The Poetry of Pain

The Fires

"...in a small Indiana town outside Chicago. She was badly disfigured by a childhood fire -- a deformity confined..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Books Review

Faerie Tales

Another Scene? The Original Scene

"...vaguely "retro"; and who could forget ska? Really, it's embarrassing, but worse, it's so predictable. Sure, sometimes you turn..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Crew Has Answers

Nine pro chefs and YouTube personalities tackle our burning food Qs

"...Andy Baraghani, senior food editor..."

March 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...latest self-produced Orchestra album, I Ain't Gonna Be Yo' Dog No Mo', is reason enough to check out one..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Readings From the Fringe

"...their personality traits, causing extreme behavior -- good and bad -- to come to the fore. When bad and..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Books Review by Mike Shea

Snake Charmer

Ray Wylie Hubbard survived the crash, recovered the black box, and continues to fly high and get lowdown with 'Snake Farm.'

"...hokey Texana, sure, and a ways from Ray Wylie Hubbard's Hill Country home outside Wimberley, but it's also damn..."

June 23, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...has always struck me as analogous to the "dancing dog" phenomenon: the wonder is not that they are able..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...iconic patio stage books nonstop ATX essentials: A Giant Dog’s garage theatricality, Holy Wave’s psychedelic pop pleasantry, the Well,..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Swimming Holes With Nearby Watering Holes

Embrace the endless summer with water therapy and post-swim drinks

"...heat at least through October. But that’s not necessarily bad news. Because all this hot weather lends itself beautifully..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Qmmunity

Voting while queer

"...Created by Alexander, the Great Show is a quarterly cabaret intended to put our best (queer-of-center) entertainers on the..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Playback: HAAM-er Time

Being a musician doesn't always come with a choice, and rarely includes health insurance, so HAAM Benefit Day remains paramount

"...somewhat onerous to say the least, especially since the troubadour's path rarely begins as a conscious decision. For some..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Cine Joven Sin Fronteras

Teaching technology, telenovela, and how to straddle two countries and two cultures with a camera

"...echoed in, among many other culture-specific rituals, the Jewish bar and bat mitzvah and the debutante balls of the..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Saturday Showcase Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...8pm, Beauty Bar Patio Mixing it up with Saddle Creek and Team..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...aggressive to stop the birth of unwanted cats and dogs. Mandatory spay/neuter is working in other cities and the..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Column

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"...He suddenly barks out two of the dancers' names. "Smile!" he shouts..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...this Austin quartet brings an experimental elegance to their craft akin to many of the better bands of the..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

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