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"...DEAD PRESIDENTSD: Allen and Albert Hughes; with Larenz Tate, Keith David, Chris..."

Oct. 20, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

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"...early on with his outstanding television writing (The Steve Allen and Gary Moore shows, That Was the Week That..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Direction J. Quinton Johnson, Alice’s Wonderland, Summer Stock Austin Allen Robertson, Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, ZACH Theatre Indiia..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Biographer Tamara Saviano’s Guy Clark Revelations

The dean of Texas songwriters’ final days, the forthcoming documentary on him, and more

"...asked that his cremains be worked into a Terry Allen sculpture. So at midnight after the songwriter's wake in..."

March 31, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Dirk Van Allen, All My Sons..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

"...always so tired Thursday mornings. (The Mercury, 8pm-midnight) -- Christopher Gray..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Christopher Guest; with Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Eugene Levy, Kevin..."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

The Guy Is Everywhere

Lloyd Maines

"...he'll be on the new Joe Ely or Terry Allen album, but did you notice that the pedal steel..."

Nov. 8, 1996 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

Boards & Commissions

"...LuceySheryl Cole Austin Music Commission Rich GarzaMike Martinez Randy HoustonChris Riley Duane Ter’ell HunterSheryl Cole Paul OveisiBill Spelman Board..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...Greg Holt, Jesus Christ Superstar..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wrapped and Ready

"...to the following refrain: "Have yourself a bloody little Christmas." Oh, there's plenty of the regular old drama standards..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...director Brian Knappenberger; Threat Surface podcast host Julie Bush; Christian Science Monitor Editor Michael Farrell; and film producer Walter..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Roll 'Em

March

"...D: Bob Clark; with Kathleen Turner, Christopher Lloyd, Kim Cattrall, Peter MacNichol, Ruby Dee...."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...Design: Robert S. Fisher, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Austin Playhouse Allen Robertson, Bob & Jean: A Love Story, ZACH Theatre..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Back to Black

Amy Winehouse biopic gives you all the details you’ll recognize from the singer’s tragically short life – but not much beyond that

"...“Stronger Than Me,” a song that calls her then-boyfriend Chris Taylor a ladyboy, a befuddling time capsule. But it’s..."

May 17, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...and kit work with Croy & the Boys and Chris Catalena remains a compellingly carefree party mystic at Austin..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Controversial Pipeline to Cross the Hill Country

The PHP presents potential risks to Edwards Aquifer, and there is little Austin can do about it

"...report by the Water­shed Protec­tion Department and Environmental Officer Chris Herrington ("Potential Water Quality Impacts") made two major conclusions:..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

2017 Music Critics Poll

Best roadshow, best new local acts, R.I.P.s, etc.

"...Hernandez: Terry Allen, Paramount Theatre..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Music Feature by Greg Beets

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Conchita Judy Matetzschk-Campbell, All Aboard! Nat Miller, Charlotte's Web Allen Robertson, A Shoe Story..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Miracles Olga Campos Benz – It's News to Me Christopher Brown – Tropic of Kansas Julie Buntin – Marlena..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Campaign 2018: Can Anyone Beat Lamar Smith?

Candidates line up to challenge longtime congressman

"...• Chris Perri (www.chrisperrifortexas.com), an attorney who directs the pro bono..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

The Effort to Unseat Rep. Lamar Smith Is On

Democrats line up to challenge climate-science denying GOP incumbent

"...• Chris Perri: attorney, director of pro bono UT-Law Expunction Project..."

May 26, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Pay it Forward Returns for Fifth Year

Benefit is highlight of Austin culinary calendar

"...like a who’s who of Austin cuisine. Deep breath: Chris Wilson (The Carillon), Kenzie Allen (Searsucker), Joe Anguiano (VOX..."

July 21, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Graphic Diversity

This year's Staple! expo spotlights women in comics, and local creator E.K. Weaver explains why

"...Founded by Chris Nicholas, the homegrown two-day convention highlights independently produced comics,..."

March 6, 2015 Arts Feature by Jessi Cape

Park Benched

The Cost of Art, Part II: Without enough buyers for art, local galleries like Tiny Park can't make the rent

"...In a fairly fatalist but equally matter-of-fact tone, Chris Whiteburch of the highly successful nonprofit Co-Lab Projects says,..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Feature by Seth Orion Schwaiger

Austin and the Academy

'Tree of Life,' 'Bullhead' score Oscar nominations

"...Marilyn" Jonah Hill in "Moneyball" Nick Nolte in "Warrior" Christopher Plummer in "Beginners" Max von Sydow in "Extremely Loud..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Silverman, Colin Hay, Andrew Bird, Grant Lee Phillips, Dave Allen Regional Premiere..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...it comes to its funky soul. Led by vocalist Christopher Anderson, Free Sõl finds a way to riff on..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Two 'Hot' for Your Eyes

For Camp Fig's new show 'Hot For Teacher,' 100 artists were given a small chalkboard. Their homework assignment? Make it art.

"...water that they are also vomiting. Spicoli's Secret, by Chris Reed, is a chalkboard love letter laid over a..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Page Two

Steve Earle brings Townes Van Zandt's ghost along on Silver City's magical mystery tour; it hangs around for the Toronto Film Festival

"...all-star cast, including Danny Huston, Richard Dreyfuss, Daryl Hannah, Chris Cooper, Mary Kay Place, Kris Kristofferson, Michael Murphy, Maria..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Column by Louis Black

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