Biscuit Inspired a Sense of Joy in All

"...with the Dicks. A year later and I was playing trombone with Nathan in the Impromptu Horns with the..."

Aug. 24, 2005 Postmarks

Checking In: Matthew Logan Vasquez Lives In Parallel Universes

Delta Spirit frontman experiences ‘other 2020’ at home and virtually

"...First disc since 2014, Delta Spirit’s fifth LP What Is There leans..."

Oct. 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Panoramic Voices’ Bach: Mass in B Minor

Director Brent Baldwin and his chorus made this work of pure uplift – rousing to sing, delightful to hear – a joy to experience

"..."It's kind of his Mona Lisa," says Brent Baldwin of Johann..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

In the Moment

Ann Hampton Callaway takes things 'Slow,' but she's more alive live than ever

"...In the two years since Ann Hampton Callaway last appeared..."

Dec. 17, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Boulez Project

In concept, the Boulez Project was somewhat provocative, but in performance, it was carelessly assembled

"...In her June 20, 1971, portrait of Pierre Boulez for..."

March 4, 2005 Arts Review by Jerry Young

Birthday Cage

Pianist Michelle Schumann celebrates the 90th anniversary of the birth of musical innovator John Cage.

"...can help you, and you say, yes, that you're looking for a medium bolt, and he asks what for,..."

Sept. 6, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

This Is Who We Are #6: Miró Quartet's Faces of America: The Light

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

"...Our ability to experience art in person and with others is presently in lockdown, and..."

May 12, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Review: Otello

Austin Opera staged a victory worthy of the Lion of Venice

"...His face is bathed in a sickly green light, emerald droplets of sweat betraying..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Connection of Merce Cunningham and John Cage Chance

"...You know how random things are always happening to Chance Harper on the Fox..."

Jan. 26, 1996 Arts Feature

All Eyez on Me

Keep ya head up but don't expect too much from this biopic

"...Directed by: Benny Boom. Starring: Demetrius Shipp Jr., Danai Gurira, Kat Graham, Annie Ilonzeh,..."

June 23, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Miró Quartet at Bates Recital Hall

The ensemble's opening concert for its 15th season as UT's Faculty-Quartet-in-Residence was uplifting in a number of ways

"...Uplifting – it's a quality you count on the Miró..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Chronicles of Riddick

Vin Diesel revs up the sci-fi franchise.

"...Directed by: David Twohy. Starring: Vin Diesel, Colm Feore, Thandie Newton, Judi Dench, Karl..."

June 11, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unstrung Heroes

"...Directed by: Diane Keaton. Starring: Andie Macdowell, John Turturro, Michael Richards, Maury Chaykin, Nathan..."

Sept. 22, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Name of the Game

The Hives

"...body wood and steel swagger of “Tick Tick Boom” swings London ’66 in a titanium Stone(s) setting, cheerleading chant..."

Sept. 15, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Faces of America: The Light

The Miró Quartet examines our national character and finds some of America's lights still shine brightly

"...We are once again enagaged in that great national dialogue that occurs every..."

Dec. 7, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Letters at 3AM: The Patriot Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden is the American equivalent of the man who stood in front of that tank in Tiananmen Square

"...the patriot Edward Snowden will have at least one penetrating and unpredictable result: Even though Americans may not face..."

June 28, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Entranced

Remembering one who fascinated us all: Karen Kuykendall, 1937-2007

"...She might announce herself with a slightly too loud greeting to the first person she saw, carefully pitched just..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

LoneStarCon 3: The George R. R. Martin Interview

'Game of Thrones' creator discusses how he writes and why

"...Amid reports of a dramatic uptrend in babies named “Khaleesi” and tourism to Dubrovnik, Croatia (aka..."

Aug. 29, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

Wake-Up Call

Looking back on the onetime heart of local hip-hop, Catfish Station, and the visuals that defined it

"...As city administrators petition the local African-American community for suggestions on how..."

July 22, 2005 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Notes on Mad Dogs

If you were young, talented, and a little crazy in the old Austin, you may have answered to the bizarre title of "Mad Dog."

"...state's literary history, can lay claim to the same feelings Susan Sontag experienced when she wrote "Notes on 'Camp'"..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Storing Vintage Wine, Celebrating Italian Style, Cheesing National Queso Day, Tiki-ing Up the Roosevelt, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous..."

Sept. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dogged Doggetts

Lloyd and Teresa Reveal What's In a Name

"...The Statesman tells us, every time it covers the District 10 race, that..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

As the Quesoff Approaches Co-Founder Adi Anand Talks Cheese

Home chefs & top chefs head to Mohawk for Austin's gooiest competition

"...Austin is obsessed with queso. From family potlucks to some..."

July 22, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Life Is a Rhythm

Ground zero for Austin hip-hop: University Hills' 2-3

"...Pulling up to the Northeast Austin intersection of Rogge and..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Music Feature by Robert Gabriel

Right Man for the Job

Steve Lawrence has succeeded at just about everything in life – especially importing and distributing European wines in Texas

"...buddy Mick Vann (a frequent Chronicle contributor) and his writing partner, Art Meyer, were cooking a special Spanish dinner..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Point Austin: Driving the “Austin Bargain”

Mayor Adler's dream of a compromise on housing supply

"...Wednesday morning, I received a solicitation from those earnest progs at..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Believes the Imperative of Spewing His Unethical Propaganda

"...of Riddick did its job admirably, up to the jarring point where Savlov decides to take a break –..."

June 16, 2004 Postmarks

theGlitoris' Top TraXXX for the Week of December 1

theGlitoris lists her Top 10 TraXXX for the first week of the last month

"...Get out yo' pussy warmerz, December gonna be a cold month, TRUSTZZZZZ...."

Dec. 1, 2010 Qmmunity Post by The Glitoris

The Jigsaw Is Family: Saw X Producers Explain What Makes a Saw Movie

Mark Burg and Oren Koules look to the future of the franchise

"...may have been the least secret Fantastic Fest secret screening ever, but it still held some surprises, not least..."

Oct. 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Help Desk

Surviving Austin's rising cost of living with some help from the "sharing economy"

"...For the past two columns, we've been replying to a letter from Can't Afford To Live Among..."

July 10, 2015 Screens Column by Michael Agresta

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