Money, It's a Gas

Economics, schmeconomics: Chronicle reviewer Roger Gathman compiles the latest books about the (almost) first commodity, money.

"...remind us that economics is embedded in the grander projects of human reality. Adam Smith, the father of us..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

In the Shadow of the Dinosaurs

The Death of Indie Labels: Reports Have Been Exaggerated

"...No matter the reason, with rising expenditures and less-than-projected incomes, many major labels have found themselves in a..."

May 2, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Record Reviews

"...producers Brown and Dave Sanger were drawn to this project? Egge insists that she's lucky. But River Under the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...thing (A-T-X! A-T-X!): We counted around a dozen local projects (and you’ll let us know if we’ve overlooked any)...."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Shine a Light

'In the Shadow' and more selections from the 15th annual Cine Las Americas

"...Equal parts The Blair Witch Project, The Descent, and the National Geographic Channel's more arcane..."

April 20, 2012 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Designated Drummer

Drummer Ernie Durawa's Way of Knowledge.

"...singer Mary Welch or Los Tejanos from the Alamo project. It never ends. It's an endless pursuit, like perfecting..."

May 23, 2003 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Record Reviews

"...What was once a mere side project has evolved into a bona fide contender for ex-Butthole..."

March 7, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Music News: Father John Misty, Jenny Lewis, and Toro y Moi Give Way to Music Week

What’s what so far at SXSW Music

"...and David Byrne visits today with his uplifting multimedia project, Reasons To Be Cheerful. De La Soul plays the..."

March 13, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Bray Wyatt: Follow the Buzzards

WWE superstar on horror, power, and the allure of the ring

"...have a voice like mine, that I want to project and I want people to hear, millions and millions..."

Aug. 15, 2016 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

10 Minutes with Graham Nash

Yesterday’s hot-button issues remain ‘blazingly’ relevant today

"...putting the box set together was the most difficult project you’ve ever done. Was that because of the personalities..."

Aug. 27, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Playback: Mother Falcon vs. Scottish Rite Theater

Mother Falcon's open letter to the Scottish Rite, Frontier Bar's transformation into Lost Well, and soul man Bobby Patterson

"...but Saturday's Percussion VII event by the Golden Hornet Project – also managed by Riedie – has been relocated..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Art of Parenting With Art

Trying to find ways to make art while sustaining a family is no easy road.

"...When she does immerse herself in a project, Suite has a sympathetic support system to help. "I'm..."

June 22, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Cruel Summer

Kate X Messer remembers Lisa Davis: professional photographer, Austin music scenester, activist, suicide victim.

"...first 100 days in office. Even after that ambitious project was complete, Lisa made a point to catch the..."

July 7, 2000 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

Austin at Large: It Hurts When We Do That

As the old doctor joke goes, then stop doing that. Good advice for City Hall.

"...city is facing right now as it implements the Project Connect anti-displacement fund, the components are the same, and..."

May 21, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

It's Gonna Get Pitch Black at Other Worlds

David Twohy named this year's Defender of the Universe

"...Afrofuturist Graphic Designer and Founder of Black Astronaut Research Project (BLARP). (Supernova passholders)..."

Nov. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Queer Fundraisers Heat Up January

Who says the holidays have to be the only season for giving?

"...Texas, Austin’s chapter of the Human Rights Campaign, and Project Transitions from each hosting grandiose fundraisers every Saturday for..."

Jan. 16, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

DVDanger: 'Devil's Pass', 'Die, Monster, Die!', 'The Whip and the Body', 'Birth of the Living Dead'

A modern shocker, two vintage terrors, and a history lesson in zombies

"...director de jour Renny Harlin. It's The Blair Witch Project equation updated and applied to one of the great..."

Jan. 11, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: ¡Uno! ¡Dos! ¡Tré! ¡Cuatro!

SXSW Music begins coming into focus

"...as well as Up Around the Sun, Kerr's new project with banjo man Jerry Hagins. Attendees can snag new..."

March 1, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Don't Fence Me In

The Fun Fun Fun Fest schedule arrives, Flesh Lights return from touring with the Hives, and Tim O'Connor lives to fight another day

"...the Magnetic Zeros, Explosions in the Sky, the Octopus Project, Riverboat Gamblers, the Head and the Heart, Japandroids, Public..."

July 13, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Face Off Recap: Nekkid Time

Week three's body painting challenge spawns the assketball

"...whether they can work as a group on a project, as much as it tests their individual skills. However,..."

Jan. 30, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Teen Pot Use on the Rise?

Partnership for a Drug-Free America says more teens are using party drugs

"...According to the Marijuana Policy Project, it is prohibition that does the most damage: "These..."

March 3, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Everything

What do Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds have in common? Prince, Maceo Parker, and Larry Harlow!

"...were onto something. It wasn't just a fun side project anymore."..."

June 13, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Page Two

Critical response to Kill Bill ignores the current cultural resonance of cinematic vengeance.

"...he'd swap a Dirty Harry performance for a directorial project, but even now he still keeps working. Uniquely uninterested..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...My Friend the Chocolate Cake, the artsy chamber-pop side project that lives on today. Bridie's first solo album, Act..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The wise aftermath of Smart Growth

"...as is being advocated by the nascent Regional Vision Project, and as is already being done piecemeal in areas..."

Oct. 5, 2001 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Articulations

Robert Faires reports his recent binge of arts festivals programming.

"...Hideout on Congress to catch my fifth Long Fringe project: A Macbeth, a work-in-progress production by the State Theater..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

TV Eye

Chick dramas: we just don't get it; also, what to watch this witching weekend

"...you just can't get enough of those Blair Witch Project parodies, here's another to watch. David Arquette guest stars...."

Oct. 29, 1999 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Exibitionism

Beauty Vultures and the Plague of Sleep: Heartwarming Chill

"...All the performers project a clear enthusiasm for the play, and their enjoyment..."

May 22, 1998 Arts Review

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...issue with only $7.5 million. Your coverage of the projects you endorsed was insightful and to the point...."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...the United States.” Which is provocative enough, but: “My project is attuned to focus on K-12 shootings,” says the..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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