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“If you love books enough, books will love you back.” So says Morwenna "Mori" Phelps, the 15-year-old protagonist of Jo Walton’s weird, wonderful, genre-bending book that won last year’s Hugo Award for Best Novel, beating out, among others, George R. R. Martin’s A Dance with Dragons for a win that surprised many.

10:30AM Fri. Aug. 30, 2013, Amy Gentry Read More | Comment »

Feds: Hands off Pot Users in Colorado and Washington

In a letter sent yesterday to all U.S. attorneys, Deputy A.G. James Cole wrote that the federal government will not – for now, at least –s take legal action to challenge laws in Colorado and Washington passed by voters last year that legalize and regulate the use and sale of marijuana by adults.*

9:23AM Fri. Aug. 30, 2013, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

UT Grad Seeks Crowdfunding for Foodie Fantasy

In 2011, Texan Anne Kersch bid goodbye to an unsatisfying career as a big shot Houston bank lawyer, packed her bags, and moved to Madrid, Spain, for an adventure with her boyfriend, much to the chagrin of her family.

5:18PM Thu. Aug. 29, 2013, Virginia B. Wood Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

The Red Shoes + Black Swan

Paramount Theatre

Craft at the Umlauf: Paper Filigree With Michael Velliquette at Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum

Squirrel Flower, Free Range, Lefty Parker at Hole in the Wall

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Blurred Lines

Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” has become the most subversive pop song of the summer. It embroiled the crooner in legal battles with Marvin Gaye’s estate, spurred debate on its suggestive lyrics, and paraded around topless chicks in a NSFW video. Even as the hype began to fade, a VMA performance with Miley Cyrus twerked it back into the limelight.

4:30PM Thu. Aug. 29, 2013, Abby Johnston Read More | Comment »

Davis Delays Announcement

Speculation has been rife that Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, would announce her future electoral plans some time around Labor Day. However, Democrats and potential Republican opponents can stand easy across the vacation. Davis' office has just issued a press release, saying that she is busy tending to her sick father.

3:40PM Thu. Aug. 29, 2013, Richard Whittaker Read More | Comment »

The ABGB Makes It Better

After a series of soft opening previews, Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co. (1305 W. Oltorf St.) is set to open this Friday at 3pm. While the brewpub has ample patron parking, it’s a safe bet that the lot will be packed, as it should be.

3:05PM Thu. Aug. 29, 2013, Anna Toon Read More | Comment »

Reelin’ in the Years

According to Walter Becker Wednesday at a sold-out Bass Concert Hall, the last time Steely Dan played in Austin was at the Armadillo World Headquarters (1970-1980). The group that performed last night had the same name and some of the same songs, but was worlds apart. Becker and Donald Fagen remain, but their band now approaches an orchestra.

12:01PM Thu. Aug. 29, 2013, Jim Caligiuri Read More | Comment »

LoneStarCon 3: The George R. R. Martin Interview

Amid reports of a dramatic uptrend in babies named “Khaleesi” and tourism to Dubrovnik, Croatia (aka King's Landing), we're guessing George R. R. Martin doesn’t need much of an introduction.

11:01AM Thu. Aug. 29, 2013, Amy Gentry Read More | Comment »

The AggreGAYtor: August 29

Walmart gets warmer, Elisa Chan gets colder, and Pat Robertson gets crazier every day, as your AggreGAYtor gets its hair did.

11:00AM Thu. Aug. 29, 2013 Read More | Comment »

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