'Books and Parts of Books: 1996-2004'

Lance Letscher's current retrospective at the Austin Museum of Art is exciting in its breadth and diversity and the sense of possibility those qualities create

"...especially true of the work of Lance Letscher, an Austin artist whose creations, made with bits of old books,..."

June 25, 2004 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

Pop Rocks

Making music in mecca for parents and children alike

"...Austin's Beaver Nelson takes his turn in the four-man song-swap..."

June 18, 2004 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Summer Fun

Where one might rent a boat or other watercraft in Austin should one wish to do so

"...Austin Aqua Fun 2507 Westlake Dr., 459-4386..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Meiling Guentzel

"Fair" Play

Director Scott Thompson doesn't want the audience for Austin Musical Theatre's production of My Fair Lady to get too comfy, and here's why.

"...audience, and while you might think the co-founder of Austin Musical Theatre would welcome a crowd who knows a..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Devil's Backbone

Set in a crumbling boys' school/orphanage/fallout shelter during the Spanish Civil War, the lost boys of this haunting film contend with a vengeful ghost as well as the more worldly traumas of war, greed, and abandonment.

"...its world premiere at SXSW this Saturday), the formerly Austin-based del Toro limits the gore here for more old-fashioned..."

March 15, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Naked City

News shorts

"...downtown watering hole, will close its doors for good Sunday on an ironic note: The very Renaissance it helped..."

Aug. 31, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Flaming Lips & Tongues on Fire

The 11th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival Sunday at Waterloo Park

"...are hot as hell when you're outside in the sun throwing the Frisbee around. Better get some T-shirts. And..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Food Feature by Robb Walsh

Naked City

News shorts

"...Meetings Act deadline and submitted to the Williamson County Sun after its deadline for printing a Saturday notice. Mayor..."

Aug. 24, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Universal Talent

From 1961 to 1992, Julioeloy Mesa worked in the Cuban Institute of Cinematic Industry and Art, making movie posters that earned international awards, exhibitions in museums, and even a permanent collection in the Library of Congress. Though he now lives comfortably in Austin, Texas, Mesa's artistic struggle continues.

"...Cuban festival celebrating the October Revolution. A red, cracked sun rises above land split by arid veins. In the..."

July 13, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

The New Rites of Spring

The Last Word in Instrumental Rock

"...For those who witnessed the show, and Tortoise's ensuing Austin performance at the Electric Lounge with fellow Melodica performers..."

April 27, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Making a Front Porch for the City

As he was completing the final design for the Austin Museum of Art's long-awaited downtown facility, architect Richard Gluckman took time to discuss the project, his approach to architecture, and what it means to design buildings for a boomtown.

"...Just over two years ago, the Austin Museum of Art selected an architect to design the..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Southern Exposure

The 'Renaissance' of Far South Austin Pushes Upscale Development South of Stassney

"...sweltering afternoon a couple of weeks ago, three South Austin neighbors -- Hugh Moore and Mike and Annabelle Torrez..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Going Home Again

"East Side Cafe is obviously doing something right," Chronicle Cuisines writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes. "You don't draw waiting crowds continually for over a decade without conscious effort. The cafe's menu certainly isn't Austin's splashiest, but for many, the cafe simply feels right. There's no place like home."

"...11am-10pm; Fri, 11am-11pm; Sat, brunch, 11am-3pm, dinner menu, 3-11pm; Sun, brunch, 10am-3pm, dinner menu, 3-10pm..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Velvet Underdog

Sterling Morrison: An Oral History With Interviews

"...stood in a La Quinta Inn motel room in Austin, Texas, grinning at one another like a couple of..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Framed

"...a long-forgotten cartoon. For me and the scores of Austinites who have braved long days on film sets as..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

A Niche of One's Own

Capitol Times Casts Wide Net in Covering News

"...Austin's newest African-American oriented paper is headquartered in these tony..."

June 12, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Chinese à la Carts

Austin's Dim Sum Experience

"...Chinese market stalls on Stockton Street. But here in Austin it's possible to track down dim sum on any..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Food Feature by Pableaux Johnson

Sterling Morrison

"...the most interesting and outspoken people ever to call Austin home. He moved to the Capitol City in 1971,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Music Feature

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

Travis County Voting Info for the November 2024 Election

When, where, and how to vote in and around Austin

"...times at all early voting locations. Open Mon.-Sat., 7am-7pm; Sun., noon-6pm...."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature

Five Spirited Liquids for Gifting

Adult Beverages From Around the World to You

"...feature local booze whenever we can here at the Austin Chronicle, but damned if we’re going to ignore everything..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Megan Thee Stallion Makes Everyone Feel Hot at ACL Festival Weekend Two

Houston rapper reminds us that everything’s bigger in Texas

"...the energy was dripping Houston humidity in the dry Austin sun...."

Oct. 9, 2021 Music Post by Clara Wang

Nemegata Pieces Together “El Rompecabezas”

Video premiere debuts cinematic visions of Leyenda del Dorado

"...in July when the South American power trio from Austin dropped its full-length bow. Local producer Beto Martinez put..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

This Is Who We Are #8: Performance Encounters' Home Entertainment 2009

A daily affirmation of Austin’s creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...– many sharing art online – which speaks to Austin’s driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit,..."

May 15, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

This Is Who We Are #3: A New Year's Conspirare Classic

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...– many sharing art online – which speaks to Austin's driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit,..."

May 6, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

ACL Live Review: Koffee

Jamaican reggae teen nuh rise and boast

"...up the T-Mobile stage area in Zilker Park on Sunday. Koffee (Mikayla Simpson) invigorated unsure attendees lickety-split and gave..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Pam Pritchard Serves Up Unpretentious Hospitality at the Tigress Pub

The Tigress of North Loop heads Austin's coziest neighborhood pub

"...W. North Loop Blvd. 512/600-3232 Tue.-Thu., 4-11pm; Fri.-Sat., 4pm-12mid; Sun., 4-11pm; Mon., closed..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

All-You-Can-Eat Pickles and Southern Comfort at the Pickle House

One wonders if there's such thing as too many pickles at this Southwest Austin restaurant

"...Southern Care & Provisions9521 Hwy. 290 W. #100 512/351-8267 Tue.-Sun., 11am-8pm www.thepicklehouseaustin.com..."

July 26, 2019 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

None of the Gluten, All of the Fun at Wild Chix & Waffles

Southern flair comes to North Austin

"...Wild Chix & Waffles7714 Burnet Rd., 512/888-9766 Mon.-Fri., 11am-10pm; Sat.-Sun., 9am-10pm www.wildchixwaffles.com..."

April 12, 2019 Food Column by Jessi Cape

Levitation Review: Holy Wave & Ringo Deathstarr

Lauded locals align for psychedelic/shoegaze double feature

"...Austin’s psych rock gods smiled down on Levitation’s Thursday kickoff..."

April 27, 2018 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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