Cobalt Cracks the Crust

Enigmatic metallers make a rare Austin appearance

"...A genre-defying force in extreme metal, Colorado duo Cobalt emerged as the blackened doom-prog act behind masterpieces Eater..."

Aug. 31, 2016 Music Post by Michael Toland

Setting the Record Straight on Construction Project

"...Defense Project was given documentation months ago showing that Cobalt Companies paid all ACL Masonry invoices in a timely..."

May 12, 2009 Postmarks

Two Snapshots, One Problem

Hispanics won battles this week that they shouldn't have had to fight

"...work last fall on the Cobra Studios development of Cobalt Companies. The workers, owed nearly $20,000 by the subcontractor,..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

The Great Wall

Matt Damon protects the Chinese from lizards

"...otherworldly trespassers with a balletic sense of pageantry (the cobalt blue-clad female archers bungee jumping from the Wall’s turrets..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

What Happened to the No-Kill Millennium?

Austin's plan to end wholesale euthanasia at Town Lake shelter remains a distant dream

"...If your dog is named something like Silverhills N'dust Cobalt, chances are you're not too fond of MS/N. Cobalt..."

Nov. 18, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

American Fiesta

In 'American Fiesta,' Steven Tomlinson's quest for a set of Fiestaware leads him to embrace his past, imperfections, and those who are different

"...and lines warmed by those lively, alluring hues – cobalt blue, buttery yellow, creamy ivory, soft grass green, and..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Smilla's Sense of Snow

"...Greenland, and Jorgen Persson's camerawork is spectacular, illuminating the cobalt blue of the frozen wastes with an almost regal..."

March 21, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Indie Meme Continues Pioneering Virtual Film Festival

Celebration of South Asian cinema heads into weekend two of virtual festival

"...finds hidden romance in a shopping mall's frisking booth; "Cobalt Blue" gives Burmese cinema a platform as a young..."

May 8, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

This Is Who We Are #1: Rude Mechs' Big Love

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...Scott's lights, shift sumptuously from shade to shade – cobalt, cerulean, indigo, royal – and seem to surround the..."

May 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Lit in the Time of Coronavirus

From emerging writer to potential vector at AWP in San Antonio

"...my dad sealing the deal on a used two-tone cobalt/sky blue Cutlass while my mom and sisters and I..."

March 12, 2020 Arts Post by Mark Gozonsky

Amorada Tequila and the Woman Behind Its Success

We chat with Austin-based tequila maker Terray Glasman

"...there are unique variations in each bottle. The Blanco, (Cobalt Blue) and Reposado (Amber) are molded, however, the Anejo,..."

July 24, 2018 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Texas Book Festival 2017: Soonish:
A Funny Future of Technology

Guess what? It would be so easy for robots to wipe us out

"...it would be for the robots to construct a cobalt bomb and exterminate all human life on the planet,..."

Nov. 5, 2017 Arts Post by David McWilliams

Top 10 National Albums of 2016

Our favorite picks from across the country

"...1) Cobalt, Slow Forever (Profound Lore)..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

Guitar Nerding With Chris Pérez

Selena lead man and Grammy-winning rock artist talks gear

"...the E. I’m going to try some new ones: Cobalt. Supposedly they last longer, they’re more toned...."

April 9, 2015 Music Post by Kate X Messer

SXSW Music List No. 9

Spoon, Atmosphere, Charles Bradley, and 243 more added

"...Cobalt Cranes (Los Angeles, Calif.)..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Estate Sale Roundup: January 10-11

Baby, it's cold outside, but your holiday money is burning your pocket.

"...pottery and porcelain including red majolica portrait vase and cobalt ewer with dragon handles; 1930-36 Weller pink "Wild Rose"..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Design Post by Anne Harris

On the Road With Texas Highways: A Tribute to True Texas

The vibrant images of Texas taken by J. Griffis Smith will have you wanting to drive across the state yourself

"...of the Alamo, its famous roofline set against a cobalt sky, the warm light accentuating the weathered, pockmarked state..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Luv Doc: Scoring Chicks

What woman doesn’t love to go shoe shopping?

"...I am also going to recommend you look into..."

May 16, 2014 Column by The Luv Doc

Estate Sale Roundup: February 28-March 2

Cowboy up and head out for this week's loot.

"...and bric-a-brac in place. Framed art, some originals; decorative cobalt glass. Also offered are tools and home appliances; books,..."

Feb. 27, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Father Time

Claude van Lingen's conceptual artwork counts down from 1,000

"...van Lingen wondered, "Well, OK, if I take the cobalt blue from six manufacturers and I paint them in..."

Dec. 20, 2013 Arts Feature by Andy Campbell

The Hightower Report

Let's give our weary Earth a break

"...predict that many asteroids contain rich veins of platinum, cobalt, zinc, and other valuable metals, as well as such..."

Feb. 22, 2013 News Column by Jim Hightower

After a Fashion

Perhaps Stephen can send Rick Perry's hair some of that Platinum stuff he got in the mail

"...on West Sixth, the Beauty Store on Lamar, and Cobalt Blue on William Cannon. The Finale..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Congress

Former Driskill luminaries dazzle again at Congress

"...restaurant chairs ever, with touches of color provided by cobalt-blue crystal glassware. It's sophisticated and elegant without feeling stuffy..."

April 22, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Amy Zamarripa

girlie action

"...reminding listeners of her background as a blues belter ("Cobalt Blues," "Crazy")...."

Aug. 27, 2010 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Suspended in Time

The community song of Wilson Street awaits its next refrain

"...far as City Council, which in 2008 granted his Cobalt Partners entity a zoning change allowing for a condo/duplex..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Showdown at David Street: City Regs Broken at Will

Gasp! City staff helps developer skirt the law.

"...for help to force Ely (who does business as Cobalt Partners) to fix unsafe conditions, on both the original..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

High Voltage Fashion Show 2010

UT Design seniors show their talent

"...will be provided by Sephora and hair styling by Cobalt Blue Salon; both are the perfect compliment to any..."

April 28, 2010 Design Post by Michelle Washington

When Does Toxic Become Too Toxic?

"...times the recommended risk-based concentration, while he calculated that cobalt emissions topped out at 178 times the risk-based concentration...."

Aug. 28, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Purgatory Road

Country mile

"...that are thoughtful without wallowing in hopelessness and despair ("Cobalt Blue," "Thunder & Lightning"). "Que No Puede Ver" puts..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...blue, turned Harris County indigo and unearthed fragments of cobalt blue in the most unlikely places. We gained enough..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature

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