Dancing About Architecture

American Idol comes to town, the Funk Bros leave -- a little poorer for the musical wear and tear.

"...mined? Especially when you think about the fact that Dallas-based (well, Burleson, actually) 2002 champ Kelly Clarkson actually broke..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Whither Austin or: Funny, It Looks Bigger on TV

"...Lauderdale?" Not that our (unpaid) local bands at the festival became part of the "another musician gets screwed" local..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Faster Than Sound: Unpacking Harry Styles' Austin Run With the Professor Teaching a Class on Him

Texas State's Dr. Louie Dean Valencia offers a crash course in the Harry-verse

"...course doesn't launch until this spring, the announcement grabbed international headlines. As most of us won't be lucky enough..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

I Wanna Take You Higher

"...a proto-rave scene, in the bars and nightclubs of Dallas and Austin."..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Books Feature by Simon Reynolds

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...CASI International Chili Championship Nov. 3-6, Terlingua, www.casichili.net..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Page Two: After the Flood

When everything is gone, there is love, and the memory of love

"...Davis and Lou Perryman – opened the Oak Cliff Film Festival just a few weeks back. Richard Linklater, Mark..."

July 8, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Faster Than Sound: What Sparked Joy at SXSW Music

Marie Kondo-ing my Festival experience, with scooters and shooters in the giveaway pile

"...internet explosion of Western wear, female rappers drew the Festival's most engaged, excited crowds. Headlining superstar Lizzo (Detroiter Melissa..."

March 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Short Cuts

Bob Ray's 'Hillbilly Doomsday' has been found!

"...of being anything less than prolific – the Austin filmmaker is currently in postproduction on his epic documentary on..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...to launch the platform: "We love people to see films in the cinema first and foremost, but the reality..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Room 710 goes out with a bang as roundball ruckus takes over Red River, an all-American night at the ballpark, and more confirmations for the 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest

"...Austin's El Tule is to Hippo Films' latest, Pepe & Santo vs. America, what Devotchka was..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Girl of Their Dreams

Disney was struggling to find a young star for Young Black Stallion. Then, Austinite Biana Tamimi found them.

"...led to Africa for a 10-week shoot in Namibia, filming the prequel to the stunning horse movie of 1979,..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Public Notice: A Tale of Two PUDs

It's not too soon to aim for green space

"...The Austin Oaks PUD proposal by Dallas-based Spire Realty Group would put some 1.6 million square..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

It's a great time to get out and explore

"...reported on April 14 that the Greater Big Bend International Dark Sky Reserve, which includes parts of northern Mexico,..."

May 5, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...presented by the Danish Rock Council and the Roskilde Festival, drives that point home with five Copenhagen bands whose..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...short-form competitions to long-form narratives based on literary and film genres to stories for kids narrated by a dog..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sxsw

"...record reviews, and last week's "Picks & Sleepers" and International Band Preview, we've provided information on over two-thirds of..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

2004 ACL Fest Guide

Everything you need to know

"...that's NOT going to the Austin City Limits Music Festival? In just its third year, the festival is sitting..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Andy Cotton's column was sometimes a little hard on Dallas fans, back when Dallas had a football team, but..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Column

Those Crazy Kids Will Do Anything ...

"...random potshots at everything from America's Team to indie filmmaking, as Hank tried desperately to woo the Dallas Cowboys..."

April 16, 1999 Arts Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...Year (15,001-100,000 bbls) at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival held last month. Saint Arnold Brewing Company also won..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Page Two

It was 20 years ago today, Ed Lowry taught the gang to play.

"...his passion for John Ford, who shot so many films there, but to be with him in the most..."

Oct. 14, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

Our resident Marshmallow Peep relates the news and hearsay in and around the Live Music Capital...

"...to an appearance at the first new Woodshock music festival in a decade. If memory serves, the Hickoids brought..."

April 6, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Visit historic Presidio La Bahia, take a scenic drive, and more

"...two years of the pandemic, the Old Settler’s Music Festival is back with a vengeance. The Old Settlers Homestead..."

March 31, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Media Clips

The world’s major corporations have realized that the media can be big money, and they have invested heavily.

"...networks; 22 U.S. television stations; the 20 Century Fox film studios; HarperCollins Books; over 130 daily newspapers, including The..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...At the ceremony, Austin Film Society-produced short interviews with each of the nine VIPs..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Happenings from around the state

"...Art Deco styling was permeating into every aspect of international society from architecture to fashion. On very few avenues..."

Feb. 1, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Show and Sell

Austin art is getting national buzz, but is anybody buying it?

"...child, outshined by our longstanding love for music and film. Earlier in the year, readers of AmericanStyle Magazine voted..."

March 14, 2008 Arts Feature by Clayton Maxwell

Postmarks

Contradictions Exposed

"...religion [Vol.16, No.17]. The spirituality of art, music, and film cannot be left out...."

Jan. 10, 1997 Column

Naked City

"...Speaking of renewable energy, the South by Southwest Music, Film, and Interactive Festival, co-founded by Chronicle Editor Louis Black..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...are set to hit all corners of the spring festival, which runs March 8-16. Documentary This Is a Film..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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