Naked City

Café Mundi, already nearly invisible thanks to its location on a remote portion of East Fifth Street and a curb that cuts off customers' access, became even more inaccessible last week.

"...which was the most accessible entrance thanks to a curb put up on Fifth Street by the city of..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

One Man Talking

In these days of HDTV, IMAX theatres with SurroundSound, and interactive software in 3-D hyper-realism, who wants to listen to one man talking for 90 minutes on a stage? A lot of people, when the man is Steven Tomlinson, award-winning economics lecturer, lay preacher, and Austin's premier monologist, as Wayne Alan Brenner explains.

"...Care -- and as it's incorporated into the forthcoming Curb Appeal, it's this transmedia exchange that puts the former..."

March 31, 2000 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...Curb Appeal, Steven Tomlinson..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The winners of the 26th annual B. Iden Payne awards for local theatre..

"...its four nominations; and Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre's production of Curb Appeal, which won awards for Steven Tomlinson's performance and..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...Curb Appeal, Frontera @ Hyde Park Theatre..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Curb Appeal: Where the Heart Is

In Steven Tomlinson's Curb Appeal, Austin's best monologist builds on a basic foundation : the inherent similarities of dating and house-hunting : and constructs room by well-appointed room a more stately mansion of the soul.

"...Curb Appeal: Where the Heart Is..."

April 21, 2000 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Daddy Day Care

"...start to the summer comedy season. This film will appeal to the youngest members of any brood, but is..."

May 9, 2003 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Dish on Desire

In 'American Fiesta,' Austin's favorite economist / playwright / actor has plenty to say about what makes us want

"...been rewarding, giving the world 1999's Millennium Bug, 2000's Curb Appeal, and 2001's Perfect Pitch in addition to Managed..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

Looking for Las Vegas

An Austin playwright discovers Sin City by going to Louisville

"...Tomlinson, the brilliant writer/economist whose plays Managed Care and Curb Appeal have charmed and moved Austin audiences for years...."

May 5, 2006 Arts Feature by Dan Dietz

American Fiesta

In 'American Fiesta,' Steven Tomlinson's quest for a set of Fiestaware leads him to embrace his past, imperfections, and those who are different

"...Like Tomlinson's other monologues, Free Trade, Managed Care, and Curb Appeal, this one is a journey – or as..."

Oct. 21, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

A Boone to Austin Theatre

In 10 years of leading Frontera productions, Vicky Boone has touched many lives and changed the community.

"...be lost. Possibly no Managed Care, Millennium Bug, or Curb Appeal from playwright-performer Steven Tomlinson. Possibly no blood pudding..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 1999-2000 Winners

The Austin Theatre Critics Table presented its eighth annual awards for achievement in the Austin arts in a lively ceremony at the Continental Club

"...New Script, Original Curb Appeal, Steven Tomlinson..."

June 2, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Another death in the dance community, longtime UT jazz dance instructor Lathan Sanford.

"...Curbed..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Long Fringe @ the Hideout

"...6pm; 2/4 7:15pm; 2/5 noon; 2/6 9:15pm ($8 suggested donation)Curb AppealWritten and Performed by: Steven Tomlinson..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...This is a public appeal for the City Council to step forward to support..."

July 30, 2004 Column

Steel Pole Blight

"...where residences and commercial business parks are concerned with curb appeal. Weathering steel poles work well as replacement poles..."

July 23, 2004 Postmarks

The Luv Doc: Out of Your League

Old people are smart. That's how they get old.

"...in the boat I'm in as far as the curb appeal but also realize they also have got to..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

The Luv Doc: An On-the-Ball Housedaddy

Would a moat increase your property value?

"...done properly, a moat would definitely add to your curb appeal – especially with the Ren faire set, which..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...as non sequiturs, but the overall production boasts undeniable curb appeal in its haphazard theme...."

May 21, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Honest Mary’s Announces Second Location in Central Austin

Fast casual spot serves fresh grain bowls that actually taste good

"...will boast a “cool outdoor patio” and plenty of curb appeal...."

April 24, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Bryce Gilmore's Uniquely Austin Duck

Daffy deconstructions and DIY interiors render an eatery that represents Austin's heart and terroir

"...a bald, rocky lot on South Lamar with little curb appeal, but no matter how unappetizing the setting, young..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

The Daily Hustle: 6/7/10

Historic zoning haymaker coming to council?

"...City Council this Thursday. Does this resolution have some curb appeal? Or will the council flip out over the..."

June 7, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Back to the Future

Austin's agrarian past rises again

"...Hausmann explains. The Govalle property didn't have much obvious curb appeal – there were three uninhabitable buildings that had..."

April 9, 2010 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Use Solar Screens

"...fading due to the sun's UV rays. They improve curb appeal and save money on your electric bill while..."

June 6, 2007 Postmarks

State Highway 130

The 174 square miles along and near the tollway corridor in Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction have limited curb appeal for city

"...the tollway corridor in Austin's extraterritorial jurisdiction have limited curb-appeal for the city. Half of the land is either..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Articulations

News of the death of longtime Austin actress Judi Sklar Becker and the birth of a new era at Hyde Park Theatre, with Ken Webster as Producing Artistic Director, Subterranean Theatre Company as producing company in residence, and Austin Script Works as a producing partner for FronteraFest.

"...for Frontera, most notably Steven Tomlinson's Millennium Bug and Curb Appeal. Here's to the new Ffest!..."

June 22, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The year 2000 in the Austin arts, with Top 10 lists by Chronicle Arts critics and their picks for stories and personalities of the year.

"...personnel vacancy or changing an address; like Tomlinson in Curb Appeal, they're looking for that ideal person or building..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The Year in Austin Culture

"...Top 10 Theatrical Wonders of 20001. Curb Appeal (Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre) The gifted, funny, and wise..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The Year in Austin Culture

"...deal with a recalcitrant prop in his otherwise flawless Curb Appeal (Frontera@HydePark Theatre). Such a minor accident, and such..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Who Wants to Be a Theatre Geek?

A quiz to find out who knows what about theatre in Austin.

"...b. An economics lecturer. Tomlinson, whose most recent work Curb Appeal returns to Hyde Park Theatre for a brief..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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