Roadside Playboys and Texana Dames

The Hancock Family's long, strange, supernatural musical journey

"...fro as the band plays "Feliz Navidad." His faded blue eyes shine bright with joy, and the labored droop..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

El Diablo

Digging down into the depths of history (segregation) for the story of Willie "El Diablo" Wells and Austin black baseball.

"...Then, he socks the next pitch into the wild blue yonder. It's unclear whether Wells actually homered in the..."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy

Page Two

Despite the Supreme Court's recent decision, affirmative action is alive and well -- for the dominating elite.

"...there are more applicants than available places, is the bell curve. Some applications are shoo-ins; others require only quick..."

June 27, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Rise and Shine

The quiet and uncalculated approach of John McManus

"...takes a sip of his margarita. His eyes are blue and a little bit cloudy...."

April 25, 2003 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...overestimate the contributions of Jay Farrar. Along with fellow Belleville, Ill., native Jeff Tweedy, he founded Uncle Tupelo way..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Day Trips

"...speedster that is now on display, Burdick and Wayne Bell won the event an unprecedented three times between 1985..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Strategic Air Command

In his seventh starring turn with noted alpha-male auteur Anthony Mann, Jimmy Stewart is aging third baseman "Dutch" Holland -- 152 RBI last season and a brand-new $70,000 contract, to boot -- whose country wants him back in the USAF.

"...James Millican, Frank Lovejoy, Barry Sullivan, Alex Nicol, James Bell, Rosemary DeCamp, John R. McKee, Harry Morgan...."

July 19, 2002 Screens Review by Shawn Badgley

1,000 Musical Kisses

Patty Griffin comes of age.

"...She's slowed her signature song, "Flaming Red," from punk belligerence to pop purity and surrendered to the transformation...."

May 17, 2002 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

Articulations

Sad songs for local choral companies -- Austin ProChorus ends its song and Chorus Austin lets go its executive director -- but a sweet tune for Arts Center Stage: a million-dollar donation from Southwestern Bell.

"...for the Performing Arts. The gift, from the Southwestern Bell Corporation (SBC) Foundation, is in the amount of $1..."

April 19, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

The details about how to benefit the Austin Museum of Art while eating, the news on four new restaurants, and what to expect during Texas Wine Month.

"...W. 35th Street. Participating Texas wineries are Becker Vineyards, Bell Mountain Vineyards, Bruno & George Wines, Inc., Spicewood Vineyards,..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Fashion correspondent Tom Palmer reports from Iceland's Futurice fashion week.

"...my first Icelandic meal (sandwiches of honey, mayonnaise, and bell pepper), it became obvious that whatever fashion spectacle may..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

Here, for your consideration, are the Emmy nominations for dramas, along with nominees selected by columnist Belinda Acosta for her second annual Clare Awards.

"...Outstanding Actor in a Drama: Dennis Franz (NYPD Blue), James Gandolfini (The Sopranos), Jerry Orbach (Law & Order),..."

July 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Critics Picks

"...AppetizersSaba Blue Water Cafe, Castle Hill..."

May 12, 2000 Food Feature

Speaking in Tongues

When Dan Dietz 'lets go,' he turns gibberish into art. And he proves it in the Salvage Vanguard Theater production of MacWellman's nonsense play Terminal Hip.

"...of something or a particular phrase, and a little bell goes off in the back of my head and..."

March 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sleigh Ride

Robin Bradford takes a trip back to examine love, trust, and safety.

"...traveling through the dark cornfields of Kansas in her blue Malibu with my new Daddy Jim at the wheel...."

Dec. 24, 1999 Features Feature by Robin Bradford

Heart of the Orient

"...meats and fish (including live catfish, tilapia, lobster, and blue crabs), a full line of dishes and kitchen equipment,..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down

A Sampling of Thai Restaurants Around Austin

"...flat noodles stir-fried with Thai holy basil, tomato, onion, bell pepper, and chile pepper. We ordered the latter with..."

March 27, 1998 Food Feature

Texas Platters

"...Odds are one of the following rings a far-off bell: "I Ain't Marching Anymore," "Outside of a Small Circle..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Review

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...DEVIL IN A BLUE DRESSD: Carl Franklin; with Denzel Washington, Tom Sizemore, Jennifer..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Club Cafe

The Open Road

"...sun was up over the scrubby hills and a blue southwestern sky was streaked with mare's tail clouds. I..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Arts Feature

Restaurant Review: The Greek Bar Offers Quiet Mediterranean Confidence

East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish

"...choice for an East Oltorf block that counts Taco Bell, McDonald’s, and Domino’s among its residents, but the Greek..."

May 16, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...Right as rain (pun intended), Austin Blues Festival and Austin Psych Fest braved spring showers and..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...- Friday 25 & Tuesday 29 - Thursday 31, Blue Starlite Drive-In..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ATX TV Festival, Burlesque Festival, and More Events to Start Your Week

The weekend is over, but that won't stop us

"...matches your schedule.   – James Scott Red vs. Blue: Restoration With Live Q&A..."

May 24, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Saturday 10, Blue Genie Art Bazaar..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Monday

Cifika in a tube, Haru Nemuri thrives live, and other highlights

"...to the imputed audio. I mostly saw a tall blue hair piece bob up and down, unsure if Cifika..."

March 15, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Leon Bridges Shines Through Gold-Diggers Sound at Stubb’s

Fort Worth singer basks Austin in emotive soul

"...dancing across the platform in a blur of black bell-bottoms and embossed leather...."

Sept. 13, 2021 Music Post by Clara Wang

Austin At Large: The Dog That Caught the Cop Car

De-policing becomes partisanized, but who is really putting themselves at risk?

"...another; voters are not ideologically distributed in a nice bell curve, with the majority "in the middle." On criminal..."

Aug. 21, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...Park, McKinney Falls State Park, Blanco State Park, and Blue Hole Park in Georgetown...."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Harriet

Overdue biopic of the fearless anti-slavery hero loses sight of reality

"...Joe Alwyn, Janelle Monáe, Clarke Peters, Vondie Curtis-Hall, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Henry Hunter Hall, Zackary Momoh and Jennifer Nettles...."

Nov. 1, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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