The Joys of Meanness

Scott Blackwood's initiation into the writing life

"...course of In the Shadow of Our House (SMU Press, $19.95), Blackwood's debut story collection, marriages unravel over a..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Mapping Calle Ancha

The Avenue That Existed Before That Big Parking Lot in the Sky, I-35, Was Built

"..."During the Thirties and Forties, and especially during the Depression, people worked hard to hang on. Back then, it..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

The Starbucks Showdown continues; and readers voice their opinions on last week's Best of Austin issue.

"...should open your lobby up to Austin's free alternative press, i.e. Propergander, Austin Daze, Working Stiff, etc. That would..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column

Food-O-File

Which Locals Are Those?

"...the national dining guide titledWhere the Locals Eat (Magellan Press, $19.95 paper) arrived this week. The guide claims to..."

Sept. 18, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Art

Art Openings

"...FLATBED PRESS GALLERY, 912 W. Third, 477-9328. "Gleanings from the Winter..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...a close later this year when the beloved Downtown coffeehouse/theatre closes, catch this Austin comedy royalty in their throne..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...about the gallery of goofs coming to this Airport coffeehouse? Turducken’s “boutique of dumb” features foolish follies from Amelie..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Markets, Matheson, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with arts, culture, and a bit of capitalism

"...the world to come.   – Cat McCarrey Free Press Forever: The Soulectors..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...from Mustang and San Jose islands, according to a press release. At least 270 cold-stunned sea turtles were brought..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Update Me Daddy

Updates on what's what in Austin's queer community, plus more queer events

"...is $30. One $150 VIP ticket remains as of press time on Wednesday, so hurry up will ya! Q’d..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

We Have an Issue: Your Austin Starter Kit

Back to School issue

"...Monday with the announcement that they were going to "press pause" and cancel their remaining 2022 tour dates...."

Aug. 19, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Fallout Theatre Hosts Hardass Trivia Tournament of Champions

Comedy competition of cultural arcana comes to Twitch

"...Yes, of course we know that The Hideout’s still..."

Nov. 2, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Luv Doc: Tinder Mercy

Stupidity makes its way to the surface eventually

"...actually be into polyamory, maybe tell her at a coffeehouse or something. If you do it at her apartment,..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Column by Luv Doc

Playback: This Is Not Traditional

Tim Kerr and Jerry Hagins remain unconventional in Up Around the Sun, plus an update on World Class Capital Group

"...though Irish and old-time jams at the Rio Rita coffeehouse, to record some banjo tunes for him to study..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Nisi Shawl Is Crossing the Streams of Fantastical Fiction

The Tiptree-winning author brings her new alt-history to the ATX

"...“Shawl is an African-American writer from Seattle, and she’s..."

Sept. 7, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Page Two: The Fix

Thuggery and fanaticism on the campaign trail

"...of their ideas is never acceptable. It was repugnant, depressing, and embarrassing. Thuggery does not invite or excuse thuggery...."

June 10, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Public Notice: Out of Their Cold, Dead Brains

GOP refuses to be sensible about guns

"...for that matter. Five minutes before the White House press release containing the President's remarks arrived in my inbox,..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Barbara's Fire

Attorney, teacher, and veteran fighter for freedom, Barbara Hines retires from a career mentoring students

"...doors. On the immigrant rights front, the battle-hardened attorney expresses disbelief at the pitch of anti-immigrant sentiment that's swept..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Slam Sisters

The Women of the World Poetry Slam brings Austin a spoken-word contest that's about more than scores

"...started with an open-mic poetry night at the Hideout Coffeehouse, where she was studying for a macroeconomics exam. A..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

(Apple) Core Values

The East Side Compost Pedallers are cycling across a gardener's gold mine

"...by 12 local businesses, including East Side Yoga, Cherrywood Coffeehouse, Windmill Bicycles, and Austin Daily Press. In.gredients, a package-free,..."

May 10, 2013 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

So … There's a Bunch of Art … Outside?

Imagine: Burning Man meets Eeyore's Birthday Party in the woods

"...media, right? Hey, I'm a journo; I get the press releases...."

Oct. 11, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Take Note: Under the Hood Cafe at Fort Hood

"...miles north of Austin at Fort Hood, the GI coffeehouse Under the Hood has been helping active duty soldiers..."

Aug. 16, 2011 Postmarks

Naked If I Want To

Magnum opus on one of rock & roll's Rosetta Stones: 1967's Moby Grape

"...Moby Grape, released in June that year to glowing press. The band, however, was hindered by missteps made by..."

Jan. 8, 2010 Music Feature by Louis Black

Page Two: Return of the Independents

'SXSW Presents,' season three

"...Nancy Higgins' sweet memory of that talk-inducing, culture-breeding campus coffeehouse...."

Sept. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

After a Fashion

Stephen returns to high school and the runway; Kate goes to Lo-Fi

"...player or Victrola and the coffee from an Italian press. No whooooshing hot milk dispensers, no screaming bean machines,..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

People Get Ready

Excerpt from Kevin Phinney's 'Souled American'

"...waiting for, and that the time had come to press their case...."

Oct. 7, 2005 Music Feature by Kevin Phinney

TCB

Pub-rock, U2, and British-style power-metal: Where are we again?

"...six-time Tour de France champion: Wanted to distract French press from persistent doping allegations...."

July 30, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...fiscal 2005 budget, the salvation (perhaps) of Maria's Taco Xpress, the renaming of the Austin Convention Center to honor..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

TCB

Austin wonders if Billy Bob Thornton will hop onstage with Tori Amos.

"...to be more "community-based." Meanwhile, BGGW issued a succinct press release Monday, stating in part, "Bad Girl, Good Woman..."

April 25, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Short Cuts

Busted legs galore and more on the Texas Production Filmmakers' Fund panelists.

"...with pro scouts in the stands remain unconfirmed at press time. That injury was slight compared to the accident..."

July 20, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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