Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from..."

Dec. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Killing Fields, Kind Of

A culinary history of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre farmhouse

"...Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, a neat..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

A Rare Breed

Danny Schmidt's Cactus passion

"...A rare breed among Austin musicians, Danny Schmidt was born..."

July 14, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Bedside Manner: The Book of Levi

Alaskan redneck meets Greek tragedy

"...How the hell do I explain this? Yes, this is a copy of Levi Johnston's..."

Oct. 3, 2011 Books Post by Mike Crissey

Controversy's a Drag

It's not all lip-synch and laughter for inventive dragster Althea Trix

"...As Althea Trix whirls across the stage, she becomes a..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Claire Gordon

Nonunion Actors: Raising It a Notch

"...For every Equity actor in Austin, there are scores of nonunion actors. Some..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

The Queen of Truth

With two beautifully crafted memoirs under her belt, a third book of poetry out, tenure at Syracuse University, a teenage son, and a blissful romance, Mary Karr is definitely hardworking and real. And if her soul isn't entirely pure, well, readers of Cherry will be grateful it isn't.

"...The Decade of Truth -- that's what readers and people who..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

AISD Documentary Captures Spirit of Recent Initiative

SEL improves grades, reduces absenteeism, and more.

"...This spring, the Austin Independent School District (AISD) was the subject of a..."

June 4, 2014 News Post by R.U. Steinberg

Mamrie Hart Deserves a Drink

YouTube star/author spills the beans about Beanz and John Mayer's bed

"...She’s the raunchy Lucille Ball of YouTube. Her show, You Deserve a..."

June 3, 2015 Arts Post by Alexa Harrington

It's a Wage Shortage – Not a Labor Shortage – and It Disproportionately Affects Women and Persons of Color

It's a complicated economic situation, but one easy solution is increasing pay for restaurant workers

"...If you type "restaurant workers" into any search engine, the revved up reckoning..."

May 28, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

The Fourth Kind

This pseudo-mockumentary starring Milla Jovovich echoes both The Blair Witch Project and The X-Files.

"...Directed by: Olatunde Osunsanmi. Starring: Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton and..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

After a Fashion

Stephen is too early to know about Norah and too late to pay tribute

"...HOTTEST STATE? On Wednesday, Sept. 19, the Austin Film Society will..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Terms of Engagement

If 'We Can't Make It Here,' then James McMurtry's in big trouble

"...1..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Ramblin' Soul of Songwriter Melissa Carper

Following the critically acclaimed Daddy's Country Gold, the spotlight-averse artist is primed for broader attention

"..."Watch out, there's a bird's nest in the outhouse," Melissa..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

After a Fashion

Stephen is deeply touched by a pack of racers headed north to Alaska – and no, it's not the Iditarod

"...NONPROFITING I went to the Texas 4000 Tribute, Touching Lives:..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Austin Chronic: I Really Needed a Lazy Day at Lazy Daze

An Amsterdam-style coffee shop where you can smoke inside

"...When I was younger, and had fewer responsibilities, I found busy people..."

May 31, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Katherine Catmull..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...David Jones..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Playing the Bad Guy

With actor David Stahl currently appearing as the wicked Richard III and actor Katherine Catmull having recently played the evil Goneril in King Lear, the challenge of playing villains seemed a ripe topic to launch a series of artist-to-artist conversations on craft.

"...(With this article, the Chronicle Arts section inaugurates a new series featuring..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Limbo

"...Directed by: John Sayles. Starring: Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, David Strathairn, Casey Siemaszko, Kris..."

June 11, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Heart

"...Directed by: Martin Bell. Starring: Jeff Bridges, Edward Furlong, Lucinda Jenney and..."

Aug. 13, 1993 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Top 10 Performance Things in 1999, Considering That I Didn't Start Reviewing..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Poetry in Emotion

Katherine Catmull never intended to pursue a career in acting. In fact, she seriously avoided it for as long as she could, choosing instead to earn her degree in English literature. Why is revealed in this profile of one of Austin's most sophisticated and literate performers.

"...It was a haunting image: a woman in an enormous white..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table have announced nominations for their eighth..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Top 10 for 2K (in no particular order)1. Is St. Edward's University Austin's Unsung Acting Program?..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Sandra Bernhard ♥ America

Sandra Bernhard returns to Austin for We're Still Queer Honey!

"...Most of us had a moment. It could have been when..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature by Cindy Widner

Page Two: When I Write the Book

On luck, anarchy, and the narrative vagaries of life

"...Back in the old days, Austin's airport was not only..."

Feb. 9, 2007 Column by Louis Black

Dark of the Moon: Gotta Slop Them Hogs

Local Arts Reviews

"...Dark of the Moon: Gotta Slop Them Hogs..."

Jan. 21, 2000 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

The Recognizables

One night, one of a kind

"...If SXSW Film is a marathon monsoon of movies and guerilla marketing, the Austin..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Steve Uhler

SXSW’s Big Third List

YFN Lucci, Wyclef Jean, Ought, and 572 more

"...In one gargantuan list, South by Southwest programmers have stocked more than..."

Jan. 10, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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