Postmarks

Expanding on neighborhood expansion, taking C. Robison to task, and much more.

"...letter ["Keep Neighborhood Integrity," July 6] merely serves to reinforce how unrealistic these people's expectations are. Barnes writes "the..."

July 13, 2001 Column

Letters at 3AM

October 1, 1955, a half-hour show called The Honeymooners slipped in some uneasy truths under cover of laughter.

"...film that based its premise on a still-novel innovation: air conditioning ... Tennessee Williams published Cat on a Hot..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

Hitting the Pavement

Building SH 130 is still being considered in terms of costs, routes, and whether it will be a toll road.

"...a decent north-south highway east of I-35 has helped force that growth into the Bad Places to the west..."

Jan. 21, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Overhyped Roadshows

"...week, Indonesia's deplorable human rights record has finally been forced into the spotlight of international media attention. In America,..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Column

Coach's Corner

"...Notes at 9,120 feet: The air's pretty thin up here. It got me thinking, how..."

July 12, 1996 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...antiquity that impending grandparenthood incurs, gets a ÒbitchinÕÓ new hairdo and seduces his wife in the kitchen on a..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...Closed for cleaning. Texans’ favorite convenience store, famous for its Beaver Nuggets,..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Strip Club: Spending Time With Gino, Tinos, and Lord Purrington at Plaza 183

Exploring the far northwest strip mall for good eats and more

"...For the adolescent, Clean Slate Waxing Lounge advertises “Back to School Teen Facials”..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Redbud Ice House

The latest concept from MaieB Hospitality crafts a modern Austin spin on a Texas classic

"...spots apart from beer gardens, cantinas, and other casual open-air gathering places. Ice houses tend to fall into a..."

May 10, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Wednesday

The buzzy, the brave, the thrash-able twee-pop

"...with a giant cross at his back. He was clean cut, but coquettish – the choir boy whose mic..."

March 17, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Introducing, Selma Blair Director: Rachel Fleit Producers: Mickey Liddell, Pete Shilaimon, Troy..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...it, we could use marketing, over time, as a force for good, to change the culture of 'us versus..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

I'm Dreaming of a No Cook Christmas

When you’re more interested in snacking than cheffing

"...until the bitter realities of your New Year’s resolution force you to hit the ground running. The worst part..."

Dec. 19, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Council: They Bring Their Ukes Along

Today at City Council: It's gonna be a long one

"...(A couple of council mem­bers, Delia Garza and Ellen Troxclair, are expected to be absent on other business, encouraging..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Art Lives Here

Jennifer Chenoweth's home embodies the essence of the East Austin Studio Tour

"...the yard, a flame-hued metal arch suspended in the air over a like ring of fire embedded in the..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Housecore Horror Live Shot No.4 – Grand Finale

Goblins spook life into a long last day of extremes

"...dozen early risers lurched through the shadows of the downstairs as the locals took the stage looking more indie..."

Oct. 28, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

The Georgetown Palace's Dirty Rotten is anything but

"...One might assume from the title that a pungent air lurks somewhere beyond the curtain for those who venture..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Drums Across Texas

What does Reagan High's drum line have in common with civil rights? Larry Jackson.

"...line of tubas, imitating them inhaling and spitting out air between notes, "You're dragging the beat!"..."

June 17, 2011 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

The Daily Hustle: 4/7/10

Morrison lays down her markers

"...on a project – has been up in the air for a while now, and part of Item 54’s..."

April 7, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Measure for Measure

Setting Shakespeare's play in 1920s Savannah makes for a more resonant and timely drama

"...laws against licentious behavior have gone so long without enforcement that they are flouted openly – a state of..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Top 10 Environmental Stories

"...the investigation, and the dust, is still in the air...."

Jan. 2, 2009 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Cool City: Water Utility Flows Green

Daryl Slusher hops from Austin Energy to Austin Water Utility to serve as first assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation

"...position at the water utility: assistant director of environmental affairs and conservation. Then she hand-picked a strategic hire: former..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Wednesday Sleepers

The 'Chronicle' says see these SXSW acts directly afterwards

"...8:30pm, Habana Calle 6 Distorted but clean guitars. Precision rhythm. Shout singing. Are we to postmodern..."

March 9, 2007 Music Feature

There Was One Aspect Missing: Me

"...UT professor, and Jan Warfield – were the driving force behind the creation of KAZI FM. In addition, I..."

Nov. 20, 2006 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Naked City• KOOP Radio (91.7FM) is back on the air. The building which houses KOOP at 304 E. Fifth..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

Who Killed Father Ryan?

A 1981 Odessa murder haunts crime researchers, the Catholic Church, and an ex-con determined to prove his innocence

"...several minutes before the confessional was available, or perhaps despairing of the condition of his soul – the man..."

June 17, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

2004 ACL Fest Guide

Everything you need to know

"...of dark, brooding intensity that's occasionally offset by a flair for the dramatic. Although a gifted tunesmith, Kurtz's new..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Music Feature

Naked City

A 14-month revolt dethrones the dictators of Bradleyville

"...a separate community Web site (www.circlec.cc) for residents to air their concerns about the HOA board. In one chat..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Paul Badura-Skoda

The return performance by the magnificent Paul Badura-Skoda with A. Mozart Fest was like witnessing a breathtaking conversation between a master craftsman and some mysterious presence, an unseen force that attends the pianist's graceful execution of some of the world's loveliest music.

"...movement, allowing each note and chord its purest, simplest airing. The music sounded clean and right -- each element..."

April 4, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

An Ancestral Flavor

Día de los Muertos: The dead can only consume the 'vapors' emitted by our festive foods, so the rest is for us.

"...regionally, they always involve colorful celebrations where families visit, clean, and decorate graves of loved ones, and offer food..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

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