Gina’s on Congress Opens the Next Chapter for an Enduring Congress Avenue Address

A new name settles into La Traviata’s old stomping grounds

"...They also had a name: Gina’s on Congress, in homage to Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida...."

Jan. 30, 2024 Food Post by Hannah Rossi

Guide to Austin Improv

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

"...member of those popular slayers-of-all-formats the Available Cupholders, helped originate the Hideout's Improv Marathon, is the alter ego of..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gift Guide: Queers Just Wanna Have Fun

A q-for-q way to help laugh the pain away

"...Now the holidays, they’re here too, and it’s about damn time for some seasonal cheer. So take – and..."

Dec. 6, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Local Webseries Highlights the Strengths and Struggles of Women of Color

We Are tells seven tales with Austin as their backdrop

"...Senior (Doper Than Dope), and Xaria Coleman (improv troupe Damn Gina)...."

Oct. 6, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Seven Places in Austin to Eat and Drink on a Budget: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Your day by day guide to the best local happy hours and deals

"...Damn. Last week was a week. From Mary Tyler Moore..."

Jan. 30, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Pleasure of the Paynes 2016

Annual theatre awards think Terminus is the living end

"...and the present was voted the 2015-16 season's outstanding original script, and Vortex's staging took home the award for..."

Oct. 27, 2016 Arts Post

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...5) Gina Chavez..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

Gay Place: Confidential

Welcome to queer heaven, SXSWers

"...GINA CHAVEZ Austin's Latin-pop queen. Tue., March 17, 8pm. Parish,..."

March 13, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...Lesson, Casual Strangers incorporates synthesizers, slide guitars, and boundless imagination for wordless noise that sounds like Stereolab covering Pink..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Suicide Kings

"...crux that the audience is going to give a damn about the young kidnappers and what happens to them,..."

April 24, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...partners in the Creative Opportunity Orchestra are far too original to fit into established categories, aside from "brave," "challenging,"..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Qmmunity: Less Hate, More Glitter and Glam

Try out a drag makeup tutorial, help solve a virtual whodunnit, and more queer fun

"...by Tr!mp and the right-wing cronies – is so damn deep. And it hits close to the Lone Star..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

Eddie Rodriguez and Sarah Eckhardt Jump Into State Senate Fray

State rep. and county judge enter race to succeed Watson

"...been endorsed by fellow Reps. Israel, Donna Howard, and Gina Hinojosa, who chaired his short-lived exploratory committee. "This is..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

East Austin Studio Tour, First Weekend

"..."260 God Damn Kick Ass Ways to Blow New Riches" gouache/water color/ink..."

Nov. 17, 2014 Photo Gallery

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...too familiar. As its title indicates, it's lacking in imagination, a movie with too few original thoughts in its..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...too familiar. As its title indicates, it's lacking in imagination, a movie with too few original thoughts in its..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

I Want You Back

Charlie Day and Jenny Slate add charm to a stalker rom com

"...Directed by: Jason Orley. Starring: Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Gina Rodriguez, Scott Eastwood, Manny Jacinto and Clark Backo...."

Feb. 11, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Culture 50 Years in the Making: The Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

Life-altering and deep-listening scenes from the oldest music festival in Texas

"...Possessed by Paul James, Shawn Colvin, Bob Livingston Band, Gina Chavez, Michael Martin Murphey, Eliza Gilkyson, Micky & the..."

May 20, 2022 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

Rep. Eddie Rodriguez Kicks Off Run for State Senate

Lege veteran aims to claim Watson's seat in special election

"...been endorsed by fellow reps Israel, Donna Howard, and Gina Hinojosa, who chaired his short-lived "exploratory committee" preceding today's..."

March 7, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Coverage: The Texas Lege: A Tight Squeeze

Texas Dems put incumbents through the wringer

"...the blue wave many had desired, there was a damn strong tide that threatened the status quo, making the..."

Nov. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Gay Place: Austin's Gay Days

We've got all the Pride info and sneak peeks into a very gay fall season.

"...get in your place amongst these proud, proud people. Damn right we're proud. Sat., Aug. 29, 8pm. Downtown Austin,..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: We're Expecting Guests

Gird up, ATX! The city's expecting 150,000 revelers in a rainbow sea next weekend.

"...Gina Chavez at Unplugged at the Grove. Thu., Sept. 3,..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Playback: Behold! The Austin Music Awards

Announcing the 2014/15 Austin Music Awards bill, the 13th Floor Elevators reunite for Levitation, and King Coffey recovers after being struck by a car

"...into the AMA talent committee. Not to brag, but damn we nailed it. The show opens with a mass..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...It's teachers like Gina Ozuna who are doing the heavy lifting to enact..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Page Two

If you want to cut government spending, legalize pot, plus more pearls on government spending (or lack thereof) and the Austin Film and Green festivals.

"...Brian Helgeland), Prey for Rock and Roll (with actress Gina Gershon), Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin,..."

Oct. 10, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

"...to report that Michael McCanless, fiddle player in HWIII's Damn Band and Assjack, is on leave from the band..."

May 24, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Postmarks

Rider Replies

"...That would have meant no television, no phonebanks, and damn little mail and printed material beyond fundraising letters. Since..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column