Mardi Gras 2015: Carnival Digs

Where to laissez lay those bones during Mardi Gras season

"...still have reasonably priced accommodations in the season. LAKE CHARLES The Mardi Gras that happens closest to the Texas-Louisana..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

12 More Days of ECM

12 More Days of vintage ECM jazz Touchstones

"...that’s the opening “Backwoods Song,” after which the triad’s post-Miles electro exploration rockets the jazz stratosphere. DeJohnette’s 11-minute “Sorcery..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips

The Cross south of Ballinger rises 100 feet above ground with a wingspan of 70 feet and welcomes all to come enjoy the serenity of the surroundings

"...– a man-made landmark on U.S. 83 about six miles south of town. The small park under the arms..."

March 21, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The Cross south of Ballinger rises 100 feet above ground with a wingspan of 70 feet and welcomes all to come enjoy the serenity of the surroundings

"...– a man-made landmark on U.S. 83 about six miles south of town. The small park under the arms..."

March 21, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Reissues

"...but stunning, fare from Smokey Robinson, Al Green, Ray Charles, and the Impressions, as well as a chunk of..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Moontower Comedy: Jen Kober

Hairy lesbian tales on the comedy trail from the Louisiana comic

"...I have a strange and wonderful fascination for Lake Charles, Louisiana, your hometown. And I was hoping we could..."

April 23, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Reissues

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band

"...Beefheart rarities?), this box set holds a blue million miles. At least half of the material has never been..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: Bent's Fort, Colo.

Once the superstore of the Santa Fe Trail

"...23 days of steady progress to travel the 800 miles from Independence, Mo., to Santa Fe, N.M. Most travelers..."

Oct. 19, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Aural History

Hannibal Lokumbe and his trumpet stand at the crossroads of jazz, blues, and Jimi Hendrix

"...my days") in 1995, which he estimates is 8½ miles from where his great-grandfather finally settled as an escaped..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Festival International de Jazz de Montreal

Indie rock music festivals could learn a thing or three from the Montreal Jazz Fest

"...Public Enemy, Ice Cube, and LL Cool J), 2,000 miles and 24 hours later that same genre's source –..."

July 12, 2013 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips

Charles Kincaid's Grocery Market in Fort Worth consistently gets listed as one of the best burger joints in the U.S.

"...Charles Kincaid's Grocery Market in Fort Worth consistently gets listed..."

March 4, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Killer of Sheep

"...Directed by: Charles Burnett. Starring: Henry Sanders, Kaycee Moore, James Miles, Charles..."

April 6, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jazz Sides

"...CHARLES MCPHERSON..."

June 12, 1998 Music Review

Day Trips

Caprock Canyons State Park is a hidden gem of a state park that you won't forget once you've seen it

"...ever visited Palo Duro Canyon State Park, about 80 miles north of Caprock Canyon, then you know the magnificence..."

April 25, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

When discussing the finest cuisine in Central Texas, barbecue has to top the list

"...barbecue, but take the town of Lockhart, about 30 miles southeast of Austin, as an example of the quality..."

Sept. 1, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Spinning Yarns

Tracing generations' worth of jazz and R&B history through the Texas Trumpets

"...sneak up on ya and slip in a little Miles, real quick and easy."..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Jazz Sides

"...today as he was in the late Sixties when Miles Davis asked him to play on In a Silent..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Music Feature

I-10 Gay Bar

Wherein we find ourselves at Crystal's

"...to Austin's own Rebecca Havemeyer, the city of Lake Charles compels us in weird ways. For Andy, it's I-10-proximate..."

Jan. 14, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...engine or car at a speed greater than five miles to the hour." Even kite-flying in public was forbidden...."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

Schedule

"...Director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor: Charles Burnett; with Henry Sanders, Kaycee Moore, James Miles, Charles..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Screens Feature

Aural History

Jeff Lofton, son of an Army drill instructor, sure doesn’t play trumpet like one – or does he?

"...his silver horn. "Never bashful of his admiration for Miles Davis, he's crafted a sound largely around Davis' formative..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips

The geologic magnificence of Palo Duro Canyon.

"...The canyon stretches more than 120 miles along the dividing line between the High Plains and..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...DCP) Dustin Hoffman, Jessica Lange, Teri Garr, Dabney Coleman, Charles Durning, Bill Murray, Sydney Pollack, and Geena Davis. Directed..."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas in the Title

"...Walser to retire from performing earlier this year. 7 "Miles and Miles of Texas," Asleep at the Wheel Songwriters:..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...Robert Aldrich; with Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Jim Brown, Charles Bronson, John Cassavetes, Clint Walker, Donald Sutherland, Telly Savalas...."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...Boulevard protected from traffic. A train traveling over 200 miles per hour from Austin to Dallas. A car driving..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?

Take a look at the counties they chose from

"...any case, the attorneys consider Comal, less than 50 miles away, outside the influence of Austin's media market and..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Strand of Oaks and the Cadence of Joy

Overcoming grief and exploring sobriety, Tim Showalter finds himself In Heaven

"..."Okay, Miles. Take us there."..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Feature by E. Ryan Ellis

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Jakob's Wife D: Travis Stevens Screenwriters: Travis Stevens, Kathy Charles, Mark Steensland Producers: Barbara Crampton, Bob Portal, Travis Stevens,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Lege Lines: Do Not Resuscitate

The Texas Lege, back from the dead

"...Committee voted to approve Senate Bill 11 by Rep. Charles Perry, R-Lub­bock, requiring any aural DNR approval issued in..."

July 28, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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