Redd Light Special

One right fine Tele-pickin' dude

"...forearms about as thick as Popeye's, laced with faded blue tattoos and bricklayer's hands. His thick, stubby fingers look..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Blue Theatre

Despite fire damage, the Eastside venue's managers say the show will go on

"...So when news spread of a fire at the Blue Theatre on July 27, many feared that the 10-year-old..."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Devil in a Blue Dress

"...expect to see -- and what Devil in a Blue Dress shows us, with great results -- are not-so-mean..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Blue Starlite Drive-In to Light Up Downtown

New Third Street rooftop location to feature films, opera

"...have to pick a seat for social distancing. The Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, the Downtown Austin Alliance Foundation..."

Aug. 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Genie, Light That Fuse

Get the early scoop on Fusebox 2013 at Blue Genie tonight

"...veggie chili being cooked up by the imagineers at Blue Genie Art Industries, who are offering a sneak peek..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Lifestyle Brand Collective Blue Supports Diverse Creators in Austin

Missfits Festival embodies their mission of putting community first

"...and Regine Mali­bi­ran want to know, and through Collective Blue, they're finding out and spreading the word. By producing..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Arts Feature by Shavone Otero

Beginning to See the Light

"...sounds of Duke Ellington's "I'm Beginning to See the Light." This may be the cybernetic 22nd century, with the..."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Special Assembly

Thousands rally at the Capitol

"...for a rousing rally in advance of the second special session, where another divisive fight over abortion rights is..."

July 5, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Page Two: Bright Light, Hot Smoke

Here we go again: South by Southwest 2011

"...Eighties country band the Wagoneers featuring Monte Warden with special guest Joe Ely; Bubble Puppy, one of the most..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Column by Louis Black

The AggreGAYtor Live: Election Special

Your minute-by-minute dose of election news

"...North Carolina are split down the middle. Obama is slightly up in Ohhhh-hiii-oooooo...."

Nov. 6, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Hightower Lowdown

Kmart gives its CEO the blue light and workers the pink slip; corporate taxes disappear into the Bermuda Triangle; Vignette rewards failure.

"...Attention Kmart shoppers, we've got a blue-light-special up on the top floor...."

May 3, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Public Notice: Connecting with Project Connect

Capital Metro announces next round of public input on Orange, Blue light rail lines

"...round of public input sessions on the Orange and Blue line projects, the two light rail lines that will..."

July 9, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

TCB

Developments in the SXSW wristband scam case, the resurgence of Emo's, and a preview of local fall releases.

"...known north of the border as the leader of blues-rockers Big Sugar and has been friends with Layton since..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Texas Platters

"...from the rest of country music. And his musicians, especially guitarist Paul Skelton, fiddler Howard Kalish, and steel guitarists..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Music Review

Evelyn Ngugi Makes the Internet a Better Place

A beacon of light on the dark side of the web

"...she pays rent. Evelyn Ngugi is a beacon of (blue) light, tackling the dark side of the web with..."

June 16, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Three for the Road

Dream team scions Warren Hood and Emily Gimble add up 58 years of Austin roots

"...Gimble, turning on his thousand-watt smile at her. His light eyes twinkle playfully under the brown cap of loose..."

July 12, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Pick-Me-Up Hoedown

The 17th annual Old Settler's Music Festival: no waterfall, but a cascade of acoustic and bluegrass music nonetheless

"...There may be better known bluegrass/roots music festivals in the U.S., but this weekend's Old..."

April 16, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Dancing About Architecture

Taking a P in the Snow

"...L.A. playing 2,000-seat halls opening for G. Love & Special Sauce on tour. Another New Year's Eve broadcast will..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Daniel Johnston: The First 50 Years

SXSW panels

"...Records owner John Kunz called "William Blake meets Kmart Blue Light Special" spread beyond Austin, enchanting budding alt-icons like..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Greg Beets

After a Fashion

Thanksgiving? What with the day-after mall mania and less-than-stellar eating experience we had on Turkey Day proper, at least we can be thankful for Austin's cool fashion shows and celebrity sightings.

"...some amazing clothes from a well-rounded assortment of designers. Highlights included Judy Masliyah, who dazzled the crowd as usual;..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Halloween at the Movies

Your ultimate guide to spooky season screenings in Austin

"...many of Austin's cinemas and film freaks are hosting special seasonal scary screenings...."

Oct. 13, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Over Easy

The Chronicle Guide to Breakfast Dining

"...Laura's Bluebonnet Kitchen photograph by John Anderson I inherited an appreciation..."

March 13, 1998 Food Feature

The House of Tomorrow

Punk coming-of-age tale is a little too sweet for its own good.

"...leash indeed. Jared, on the other hand, is the blue-haired, punk rock son of the local Lutheran community leader..."

May 18, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Nurse Betty

"...Crispin Glover and Elizabeth Mitchell. Betty Sizemore is a delightful cinematic creation. She pours coffee without looking, gets misty..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Movie Review by Sarah Hepola

Holiday Eventsoff the Beaten Path

Suggestions for those who have done every merry thing

"...like the spectacle of Mozart’s and the Trail of Lights. While those classics hold a special place in our..."

Nov. 29, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

Postmarks

Don't Cry for Rainey

"...Editor: In response to yet another tiresome powwow on light rail held Saturday last, I would like to offer..."

July 23, 1999 Column

Bayseas 7

It's the ideal combo of delicious soul food and fresh, perfectly fried seafood

"...on Chestnut. The building is spotless, with a crisp blue-and-white, 40-seat interior, complete with jazz mural and white baby..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Food Review by Mick Vann

Texas Platters

Jimmy Lafave

"...between Dylan's "Oh, Sister" and "Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues," even as another original, "Never Be Mine" glows between..."

April 23, 1999 Music Feature

Postmarks

Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...than driving to New York City. I'm not proposing light rail; I want a full-fledged all-out rail line/elevated subway...."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

La Vista at the Hyatt

"...-- those famous Chuy's homemade tortillas filled with two light and flaky chile-rubbed fillets, topped with jalapeño-lime sauce and..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Food Feature

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