The Past Has Never Been Better for Chris Ware

"...Chris Ware: He's 33 years old. He lives in Chicago. He attended the University of Texas at Austin in..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

Little Athletes, Big Dreams

Austin's youth sports boom is young athletes, big competition – and big money

"...the summer and spring. Baseball offers Pony League and Little League (two separate organizations with separate rules), as well..."

June 10, 2005 News Feature by Bill Crawford

Street Food Near Zilker Park

If the ACL food court isn't enough, check out these nearby eateries

"...is $2.50. One of the best trailers for vegetarians. Little Sub Trailer923 Barton Springs Rd., 925-5626 www.austintricyclist.com Monday-Friday, 10:30am-3:30pm..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Food-o-File

Eat Local Week cook-off finale, hot-dog happy hour, and Central Texas food businesses closing

"...done in the allotted time but really needed a little more seasoning and another hour of simmering for the..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Lez ISO the Perfect Wiener; Gay ISO the Perfect Fish Taco

Some queer eyes (mouths?) on some hot dogs and fish tacos across Austin.

"...to our unwitting subjects: Changos, 7-11, El Chilito, Wahoo's, Chris' Little Chicago, and Dog Almighty. We loved your phallic..."

Aug. 6, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Kate Getty

SXSW 2013 Round Two: More Bands Announced

Big year for Bogota bands with a heavy playlist from Colombia

"...(Boca Raton, Fla.) Califrtright (Austin, Texas) Chance The Rapper (Chicago, Ill.) Charan Po Rantan (Tokyo, Japan) Charli XCX (London..."

Dec. 5, 2012 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

American Filmmaker

Chris Smith's American Movie depicts one man's passionate struggle to make a film.

"...When Mark Borchardt wandered into Smith's life, there was little question in his mind that Borchardt's drive and passion..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Merry Gentleman

Michael Keaton directed and stars in this glum story about a suicidal hit man and the woman who may save him or prove to be his undoing.

"...the story’s gloom are the dark urban streets of Chicago, where the story is set. With the help of..."

July 17, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Max Keeble's Big Move

"...dad (Carradine) announces that the family is moving to Chicago at the end of the week. With apparently nothing..."

Oct. 5, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

From the ATX to Chi-Town

Kyle Henry explores Chicago in Rogers Park

"...ATX Aughts indie film Room, may have relocated to Chicago in 2010, but even his position as an associate..."

March 23, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Crossroads 3

I went up to the Crossroads – and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – fell down on my knees

"...to Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, just outside of Chicago...."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Once a Cardinal, Always a Cardinal

Josh Hancock, St. Louis Cardinals pitcher, dead at 29

"...made money playing it, while I just cried a little bit as I stood over my toilet pouring hydrogen..."

April 29, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Teaching Themselves

The filmmakers, cast, and crew of Chalk learned valuable lessons with little in the way of a plan or a budget

"...his new distribution company aimed at helping those interesting little films that just need one break...."

May 18, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

Car Stereo (Wars) v. Neiliyo

Local mash-up artists give it away now

"...In preperation for their joint Lollapalooza pre-party tonight in Chicago, Chris Rose of Car Stereo (Wars) and Neil Petty..."

Aug. 4, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Dancing About Architecture

Chicago Music Hall

"...wasn't kidding when she said the new location for Chicago House would be a surprise; it's going to be..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Music Column by Ken Lieck

'Chronicle' Mock NFL Draft

"...have. I’m honest with you here, but I take little responsibility for this year’s predictions, and make no claims..."

April 25, 2008 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

No Idea Festival Q&A

Improvisational guru Chris Cogburn explains the matrix

"...to this city. If I lived in New York, Chicago, or Los Angeles, this festival would be a lot..."

Feb. 16, 2017 Music Post by Michael Toland

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...2019, and they're top-and-tailing it with titles requiring a little effort: get spiffy for the San Francisco Gay Men's..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Week 8

It's not you, it's Cam Newton

"...left in our fantasy football regular seasons, we have little time for useless chatter or the exchange of half-hearted..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Thursday Night Football

"...Time Warner last night. And honestly, I was a little miffed as well. Not because I'm a Cowboys fan,..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...big names?" Fuck the headliners. What about all those little DIY bands with nary a 7-inch to their name?..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Swim Little Fish Swim (USA, France) Director/Screenwriter: Ruben Amar, Lola Bessis..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...a swift kick in the ass. Their latest, Barrel-Chested (Doolittle), explores such timeless diversions as faded love, brisket, and..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Alpha Consumer (Chicago, Ill.)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Mission: Improvable

Austin's improv community gathers intelligence

"...Jeremy Lamb: I'd noticed in Chicago that the whole scene's kind of glommed onto one..."

Aug. 25, 2006 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...his songs always make you think of some dank Chicago bar. (Waterloo Brewing Co., 9pm) -- Jerry Renshaw..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...currently enjoying a radio revival with the Sanders-penned "A Little Bit." (Cactus Cafe, 8pm) -- Andy Langer..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...BOBBY CONN: Bobby Conn is a Chicago artist signed to Thrill Jockey, but is about as..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Record Reviews: Reissues

"...Mommy's Little Monster (Time Bomb)..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Music Review

Friday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...Weakerthans, Samiam, and Thrice. Here, the burning fuse of Chicago's Break the Silence, hard and fastcore thinned by SoCal..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

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