Point Austin: Journalism and Memory

What we fail to remember, we will tragically repeat

"...(see "'There To Tell the Truth'") is simultaneously exhilarating and depressing. I attended two of the events during his..."

March 30, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Everyone Knows Everyone: An online guide to Austin DJs and the top five MP3 blogs

"...download tracks from all of the DJs mentioned above and while away hours, days, years sifting through the myriad..."

Jan. 12, 2007 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...previously limited success in the guitarless world of techno and electronica had resulted in less-than-amazing draws, despite occasional heavy-hitters..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

From the Bloody Streets of Austin, it's a Dia de los Muertos Election-Night Dead-Blog

Spoiler alert: Good has triumphed over evil

"...the ballot by the GOP-aligned political action committee Save Austin Now - going down in emphatic, ignominious fashion, Austinites..."

Nov. 2, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...When Danny Young talks about his arrival in South Austin from Kingsville 23 years ago, he doesn't simply say..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Real Austin Stories

Austin's Exploding Documentary Scene

"...Henry, Richard Lewis, Don Howard, Ramona Diaz, Hector Galán, and Paul Steckler. photograph by Kenny Braun First things first:..."

March 13, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Johnson

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...Austin's next mayor will only serve two years before facing..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin at Large: A Quick Trip to Los Angeles

There’s more than one left coast model of big-cityhood that Austin can avoid

"...they decided to leave town for another market because Austin's local politics are boring. "It's all statements and process..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...Lina Fisher on a rickety fold-out chair while we and everyone else enjoyed what has to be one of..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Raising Hell and Blazing Trails in the New Molly Ivins Documentary

A personal look at the journalist's powerful and profound Lone Star legacy

"...When conservative presidential candidate Pat Buchanan bemoaned the United States' supposed descent into..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Screens Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin @ Large: Unclean Hands

Prop. 1 and Prop. 2 are not "open," not "clean" – and definitely not progressive

"...I've spent nearly 20 years in Austin as a progressive writer and journalist, a longtime advocate..."

May 5, 2006 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Famed Austin Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph and the Future of Food

Joins the SXSW party and talk about how we'll eat

"...One of Austin’s finest chefs will be representing the local food scene..."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Rod Machen

Austin at Large: Lowrider Knows Every Street

Digging deeper on the Eastside car club story reveals both our past and our future

"...Where I grew up, in the farmlands on the north side of Southern California, was a..."

April 2, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Nonfiction and Memoir

Justin St. Germain, Stephen Harrigan, and more delight with these true tomes

"...by Justin St. Germain Random House, 256 pp., $26..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...II, this multiple Oscar-winning romance starring heavyweights Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman offers new treasures upon each rewatch. Make..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recording the Day India and Pakistan Split in Partition

When one nation became two separate countries, it reshaped world history. Now Austin podcaster Neha Aziz is telling the personal stories behind that severing.

"...Imagine waking up and being told that you, your friends, your family, have..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

From Holyrood to South Austin

St. Ed's film students chronicle the Scottish independence vote

"...group of students from St. Edward's University traveled to Scotland to record the months leading up to this week's..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: A Decade of Austin’s Queer History

Plus Iron Bear says farewell to Eighth Street and Joterias returns!

"...fellow queer journalist, have touched on the many rises and falls faced within the LGBTQmmunity over the last decade..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: It's a Map, Not a Revolution

We have districts – we'll still need citizens and community

"...but the shouting for the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission and its new 10-district City Council maps – although plenty..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Strategy and Strategery

Luke Meyer and Andrew Neel on Darkon and the real-world implications of role players at war

"...pretends to be a wizard, he gets $8 million and an Oscar nomination. When a bunch of ordinary working..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A T-Rex, Trivia, and Twilight, in This Week’s Recommended Events

Take those long arms and find a weekday happening

"...Spanish cinema contains some of the most eerie, beautiful, and passionate offerings in film history, for the most part..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...No matter how large Austin grows, it has always been a college town at..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

We Have an Issue: What’s Next, and How Fast Can We Get There?

In this week's issue, the rallying cry to defund police catches on, and Republicans try to quash vote by mail for good

"...the footage. Peaceful protesters gassed, clubbed, shoved, shot at, and arrested. By greeting last week's protests decrying police brutality..."

June 12, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Prepare for Best of Austin With Taylor Swift

Tay-Tay shows off the Best of Austin award categories by way of the gif!

"...Best of Austin 2015 is hitting the stands (and internets) on September..."

Aug. 25, 2015 Events Post by M. Isabella Bejar

Austin At Large: Say Farewell to Greg Guernsey

An exit interview with Austin’s longtime planning chief

"...– that I'm leaving," says Greg Guernsey, director of Austin's Planning and Zoning Department since 2006 and a city-staff..."

July 12, 2019 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin’s Gender Unbound Spotlights Trans and Intersex Creators

The multi-disciplinary arts fest seeks community support to expand

"...It’s no secret that Austin fosters trans and intersex creatives – just look to..."

July 18, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Neddo

Point Austin: The Body of Christ

McNally play defies the fake religiosity of those who would suppress it

"...Dewhurst sharpened his election-year claws on playwright Terrence McNally and a handful of defenseless students at Tarleton State University,..."

April 23, 2010 News Column by Michael King

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...going to fangirl over voting rights advocate Stacey Abrams and sci-fi/fantasy author N. K. Jemisin is – I suspect..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

How a Collaboration Between Roky Erickson and Doug Sahm Became Part of the Blueprint for Punk Rock

Chapter one of the Austin Punk Chronicles concludes with two local legends setting the stage for a global music revolution

"...As Roky Erickson's live solo debut loomed at the grand opening of the Ritz on October 18, 1974 –..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

"Juntos/Together" Ties Austin's Activist Past and Present

Shedding light on action & initiatives by local minority communities

"...rights, incidents of police brutality against minority community members, and a changing Austin landscape in response to gentrification are..."

March 28, 2018 Arts Post by Acacia Coronado

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