Top 100 Austin Albums of 2017

Top 10s? Feh! Multiply that by 10 – locally.

"...14) Dallas Acid, Spa Hunter (Flying Moonlight)..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Austin Chronicle Top 10 Films of 2017

The year in cinema, and the Chronicle’s top 10 lists

"...from the front-page news, 2017 has been topsy-turvy. From Moonlight's surprise Oscar win – shocking only for how it..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Bucket List

Dip your toe in local culture

"...the elegantly restrained Houndstooth (401 Congress) outpost inside Frost Tower’s staid ground floor. Instagrammable Sights..."

June 20, 2016 Columns Post by Molly Burke

Vinyl Lizzy

Vinyl Lizzy

"...New CD Still Dangerous: Live at the Tower Theatre Philadelphia 1977 won't have the slight warp of..."

April 24, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Medicine Man

Up a Tree With Greg Ashley

"..."a little town with a big heart." The water tower stands vigilant of anyone who disagrees...."

Oct. 6, 2006 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

After a Fashion

(Y)Our Style Avatar, Stephen M.M. does the party circuit and still manages to keep himself on time in order to serve you, the fashion slaves of Austin

"...catering was by Apple Annie's (at the Bank One Tower downtown). Though they've been around for 21 years, I..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Drastic Space: Part II

"...What's left of the Fox studio is behind those towers. So you're seeing: Fantasy space, greed space, lawyer doubletalk..."

June 6, 1997 Column by Michael Ventura

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