"Seeking Surreal" at Davis Gallery

Each of the artworks in this group show finds some place where the fantastic makes contact with the everyday

"...Surrealism has been any number of things since its early 20th century birth. For me,..."

July 8, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Twinsters

What if you found your long-lost twin on the other side of the planet?

"...It's the kind of thing that happens only in fairy tales..."

March 13, 2015 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

Castles Made of Sound: The Story of Gil Evans

Sheet Music

"...Castles Made of Sound: The Story of Gil Evans By Larry Hicock..."

June 28, 2002 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 6, Part 2 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

DVDanger: Cult Film Corner

Burying the Ex and Patch Town

"...be aimed for? Can a filmmaker at least increase the odds that, a decade from now, a tiny cabal..."

Aug. 18, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Laying It All Out

Novelist Shelby Hearon has made an art of the little white lie.

"...When I walked into the polished granite lobby of the Renaissance Hotel at the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Booking a film festival is about whittling. This year, the SXSW Film Festival staff received about 1,500 narrative features..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Music

History of a lost Manhattan record store keeps a basic tune

"...In the town where I went in college, there were three..."

April 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Universal Soldier

"...(!) soldiers Van Damme and Lundgren simultaneously kill each other during the war, but are inexplicably regenerated afterwards into..."

July 17, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Chasing Amy

Painting lamps, chasing elephants, and singing with Alejandro Escovedo: Amy Cook jumps into the pool

"...Amy Cook seats herself on the basement floor of the not-yet-open Hotel Havana in San..."

April 9, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...artist Ata Mojlish, who comes to Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based gallery centers on..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sheriff Sally Hernandez Continues to Do "What’s Right"

Besieged by the state GOP, Hernandez shows no sign of backing down from her immigration policies

"...more than a second chance. After a short period of hiding, she found refuge in the care of a..."

July 7, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Zupan on Impact

'Murderball' and the making of a celebrity

"...it heals all wounds – but for now, one of the world's greatest sportswriters had better watch (or listen?)..."

July 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Here We Go Again

The Riddlin' Kids -- DIY with a bullet.

"...It's not often, but sometimes a music video is more than a..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Funko Buys Mondo

Collectible leviathan acquires Austin's boutique art shop

"...– or corporate, depending who you ask. This morning, the Alamo Drafthouse has announced that it has sold its..."

June 13, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Los Coast Doubles Down on Its Psych-Soul for Label Debut

Local fivepiece embraces the spirit of wandering

"...In the most acutely essential and appropriate way possible, Los Coast..."

June 14, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Summer Fun: Gay Edition

Follow the Summer Fun rainbow to the summer's best LGBTQ bets

"...Crank up the AC and pop open a cold one because this..."

May 15, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Blake McCoy

Mama Drama

The comedy in 21st century babymaking

"...While several of this year's South by Southwest Film submissions contend with..."

March 9, 2012 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...It’s Thirsty Thursday at Coconut Club, but the laser pit hasn’t filled out yet. It’s 10:30pm, which..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Development Through a Barbecue Lens

Shane Stiles shares the location history and future of Stiles Switch BBQ

"...Switch BBQ & Brew has become a mainstay in the world of craft barbecue. Named after the historic 1800s..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Rod Machen

ACL Live Review: Khruangbin

Most can’t pronounce their name, but they can dance to it

"...Houston’s Khruangbin mines Sixties psychedelic funk grooves from around the globe. When the trio took the stage inside a..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

John Fogerty Won’t Back Down

From Pete Seeger and Tom Petty to the romance of the Sixties

"...Between 1968-1971, Creedence Clearwater Revival landed 13 songs in the Top 40, all but one penned by bandleader John..."

Oct. 25, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Making Biscuit

Punk icon Randy "Biscuit" Turner serves art 24/7

"...modest frame house in South Austin sports a wealth of year-round yard art. Bowling balls ring the corner lot..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...It was a hot Sunday afternoon late in the summer of 1978. Having arrived in town only two..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...As spokesperson for the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, we commend..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

SXSW Record Reviews

"...Showcase information is subject to change; please check the SXSW schedule. TITO & TARANTULA..."

March 20, 1998 Music Review

Savannah Welch a Year Later

After losing her leg, the Trishas singer revisits the accident and her blessings

"...in person and as a performer, she's always in the moment...."

Dec. 22, 2017 Music Feature by William Harries Graham

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...The earliest poll closing of the day occurred at Pease..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...On Monday, June 7, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Pressure Drop

The State of Modern Reggae

"...after some long-forgotten gig, I was returning home in the back of a taxi. At 3am, conversation is difficult,..."

July 4, 1997 Music Feature

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