Sterling's Creed

In 1971, it was unusual to hear a six year old use the "F" word. Especially in the context in which Sterling had used it.

"...simply aren't supposed to say that word to, or about, nuns. Previously, his worst offense had been "Beeswax," as..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Features Feature by Steven M. Salzman

Armchair Adventures

"Good adventure books do the same thing as a good adventure," Chronicle writer Dan Oko writes in this roundup of recently published adventure books.

"...Jumping Fire: A Smokejumper's Memoir of Fighting Wildfire in the Westby Murry A. Taylor..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Books Feature by Dan Oko

A Mid-Indian Summer Night's Dream: Missing the Bluebonnets

Second Stone Theatre's A Mid-Indian Summer Night's Dream takes the play out of Athens and sets it in Austin (kind of), but while the idea is striking, the production doesn't make the transition as completely as it could.

"...A Mid-Indian Summer Night's Dream: Missing the Bluebonnets..."

June 16, 2000 Arts Review by Skipper Chong Warson

SXSW News: Thursday

"...you might expect, I was already drawn into the South by Southwest chaos by last Sunday, via an ASCAP..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...of the year, with its holiday season emphasizing leisure time, disposable dollars, and group activities, is always a period..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bobby Horton vs. Derek Peterson 14 Jawbreakin' Hits! (Texas Jamboree)

"...or "Rumble in the Jungle," this musical pairing is "Mental at the Continental," or "Raisin' Hell at the Carousel."..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Review by Christopher Gray

High Impact

Austin hip-hop promoters Hip-Hop Mecca

"...is like the Internet, or in theory, like the government: Nobody owns it; it's open to anyone. Even those..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Africa Cookbook: Tastes of a Continent

"...one of six she has written on African and African-American cooking -- explores the interconnections of Africa's food, its..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Food Feature

Short Cuts

"...Friday nights and all night long on the Saturdays. Showtimes, film titles, and ticket prices will be announced as..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

The Antone's Dance

"...club isn't moving, changing its booking policies, or selling out to a big chain. A long time in the..."

Oct. 2, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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