In Reality, Filmmaker Ann Lupo Knows Who She Is

Movie helps turn heartbreak into self-distributed success

"...finish with a musical number," said writer/director and star Ann Lupo...."

April 22, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dallas Doll

"...Directed by: Ann Turner. Starring: Sandra Bernhard, Victoria Longley, Frank Gallacher, Jake..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Birth of a Nation

Controversial slave uprising epic finally hits theatres

"...by: Nate Parker. Starring: Nate Parker, Armie Hammer, Penelope Ann Miller, Aja Naomi King, Mark Boone Jr., Jackie Earle..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Shakespeare's A Streetcar Named Desire

This thoughtful take on Tennessee Williams' classic subtly pits the Old South against the New North

"...the University of Texas shone with The Diary of Anne Frank ('56), St. Edward's University wowed audiences with To..."

Nov. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

The Invention of Love

Ambitious script, gifted cast take us inside a brilliant mind in Austin Shakespeare's production

"...A visual representation of time's free-flowing nature, Leslie Ann Turner's dreamlike scenic design consists of gorgeous abstract waves..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Cyrano de Bergerac

Rostand's homely hero earns a handsome production from Austin Shakespeare

"...wit, Austin Shakespeare's production, under the commendable direction of Ann Ciccolella, effectively showcases the many charms of this fine..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Lily Tomlin, Citizen of Austin

The comedian on our town, Ann Richards, and getting hitched

"...first stage success and workshopped her second; bonded with Ann Richards and Liz Carpenter, both of whom shared her..."

Feb. 27, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Freud's Last Session

This philosophical debate between Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis is richest when it shows their humanity

"...breathe. From the moment Jones sets foot on Leslie Ann Turner's set – a den both cozy and exotic,..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The AggreGAYtor: September 12

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...Ann Romney preaches to the choir, Tommy Thompson says “my..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Film

Film Reviews

"...DALLAS DOLLD: Ann Turner; with Sandra Bernhard, Victoria Longley, Frank Gallacher, Jake..."

Sept. 15, 1995 News Feature

Saturday Night Legends

Classic soul at the Continental; rock homage at the Saxon.

"...passed, including Bucky Ballard, Keith Ferguson, and Uncle John Turner. John Staehely’s presence is enough to give them platinum..."

Sept. 4, 2007 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Designed To Fail

As Pearce may face another repurposing, AISD gets excited about single-sex schools

"...the new, tougher, and more rigorous regime under Principal Texanna Turner, the person assigned to make every Pearce student..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Miss Manners once passed along an MP3 file to fellow KOOP..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Music Awards Gallery, 1986-2000

"...the Austin Music Awards in the Chronicle's AMA's 35th anniversary issue and at the Austin Music Awards website...."

March 2, 2017 Photo Gallery

Changing Course

AISD shifts to community-based model for prepping younger kids for college

"...There are some words Pearce Middle School Principal Texanna Turner does not want to hear. Nobody on her..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...was forced into a runoff by political maverick Kay Turner. The two led a field of six in the..."

May 12, 1995 News Feature

AISD Bonds: Moving Parts

Half a percent of registered voters cast ballots on first day of early voting

"...On April 25, AISD Executive Director of Facilities Paul Turner announced that he is retiring to spend more time..."

May 3, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...horror at the end: After SXSW Film (March 8-17) announced that Jordan Peele's eagerly awaited doppelganger chiller Us will..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

Two legendary ladies, Betty White and Lena Horne, made news last week

"...for information on a special tribute to Horne on Turner Classic Movies.)..."

May 14, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...at the Capitol brought together liberal Austin Democratic Reps. Ann Kitchen, Glen Maxey, and their Houston counterpart Sylvester Turner..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...and on Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time, Big Joe Turner's last album, Toni Price's Swim Away, Duke Robillard's Swing..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

The Bo-Keys’ Memphis Soul

“The collision of gospel, blues, jazz, country”

"...great song called “Hung Over.” Our keyboard player, Archie Turner, was in the Martinis...."

April 28, 2016 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...Jack Dupree, Ivory Joe Hunter, Ray Charles, Big Joe Turner, Otis Redding, Solomon Burke, Wilson Pickett, Duane Allman, Betty..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...and Fox for overseas) are keeping mum about their planned opening date. The party line still insists that Titanic..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...Thunderbirds, Big Boys, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble (unannounced)..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

A Level Playing Field

Due to a city loophole, a charter school can build a campus in less than half the time AISD can

"...have taken advantage of a loophole in the city's planning rules. It's allowed them to avoid many of the..."

June 3, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet Our Revolution’s New Class of Bernie Spin-Offs

Can they turn Texas blue?

"...Nichols. Nichols traveled the state with Jim Hightower, Nina Turner, and other members of Our Revolution (www.ourrevolution.com), the organizational..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Council: Meet Your City Manager Semifinalists

Winnowing down the list

"...roots (middle and high school here, UT-Aus­tin master's in planning as well as a Wharton MBA) He's got a..."

Dec. 1, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Vortex Repertory Company's Storm Still

Gabrielle Reisman's script refashions King Lear into the daughters' story, and the Vortex stages it with admirable heart

"...With some arm-twisting of their reluctant sister Cordelia (Amelia Turner), they act out the story of (surprise!) King Lear...."

Sept. 15, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...The second annual Austin Music Awards had it all...."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

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