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Sept. 24, 2004 Column
Day Trips
Captain Daytrips announces his own annual Best of (in the daytripping vicinity of) Austin awards.
"...Room Rates: Look for the HOLIDEALS at the Holiday Inn Web site for last-minute bargains on rooms at selected..."
Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Dining del Lago
The Chronicle Cuisines writers traveled up and down the Lake Travis area's main drag, RR 620 in pursuit of the perfect lakeside meal. They found burgers, catfish, BBQ, pizza, ice cream, and plenty of chicken fried steak. But not a lot of water. Here's what they have to report.
"...HEB just north of the Four Corners (RR 620 & 2222) intersection where you can stock up on picnic..."
July 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood
Food-o-File
More Barbecue
"...(914-WAKI), a custom catering operation specializing in small private dinner parties, corporate lunches, and a personal shopping and in-home..."
June 25, 1999 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood
God's Own Clothesline
In Search of Far Flung Adventures With Butch Hancock
"...proper by car: west out 290 through the Hill Country and into I-10 to Fort Stockton, then south on..."
May 15, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess
Short Cuts
"...CineFestival is in its 21st year and is this country's longest-running international Latino film and video fest. Works should..."
April 3, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten
Day Trips
"...A B&B and BBQ in historic Lockhart can make for a..."
Feb. 13, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Neon Austin
South Lamar
"...Company which sells trampolines and parts all over the country. One block north is the stunning Robert's Pest Control..."
May 23, 1997 Arts Feature
At Close Range
The Men Behind the Texas Militia Myth
"...my shoulder to absorb the jolt, my head is pinned down over the sight, I can feel my heart..."
Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature
99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music
Support the home team!
"...it wasn't helplessly cliche to like the Black Keys. – Abby Johnston A Giant Dog..."
March 16, 2018 Music Feature
Thursday Showcases
All the SXSW showcases that fit
"...Bird Lake without a new groove in their backbone. – Belinda Acosta Todo Austin/The Austin Tejano Music Coalition/DiverseArts..."
March 19, 2010 Music Feature
Amber Current Flowing From My Mind
Drowning Johnny Bush's spasmodic dysphonia in a "Whiskey River"
"...Although he's long been identified with the song – even helping market a bourbon called Old Whiskey River..."
April 6, 2007 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri
Beto O'Rourke and Ethan Hawke in Conversation
Two Texans discuss politics, fear, and the power of Willie Nelson to bring us back together
"...him speak at a fundraising event for Texans in Man­hat­tan. The room was hypnotized. Everyone had been instantly impressed...."
Aug. 17, 2018 News Feature by Ethan Hawke
SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers
S.H.I.T. – So Happy It's Thursday blurbs
"...Bip, and an eclectic group of one-off collaborations. After winning the 2011 Welsh Music Prize for his disc Hotel..."
March 14, 2014 Music Feature
SXSW Saturday Showcases
"...As headliner Sun Araw, Cameron Stallones dropped both The Inner Treaty (Drag City), a work of spaced-out synths and..."
March 15, 2013 Music Feature
Tuesday's Gone
On your marks, get set, Tuesday SXSW showcases!
"...Madonna sex appeal with floor-shaking bass and apocalyptic lyrics. – Abby Johnston Henry Wagons8:20pm, 18th Floor at the Hilton..."
March 8, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Saturday Picks
SXSW picks & sleepers
"...heard on his latest album, The House is Burnin'. – Jay TrachtenbergALEXI MURDOCH5pm, Town Lake Stage @ Auditorium Shores..."
March 18, 2005 Music Feature
Day Trips
J. David Bamberger has taken a slice of the Hill Country and restored it to pristine beauty.
"...Bamberger Ranch looks like paradise in God's country. The rugged landscape is lush with tall grass, and..."
Oct. 12, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Briscoe’s Youthful Americana-Pop Gains Traction
Could this guitar-banjo-sax duo be on a Black Pumas trajectory?
"...kept in touch, bonding over shared tastes from Simon & Garfunkel to modern country/bluegrass purveyors like the Avett Brothers...."
Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Amber Williams
SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Thursday
Despite storms, we caught 03 Greedo, Sobs, Tangerine Dream, and more
"...temporary evacuations of major events like Bose and NME’s Inn Cahoots showcase once the evening lighting started. The biggest..."
March 17, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see
"...Luck Ranch, Friday 28 – Sunday 30..."
Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman
Campaign 2018: Can Anyone Beat Lamar Smith?
Candidates line up to challenge longtime congressman
"...kickoff occurred Saturday evening, June 3, at the Scoot Inn, where seven Democratic candidates trumpeted their determination to "Replace..."
June 9, 2017 News Feature by Michael King
Music Reviews
"...may very well contribute significantly to Brown's audience of country music fans long alienated by the tight-fittin' jeans set,..."
Nov. 3, 1995 Music Review
Jess Williamson, Stay Black & Live, Babestock, and More Crucial Concerts
Recommended shows for the week in Austin
"...Over two nights at Antone’s, Williamson will bring 2023's alt.country showstopper Time Ain’t Accidental to life, along with cuts..."
June 14, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White
Austin Elders: Meet Guitarist and Defense Attorney Bobby Earl Smith
From professional musician to professional defender of musicians
"...tried to integrate, there were even riots where Judy – then a teacher at Reagan High – had her..."
May 24, 2024 News Feature by Oscar Rodriguez
Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts
Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues
"...circles, but Hiromi’s joyful attack silences haters with ease.   – Michael Toland Open House feat. AAPI Artists..."
April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin
From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city
"...Dedicated to Beth Westbrook, Ceci Gratias, Tesía Samara, Lauryn Paige Fuller, Steve Thomas, Lisa Davis, and..."
Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan
SXSW Thursday Showcases
"...Virginia Beach foursome Freedom Hawk wins no awards for innovation but satisfies through sheer skill and enthusiasm. One of..."
March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger
The Town Was Hoppin'
Austin's music scene of the Fifties lives on in Ray Campi
"...on South Congress is still Flossie's Drive In, where country acts like Leon Carter and his band the Rolling..."
March 30, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran
SXSW Showcases
All the SXSW showcases that fit
"...its second SX, and, as always, the bluegrass revivalists/punk innovators sit at the head of the picnic table with..."
