Dolly Parton Gifts Brigitte Bandit a Signed Guitar

The local drag performer calls herself the “Dolly of ATX”

"...Carlson, Paige Plaisance, and Willy McGee at a Parton birthday tribute show at Sagebrush. A portion of the event’s..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...taught 5-year-olds how to swim at the YMCA, hosted birthday parties at Main Event, and volunteered in her church..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Jack Perkins to interview Vicious and Cook at a suite in a posh downtown Atlanta hotel – not the..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Covid-Positive Abbott vs. ATX, an Abundance of Tiny Pies, Farmhouse at Roughhouse, Boozy Bunkhouse Bargains, and More Things Without the Word 'House' In Them

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...parlors (and those dynamic Gattitown arenas of lucky children’s birthday parties)? Well, we just recently learned that the company..."

Aug. 18, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sixth Street Shooting: One Dead, Two In Custody, Lots of Statements

UPDATE: Second suspect, aged 17, reportedly arrested Monday

"...Ramirez, says her daughter was out celebrating her 34th birthday when she was shot, and that Jessica, a single..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Playback: Saturnalia Lands

Austin welcomes new DIY music fest while another gets blocked in court

"...of the shows for the blind guitar legend. Ellison's birthday show, Dec. 23 at Antone's featuring collaborators Tommy Shannon,..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

News Roundup: Counties, Communities, Council

Municipal politics matter!

"...previewing projects for the new year. She began with birthday greetings for her son Hank (his 15th) and for..."

Jan. 18, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

World Naked Bike Ride

Get nude, don't be rude, and have a posi 'tude

"...Start with your birthday suit, add body paint, jump on your trusty bike,..."

June 8, 2012 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Gay Place

Come peer through our rainbow-tinted glasses at this week's doin's

"...BERNADETTE'S BIRTHDAY PARTY Awww, our queer dive bar turns one! Come..."

April 20, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Birthday Suit(e)

Old friends Hanan Alattar and Michelle Schumann tackle the art song artfully

"...weekend for the Austin Chamber Music Center's latest concert, Birthday Suit(e). For this celebration of four composers whose birth..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Luv Doc Recommends: Studio 54klift: A Fundraiser for Forklift Danceworks

Spider House Ballroom, Saturday, May 8, 2010

"...to the bejesus belt, banging on bongos in your birthday suit, but that's no reason to start acting like..."

May 7, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Off the Record

Hayes Carll searches for Ooga Kabooga Juice, Alejandro Escovedo finds a friend in Houston, and introducing the lineup for the 2008 Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...David Fricke recounts his attendance of a surprise 60th birthday party for Eric Clapton cohort and Austin resident Bobby..."

April 18, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Happenings

August 16-22

"...JOHN HENRY FAULK BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Celebrate the life of a famed Austin radio..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

How Does an Artist Get a Passport?

Two Austin playwrights join dozens of writers from across the hemisphere to 'dream the Americas'

"...are gathered in the room together. Is it her birthday? Is it rehearsal?..."

March 16, 2007 Arts Feature

Just Another Manic Monday

The Alamo Drafthouse's music / film synergy: Music Mondays and more

"...and Nick Drake. Then there was the Wayne Newton birthday party...."

July 7, 2006 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...big fat "emergency spending bill" worth $94.5 billion. The birthday boy gleefully clapped his hands and, with a mouth..."

June 23, 2006 News Feature

99 Bands

Ninety-nine local bands on Red River waiting to be heard

"...of silly rock & roll on bassist Josh Chalmers' birthday...."

July 8, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...of the Austin Area, in honor of its 85th birthday, has expanded its Speakers Bureau and offers speakers to..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

GoliathSucks.net

The little guy takes on Clear Channel and wins, sort of

"...Channel alternative. But on Dec. 15, 2003 – his birthday by chance – Vining received a stern e-mail from..."

April 1, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Sunday, May 23, is the fifth birthday of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport; the celebrations actually kick off..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...petition, located right outside the Austin Cinemaker Co-op office (Suite 201, in the Guadalupe Studios complex, 1705 Guadalupe) and/or..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Naked City

"...aspiring state attorney general Kirk Watson will celebrate his birthday in a most political fashion: at a pricey campaign..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...Phil Born killed himself on his 39th birthday that May. His good friend Robb Walsh wrote a..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Part of Our Day

When discussing the Golden Age of Television, we usually speak in terms of the national networks, but there's another chapter to the tale. Belinda Acosta looks at some of the pioneers of Austin television.

"...and asked if he'd wish her daughter a happy birthday on the air. Hodgson obliged and soon, other requests..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...run in cheap motels, from king-sized beds in VIP suites to pallets on the floor in dirty junkie pads...."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

Postmarks

Readers take us (and each other) to task over mistaken identites and misguided ideas.

"...and Drums does date its founding to Sean Connery's birthday, 1977, when my wearing of the kilt caused a..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Column

Dancing About Architecture

The Lost ARC

"...Okay, one last reminder: Eeyore's 36th Birthday Party is this Saturday at Pease Park, 11am until..."

April 23, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW Records

Jeff Beck

"...while the second half-dozen wane a bit ("... Happy Birthday Ayn Rand"), but both "Damage" and "Tattoo Urge," as..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

El Flaco No Mas?

"...complete details). Of special interest is Monday's free "official" birthday show featuring the Dung Beatles (no, that's not a..."

June 12, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...that he'd like a Superman costume for his approaching birthday. He has a daring plan that the costume will..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

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