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Hitting the Half-Pipe

I’ve never been one for extreme sports so I’ve never had reason to go to a skate park. Yet while extreme sports have never been my style, rock & roll always has, so when Versatile Skate Park on South Lamar began booking shows, I paid them a visit.

3:50PM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Aaron Miller Read More | Comment »

No California Love, No I Heart NY

Democrats protecting Republicans from smear jobs by small-c conservatives! Republicans endorsing big-C Conservatives! The governator learning what acrostics are! Interior versus the coasts! Yup, the orthodoxy war in the GOP continues.

1:56PM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

The Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

Presented in association with KGSR 107.1 and BookPeople the Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest gives writers an opportunity to show what they've got by crafting the funniest, touching, scary, or strange story that they can to win cash prizes and a chance to be published in the Austin Chronicle! Here are a few guidelines:

1:01PM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Logan Youree Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Cactus Lee

Buddy's Place

Story-Oke
at The Highball

Ego’s Day Party and Fundraiser at Ego's

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Now You're Cooking With Gastronomy: 'Return to Beauty' by Narine Nikogosian

"Because you have sensitive teeth, Capricorn, this mask is a must for you. It will keep your teeth and gums shiny and healthy!" Wait. This is confusing. Teeth and gums? As in, this mush of lemon juice, baking soda, and bread crumbs is meant to be smeared over my teeth, and it has to sit for 10 minutes? Yeah, okay, I'm calling my dentist.

12:33PM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Sarah Jean Billeiter Read More | Comment »

You Must Never Break the Chain

Erika Wennerstrom’s blistering blues made Dhani Harrison crouch down for a better look upstairs on the Stubb’s VIP deck, while Wolfmother, Friday night’s Aussie Afro and headliner, watched from the wings. Too bad the Heartless Bastards’ volcanic voice and Les Paul wringer wasn't at the Continental Club later to grin at Down Under’s the Grates.

12:06PM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Raoul Hernandez Read More | Comment »

Toros Single Game Tickets Available Now

The Austin Toros will be celebrating their fifth year in the NBA D-League with single-game tickets starting as low as $5. This season the Toros have added more courtside seating, installed a new parquet court, and they'll be hosting two games at the new Cedar Park Center (Feb. 2 & 3, 2010). Call 236-8333 or click here for tickets.

11:15AM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Mark Fagan Read More | Comment »

Kerlikowske Just Says "No"

The National Drug Control Strategy needs to be a "balanced one" – but not one that contemplates legalization, says White House drug czar Gil Kerlikowske.

9:18AM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

Treatment or Jail

More than half of all people admitted to rehab for marijuana use have been sent there by the criminal justice system, reports the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

7:55AM Tue. Nov. 3, 2009, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

Bolton Gets a Challenger

Getting called the "RECA candidate" can be tough in Austin elections, but Paul Workman is probably hoping that his connection to the Real Estate Council of Austin will be a plus. The former building firm CEO announced Friday that he plans to run for the Republican nomination for House District 47 Democrat – Valinda Bolton's seat.

4:40PM Mon. Nov. 2, 2009, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

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