Running the Funny

Club manager Margie Coyle has kept the laughter going for 20 years

"...carpeted double-staged emporium that helped launch the careers of Bill Hicks and Ron White and Mitch Hedberg and George..."

July 10, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

She's Her Own Grandma

Carole Keeton Strayhorn – what a long strange trip it's been

"...and Kinky" (i.e., in that order), said Austin lobbyist Bill Miller, a Perry supporter who enjoys a good deal..."

July 28, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Better Git It in Your Soul

Why listen to jazz's greatest bassist Charles Mingus today? The Creative Opportunity Orchestra's monthlong Mingus Among Us series has answers.

"...music to the classical compositions of Igor Stravinsky and Arnold Schoenberg. As a young man, he studied classical bass..."

June 16, 2006 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

The Floating Chair

'The Floating Chair,' an exhibit at Design Within Reach, shows how the area's finest industrial designers bring so much to the table

"...Chair to the technical virtuosity of Daniel Kagay, Chris Arnold, Raymond Hemza, Red Plum Jam, and Hawkeye Glenn. And..."

April 14, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Impostor

"...actor who's no stranger to ham -- fills the bill. Stowe, an actress who has always struck me as..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

The Clark-Madison brouhaha continues amidst tributes to Mambo John and more.

"...["Shooting the Messenger," Aug. 31] and on Statesman editorialist Arnold Garcia ["A Candle for Arnold"] were perfect. Time and..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Column

A Midsummer Night's Dream: Holy conceptual contortions, Batman!

In his Austin Shakespeare Festival staging of A Midsummer Night's Dream, director Robert Tolaro creates a fantasy world of superheroes with a strong hint of modern Chicago 'burb, that pulls up a bit short conceptually, but is still a fun, rambunctious evening.

"...funniest actors getting a rare chance for no-holds-barred Shakespeare. Bill Durham, Shane Breaux, and James Arnold find moment after..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Naked City

Pro-light rail forces appear to have the advantage, both in numbers and funding, over light rail opponents.

"...been to promote light rail," says Austin political consultant Bill Miller, who believes voters will approve the rail proposal...."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

SOS sues the EPA and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to do enough to prevent runoff pollution from despoiling Barton Springs.

"...a more stringent process, without receiving a satisfactory response. Bill Seawell, assistant field supervisor for FWS in Austin, says..."

June 23, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Naked City

Statesman ignores Bill Bunch as part of its SOS history; Mary Arnold, Whole Foods and Lee Walker honored for their SOS dedication; the Austin Police Association's mailers for Rafael Quintanilla never got mailed; Mayor Kirk Watson will lay out his transportation vision.

"...knows that -- love him or hate him -- Bill Bunch deserves much, if not most, of the credit..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...in the choice between candidates Sharon Knotts Green and Bill Spelman. Chances are Foster won't vote for Spelman, who..."

Oct. 18, 1996 News Feature

Boards & Commissions

"...MEMBERNOMINATING CITY COUNCIL MEMBER 2006 Bond Oversight Committee Moses GarciaBill Spelman African American Resource Advisory Commission Dr. Chiquita EugeneMike..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

Capitol Briefs

"...• A bill meant to address major funding shortfalls at the state's..."

May 4, 2007 News Column

Lege Notes

Odds and ends from the 79th

"...2 is picking up a faster pace, as the bill from House Education Committee Chair Kent Grusendorf, R-Arlington, has..."

April 1, 2005 News Column

Which Way Do We Go?

Rae Takes the Wheel

"...While legislation passed in 1997 (which the Krusee bill would amend) authorizes Capital Metro to hold an up-or-down..."

April 9, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

ATX Television Fest: Survivor’s Remorse Panel

The Starz basketball drama is back for a third season

"...a massive star-turn as Richard Pryor in the upcoming Bill Condon-directed biopic – will lead a network television adaptation..."

June 12, 2016 Screens Post by Kahron Spearman

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Cantu, Hillingdon Ranch: Four Seasons, Six Generations Roy Flukinger, Arnold Newman: At Work John Rohrbach, Color Cookbook..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

LegeLand: Brew the Looking Glass

If Texas' liquor laws look good, you must be wearing beer goggles

"...like to get one to you, especially beermakers. Two bills were introduced this session to help brewers out, but..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Feature by Lee Nichols

See Reverse Side for Title: Part I

If English first-wavers had trouble getting ahold of American roots music, Americans themselves weren't much better off, piecemealing together the foundations of today's national scene

"...north side club Big John's, they hired bassist Jerome Arnold and drummer Sam Lay from Howlin' Wolf's band...."

Oct. 15, 2010 Music Feature by Louis Black

Top 9 Joints

"...6) PRICKS KILL NEEDLES … AGAIN Once again, a bill that would let local health departments establish anonymous one-for-one..."

Jan. 1, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

A New Voice for the Waterfront

A new advisory group gets down to brass tacks

"...all Waterfront Overlay Ordinance rules), and board member Mary Arnold, who was cool to increasing the project's height from..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

"...• For the second time, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has vetoed a bipartisan measure that would allow..."

Oct. 19, 2007 News Feature

It Rhymes With Lust

Dark Horse reprints the unabridged classic

"...(paper) In 1949, while attending college on the GI Bill, writers Arnold Drake – the co-creator of the comic-book..."

March 23, 2007 Books Review by Rick Klaw

Weed Watch

California votes in favor of bill that would legalize industrial hemp farming; and bill that would legalize medi-pot for seriously ill patients moves forward in New Mexico

"...The California State Assembly last week passed a bill that would legalize industrial hemp farming in the state...."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Where Can We Marry? The U.S. Legal Landscape

Gays and lesbians enjoy full legal marriage in only one state

"...measure in September permitting same-sex marriages; last week, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger made good on his promise to veto it...."

Oct. 7, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Page Two

A tainted prayer for the new year

"...Springsteen, Frank Rich, and Ted Kennedy would be "elites." Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mel Gibson, Charlie Daniels, Ted Nugent, and Ann..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Rockin' Christmas Party

The cast of Zachary Scott Theatre Center's annual Rockin' Christmas Party delivers like crazy for over two hours, but this year's edition feels under-rehearsed and is uncomfortably loud.

"...with barely a break. Highlights include the inimitable Judy Arnold just about every time she exercises her vocal cords,..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Naked City

Beyond City Limits

"...the chagrin of many criminal-justice reformers. Allen authored a bill that would've turned over Texas' entire state jail system..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Hearing Voices

An institution unto itself, the DVD commentary track can provide insider dish, impressions of mommy, and the startling depths of one movie star's know-how (or lack thereof).

"...CONAN THE BARBARIAN: COLLECTOR'S EDITIONUniversal Home Video, $29.98 Fact: Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the only actors to demand..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Screens Feature

The Battle for the Springs: A Chronology

"...once a development project has begun. The original "grandfather" bill will return in 1995 as SB 1704, be inadvertently..."

Aug. 9, 2002 News Feature

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