Jennifer Raye's Boa Retina Explores Messy Gender Uncertainty

Tech old and new explores trans issues

"...eye is part of Jennifer Raye's interactive art installation, Boa Retina, and her first with a content warning: "Transphobia..."

June 16, 2017 Arts Feature by James Renovitch

Troubling BOA

March 29, 2021 Postmarks

Retire Lance's BOA Jersey

July 30, 2004 Postmarks

Five Best of Austin Originals

Winners from our first BOA issue, 33 years ago, that are still kicking today

"...inaugural winners, but for some, receiving a Readers Poll BOA is a sign of a dedication and uniqueness, a..."

June 16, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Velvet Goldmine

"...grand historical vision in which absinthe-sipping poets maudit stand cape-to-feather-boa with mascaraed glitter rockers and gaze at the night..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Shout Out to the Queer Best of Austin Winners

Qmmunity is so proud of you!

"...a huge round of applause to our Editor-in-Chief and "BOA" editor Kim Jones for doing such a bang-up job..."

Nov. 1, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

One Size Does Not Fit All

The international community reacts and adapts to a Westernized Web

"...companies may need to think seriously about bringing translators onboard to build around these issues from day one. She..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Three

Welcome to the 18th 'Best of Austin' issue

"...And a reminder, too, that the "BoA" comes in two distinct halves: a Readers Poll, which..."

Oct. 12, 2007 Column by Nick Barbaro

Two Ton Boa (Kill Rock Stars)

SXSW Records

"...Two Ton Boa(Kill Rock Stars) "My heart is floating in a seasick..."

March 10, 2000 Music Review by Phil West

30 Years of “Best of Austin”

Some of the stories behind 10,484 awards

"...Slice Pizza, which has gone on to win eight BOA Awards in the past 13 years, including Best Pizza..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

The Sunday Survey: 9/5/10

Award season in Austin

"...Yes, it was the big bad BOA issue this week: Read the full results here, or..."

Sept. 5, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Gong Show

Anything goes at the Alamo's Open Screen Night.

"...In the short documentary they are watching, a live boa has been eviscerated -- split down the center, his..."

May 16, 2003 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Best of “Best of Austin”

Wondering what to do while you’re visiting Austin? Just ask our readers.

"...Find The Austin Chronicle’s entire Best of Austin archive: austinchronicle.com/boa...."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature

Where to Eat When It’s Late (or Early) and You’re Broke

Downtown food for every occasion

"...recos in our Best of Austin: Restaurants database at austinchronicle.com/boa...."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Downtown Austin Restaurant Recommendations

Good places to eat in the middle of all the hubbub, bub

"...recos in our Best of Austin: Restaurants database at austinchronicle.com/boa. ATX Cocina..."

March 10, 2023 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Becoming Leslie

The complicated real life behind Austin's weird icon

"...women’s heels, fake breasts, and the occasional tiara and boa. Even his chosen non-gendered name Leslie fit with his..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Life

Astronauts discover that a wall won't keep out a new alien life form

"...a rubbery mass with tentacles that grip like a boa constrictor and a tiny echinoderm orifice hungry for any..."

March 31, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Piece of My Heart

For me, Women’s History month means Janis Joplin

"...blue sunglasses, a woven headband, and a blue feather boa, and I had transformed into a 10-year old version..."

March 28, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Of Mice & Music – A Jazz Nutcracker

Tapestry's syncopated take appeals even to those who have sworn off sugarplums

"...on Clara that ultimate symbol of divaness, her feather boa. And that's the end, because with tap shoes and..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Page Two: It's Time To Vote

In this issue: 'Best of Austin' 2011 ballot

July 1, 2011 Column by Louis Black

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...House Approp­ri­a­tions Committee received testimony from the Legislative Budget Board that the deficit could reach $18 billion in the..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature

Beside the Point

In the spirit of 'BoA,' BTP presents Best of What's Happening at City Council This Week

"...18th annual "Best of Austin" issue. So in the "BoA" spirit, BTP presents: the Best of What's Happening at..."

Oct. 12, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

You & Yours and The Religion of Hands

The latest from Naomi Shihab Nye and Ray Gonzalez

"...BOA Editions, 104 pp., $15.50 (paper)The Religion of Hands: Prose..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Books Review by Belinda Acosta

After a Fashion

(Y)Our Style Avatar, Stephen M.M. does the party circuit and still manages to keep himself on time in order to serve you, the fashion slaves of Austin

"...editor for making sure that there was a fabulous BOA issue to celebrate. The indomitable Kate X Messer, whose..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...At least we know our customers read the "BOA" issue, since we have been getting many calls from..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column

'Chronicle' Got It Wrong on Ace!

"...year? At least we know our customers read the "BOA" issue, since we have been getting many calls from..."

Oct. 6, 2003 Postmarks

The Jungle Book 2

"...characters: the ferocious tiger Shere Khan, the ever famished boa constrictor Kaa, and the wise old panther Bagheera. Shanti,..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...but Lu wouldn’t have scored such accolades as 2022 BOA Best Actress by takin’ it easy. Instead, her upcoming..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Psych Fest 2025

"...Boa at Austin Psych Fest on Sunday..."

April 28, 2025 Photo Gallery

Besame Mucho Braves the Cold for a Vibrant Latin Music Celebration

Second annual music festival packs four-dozen acts into COTA

"...in December, the Texan edition persisted in overcast weather, boasting a 4-stage, 52-artist lineup...."

April 7, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

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