City Hall Hustle: Ocean's Seven

When the joint is hoppin', the cool cats and kitties come knockin'

"...news of the week occurred after the meeting: the arrival of Emily Austin Shade-Shell, Council Mem­ber Randi Shade's 7-pound,..."

Oct. 3, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Lucky Ones

Tim Robbins effectively heads an engaging threesome of Iraq war vets as they travel across America on a road to personal growth.

"...ends abruptly when his wife tells him upon his arrival that she wants a divorce, his son informs him..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Austin Symphony Orchestra With Leila Josefowicz

Peter Bay programmed a rich, innovative concert to kick off ASO's 98th season

"...programmed a rich and innovative concert to celebrate its arrival at the Long Center. From the first notes of..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Mommy Talk

Mary K. Moore talks about what to expect when it's unexpected

"...George (524 N. Lamar), 6pm Thursday, for her new arrival...."

Sept. 2, 2008 Books Post by Margaret Moser

City Hall Firestorm: Still Burning?

Minority contracting could be the meat of dispute between city manager and Hispanic leaders

"...their issues – at a gathering shortly after his arrival, held at the home of businessman Andy Ramirez...."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Day Trips

Fort Richardson State Park outside of Jacksboro mixes the story of the Old West with outdoor recreation for the modern family

"...The arrival of Col. Ranald S. Mackenzie in 1871 changed the..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Taming of the Shrew

City Theatre honors Shrew's fun, wild, lusty world while putting Kate and Petruchio in a burger joint

"...first betrothed. The romantic rivals are blessed by the arrival of the swashbuckling Petruchio, who agrees to woo and..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Transit Chickens Have Come Home to Roost

"...mass-transit advocate. But this pie-in-the-sky proposal is dead on arrival for lots of reasons. The days of large federal..."

Aug. 1, 2008 Postmarks

The Future’s So Dark I Gotta Wear Mirror-Shades

On cyberpunk

"...a thousand deaths, not least of which was the arrival in theatres, in 1995, of Robert Longo's film adaptation..."

July 25, 2008 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

It Came From the Idiot Box

Small-screen sci-fi: TV themes

"...coupled with Vic Perrin's stentorian voice-over – heralded the arrival of serious speculative storytelling on the tube. The Cold..."

July 25, 2008 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

KMFA: The Man Behind 'Classically Austin' Leaves for Portland

Jack Allen, the man who recharged Austin's classical radio station, is off to do the same for a West Coast station

"...always come smoothly, but they got results. Since his arrival, memberships have been on a steady climb, pledge drives..."

June 27, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sichuan Garden

We could not be happier with the arrival of Sichuan Garden, even if it is in Round Rock

"...is superb. We could not be happier with the arrival of Sichuan Garden, even if it is in Round..."

June 27, 2008 Food Review by Mick Vann

I Got Tough-Loved by a Mini Pony!

The Gay Place hangs with Brett Michaels, Pony! Poni! Pone! and Andy Warhol before the True Colors Tour show in Houston.

"...Jett in a matter of minutes upon our slated arrival at The Woodlands on Saturday. That the lover of..."

June 26, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Dacia Saenz

Veldhuizen Family Farm Cheeses

In Dublin, Texas, Veldhuizen Family Farm cheeses are giving Dr Pepper some sharp competition

"...most delicious handcrafted artisan cheeses in our area. Upon arrival at the farm, the first sight is a healthy..."

June 20, 2008 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Day Trips

Fort Leaton State Historic Site stands as a stark reminder of the rugged life of the pioneers on the Texas frontier

"...freighter hauling goods between Chihuahua and San Antonio. His arrival coincided with the opening of the territory after the..."

June 20, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Point Austin: Raising the Bar

AMD opens its Lantana campus, and the questions continue

"...facility had not generated dramatic secondary development since its arrival (as Motorola) 20 years ago. "I do know that..."

June 20, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Holy Moly

Blanco County's crime-solving game warden John Marlin is back.

"...sabotage Marlin's upcoming wedding to lady-love Nicole Brooks. The arrival of televangelist Peter Boothe in Blanco County sets the..."

June 6, 2008 Books Review by Virginia B. Wood

@#%&*! Smilers

Aimee Mann's latest curse

"...The early arrival of deep summer heat has been tempered some thanks..."

June 4, 2008 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

512 + 1

Non-native filmmaker Kevin Ford got here as fast as he could

"...And then, predictably but no less charming for it: arrival, revelation, and epiphany...."

May 9, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Robert Johnson: Trick the Devil

The ProArts/ACC co-production plays out like a Robert Johnson number: strong, sweet, natural, and full of longing

"...banter so natural that it doesn't matter that the arrival of conflict or other characters is delayed. Likewise, the..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Susannah

The Butler Opera Center production achieves real magic, most notably a triumphant performance in the title role

"...Opera Center production, a crowd gathers to anticipate the arrival of a new preacher in a town deep within..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Last of a Breed

Veteran Austin music scribe tackles a topic equal to his skill: Willie Nelson

"...In a biographical setup that presages Nelson's arrival in Austin, Patoski writes: "It wasn't just that Yesterday's..."

April 25, 2008 Music Feature by Dan Oko

Food-o-File

Four days of wining and dining with the best

"...by the festival office was able to assure the arrival of everyone except New York wine expert Josh Wesson...."

April 18, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Old Settler's Music Festival Preview

Bluebonnets and bluegrass: the Old Settler's Music Festival, still picking, still grinning

"...now, the Old Settler's Music Festival has marked the arrival of spring to Central Texas as surely as bluebonnets..."

April 18, 2008 Music Feature

Pet Sterilization Dogs City and Retailer

Hey, kitten, wanna get spayed?

"...28, partly to appease the uproar over the imminent arrival of Petland, the council passed a "pet trader" ordinance,..."

April 11, 2008 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

Long Center: Opening was, in a word, grand

In artistry and style, the gala opening for the Long Center was an evening worthy of a facility 16 years in the making

"...second you set foot on the premises. At the arrival plaza, gala attendees were greeted by actors garbed as..."

April 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Troades

This new adaptation of The Trojan Women is fueled by an earnestness that is the show's blessing and its curse

"...and enslaved; news that loved ones have died; the arrival of the hated Helene, whom they blame for the..."

March 28, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Hernandez Beating

At issue is 2005 arrest made after man got into fender bender near Burnet and Steck

"...What happened subsequent to the backup officers' arrival was captured on an Austin Police Department in-car video..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'Statesman' Editor Retiring; Paper's No. 2 Stepping Up

Rich Oppel stepping down in June, at which point Managing Editor Fred Zipp takes over

"...developed as a better, more news-focused paper after his arrival. Under his watch, the Statesman moved into the Digital..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Oppel Stepping Down as 'Statesman' Editor

He'll be replaced by Managing Editor Fred Zipp

"...you can see, we were pretty optimistic about his arrival. Too bad the Statesman never quite reached the level..."

March 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

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