SXSW Film Review: Assembly
Doc suggests AI & art work together as agents of resistance
"...has created video works, collage, and sculpture, but in Assembly, we follow Newsome as he prepares for an ambitious..."
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March 10, 2025 SXSW Post by Alejandra Martinez
Staffing Overhaul at City Hall
Big changes out of City Manager's office, reshuffle in Mayor's staff
"...jump, news on some major staff shake-ups in City Hall...."
Nov. 28, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar
City Hall Hustle: Güero's Don't Need No Stinkin' Permits!
On second thought, why can't we all just get along?
"...to an extent, the irony of the city's Public Assembly Code Enforcement team looking for decibel violations along South..."
April 23, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar
Seeing “(California) Stars” at Austin City Limits’ Hall of Fame Induction
PBS perennial fêtes Alejandro Escovedo, Lucinda Williams & Wilco
"...and a dozen other superstars onstage to wail “I Shall Be Released.” Forty-five years later in Austin, Wilco’s Jeff..."
Oct. 29, 2021 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
The Match Factory Girl
With not even 70 minutes total running time and, seemingly, not more than two dozen total lines of dialogue, The Match Factory Girl spins a compelling narrative, a devastating cultural portrait, and an object lesson in the less-is-more school of storytelling.
"...destiny. Iris spends her days working on the factory assembly line, getting the life sapped out of her much..."
April 2, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events
Get out and get spicy this weekend
"...Friday 6 - Sunday 8, Distribution Hall..."
Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Planes
This new animated film is charmless and schematic.
"...Directed by: Klay Hall...."
Aug. 9, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
Christopher Paul Curtis
From Assembly Line to Literary Award Mill
"...Award-winning novelist Christopher Paul Curtis worked on an automobile assembly line in Flint, Michigan. Every day he and his..."
April 7, 2000 Books Feature by Martin Wilson
One in the Chamber
More on Paul Robbins' quest to open the new City Hall chambers for public events.
"...this week – Paul Robbins' quest to get City Hall chambers open to the public at all times, when..."
March 22, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar
Protesters Call for Mayor Kirk Watson to Support Cease-Fire in Gaza
Religious groups, students gathered at City Hall
"...around 50 people stood in front of Austin’s City Hall, chanting, “cease-fire now” and “stop killing kids.”..."
Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?
City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”
"...others, allegedly by a teenager from Killeen, galvanized City Hall into adopting its Safer Sixth Street Initiative last summer...."
June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki
From Second Street to Carruth
AISD and city relations improving with concrete results
"...a definite improvement in relations and collaborations between city hall and AISD...."
Feb. 9, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker
Worlds of Flavor
As a food writer with a special passion for the foods of Southeast Asia, I was excited about the 2000 Worlds of Flavor International Conference and Festival, Mick Vann writes. My pulse quickened and I salivated uncontrollably every time the possibility of attending crossed my mind. I would love to go, but my financial picture was in its usual bleak and blurry mode. Then came the call from my editor. I had gotten a surprise, last-minute press pass.
"...movement was lost during the demonstrations. The huge exhibit hall was configured as if it were an Asian street..."
March 23, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann
Hot Luck 2025 Delivered Another Festive Weekend of Cocktails, BBQ, and Good Vibes
ATX’s best food festival smoked, grilled, roasted across town
"...got to enjoy Nite Moves, an indoor-outdoor party at Assembly Hall in East Austin. Along with a cocktail menu..."
May 28, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin
Jumping the Shark in This Weekend’s Recommended Arts & Culture Events
Multiple ways to get high ... on art
"...hours for only 48 bucks. – Richard Whittaker Shall We Dance?..."
June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott
Sorry, Austin, The Bear Is Not Filming Here
Social media hubbub spurs wacky rumor about the FX show
"...A quick clip of a yellow sign outside of Assembly Hall on East Seventh pointing crew towards "The Bear."..."
Feb. 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Watch This: Remembering Doug Sahm and the Grateful Dead’s Impromptu 1972 Thanksgiving Day Jam
New pocket-doc revisits Armadillo lore 50 years later
"...fateful Thanksgiving Day in 1972, lightning struck at Austin’s hallowed Armadillo World Headquarters concert hall...."
Nov. 24, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe
Her First House
"...holiday series. When the workload piles up at City Hall, all Austin City Manager Toby Futrell has to remember..."
Nov. 20, 2006 News Post by Wells Dunbar
She's Her Own Grandma
Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been
"...the governor's office and, as with every other political challenge she's taken on, Strayhorn relishes the fight as much..."
July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith
Coach's Corner
"...seats about the same as the Erwin Center. Indiana's Assembly Hall holds 17,000 insane Hoosiers. Michigan's Crisler Arena seats..."
Jan. 31, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton
Big Hero 6
Witty charm, lively animation, and a swift pace help this animated superhero story rise a cut above.
"...Directed by: Don Hall and Chris Williams...."
Nov. 7, 2014 Movie Review by William Goss
APD Infiltrates Occupy
Undercover cops revealed in Houston – Acevedo promises review
"...the idea of having undercover officers attending OA General Assembly meetings and participating in various demonstrations was not to..."
Sept. 7, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith
Designing a Smarter City
New weeklong event celebrates city's creative community
"...Danielle Barnes, the regional director of tech-career trainers General Assembly. When she arrived in Austin two years ago, Barnes..."
Nov. 4, 2016 News Feature by Robyn Ross
Day Trips
"...by Gerald E. McLeod At the Great Race Automotive Hall of Fame in Granbury the show cars are more..."
Dec. 19, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County
Tracking the local races
"...small army of volunteers hungry for change at city hall and tonight’s numbers reflect that," Kelly said.— Austin Sanders..."
Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff
No Badge Required
Your guide to free events at SXSW
"...General Assembly + SXSW 2016 Workshop Programming Friday-Sunday, March 11-13, 11am-4:30pmAT&T..."
March 11, 2016 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley
Playback: Upholding the Code
Keeping SXSW safe selectively?
"...exits, and failure to display various permits. Few would challenge the notion that enforcement of safety regulations is imperative..."
April 3, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
In Push for Cheaper Student Housing, Fifth Time’s the Charm?
UT students won't stop asking administration for reasonable accommodations
"...in separate councils as well as the previous student assembly, with near-total support four times between 2021 and the..."
Feb. 3, 2023 News Feature by Dex Wesley Parra
Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist
Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal
"...1970s music on the bill, as legendary producer Frank Marshall opens the door to a reappraisal of the blockbusting..."
Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Fighting to Stay
As Austin's housing market booms, its poorest residents fight to exist
"...of BASTA is to bring tenant associations to City Hall. "The folks who are experiencing displacement know what their..."
