'A Couple of Ways of Doing Something'

Chuck Close gets in Austin's face with new examples of his pioneering portraiture

"...If ever an artist lived up to his name, it's Chuck Close...."

Aug. 21, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...Principal Sean Fox was faced with an emotional quandary. The..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Time of Recognition

An excerpt from John Cale's new autobiography, What's Welsh for Zen?

"...Frankly, it just wasn't enough. John Cale's four-song Sterling Morrison..."

April 14, 2000 Music Feature by Victor Bockris

A Question of Fairness

Austin voters will have another chance to broaden city insurance coverage

"...City of Austin Municipal ElectionElection Date: May 13..."

March 24, 2006 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

A Question of Equity

Is It Time for Austin Actors To Go Union? And Vice Versa?

"...Of all the nights in the life of a production,..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...Brenda Ramos wanted to talk about the loss of her..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark A. Lawrence

The Library's current director takes a historian's view

"...Mark A. Lawrence barely had a moment to enjoy being..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Thing Called Divine Fits Part 2

More Q&A with Spoon's Britt Daniel

"...Before Divine Fits, the last time Britt Daniel appeared in a band outside of..."

Aug. 23, 2012 Music Post by Austin Powell

They're a Little Odd and Don't Know It

Randy Newman likes Billy Joel?

"...When a twentysomething colleague heard mention of Randy Newman, she cocked..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Music Feature by Robert Faires

Fantastic Fest Interview: Gazing Into The Vast of Night

Director Andrew Patterson's cosmic debut is turning the right heads

"...Sometimes the strangest things come from the most unexpected places. Aliens from..."

Sept. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Hikes and the Trials of a Fledgling Trailgoer

We got lost, wet, and mildly injured so you don’t have to

"...Despite regular bouts with insomnia, it’s safe to say I don’t..."

April 15, 2023 Sports Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Making a Front Porch for the City

As he was completing the final design for the Austin Museum of Art's long-awaited downtown facility, architect Richard Gluckman took time to discuss the project, his approach to architecture, and what it means to design buildings for a boomtown.

"...Just over two years ago, the Austin Museum of Art selected an architect..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Space and Distance: A Joint Interview With Balmorhea and Explosions in the Sky

How Austin’s landmark instrumental outfits soundtrack the state of Texas

"...Chris Hrasky wishes there was a better backstory to Big Bend..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Austin Powell

An Austin D.A. Turns to Detective Novels

Q&A with Mark Pryor on his Paris-set Hugo Marston mysteries

"...Mark Pryor is a man of many talents...."

Oct. 10, 2012 Books Post by Jordan Smith

Texas Monthly's Taco Editor on the Past, Present, & Future of the American Taco

Q&A with José R. Ralat, the man with one of the most envied titles in town

"...José R. Ralat has maybe one of the most enviable jobs in..."

April 22, 2020 Food Post by Lina Fisher

Doug Dorst puts the S. in 'Ship of Theseus' with this JJ Abrams Collaboration

The author presents his new literary creation at BookPeople tonight

"...Doug Dorst, author of Alive in Necropolis ( runner-up for the 2008..."

Dec. 9, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Who Wants to Run A Coffeehouse in Austin, Texas?

Four local javamongers tell us what it's like

"...It's as easy as falling off a log, right?..."

Aug. 22, 2012 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Living in a Dream

Too Many Ways to Fall

"...The 1990-91 Austin Music Awards photograph by John Carrico..."

May 14, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Name of the Game

The Hives

"...Once the solid body wood and steel swagger of “Tick Tick Boom” swings London ’66..."

Sept. 15, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Something Out of Nothing

Joe Swanberg, anti-director, on Hannah Takes the Stairs

"...Joe Swanberg is thinking about underwear. And of course he's thinking..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Sculpting a School

David Deming on the Art of Being a Dean

"...photograph by Kenny Braun..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Mentality of Politics as War

Scott McClellan on his time in the Bush Administration

"...Austin Chronicle: I imagine it's been a bit crazed for..."

June 20, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Shins' James Mercer: Fond of Y-O-U

The Shins' James Mercer winces upon a star.

"...My rave review of the new Shins album, Wincing the Night..."

March 1, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Art of Parenting With Art

Trying to find ways to make art while sustaining a family is no easy road.

"...Midcommute and the younger daughter, Katie, has finally settled down from..."

June 22, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Levitation Q&A: Sunn O)))

Saturday at Carson Creek Ranch – robes, fog, records, et al.

"...Kings of avant-garde drone, Sunn O))) overwhelms Austin this weekend for..."

April 27, 2016 Music Post by Michael Toland

What the Right Hand Is Doing

Magician turned sitcom star Harry Anderson returns to Austin at Palmer Auditorium this weekend, and his former partner and cohort, Austin author Turk Pipkin, looks back as he looks forward to reuniting with his old pal.

"...Saturday evening, September 4, magician turned sitcom star (and former..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Features Feature by Turk Pipkin

Something Worth Living For

Michael Fracasso's World in a Drop of Water

"...photograph by Todd. V. Wolfson There's a quote on the..."

May 8, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Q&A: Legendary Jazz Drummer Andrew Cyrille Speaks On Pleasing a Crowd, His Dream Collaboration, and Playing with Billy Harper

Modern Jazz Masters Play Scottish Rite Theater on Saturday

"...Following a rapturously received gig in January 2020 with bassist Ben..."

May 4, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

The Wordy Wranglers of Typewriter Rodeo

The whole country's saddling up with Austin's vaqueros of verse

"...You hear them before you see them, the clickety-clack of letter..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

When Magic is a Real Darling

This popular Austin magician tells it like it appears to be

"...TV and concert producer Patrick Terry recently put together another spectacle..."

May 11, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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