30 Things

Now well into our 30th year of publication (our 30th anniversary will be Sept. 4, 2011), we're building up to that notable milestone by, among other things, republishing the first year's issues online every two weeks and running a contest to spot vintage ads from some of our original advertisers in each week's paper.

In addition, we're posting an ongoing feature called "30 Things": our lists of 30 notable (or laughable or lamentable) takes on the Chronicle's coverage, culture, and commentary from the past three decades.

Below is a list of the "30 Things" we've posted so far. Inimitable Publisher Nick Barbaro's "30 'Chronicle' Halloween Mask Covers" is testament to the depth of his twisted vision, as well as a minihistory in its own right. Up this week is "30 SXSW Moments," gleefully herded by mover-shaker-Marketing Director Erin Collier. Let's just say mass evacuations and a Hanson brother are involved.

Coming quickly on its heels will be "30 Local Culinary Milestones," "30 Callers" "30 Mr. Smarty Pants Factoids," and more greatest hits.

You can find it all at austinchronicle.com/year30.

30 Things: The Recap

1) 30 Things People Say When They Visit the 'Chronicle' Offices

2) 30 Terms From 'Chron'-style Volleyball

3) 30 Clooneys

4) 30 Crazy Carole Moments

5) 30 Pages of Back Page Art

6) 30 Personals/Messages/Shots in the Dark

7) 30 Essential Environmental Stories

8) 30 Ideas, Institutions, Musical Genres, etc., the 'Chronicle' Has Declared Dead

9) 30 Angry Letters

10) 30 Sites Around Austin That Were Transformed Into Stages

11) 30 Band Names

12) 30 Oopses: Errors We Regret

13) 30 'Chronicle' Covers of Note

14) 30 Things We Thought Were Important at the Time

15) 30 'Chronicle' Halloween Mask Covers