Other People's Songs

Picture 'Friday Night Lights' beauty Dana Wheeler-Nicholson singing for the president

"...On a balmy and clear December Tuesday, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson makes herself comfortable in a patio chair at..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Most Valuable Player

Making a movie in Austin? Dana Wheeler-Nicholson's your gal.

"...Dana Wheeler-Nicholson made Chevy Chase laugh...."

March 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Chanteuse or Screen Star?

With Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, you get both

"...In this week’s issue, Margaret Moser talks with Dana Wheeler-Nicholson about her burgeoning singing career. But if you..."

Jan. 17, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Stars Twinkle on the Small Screen

Television used to be where actors were put out to pasture; for these Texas Film Hall of Fame honorees, it's tall cotton.

"...for its educational and artistic programs, master of ceremonies Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (herself a veteran of the beloved, locally filmed..."

March 1, 2013 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

How To Support Your Local Filmmaker Without Leaving Your Sofa

Berndt Mader’s '5 Time Champion' debuts on VOD and DVD

"...the Dallas Film Festival. The Chronicle spoke with star Dana Wheeler-Nicholson during the film’s SXSW run:..."

Oct. 9, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

First-Time Champion

Austinite Berndt Mader wins DIFF's Texas Filmmaker Award

"...(go here to read the Chron’s interview with star Dana Wheeler-Nicholson)...."

April 9, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

To the Nines

Previewing the 2009 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...view of the fun inside. Actors Paul Saucido and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, who star in the upcoming Dance With the..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

My Life's in Turnaround

"...Donal Lardner Ward. Starring: Eric Schaeffer, Ward, Lisa Gerstein, Dana Wheeler Nicholson, Debra Clein, Casey Siemaszko, Phoebe Cates and..."

Aug. 29, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Jr., Connie Britton, Chandler Canterbury, Fionnula Flanagan, Lyle Lovett, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Eloise DeJoria, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Rosenfield, Lindsay Burdge, Joshua Leonard, Jennifer Lafleur, Peter Vack, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Molly McMichael, Jason Newman (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Cast: Gabriel Luna, Xochitl Romero, Gary McCleery, Mike Davis, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Don't Touch That Dial

ATX Television Fest is back for round three

"...Bunheads • Louanne Stephens, actor: Friday Night Lights • Dana Wheeler Nicholson, actor: Friday Night Lights • Abigail Spencer,..."

March 28, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

6 Years

Filmed-in-Austin relationship drama captures local culture

"...Joshua Leonard, Lindsay Burdge, Peter Vack, Jennifer Lafleur and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson...."

Aug. 21, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

10th Annual Nobelity Project Feed the Peace Awards

"...Dana Wheeler-Nicholson and Alex Smith..."

Feb. 16, 2015 Photo Gallery

Dames, Turtles, and More

The dog days of summer meet the heat of Austin film news

"...in in Winter in the Blood, which also co-stars Dana Wheeler-Nicholson and features a soundtrack by the Austin band..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Blood Brothers

Bringing James Welch's novel of Native life, 'Winter in the Blood,' to the screen

"...who co-starred in their first feature, and Alex's wife, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson (Fletch, Tombstone, Friday Night Lights). The original score..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Films for the Forest Screening Tonight

Richard Linklater, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, and others judge

"...Judges for the event included Richard Linklater and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, both fresh off appearances at the Texas Film..."

March 10, 2013 SXSW Post by Monica Riese

2013 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

March 8, 2013. 30 photos.

"...Emcee Dana Wheeler-Nicholson..."

March 8, 2013 Photo Gallery

Film Flam

Party with Kitsch and Kristofferson, 'Man From Orlando,' and more

"...by Carla Gugino and FNL alums Connie Britton and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson. General admission tickets ($150) include an open bar..."

Dec. 27, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

How To Say 'Suck It' To the Censors

Celebrate your right to read at Thursday's Banned Books Bash

"...Amy Cook, Miles Zuniga, Sarah Hickman, Sandra Wilkie, and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson. The reliably funny Owen Egerton emcees, and tickets..."

Oct. 3, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Tramp On Your Street

Review of Richard Hell's reading at Justine's

"...and young local musico Max Tolleson, Friday Night Light’s Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Mistress Stephanie Stephens minus her Melodic Cat, and..."

Sept. 28, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

After a Fashion

Style X happened, and the throng is still wearing T-shirts and sneakers

"...songs that mesmerized the crowd. Friday Night Lights' lovely Dana Wheeler-Nicholson presented the Octopus Project's Best Experimental award to..."

March 25, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Off the Record

South by Southwest turns 25, the Austin Music Awards score a Bubble Puppy coup, and Ted Nugent leaves his hat on

"...with results published online that night after the event. Dana Wheeler-Nicholson of Friday Night Lights will serve as a..."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Page Two: Coming Down Fast

Barreling toward SXSW 2011

"...and Kyle Chandler with Brad Leland, Jesse Plemons, and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson. The Rising Star Award will go to John..."

March 4, 2011 Column by Louis Black

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar confides in Secret Circus and tattles on Texas Film Hall of Fame

"...accompanied by Brad Leland, Jesse Plemons, Scott Porter, and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson. Special guests include Catherine Hardwicke, Richard Linklater, Mike..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Page Two: Bright Light, Hot Smoke

Here we go again: South by Southwest 2011

"...and Kyle Chandler with Brad Leland, Jesse Plemons, and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson. The Rising Star Award will go to John..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Column by Louis Black

AFS Announces TX Film Hall of Fame Inductees

Renée Zellweger, Rip Torn, Friday Night Lights honored

"...Award. Cast members Connie Britton, Kyle Chandler, Jesse Plemons, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, and Brad Leland will be in attendance...."

Feb. 15, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...the boundless opportunities presented by science. Cast: Betty Buckley, Dana Wheeler Nicholson, Jon Gries, Ryan Akin, Robert Longstreet (World..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

'FNL' Star Drops Some Education

Dana Wheeler-Nicholson teaches acting class

"...Austin-based actress Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, whose credits include work in both TV (FNL,..."

April 23, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Chasing Amy

Painting lamps, chasing elephants, and singing with Alejandro Escovedo: Amy Cook jumps into the pool

"...to the River," with the luminous Patty Griffin and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson singing harmony; Stephen Barber's elegant arrangements of the..."

April 9, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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