'Kidnapped by Craigslist': See the incredible obsessive postings!

How two theatre grads from St. Edward's turned the online phenomenon into a wildly successful play

"...surfed the Internet. You've Googled, IMDbed, Yahooed, and visited Craigslist. If you're looking to buy or sell something, rant..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

A Day on Craigslist Austin

Inspired by Craig's call for democracy and Michael Ferris Gibson's documentation of it, I set out one morning to see what the good people of Austin were serving to their neighbors

"...Craigslist Austin is 24 hours of opportunity. Inspired by Craig's..."

March 5, 2004 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

Curating Craigslist

Local blog culls the deals from the dreck

"...Craigslist can be a bounty of cheap booty if you're..."

Dec. 9, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Man Behind the List

Craig of Craigslist really exists, and he's about more than selling your tuba

"...Should you believe in Craig? In 24 Hours on Craigslist, Michael Ferris Gibson's documentary, Craigslist enthusiasts ponder the man..."

March 5, 2004 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

Twisted Pixel Fans Unite!

Local game developer looking for video-shoot extras

"...So sayeth Craigslist. The creators of such Xbox Live hits as ’Splosion..."

Jan. 26, 2011 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Newsgeist: 12/8/10

The spirit of the news

"...Wednesday's Newsgeist brings stories on holiday package shipping, the craigslist murder, and remembering John Lennon. Full scoop is after..."

Dec. 8, 2010 News Post by Eric Pickhartz

In Search of a Midnight Kiss

In Alex Holdridge's lovely new film, two twentysomething Los Angelenos wander the streets together on New Year's Eve, walking and talking amid the stunning black-and-white cinematography.

"...is, Jacob convinces Wilson to place an ad on Craigslist looking for a woman to spend New Year’s with..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

'SXSW Presents'

'24 Hours on Craigslist'

"...week's installment is Michael Ferris Gibson's 24 Hours on Craigslist, about which, when it screened at SXSW in 2004,..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Screens Feature

ColdTowne’s Missed Connections ATX

The show improvised from actual Craigslist ads is as hilarious as it is oddly cathartic to the singles in the crowd

"...So would begin my own Craigslist "Missed Connection" ad, from which ColdTowne Theater's improvisers draw..."

March 16, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Art Blondin is Smokin' Once Again

Respected local ribman is back in business in nearby Florence

"...in an historic Florence building that he discovered on Craigslist...."

Jan. 21, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

The Bicycle Thief

Police say James Clayton befriended – then ripped off – many Austin bicyclists

"...In mid-December, among the hundreds of ads on Austin's Craigslist listing bicycles and bike parts for sale – sandwiched..."

April 10, 2009 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Kidnapped by Craigslist

How much you enjoy this theatrical collection of Craigslist posts may depend on how you feel about carnivals and confessions

"...Kidnapped by Craigslist..."

July 25, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...AUSTIN.CRAIGSLIST.ORG features extensive local volunteer opportunities to assist in Katrina's..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Making Reuse Mainstream

Austin needs a combo of government leadership, corporate responsibility, and individual commitment to meet reuse benchmarks

"...Austin Craigslist, Feb. 2: KIDS TOYS. Total of 10 stuffed animals..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Mark Duplass Is a Creep

Found footage gets arty on Netflix

"...SXSW regular Duplass calls found-footage psychological horror Creep "a Craigslist adventure that goes wrong." Aaron (Patrick Brice, who pulls..."

July 14, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Filmmakers’ Waking Nightmares

They're just making a movie. What could possibly go wrong?

"...we should have been, we rented the place on Craigslist. I know, I know...."

Oct. 5, 2018 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Press My Buttons and Turn My Wheel

Andy gets so turned on by public engagement.

"...Here's something I found on Austin.Craigslist posted in the Men Seeking Men and Women Seeking..."

Oct. 20, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Andy Campbell

SXSW Interactive 04

Exclusive Web-only 'Austin Chronicle' coverage of the wonks, the weekend, and the wilder side of cyberspace

"...Craigslist and Online CommunitySaturday, March 13 Don't be fooled: Craigslist,..."

March 19, 2004 Screens Feature by Rachel Proctor May

What Not to Wear

Lesbians, known for their innate fashion sense, debate the pleasures of cargo shorts online.

"...The women of Austin Craigslist Women Seek Women personals board (which is actually more..."

June 19, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

We Ain't Saying She's a Gold Digger …

"Mayor Will Wynn and the Gold-digging Hoochie Mamas"

"...no broke mayors. Austinist directs us to this illuminating Craigslist "Missed Connections" post: Mayor Will Wynn and the Gold-Digging..."

May 2, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Page Two: Seasons Change, and So Do We

Our sports blog commences, 'SXSW Presents' continues, and Priest unmasks the past

"...• 24 Hours on Craigslist..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Return of the Independents

'SXSW Presents,' season three

"...New York City bicycle messenger; and 24 Hours on Craigslist, which should be self-explanatory. The Texas hot-button topic of..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Screening Calls

What to see and when and where to see it at SXSW Film 04

"...24 Hours on CraigslistD: Michael Ferris Gibson..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature

APD Serves Up Felonies in ACL Wristband Sting

Offenders leased wristband to undercover cop

"...from the Organized Crime Division received information about a Craigslist advertisement selling ACL wristbands, then taking them back when..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Protextor’s Fleshlight-Funded Video

“Safe consensual sex is hot”

"...by providing a small budget. Protextor then advertised on Craigslist: “Looking for an in-love couple for sex-positive music video.”..."

Jan. 3, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

News Roundup Special Edition: Campus Carry

Lawsuits and LARPers join the mix

"...what it is, a group of LARPers posted on Craigslist that they will be engaging in a "Flash Battle..."

Dec. 10, 2015 News Post by Amy Kamp

"Sara Condo/Lindsay Hutchens" at Permanent Collection

One photographer considers the mother she had while another ponders the mother she thought she'd be

"...has all of the items listed for sale on Craigslist with brief descriptions of their significance. Permanent Collection has..."

May 8, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

The Luv Doc: The Real Luv Doc

Is the real Luv Doc a snorkeling enthusiast?

"...Dear Luv Doc, I've been wondering lately if the..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Randall Stephens: 'I Can Handle the Job'

"...Adbirds in early '09. It's designed to compete with Craigslist everywhere, around the four pillars of serving people, business,..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...Baird believes, is information about Sylvia's likely use of Craigslist personals, which was brought to Jennings' attention by several..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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