Art for Teachers of Children

"...Jennifer Montgomery. Starring: Caitlin Grace Mcdonnell and Duncan Hannah. For Jennifer Montgomery, there is no question that the personal..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

'At the Snap of a Finger'

Anti-IDEA activists keep up due diligence for AISD

"...ISD board meeting, speakers from Occupy Austin – many of them reading anonymous letters from staff, students and families..."

Feb. 1, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Idea Man for the Future

Ian Cion is out to build a better world, through public art

"...Ian Cion is for an art that is regional, for an art that..."

March 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

The Quest for Aztlan

Roen Salinas Searches for -- and Finds -- Life in Folklórico

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

April 24, 1998 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

The Slow Dying of Johnston High

State accountability standards may close a school on the edge of survival

"...the community to pull together to save the pride of the Eastside might have been a turning point for..."

Nov. 30, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

In the Realms of the Unreal

The strange artwork and life of primitivist Harry Darger is given dimension by master documentarist Jessica Yu.

"...say that when he dies penniless at the age of 81, you’re tasked with cleaning out his rented room...."

Feb. 11, 2005 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Louis Sachar: Top of His Class

"...Austin author Louis Sachar has been creating a body of work -- an oeuvre, if you will -- that..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Books Feature by Barbara Strickland

Art Fights the Power

The Liberating Artwork of Malaquías Montoya

"...I Pledge Berkeley, California,1968: The Chicano Movement is born. Cesar Chavez and his..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Dance of the Century

Rhoda Winter Russell reflects on a historic life in dance and the Mary Wigman connection

"...the German expressionist dancer and choreographer who was one of the mothers of 20th century modern dance. Russell, having..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...over I-35 between Cesar Chavez and Fourth streets as part of the city’s cap-and-stitch program...."

March 15, 2024 News Feature

At Camp Contemporary, Life Imitates Art

Contemporary Austin’s adult camp merges music and nature

"...told into flashlight microphones – these are the memories of a childhood summer camp. A slow-roasted steer, live music,..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Post by Emily Gibson

Austin Family & Kids' Activities in the Time of Coronavirus

Get creative and cure cabin fever

"...Spring break is extended, many of us are working from home, and you’re probably looking..."

March 16, 2020 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...1995. It wasn't the best year in book publishing: Martin Amis - genius or con man? - seemed be..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

Leaving the Children Behind

"...The House and Senate versions of the proposed state budget (House Bill 1) are currently..."

May 16, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Pie-o-Neers for Peace

Peace Through Pie initiative going forward one school at a time

"...When we first wrote about art instructor Luanne Stovall's Dream Pie social initiative in connection..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

AISD, Single Sex, And the Shadow of Separate But Equal

Trustee Bradley on why she believes East Austin needs a boys' school

"...and says, ""I believe we can change the face of education in this community," no one doubts her good..."

Aug. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Fighting for Common Sense

Texas Gun Sense Rally speaks to power

"...A couple of hundred "Moms Demanding Action!" and their allies met on..."

April 6, 2013 News Post by Michael King

The Art of Being Dagoberto Gilb

What's a successful writer like Dagoberto Gilb got against the establishment?

"...It was one of those days when Dagoberto Gilb was about to start..."

March 23, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

An Amarillo State of Mind

The Plutonium Circus Comes to Town

"...George Whittenburg Ratliff is not the kind of guy you would peg for one of the most..."

Oct. 20, 1995 Arts Feature

Music, Art, P.E. Teachers Want Their Money Back

Austin ISD's 'special areas' experiment is dubbed a failure

"...Austin ISD budget discussions won't even begin for another month, but already interest groups are mobilizing to..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...a successful 10-year stint, the news awoke a herd of snoozing political hopefuls, particularly a pack of Republicans who..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Austin Chamber Music Center Chamber of Diversity

"...by Ken Hunt The office of the Austin Chamber Music Center sits atop a..."

June 30, 1995 Arts Feature

Age of Innocence

Middle school teacher Mindy LaBernz teaches her students about "real life" and pop music magic.

"...I like watching the Peenbeets for the same reason I used to watch Saturday morning..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...Funky, renovated barn where VORTEX Repertory Company artistic director Bonnie Cullum recently crowed that this year's VORTEX..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

Shoot for the Moon

Actor Danny Trejo has made a film career out of playing criminals. Before that, he made a career out of being one. In town to shoot Robert Rodriguez's Spy Kids, Trejo visited Travis High School to talk to students about the lessons he learned the hard way.

"...Danny Trejo hesitantly, unsure if they should ask him for his autograph. At Travis High School, where he has..."

June 9, 2000 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...NADJAD: Michael Almereyda; with Suzy Amis, Galaxy Craze, Martin Donovan, Peter Fonda, Jared Harris, Karl Geary, Elina Lowensohn,..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

Film

Film Reviews

"...Friedman, James LeGros, Mary Carver, Susan Norman, Kate McGregor Stewart. Carol's life is killing her, or so it seems...."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film: Showtimes

"...Showtimes listed below start Friday, September 22 and cover the week ending Thursday,..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Film: Showtimes

"...Film listings are updated Friday mornings. Showtimes listed below start Friday, September 29 and cover the week ending Thursday,..."

Sept. 29, 1995 News Feature

The Little Red Truck

A chronicle of the work of the Missoula Children’s Theatre, which travels the country to introduce children to the joys of musical theatre.

"...Directed by: Rob Whitehair. For most reasonable people, attempting to get a group of..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

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