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David Gordon Green is one of the most industrious filmmakers in America. Since the release of his first feature, George Washington, in 2001, Green has directed eight more films, as well as producing and/or directing an impressive array of television projects. Prince Avalanche, his eighth film, opens today in Austin at the Violet Crown Cinema.

4:10PM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013, Marjorie Baumgarten Read More | Comment »

Fairness and Fares

After the unexpected death of one of their own, the Taxi Drivers Association of Austin (TDAA) is hoping that Austin city officials will take a closer look at what they say is an inequitable system.

3:30PM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013, Brandon Watson Read More | Comment »

Kickstart Your Weekend With John and the Frye Brothers

Some movies excel in feel-good, heartwarming exchanges that leave the viewer content and satisfied. These are not necessarily that type of movie.

3:00PM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013, Monica Riese Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Pee-wee’s Big Adventure

Paramount Theatre

Amy’s Fest
at Bouldin Acres

Anton Chekhov Is a Tasty Snack at Penfold Theatre

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Aimee Bobruk’s Butterfly Stroke

Aimee Bobruk hasn’t competed in a swim meet since her childhood in Huntsville, so she’s a little nervous. “I’ve definitely got butterflies,” she says. “It’s not like I expect to win anything, but it’s cool to swim for a cause.” Deep Eddy Pool (401 Deep Eddy Dr.) should feel equally refreshing tomorrow at 8am.

1:22PM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013, Abby Johnston Read More | Comment »

Much Heat, Some Light at Eastside Forum on APD Shooting

Feelings were high in a packed house at the Carver Museum, as Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo faced an audience audibly angry at the July 26 shooting of Larry Jackson Jr by APD Detective Charles Kleinert.

11:59AM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013, Michael King Read More | Comment »

News/Print

From a history of Austin to a Hot Sauce Festival book signing, all our local books news is good news.

10:30AM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013, Monica Riese Read More | Comment »

Why Geeks Spit

If you scoff at those snobs who spit wine, I recommend attending TexSom to learn why it is necessary sometimes. This year, I tasted over 100 wines a day, and I was in the lower tasting percentile. TexSom offers an opportunity for exposure to education, experts, and beverages like no other wine conference open to the public in the country.

10:15AM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013, Margaret Shugart Read More | Comment »

Free Daniel Villegas

Last August, a veteran El Paso district judge concluded that Daniel Villegas, sentenced to life in prison for a double murder that almost no one now believes he committed, should be given a new trial. Since Aug. 16, 2012, supporters have been waiting for the appeals court in Austin to make that happen. For a year, the court has remained silent.

8:33AM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013, Jordan Smith Read More | Comment »

Erin on Majic

7:30AM Fri. Aug. 16, 2013 Read More | Comment »

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