Waiting for the Fall as Lily Topples the World

Director Jeremy Workman holds his breath with a domino artist

"...seems an unlikely pivot for the filmmaker. In "Carbee's Barbies" he documented the life of outsider artist and recluse..."

March 16, 2021 Screens Post by Shane Pfender

Austin's Blue Surge Pushes Wendy Davis and Mike Siegel Toward D.C.

After losing recent elections, two candidates come out fighting

"...bubble, Davis has a reputation not only as "Abortion Barbie" but also as a loser after her doomed-from-the-start 2014..."

Oct. 9, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 5-11

"...single-use strand of dental floss, a shoe from a Barbie doll, a snippet of a loved one's hair, an..."

June 5, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

This Is Who We Are #1: Rude Mechs' Big Love

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

"...beauty, and his life, right down to his extensive Barbie collection, is a response to that. Mergen's fiery gaze..."

May 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Keeping Life Queer in 2020

A Guide to Gifting Queerly for the coming decade

"...Jan. 18); Trixie Mattel’s Grown Up – your skinny-legend Barbie, is all grown up! (Paramount Theatre, March 10). (Writer’s..."

Dec. 5, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...for Davis – who will be tarred as "Abortion Barbie" and worse. On the other hand, even as a..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

A Successful Fifth Year for Austin International Drag Festival

Inclusivity, respect, and fabulousness are the rules of AIDF

"...queen of note was Miss International Queen 2019 Jazell Barbie Royale, who danced to Empire Cast’s “Look But Don’t..."

Nov. 20, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Saskia Henn

aGLIFF Goes Behind the Flounce and Bounce of Trixie Mattel

Trixie Mattel: Moving Parts spotlights the Drag Race alum and musician

"...recently, a cosmetics line. Life in plastic, for the Barbie-influenced queen, is pretty fantastic...."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

St. Vincent Connects the Dots

Day-Glo dominatrix subjugates the Moody in first of two shows

"...in the curtain, still and statuesque in hot pink, Barbie doll vinyl. Each subsequent trip down memory lane prompted..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

50 Margaret Moser Cover Stories

"...“I’m Just Wild About Barbie: Playing with dolls at 39” Cover photo illustration by..."

June 29, 2017 Photo Gallery

SXSW Panel: Women’s Representation: Five Steps to Win Gender Parity

Wendy Davis on Clinton's loss and the prospect of future gains

"...for governor as a woman, pointing to the “Abortion Barbie” smear her opponents used against her as a way..."

March 11, 2017 SXSW Post by Mary Tuma

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Company: Sarofsky / Designer: Erin Sarofsky and Duarte Elvas Barbie Beach / Company: Coat of Arms / Designer: Courtney..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: How Clever You Are

Where everyone gets their three minutes to bomb

"...I'm in love with a woman I hate. Yep...."

Oct. 14, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Cliona Gunter, Vulnerable Maker

This artist opens her home for the West Austin Studio Tour, but more to the point, she opens herself

"...Queen of Broken Relationships, Weird inner child camera, and Barbie dream house is a pink prison. Very often, the..."

May 20, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Luv Doc: Long-Distance Relationships

For those willing to believe in the impossible, anything is possible

"...Why? Because Joel Osteen understands that when we get..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Column by The Luv Doc

Theresa Duncan's Girl-Centric CD-ROMs Are Reissued for a New Generation

The games get their "21st century premiere" in Austin

"...celebrates and catalogs the history of girl games from Barbie to Japanese titles and platforms. "I first became familiar..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Estate Sale Roundup: November 21-23

We cover a lot of ground this week, so gas 'er up!

"...is tightly packed with Christmas décor, including vintage lights; Barbie Hallmark ornaments in boxes; tree stands; artificial tree; vintage..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Partisan Races

Looking at the statewide, legislative, and county ballot

"..."Abortion Barbie," her opponents call her. In doing so, they cheaply..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

The Good Eye: You Say You Want a Resolution

Austin's budding fashion industry gets a vote of confidence – and a shot at diversity

"...designing as a child, making clothes for an oversized Barbie doll and educating herself on design by any means..."

Aug. 29, 2014 Column by Amy Gentry

Playback: DaveTV's Cable Access Comeback

DaveTV returns to cable access!

"...Festival or Lollapalooza due to what LotuSIGN Executive Director Barbie Parker called a disagreement over roles and responsibilities...."

Aug. 22, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Texas Rollergirls

"...key components of their 2013 championship-winning jammer lineup in Barbie Got Back and Kitty Kar­nage. Sad times, for sure,..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Davis: Abbott Soft on Rape

Davis came out swinging with a heavy accusation

"...candidate seemed squeamish about his supporters calling Davis "Abortion Barbie"). Within hours of its release, the Abbott campaign issued..."

Aug. 15, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Davis Bops Abbott's Insider Deals

Davis finds new traction with a full-frontal assault on Abbott's ethics

"...campaign had been floundering for months. Smeared as "Abortion Barbie" by the right, efforts to refocus the narrative on..."

Aug. 8, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Estate Sale Roundup: June 5-8

Four big ones are on our map this week

"...packed with equipment; Aggie gear, including a Texas A&M Barbie doll; lots of jewelry; garden and patio items; antique..."

June 5, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Headlines

"...week, Sen. Wendy Davis was greeted by life-sized "Abortion Barbie" posters during a Hollywood fundraising visit. This Tuesday, an..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Point Austin: Primarily Texas

Musings on the day after a frozen vote

"...a single-issue candidate – which the GOP's unsubtle "Abortion Barbie" campaign will try to confirm – but she's got..."

March 7, 2014 News Column by Michael King

No Nugent Is Good Nugent

GOP weeps over Nugent comments, but are these crocodile tears?

"...and campaign staff that have tweeted terms like "Retard Barbie" and "too stupid to be governor" about Davis...."

Feb. 23, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Abbott Courts the Nuge ... and His Guns

Stump appearance draws fire from left and right

"...tweet which referred to Sen. Wendy Davis as "Retard Barbie," while campaign consigliere Dave Carney described her as "too..."

Feb. 21, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Greg Abbott and the Nuge

Democrats wonder why Abbott stumps with 'admitted sexual predator'

"...Rutledge for calling Sen. Wendy Davis, D-Fort Worth, "Retard Barbie." It's a little tougher to feign ignorance when one..."

Feb. 18, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

It's Valentine's! Who's your lover? Gay Place, that's who.

"...FROT VODKA TASTING WITH BARBIE Ain't nothing plastic about this Drag survivor. She'll be..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

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