SXSW Adds to Music Roster

Imarhan, Minus the Bear, Joan of Arc, Charlotte Day Wilson, and 152 more

"...Girlpool, electronic R&B artiste Autre Ne Veut, ’Bama rockers Lee Bains III & the Glory Fires, and Blackbear/Mike Posner..."

Oct. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...artists getting invites include Beach Boy Mike Love, early Fleetwood Mac guitarist Jeremy Spencer, femme rocker Melissa Etheridge, and..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Measure for Measure

Mary Moody Northen Theatre delivers a colorful version of Shakespeare's grayscale comedy that's worth seeing

"...(Greg Holt) hustles out of town, leaving Angelo (Jeremy Lee Cudd) to enforce harsh laws that the Duke is..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Arts Review by Jillian Owens

A Good Sense of HUMORdy

The filmmaking collective spreads the word of Austin comedy to the world wide web

"...an Austin-based film production company comprising the talents of David Ward, Andrew Lee, Bradley Jackson, and Russell Groves. Some..."

Oct. 12, 2012 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Geopolitical Fault Lines

Austin's latest attempt at single-member districts is getting a mixed response

"...a surprise at last week's swearing-in ceremony that Mayor Lee Leffingwell took the occasion not only to declare his..."

July 6, 2012 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Point Austin: Nothing From Something

In Austin politics, the more things change, the more they stay the same

"...Indeed, Mayor Lee Lef­fing­well, appearing before the CRC for the first time,..."

Jan. 13, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Not Quite Fleet

City management is still trying to catch up with the mess at Fleet Services

"...the scrap tire pile in August 2009, when a Fleet Services manager, Daniel Lomas, sent an e-mail to City..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Counseling: CU L8R, Texters!

Technology takes a backseat to safety

"...and Bill Spelman voting aye. Prior to the vote, Lee Leffingwell seemingly spoke for the majority when he said:..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Thirty Days Away: What the C&Es Tell

Who's paying the big bucks to see their candidate win?

"...McCracken has collected the most cash to date, but Lee Leffingwell leads with cash on hand, thanks to a..."

April 17, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Developing Stories

Five current projects work for Austin-centric synergy

"...turned an indifferent ear even to City Council Members Lee Leffingwell, Mike Martinez, and Brewster McCracken when they sent..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

TCB

The ongoing liquor-fueled legend of the Hickoids, Neil Diamond's people make the Diamond Smugglers' life hell, and Pete Townshend will be at SXSW anyway, anyhow, anywhere

"...the trio and their ninepiece band, anchored by Austinite David Grissom, launched into bluegrass burner "White Trash Wedding." Otherwise,..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

The Sentinel

This serviceable action thriller disintegrates into an implausible mess that's barely salvaged by the presence of old pros like Michael Douglas and Kim Basinger

"...Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Kim Basinger, Eva Longoria and David Rasche. This serviceable action thriller about a Secret Service..."

April 28, 2006 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Plano [Associate News Editor Lee Nichols responds: While The Austin Chronicle often uses the..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Column

The Carol You Don't Know

There's much more to Ms. Channing than Dolly and Lorelei

"...the original Dolly Levi of Hello, Dolly! and Lorelei Lee of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, the Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe-winning Muzzy..."

July 22, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Y Not?

The battle over AMD's move to Lantana is a one-tract skirmish in a larger war over the uncertain future of Central Texas

"...and heads northwest, toward Lake Travis. Coming off the sleek, elevated 290/71 freeway that leads southwest from Austin, drivers..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Smith Cantara (theatre), Randy Harriman (music), Sondra Lomax (dance), David Mead (music), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); and..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

"...was 14, 15. Why didn't they go after Jerry Lee Lewis? He's the second biggest pedophile of all. He..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...10:30-11:30am CER E2.026Financial Times: Money in FictionDavid Liss & Christopher Reich..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

Primary Election Night: A Roundup

"...Commissioner of the General Land Office Ray Madrigal David Bernsen..."

March 15, 2002 News Feature

Democratic and Republican Joint Primary: March 12, 2002

Early voting through Friday, March 8

"...Commissioner of the General Land Office Ray Madrigal David Bernsen..."

March 8, 2002 News Feature

Contested Races

"...Commissioner of the General Land Office Ray Madrigal David Bernsen..."

March 1, 2002 News Feature

Contested Races

"...Commissioner of the General Land Office Ray Madrigal David Bernsen..."

Feb. 22, 2002 News Feature

Autumn Tale

What Movies Look Like This Fall

"...us this time of year. These days, however, Jamie Lee Curtis is more likely to be seen padding her..."

Sept. 21, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Notes on Mad Dogs

If you were young, talented, and a little crazy in the old Austin, you may have answered to the bizarre title of "Mad Dog."

"...Gay Place; painter and sculptor Fletcher Boone; labor lawyer David Richards and his wife Ann, who would become the..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Dancing About Architecture

Jimmie Vaughan skips Dubya's inaugural ball, while the Austin Music Network gets a reprieve from the city as the SIMS Foundation tries to spend $62,000 and fast.

"...bands," says Richard Fenno, who'll be playing with Dino Lee's crooner act at George W. Bush's Best Little Ball...."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Book Reviews

"...without a pickup, and in conscious emulation of Henry David Thoreau, tries to simplify his life by refusing motorized..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Books Review

Picks & Sleepers

South by Southwest '97

"...just before the avalanche, and this week's "Picks & Sleepers" section, limited to Wednesday South by Southwest showcases only,..."

March 7, 1997 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...take heed. (Saturday, Liberty Lunch, Midnight) 3.0 Stars -- David Lynch..."

March 7, 1997 Music Review

Top Books

Hard-Boiled Top Ten

"...* Cadillac Jukebox by James Lee Burke. Along with Walter Mosely, Burke is one of..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Dragonheart

"...Directed by: Rob Cohen. Starring: Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Dina Meyer, Julie Christie and Sean..."

June 7, 1996 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

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