Blues in the Night

Austin Playhouse's production of the musical Blues in the Night pinpoints feelings of love and loss among three women all hurt in love, with singers Jacqui Cross, Janis Stinson, and Melanie Wilkinson blending their three strong voices into a mighty harmony and reclaiming blues music for their sex.

"...entire male sex; The Woman of the World (Jacqui Cross) pledges to do better the next time; and The..."

March 29, 2002 Arts Review by Rob Curran

St. Michael's Passion

Whose truth prevails at Austin's Catholic high school?

"...run, like it, by the Congregation of the Holy Cross. St. Ed's got out of the college-prep business in..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin music scene benefits the Red Cross.

"...last weekend that brought approximately $20,000 to the Red Cross. The last-second Antone's show, which they played when headliner..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Public Notice

Check out ways to help the Houston flood victims, get a free HIV test, and find out what's up this week in Pride.

"...CEO for the local Chapter of the American Red Cross of Central Texas. "Allison wasn't even a hurricane, yet..."

June 22, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Head of the Class

With Senioritis, the conclusion to his quartet of plays set at a Catholic high school in Houston, solo performer Rob Nash is all set to graduate -- to Off-Broadway, says Robi Polgar.

"...alarming, and entertaining coming-of-age plays that comprise the Holy Cross Quadrilogy has yet to be seen, though an off-Broadway..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 19-25

"...spirit creatures will be the liger, which is a cross between a lion and a tiger, and a mule,..."

July 19, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...Transitions. Sat., Dec. 23, 8-11pm. The Austin Eagle, 8201 Cross Park Dr. Ste. B-2. instagram.com/theaustineagle...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...2023. Fri., Dec. 15, 9:30pm. The Austin Eagle, 8201 Cross Park Dr. Ste. B-2. instagram.com/theaustineagle...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Kevin Curtin Tries Out THCA

Living legally in loophole land

"...but I chose the place nearest my house: Green Cross CBD...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Austin Choirs Seek Community Through Virtual Worship

Music remains an integral part of most religions, so what happens when the choir can't meet?

"...fall on deaf ears. On Sunday, March 8, churches across Austin hosted in-person worship services. Friday, March 13, the..."

July 10, 2020 Music Feature by Nataleah Small

A Question of Compassion for Travis County's Family Violence Court

A woman alleged rape. The man she accused went free. Should his attorney run our court?

"...both the prosecution and defense, limits the ability to cross-examine sexual assault victims about past sexual behavior. The bulk..."

June 19, 2020 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood

The life and times of the Golden Age of Cinema's favorite pimp

"...Even Tyrnauer's obvious positivity takes a beating when he cross-examines Bowers on his childhood. Well, less cross-examines than blurts..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Braces for Weekend Rush of Evacuees

After the flood

"...the relief for local shelters will be short-lived. Red Cross and the city have spent most of the week..."

Sept. 1, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

How to Help After Harvey

Donate, send goods, foster a dog, do your part

"...may have stopped, but Harvey continues to wreak havoc across Texas. Last weekend’s storm dumped more than 11 trillion..."

Aug. 30, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Where to Give for Hurricane Harvey Relief

Donating is as easy as it is necessary

"...hurricane Harvey recovery. Paramount Theatre: Free Admission to Red Cross Donors..."

Aug. 28, 2017 Events Post by Tamar Price

The State of Trans Health Care

Gender affirming care in Austin is improving. But by how much? And how far must it still go?

"...provider competency firsthand. Last April, he checked in to Cross Creek Hospital, a new psychiatric hospital in Northeast Austin,..."

April 14, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Lege Lines: Left in the Dark

Who knew about the ICE raids this weekend? Not your state reps.

"...about the raids, identified after the weekend as Operation Cross Check. By Monday morning, Rodriguez was able to report..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: Ice Fishing, Door County, Wis.

A trip to Sturgeon Bay

"...shanties are little more than rectangle plywood boxes towed across the ice behind an ATV to the site. Benches..."

Feb. 15, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Almost Holy

Doc chronicles one pastor's mission to keep Ukrainian kids off the street

"...these abandoned children as he can. Frequently operating at cross purposes with Mariupol’s leaden bureaucracy and corrupt/ineffective police force..."

June 3, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Central Texas Recovers

"...and the Central Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross..."

June 10, 2015 Photo Gallery

UPDATE: Flood of Relief

In tragedy's wake, Central Texas continues to care for her own

"...the X Games will go to Central Texas Red Cross. Runs until July 15. • Rockin’ the Recovery Sat.,..."

May 29, 2015 Emergency Post by Kate X Messer

Memorial Weekend Flood Assistance

Resources for folks hit by the Memorial Weekend floods

"...Floods for areas in flood emergency and flooded low-water crossings • Hays County Emergency Information Page for the latest..."

May 24, 2015 News Post by Nina Hernandez

The Real Housewives of Ciudad Juárez

Living double lives in the shadow of the border

"...But across from Juárez, Chihuahua, is El Paso, Texas, to which..."

Oct. 18, 2013 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...TX Vietnam Vets Monument3/25/20133/25/2013 Urban Fest3/29/20133/30/2013 Stations of the Cross3/29/20133/29/2013 Clyde Littlefield Texas Relays3/29/20133/30/2013 BJ Joyce Parade3/29/20133/29/2013 Farmers Market..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro

The other music Halls of Fame have had their say – time to focus locally on the Austin Texas Music Hall of Fame

"...Volkaert (see "Cindy Cashdollar Reviewed," April 9, 2004). Christopher Cross..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Fire Relief

Fire brings out the kindness in others

"...disasters, the charity of first resort is the Red Cross. The Ameri­can Red Cross of Central Texas is running..."

Sept. 9, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold

Whether this is a real film or a priceless stunt, Morgan Spurlock has the goods on product placement.

"...products that can be purchased by advertisers looking to cross-promote their wares with his. (Cross-promotion, we’re told, is the..."

April 22, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Arthur

The bubbles have gone out of Russell Brand's remake of the 30-year-old original.

"...in some courtship scenes in Grand Central Terminal. Christopher Cross’ emblematic music, “Arthur’s Theme (The Best That You Can..."

April 8, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Cross of Redemption: Uncollected Writings

James Baldwin, the oracular writer and spectacular wordsmith of mid-20th century America, is revivified in this new collection

"...The Cross of Redemption: Uncollected Writingsby James Baldwin, edited and with..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Books Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar loves both Kim Kardashian and Rhoda Mae Kerr; he just shows it in very different ways

"...did my turn as celebrity bartender for the Red Cross Happy Hour at Ruth's Chris Steak House. Wearing all..."

July 23, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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