Mushroom for Debate

Want to cast aspersions on Louie Gohmert’s asparagus? How about slander his squash, or give a black eye to his peas? Each month, the Louie Gohmert CSA delivers a completely random array of farm-fresh goodies. But – rest assured – you’ll always get nuts. $450 for a year’s subscription.

The Revolution Will Be Photographed

[image-4]

Chronicle staff photographer John Anderson has been documenting Occupy Austin since the very first protest. His new book, In Search of a Revolution: Occupy Austin in Photographs and Text, captures every moment – courtroom drama, City Hall encampment, and APD infiltration. It’s a powerful (and beautiful) testament to what happens when people have had enough. $59.99. www.activepresspub.com. Also available: Occupy Austin: The Encampment Months, $24.99.

Anno Domini

Maybe it’s Pope Francis, and the hope he brings for a new generation, but this year’s Calendario Romano is particularly filled with vroom. Since 2003, photographer Piero Pazzi has been publish­ing the calendar as a “way for people to be better informed about the Vatican.” We feel positively edified. €10. www.calendarioromano.org.

Nailed It!

She’s tough as nails, so why not adorn yours with a mini portrait of Wendy Davis? Meghann Rosales’ mobile Nails Y’all business will fix you up with a manicure that will stand out whenever you need to stand with Texas women. www.palomabeauty.com.

This article appears in December 20 • 2013.

A note to readers: Bold and uncensored, The Austin Chronicle has been Austin’s independent news source for over 40 years, expressing the community’s political and environmental concerns and supporting its active cultural scene. Now more than ever, we need your support to continue supplying Austin with independent, free press. If real news is important to you, please consider making a donation of $5, $10 or whatever you can afford, to help keep our journalism on stands.

SUPPORT US