Let It Rock

Rock & Roll Books Spring 2000

"...for various cliques like "slacker, riot grrrl, hip-hop nation, ecotopia, recombinant techno-revolution ..." Even people who steal from work,..."

March 17, 2000 Books Feature by Ada Calhoun

Dance Review: Ventana Ballet’s UNDEAD: Haunted House of Dances

Ventana makes ballet accessible with an exhilarating Halloween production

"...as austere performance. Starched skirts and opera glasses, something to be watched at a distance. But that’s not how..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Judge Rules That City, APD Have “Unlawfully” Maintained Secret Police File

City must do away with the “G file” or appeal ruling

"...Broadnax and [Police Chief Lisa] Davis have unlawfully failed to perform their mandatory duty to end the City of..."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Post by Austin Sanders

Cemetery Troubles

"...Dear Editor, It is hard to deal with this publicly, but..."

Nov. 21, 2022 Postmarks

Generic Ensemble Company's The Future of Ismael

This stage adaptation of Siri Gurudev's novel creates a striking sci-fi society but never finds its beating heart

"...To me, a sci-fi narrative is only as strong as..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

That! Big! 80s! Musical! at the Hideout

This improvised take on Footloose-style musicals wasn't exactly polished, but the cast's catchy enthusiasm brought genuine laughs

"...product of the time period, I can see the appeal in revisiting indulgent Greed Decade staples like Footloose and..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Drew Garcia Sues City, AFD Chief Kerr

Firefighter continues fight over barred acceptance into AFD

"...Having spent the past four months attempting to appeal a decision by Austin Fire Department brass to..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

APD Officer Fired for Tampering With Rape Case

Carlos Mayfield sent report to alleged attacker’s mother

"...had no involvement as an officer and no work-related reason to access and then shared that confidential information with..."

May 8, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Sparks: Fetal Burial Rule “Pretext” for Restricting Abortion

Federal judge says rule would allow "arbitrary and potentially discriminatory enforcement"

"...U.S. Federal District Judge Sam Sparks took sharp aim at the state of Texas' flimsy defense..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Rude Mechs' Fixing Timon of Athens

The theatre collective's latest repair job on a broken Shakespeare play is wildly accessible, welcoming, and enthralling

"...linguistic acrobatics and poetic virtuosity, as much as any actor should, it's just not my particular bourbon. The derisive..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Playback: Festicular Fortitude

Ten music festivals in 10 weeks? Bring it on.

"...Summer's history – sayonara. And don't act so surprised; all the..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Council: Taxes Are Challenging

Council prepares to challenge TCAD

"...Looks like City Council is indeed preparing to challenge the Travis Central Apprais­al District on the accuracy..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Ethics Commission: 'Mucus' Quacks Like a Lobbyist

TEC hits Michael Quinn Sullivan with maximum fine for acting as an unregistered lobbyist

"...now he has a $10,000 fine, and a reminder to file his lobbyist paperwork, to prove it...."

July 25, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Summer Fun: Baseball? You Bet!

Summer Fun sharing a sunset with the Round Rock Express

"...dollar Shiner Bock, (for good deals on beer go to a "thirsty" Thursday game) I realized a couple of..."

May 17, 2013 Chronolog Post by Nina Hernandez

Texas Performing Arts

A major grant lets UT's arts presenter boost the profile of classical music

"...Classical music in Austin is about to get a whole lot hipper...."

July 1, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 State Stories

Not even an expensive trial lawyer could save Tom DeLay

"...1) JUSTICE DELAYED! Just before Thanksgiving – yet another reason to celebrate – a Travis County jury convicted former..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...It will come as no surprise to Austinites that former GOP congressional honcho (and now convicted..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature

TV Eye

TV Eye has girl crushes aplenty

"...I get starry-eyed, full of that breathless, "I want to be her when I grow up" excitement. This week,..."

June 25, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Daily Hustle: 4/6/10

Get yer council programs right here!

"...TDH explodes into a veritable orgy of agendas, items, and bullet points..."

April 6, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

The Common Law

High Property Taxes

"...I want to challenge my high property taxes, but I think I..."

June 5, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Prosecutors Say New DNA Evidence in Yogurt Shop Case Doesn't 'Exonerate' Defendant

A lawyer for yogurt shop defendant Robert Springsteen says that re-tested DNA evidence found in a vaginal swab proves his client is not guilty, and that Springsteen should be released from prison.

"...released from prison. In the writ, filed Wednesday morning, attorney Joe James Sawyer argues that “new” DNA testing of..."

April 16, 2008 News Post by Jordan Smith

ACL Fest Friday Picks

"...Some compare their grooves to late jazz organist Jimmy Smith, but the local trio..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

Developing Stories

Traffic, bullshit, Suttle, and Town Lake

"...owners of the old post office site (now used to park luxury cars) have said they are in lease..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Forgione on the Stand

"...case studies in the current school finance case, one reason why AISD Superintendent Pat Forgione was the first witness..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

The Hightower Report

Ari Fleischer serves as Fibber-in-Chief; Cadillac puts on its hat and boots; and truth is stranger than fiction in CorporateWorld.

"...of Ari's artistry came when the Senate was about to derail the administration's "Fast Track" legislation...."

June 7, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Naked City

APD officer Samuel Ramirez is convicted of official oppression for forcing a woman to have sex with him while on duty, but a witness's statement may force a mistrial.

"...Ramirez was convicted of forcing a Southeast Austin woman to perform oral sex on him after he responded to..."

April 6, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Boone's Lick: A Novel

"...finished off his career as a fictionist. His forays into nonfiction produced two memoirs, Walter Benjamin at the Dairy..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Books Review by Mark Busby

Restoration

Visually magnificent, Restoration is a lovely mess.

"...Restoration..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Screens Review by Stephen MacMillan Moser

HMS Pinafore: A Most Agreeable Ship of Fools

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin's latest voyage on the HMS Pinafore benefits from the presence of director Ralph MacPhail at the helm. His light comic touch keeps the boat bobbing along merrily, a most agreeable ship of fools.

"...Love means never having to say you're sorry ... that you're a lowly sailor..."

July 7, 2000 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Third World Cop (Palm Pictures)
Monty Alexander Monty Meets Sly and Robbie (Telarc Jazz)
Horace Andy Living In the Flood (Melankolic/Astralwerks)

"...Jazz)Horace AndyLiving In the Flood (Melankolic/Astralwerks) It's hard not to compare Third World Cop's riveting soundtrack to that of..."

June 2, 2000 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

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