Realms of Inspiration

Erik Hokkanen, Finnish and fiddling in Austin

"...Sure, the strains of Stephane Grappelli imbue the longtime Austinite's violin playing, and the ghost of Django Reinhart..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Point Austin: Senator Farewell

Gonzalo Barrientos steps down from his place as the people's senator

"...By my rough and conservative count, there are currently 23 state senators, out of 31..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Column by Michael King

The Fearless Vampire Killers, or: Pardon Me, but Your Teeth Are in My Neck

Period horror comedies were virtually unheard of in 1967, and although all of Roman Polanski's work up to that year had shone a flair for blacker-than-pitch grave-digger humor, this would be the first time he had experimented with outright comedy

"...The Fearless Vampire Killers, or: Pardon Me, but Your Teeth Are in My NeckWarner Home Video,..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Screens Review by Marc Savlov

Texas Faith and Freedom

Samantha Smoot recounts her work with the Texas Freedom Network

"...recently announced her resignation, effective Jan. 1, 2005. Smoot assumed leadership of the organization, which describes itself as "a..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin @ Large: Toll Roadkill

The dead armadillos are on the sides of the highway, not in the middle

"...I don't mean to put y'all off your food or anything, but..."

July 23, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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Our readers talk back.

"...That should do it. Oh, just one more thing: Out of the thousands and thousands of Iraqis that we..."

June 25, 2004 Column

What's So Special?

Gov. Perry calls a special session, and pits property taxes against schoolchildren

"...the Capitol, Texans should expect an education. Not necessarily about public schools and their needs and resources, but about..."

April 23, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Anti-Choice Activist Casts a Wider Net

Chris Danze ramps up his campaign against Planned Parenthood

"...Danze has broadened his e-mail recipient list to include members of the major local contractors group, most of whom..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Another Texan for President?

"...running for president, and get this – he supports environmental protection, workers' rights, and an end to imperialism. He..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Point!

DVDnds

"...keeper, so he did the right thing and bought me a book/record. Many nights I sat alone in his..."

April 2, 2004 Music Review by Taylor Holland

Austin @ Large: The Real Race Problem

A cowardly city hides behind a dishonest daily's tall tales

"...Let me start by saying, in this space, for (by my..."

Feb. 6, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...this man in the White House? The majority of Americans did not vote for him. Why is he there?..."

Oct. 24, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...Expose Extreme Political Thought..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column

From Freedom Fries to Fess Parker

Rebecca Chastenet de Géry reflects on french fries, Grey Poupon®, and good old American apple pie.

"...On French Fries, Grey Poupon, and Good Old American Apple Pie..."

May 30, 2003 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

I-35 Planning Not a Two-Way Street

To some East Austin residents, the Texas Dept. of Transportation is an Orwellian evil empire-like state agency that will pave over your house if not watched closely, despite the agency's best efforts to put on a happy face.

"...To some East Austin residents, the Texas Dept. of Transportation is..."

Aug. 16, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Spotlight: T-Model Ford

The late-life blues bloom of T-Model Ford.

"...It's tempting to argue that before James "T-Model" Ford began recording for the blues revivalists at..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature by Dan Oko

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Our readers talk back.

"...Don't Blame the Planners..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column

After a Fashion

Whose weekend was more chic: Austin's or Hollywood's? Find out as our Style Avatar ponders the Jingle Ball and the Golden Globes.

"...Ball. An annual event since 1994, the ball was dreamed up by a handful of people who felt that..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

What would you give if you could give any celebrity in the world anything? Happy Holidays from "After a Fashion!"

"...The responses could be grouped into two general categories: Entertainment and Politics (or is that one category?), with Winona..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Counting Our Blessings

Considering what we're thankful for in the local food scene

"...decided to host a Thanksgiving supper. I suppose it's something that American expats everywhere do. Come November they begin..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

All Aboard for Middle Earth

Fans of J. R. R. Tolkien needn't wait until the December 12 opening of the film of Lord of the Rings to take a journey to Middle Earth. Second Youth Family Repertory Theatre, an Austin arts company acclaimed for its intelligent, highly theatrical stage shows for family audiences, will ferry you there this weekend via its production of The Hobbit.

"...End, if you experience an involuntary shudder at the mention of "my preciousssss," if you associate Sting more with..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Letters at 3AM

The Holocauust reminds us that in order to save ouselves we must know ourselves

"...alive; but the truth may be that history calls out to us, grabs at us, uses us as it..."

July 20, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Capitol Chronicle

A healthy death penalty, the Jenna and Barbara bust, and the Fannie Lou Hamer Project

"...to veto a bill banning the execution of the mentally retarded -- more than 80% of Texans support such..."

June 15, 2001 News Column by Michael King

TV Eye

Talk about your stakes through the heart -- Buffy the Vampire Slayer moves to the UPN and with that, moves out of Austin

"...apology to those Star Trek: Voyager fans who wrote me last year after UPN left Austin, meaning they could..."

April 27, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.

"...one of the most honorable people I've ever known. Throughout his career, he has worked tirelessly against extremely heavy..."

April 20, 2001 Column

Adventures in the Book Trade

In Search of the McSweeney's Ethos

"...When I read about the conglomeration that is overtaking the publishing industry or..."

March 9, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Jazz's Generational Divide

The IAJE vision of jazz's future.

"...Quintet of the Hot Club of France. Next door, meanwhile, blaring through the wall, the keening wail of a..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

As Max Schreck, Willem Dafoe Sinks His Teeth In

Dafoe has given some of the most riveting performances of the last couple of decades. With Shadow of the Vampire, he adds one mre to the list.

"...Very little is known about the German actor Max Schreck. Although he appeared in..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Capitol Chronicle

As Gov. Bush moves to D.C. in a wave of acclamation, the Legislature prepares to meet over redistricting and new legislation.

"...of all of Texas, we shouldn't get too glum about the state of the nation. The comic possibilities of..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Column by Michael King

The Beach Boys

"...Beach BoysM.I.U. Album/L.A. (Light Album) (Brother/Capitol)The Beach BoysKeepin' the Summer Alive/The Beach Boys (Brother/Capitol) Being a die-hard, for-better-or-worse Beach..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Music Review by Greg Beets

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