Music Amidst Used Furniture

The History of the Red River Strip

"...Sixth Street. You get this weird mix of used furniture shops, historic buildings in various states of repair, Jaime's..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Feature

Furniture Records

Couch Surfing

"...because he said I was like a piece of furniture in his house," explains Jesse Hodges, one of Furniture..."

Oct. 19, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Portrait of a Breakout Artist: Lena Dunham on Tiny Furniture

Lena Dunham on her Jury Award-winner, Tiny Furniture

"...In Tiny Furniture, writer/director Lena Dunham stars as Aura, a recent film..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

Secrets of "Secret Furniture'

The examples of domestic utility at Gallery Lombardi's exhibit "Secret Furniture" -- chairs, tables, dressers, lamps, shelving units -- are such compelling combinations of professional manufacture and artistic vision that they'll be talked about for months to come.

"...of domestic utility at Gallery Lombardi's newest exhibit, "Secret Furniture," won't remain secret for long. Many of the works..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Exibitionism

Artisans: The Art and Culture of Early Texas Handmade Furniture: Our History in Chairs

"..."Artisans: The Art and Culture of Early Texas Handmade Furniture" to expose the craft of 19th-century furniture making in..."

June 12, 1998 Arts Review

Size Matters

Tiny Furniture opens AFS' new Best of the Fests series

"...of the Fests monthly series than Lena Dunham's Tiny Furniture. Yup, it's small and mostly peopled with unknowns, unless..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Edukators

Sticking it to the man, German-style, is the subject of this smart, kicky little gem.

"...really gets upended, though, is a lot of pricey furniture and high-end stereo systems of the German ruling class..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Estate Sale Roundup: January 23-25

Swing your wallet in any direction, and you'll find an estate sale.

"...Whether you're looking for outdoor furniture or enough red kitchenware to satisfy Little Red Riding..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: June 19-22

It's a great weekend for rambling and rummaging.

"...Jewelry, furniture, collectibles, and a gondola await you this week...."

June 19, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: June 5-8

Four big ones are on our map this week

"...we've got something for everyone – coin collections, artwork, furniture, and a 1950's Roadster bike!..."

June 5, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Talking About Talking About Talking About 'Girls'

Oh boy

"...that Aura, Lena Dunham's largely autobiographical protagonist of Tiny Furniture, wears the same cowboy boots I wear...."

April 22, 2012 Screens Post by Sarah Smith

Permission

Polyamory and commitment weigh heavy in this New York rom-com

"...by recognizably British actors, and the couple (he a furniture-maker, she a student) own not one property in New..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Magic Mike

Steven Soderbergh directs this story about the male strippers of Tampa, whose lead characters are played by Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum.

"...to get out of the business and become a furniture maker one day, but the local banks aren’t too..."

June 29, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Batfest Flies to South First Street

Fest schedule resolved; reservations about Downtown closures continue

"...her Labor Day sales, traditionally a big weekend for furniture stores. At council last week, many members appeared sympathetic,..."

Aug. 13, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Look Into the Light Light Light Light …

Furniture Records refinishes an Oneida classic.

"...all soon have iPods the size of contact lenses. Furniture Records, the Austin/Chicago bastion of loud, lewd, and totally..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

An American Haunting

A satanic-possession thriller set in 1817 stars Donald Sutherland and Sissy Spacek – to little avail.

"...down-home brand of fearfulness, including but not limited to furniture and bedsheet tomfoolery, uninvited amorous advances toward Betsy, and,..."

May 12, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

King's Ransom

A mirthless comedy about venal people doing stupid things.

"...shoddy as the workmanship on the patently obvious breakaway furniture in the fight scenes. King’s Ransom is the comic..."

April 29, 2005 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cleopatra's Second Husband

"...Alexis Arquette, as a hooker in drag, maligns her furniture and raids her closet for Prada...."

Dec. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Trial by Jury

"...in downtown Manhattan, Valerie's wardrobe and taste in antique furniture are impeccable. Clothes and furnishings from the 1940s add..."

Sept. 16, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Flaming Ears

"...head, engaging in drugged sex with a piece of furniture which she then sets on fire. Volley's actions are..."

July 8, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Suburban Commando

Hulk Hogan plays an alien who holes up with an Earth family while his spaceship recharges.

"...comes to town. Hogan stomps and grunts and throws furniture around. Basically he's a nice guy with very little..."

Oct. 11, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

1900

"...Valley where every shot of mist enshrouded trees, antique furniture in a darkly lit room, or field of grain..."

Aug. 16, 1991 Movie Review by Kathleen Maher

Checking In: Sweet Spirit Alights to Trinidad

Austin glam rockers’ third LP casts a deep digi/Tropi spell

"...them from the comfort of a bed, or patio furniture, or bubble bath, or toilet, or under the bed,..."

May 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Girl Talk

Lena Dunham chats with cast & crew at Tuesday panel

"...SXSW, two years after her first feature-length film, Tiny Furniture, snagged the jury award for Best Narrative Feature...."

March 14, 2012 Screens Post by Anne S. Lewis

Trouble at Station 15

Austin firefighter sues city after officials stonewall unequal treatment

"...and a chair, and he helped her move station furniture into the locker room...."

Jan. 16, 2009 News Feature by Caitlin Meredith

Day Trips

"...Texas legends. In his Kerrville shop he creates custom furniture made in early Texas-German style. Each piece has the..."

Aug. 13, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Hawkins Furniture Co. builds furniture that your loved ones will be fighting for after you've passed on to a better place

"...Hawkins Furniture Co. in Rosenberg builds furniture that your loved ones..."

Dec. 10, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Estate Sale Roundup: March 29-30

Put on some sunblock and crank up the heap, we're sailin'.

"...The big news here is rare art, Oushak rugs, furniture, fabulous furs and ladies' attire, antiques, bronzes, vintage crystal,..."

March 28, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: Jan. 10, 11, 12

Break out your map and trusty pencil, it's time to dig!

"...Drive, and dive in to vintage hard rock maple furniture, including a dining table, two china cabinets, coffee and..."

Jan. 10, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Pre-holiday travel tips

"...In its 19th year, the Texas Furniture Makers Show has built a reputation of showcasing remarkable..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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