Dart Bowl Closes, Verbena Opens, WTF Is "Heat Week," and More Bite-Sized Food News

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...By now you know that longtime bowling alley Dart Bowl has closed permanently and taken the Dart Bowl..."

July 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

David Brendan Hall's Top 10 Photos of 2020

"...Staff photographer David Brendan Hall writes: “On May 30, the streets outside..."

Dec. 17, 2020 Photo Gallery

A Band Called Death

A black proto-punk band from Detroit that wouldn't compromise on its name is unearthed in this music doc 35 years after recording their original demo tracks.

"...The three Hackney brothers – Bobby, Dannis, and David – formed the band Death in the early Seventies,..."

June 28, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The AggreGAYtor: October 4

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...totally love queers but are not very queer, and DART's discriminatory policies continue to draw attention, as your AggreGAYtor..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The High Road

"...Directed by: Thomas Pallotta. Starring: Fella Speer, Allison Parks, David Dart and Loren Guerra. A version of this review..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

The Change-Up

In this body-switcheroo movie, Ryan Reynolds and Jason Bateman star as pals each a little envious of the other's life.

"...Directed by: David Dobkin. Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Jason Bateman, Leslie Mann, Olivia..."

Aug. 5, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Checking out of South by Southwest 2010 and paying final respects to Big Star's Alex Chilton

"...the credit for that should be directed to Austin's Dart Music International, a nonprofit that helps assist foreign bands..."

March 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Postmarks

Mueller re-development is a rip-off and "affordable housing" is a sham.

"...David Smith..."

July 7, 2000 Column

Sounding the Alarm on Texas' Nursing Home System

25% of the state's 1,200 long-term care centers have been cited for serious standard deficiencies

"...very good nursing homes in Texas," said Bastrop attorney David Bragg, a civil litigation attorney who specializes in nursing..."

Oct. 20, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

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Our readers talk back.

"...David Hirsch and Heather Good..."

May 12, 2000 Column

Off the Desk

"...to have light rail. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will begin passenger service in the central business district..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Further Reflections

"...Shadix; Prod: Scott Rosenfelt & Marie Cantin; Exec Prod: David Skinner & Larry Estes; Co-Prod: Roger Baerwolf & A.J...."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Fantastic Fest Interview: The Boy Behind the Door

David Charbonier and Justin Powell on their dark thriller

"...behind the camera by the lifelong friendship of writer/directors David Charbonier and Justin Powell. "I have two sisters," said..."

Sept. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Total Sound Group Direct Action Committee: A New Campaign

Begin your write-in campaign for Poison 13 duo Tim Kerr and Mike Carroll to reunite Total Sound Group Direct Action Committee – possibly at Grizzly Hall, with Leo Rondeau opening!

"...Horse booker Howdy Darrell says he'll try out Michael Dart & the Skyline Wranglers in the coveted Thursday slot...."

May 27, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Wednesday Sleepers

"...it were borrowed from Wang Chung. – Michael Bertin David Karsten Daniels..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...rock firepower. The tumbling basslines recall the Jesus Lizard's David Sims, while the blistering guitar takes a page out..."

March 7, 2003 Music Feature

The Thing in the Lake

"...in the tremendous, albeit utterly contrasting, star turns: brittle David Jones in Betrayal and scenery-chewing Ev Lunning Jr. in..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...“My first yard art project was a big dart,” he says. On a drive to Marfa, Mansour spotted..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...and Sassafras." Reunited by guitarist/vocalist Rod Prince and drummer David Fore, the quintet's 2017 LP Certified Badass scorches remakes..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...Four-fifths of Dangerous Toys dart from the darkness and become visible onstage. Guitarist Scott..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Big Books

Gift guide

"...covers, gorgeously reproducing new work by Camille Rose Garcia, David Sandlin, Sue Coe, Nicolas Debon, and others; it's an..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Graphic Gift Books For Your Creative Favorites

Or even for your own holiday-besieged self, right? Potentially?

"...2) WEIRD HOMES David and Chelle Neff’s Weird Homes Tour started in Austin..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Keep Calm and Party On

Everything you need to know to navigate SXSW Film

"...editor Jette Kernion, Pit Stop writer/director Yen Tan, and David Modigliani, creative director of Flow Nonfiction. WHERE TO SEE..."

March 4, 2013 Screens Post

Full Circle

The gospel according to Ruthie Foster

"..."Everlasting Light" to June Carter's "Ring of Fire" and David Crosby's "Long Time Gone."..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Year of the Squirrel

Ralph White, 21st century naturalist, 18th century musicologist

"...to Weird Weeds, Peter & the Wolf, and Shawn David McMillen, bridging the gap between traditional and experimental, infusing..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Articulations

The grand old troupe of the Austin improv comedy scene is closing its home of six years, and the Texas Commission on the Arts announces the appointments for state poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist, and state three-dimensional artist for 2003 and 2004.

"...and its Electrolux vacuum light fixtures, tables from the Dart Bowl, and vault lounge provided a whimsical and altogether..."

May 2, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...David Saldivar..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Column

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Readers' last gasps on light rail.

"...rate/cost is now over $30 billion and climbing, and DART is the epitome of mismanagement, malfeasance and waste...."

Nov. 3, 2000 Column

Food-O-File

We're Expanding

"...good food between turns at the pool tables or dart boards. The Cue menu looks inviting, especially the Express..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

We Get What We Want

"...David Sanborn..."

Feb. 27, 1998 Column

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