How To Say 'Suck It' To the Censors

Celebrate your right to read at Thursday's Banned Books Bash

"...tomorrow night (10/4), 6-8pm, at Scholz Garten. Sponsored by Austin Public Library Friends Foundation, the Banned Books Bash will..."

Oct. 3, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Postscripts

Why Stephen Harrigan's new novel The Gates of the Alamo went into a second printing before the publication date and his upcoming appearances.

"...had already gone into a second printing before the publication date (March 6), which may seem impossible, but that's..."

March 3, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Swimming in Summer Cinema

So many series, so little time

"...Paramount Summer Classic Film Series..."

June 8, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

A Cacophony of Passions

Why the City Council changed the boards and commissions system – and what still needs to be done

"..."Any time the citizens of Austin feel left out, it only causes problems."..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...to renew the Voting Rights Act last week. Texas Republicans objected to provisions requiring Southern states to get Justice..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Notes on Mad Dogs

If you were young, talented, and a little crazy in the old Austin, you may have answered to the bizarre title of "Mad Dog."

"...and painters -- who lived in Texas, mostly in Austin, in the late Sixties and early Seventies who partied..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Friday 5, Austin Creative Reuse Center..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

An Outdoor Screening, Bluey Live, and More Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

Get out and art this week!

"...Austin Parks Foundation revives its popular programming this spring with..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

War and Pieces

Mayor's Book Club takes on Kevin Powers' 'The Yellow Birds'

"...community members about the book at 11:30am at the Austin History Center...."

April 30, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

So Fab

New Fiction Confab snags Ben Marcus, Heidi Julavits, and more

"...Sponsored by the Austin Public Library Friends Foundation, the annual event combines readings,..."

March 28, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 24-27

"...For more details and events, see Community Listings. Thursday24..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

Texas Book Festival Lineup and Schedule Goes Online and IRL

Big names for hybrid celebration of literature and literacy

"...Red River), plus panels for adult readers at the Austin Central Library (710 W. Cesar Chavez)...."

Oct. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Civics 101

"...AUSTIN CHRONICLE ADULT SPELLING BEE Join our fine proofing staff..."

May 11, 2012 News Column

Judges

"...Beegle's stories have appeared in Hobart, 5_Trope, Elimae, The Austin Chronicle, and the forthcoming A Best of Fence: The..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature

The Flowers: A Novel

Dagoberto Gilb's latest novel takes readers on a startling and inevitable journey

"...wondrous conclusion. An award-winning writer (he won the Hemingway Foundation/PEN Award for The Magic of Blood and was a..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Books Review by Belinda Acosta

The Scene

Jones' town

"...Friday, Oct. 26, Alex Jones, Austin's greatest freedom fighter, radio-show host, filmmaker, and "speculative historian"..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...on the council and more than three decades in public service, Garcia is being toasted at one fete after..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Council: Can Social Impact Investing End Homelessness?

Catching up with the dais as they bet on success

"...in Time Count of people living without homes in Austin and Travis County. Compared to 2018, this year's count..."

March 29, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...will also select the mayor pro tem, currently Goodman. Austin Convention Center, 500 E. Cesar Chavez, Ballroom D...."

June 14, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in the shadow..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

news/print

Festivals galore for poetry and prose enthusiasts

"...of so many poets descending April 7 for the Austin International Poetry Festival – but we do rather like..."

April 1, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

Headlines

"...vote in the May 3 election, featuring races for Austin mayor and three City Council seats and a critical..."

April 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

News/Print

Comings and goings on the Austin lit scene

"...• After almost four years helming the ship at Austin Bat Cave, author (and one of this year's Short..."

March 1, 2014 Books Post by Monica Riese

Built to Last

Sandra Cisneros on the 25th anniversary of her seminal book The House on Mango Street

"...tour to commemorate The House on Mango Street, and Austin is one of the first cities on the schedule...."

March 20, 2009 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Bygone Buildings

Right in the booming heart of Austin, folks can still find evidence of times past. Devin Greaney explores some of Austin's abandoned haunts.

"...In go-go Austin, displacement is the rule. A video store seems to..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Devin Greaney

Cyber Top Tens

"...that a CDA II is in the works, and public libraries are installing controversial filterware to implement content restrictions..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Eastside Community Organizations

"...the fact that things work differently on the Eastside. Austin may seem incestuous to central-city liberals surprised to run..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Last Thursday City Auditor Corrie Stokes randomly drew three Austinites for the Applicant Review Panel: James Christianson, Abigael McClean,..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature

Faster Than Sound: Islands in the (Live)stream

Crossing over from 3D to the pixelated world of livestreams

"...loitering by the venue's water cooler, and "Best of Austin"-winning bartender Kathee Lozano commented that he's welcome to anytime...."

May 1, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Good Word

This Knish combines literature and pastries

"...In Austin, the story of food has had its fair share..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Food Feature by Serena Yeh

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