The Secret History of Tuna

Tuna isn't the only Texas town with which actor-writers Jaston Williams and Joe Sears can be closely identified. Austin has played a significant role in the development of their town, and in return Sears and Williams have changed the face of the capital city.

"...sums up the careers of Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, at least for most of their audience, who know..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cute Animals, Crafty Adults, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Movies, arts, and more things to do

"...– Kat McNevins Making Tender: A Book Talk by Carla Williams [CANCELED]..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Citywide 86'd: The Fourth and Final Qualifying Round

Championship scheduled for June 17

"...Brewery; Sterling Ridding, junior sous chef of Uchiko; and Carla Williams, director of career services at Auguste Escoffier School..."

May 24, 2013 Food Post by Carly Yansak

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...Robert Rodriguez; with Daryl Sabara, Alexa Vega, Antonio Banderas, Carla Cugino..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...emotionally and environmentally charged songwriting project of Chicago-based Ella Williams, Squirrel Flower released Tomorrow’s Fire late last year. Williams'..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Mamifera (Spain) Director/Screenwriter: Liliana TorresProducers: Carla Sospedra, Miriam Porté, Gerard Marginedas Lola, happily child-free at..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2017 Revel Solstice Festival

Two recent concerts in the summerlong fest played up the informality and intimacy of Revel's approach to classical music

"...So it is with Revel, founded by pianist Carla McElhaney and cellist Joel Becktell, which seeks to buck..."

July 14, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Seven Deadly Sins

The seven short plays that make up iron belly muses' production Seven Deadly Sins aren't always pleasurable to watch, but several capture that desperation behind sins' commission and ask interesting questions about transgression itself.

"...lust; Sherry Kramer, gluttony; Andrea Moon, rage; and Cyndi Williams, greed. Each piece entertains; some of them entertain, move,..."

April 26, 2002 Arts Review by M.B. Rice

Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...work against you, in some ways," muses the Violators' Carla Olson, quite a skilled guitarist in her own right...."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Let Him Entertain You

Why producer Charles Duggan is staging the biggest holiday spectacular Austin's ever seen

"...the original creative team of Joe Sears and Jaston Williams for a quarter of a century. It was Duggan's..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fighting a Rising Tide

The 78th Lege chipped away at abortion rights

"...Republican Sens. Steve Ogden of Bryan-College Station and Tommy Williams of The Woodlands, say they believe it will survive..."

July 25, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

2001 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...J. B. Cheaney, Carla Joinson, Moderator: Debbie Keith..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Books Feature

Art Par Excellence

The nominees for the 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Carla Nickerson, The Mountaintop..."

May 20, 2015 Arts Post

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Cyndi Williams, OrangeActor, Drama..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fast, Cheap, and in Control

Cost-of-living increases are making local artists do more with less

"...such ATX success stories as Joe Sears and Jaston Williams' Greater Tuna, Rick Linklater's Slacker, and Robert Rodriguez's El..."

Feb. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

"...entertainment will be a historical drama performed by Austinites Carla Nickerson and Jennifer Cumberbatch. Saturday begins with breakfast boxes..."

June 19, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

After a Fashion

Stephen goes to the Texas Film Hall of Fame and tells who was dripping in what

"...Buffington (it was our anniversary), and TFHOF gala co-chair Carla McDonald (of whom Evan Smith said, "She makes us..."

March 17, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...Carla Nickerson, House Arrest..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...O'Malley (theatre), Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and Holly Williams (dance); and the Chronicle's Heather Barfield (theatre), Rachel Koper..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Chronicle Endorsements for the March Primary Election

Here are the local, state, and national Dems we picked to represent us

"...still issue-free challenge from Texas Democratic Party Vice Chair Carla Brailey and state Rep. Michelle Beck­ley – either of..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...– for Chamber Orchestra, Samuel Lipman i/we, Joseph V. Williams II “Songs of Remembrance and Resistance,” Kevin March..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...forging one's unique path in the world. Cast: Tyler Williams, Tessa Thompson, Teyonah Parris, Brandon Bell...."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

American Gangster

A sizzling cast and their director do a crackerjack job of nailing the look and feel of New York City's bad old days of internal corruption and outer rot.

"...Levine, Armand Assante, John Hawkes, Roger Guenveur Smith, Clarence Williams III, RZA, Carla Gugino, Joe Morton and Common. Based..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Night at the Museum

Amid crummy sight gags and predictable physical comedy, sputtering scenes, and the stale and watered-down Stiller in another nonsense story, Night at the Museum is at best a rotation of backdrops for a parade of visual effects.

"...Directed by: Shawn Levy. Starring: Ben Stiller, Carla Gugino, Robin Williams, Dick Van Dyke, Ricky Gervais, Mickey..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Shawn Badgley

After a Fashion

Was your Style Avatar caught throwing down with Wilford Brimley(?!) in the grocery store parking lot? Or is it a case of mistaken identity?!

"...March, Austin will be well-represented as actress hometown Cyndi Williams goes head-to-head against Laura Linney and Felicity Huffman for..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Screamlines

"...D: Tobe Hooper (1986) w/Caroline Williams, Dennis Hopper..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Gavin O'Connor, Producers: Ben Affleck, Lynette Howell Taylor, Mark Williams, Screenwriter: Bill Dubuque Christian Wolff is brought out of..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...Schloss, John Gallagher Jr., Danielle Brooks, Tony Hale, Keith Williams, Tee Dennard (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...but troubled single father. Cast: Markees Christmas, Craig Robinson, Carla Juri..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

All the fun fun fun that fits

"...in a bigger and better location," says booker Graham Williams. FFF is also boldly expanding the festival experience. All..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

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