Amsterdam

David O. Russell's madcap murder-mystery is a misfire

"...Directed by: David O. Russell. Starring: Christian Bale, Margot Robbie, John David..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Uncaged

Wayne Alan Brenner's friend Sylvia has an opinion about the Vortex Repertory Company's workshop performance Uncaged: The public deserves more for its money than an end-of-the-workshop variety show unless what's onstage is well-performed and original, and except for a handful of pieces by a few participants -- most notably the emcee Ratgirl -- she thinks this isn't.

"..."You mean David Saldaña?"..."

June 29, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Fractured Greeks: Great Deeds, Human Follies Fractured Greeks

If any company in Austin is equipped to handle the mythological heft of the Greek tragedies, it's VORTEX Repertory Company, and under the direction of Bonnie Cullum, Fractured Greeks, a collection of scenes taken from and inspired by the Trojan War plays of Euripides and Sophocles, holds together pretty well.

"...she then portrays in subsequent scenes. Elizabeth Doss (Electra/Paris/Diomedes), David Saldaña (Ajax/Aphrodite/Ares), Amie Elyn (Helen), and Dan Bisbee (Odysseus)..."

May 26, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...freelance writers Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre), Sondra Lomax (dance), David Mead (music), and Duncan Goodrich (art); and Austin Chronicle..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...David Nancarrow, Time Again in Oz..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Frogs: Awkward Bawdy

Local Arts Reviews

"...a bereted beatnik (complete with snapping chorus). The crowd-pleasing David Saldaña (one of three adult guest artists) plays Aiakos..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

The Krayolas

"...with retrospective Best Riffs Only. Teenage brothers Hector and David Saldaña formed the group in 1975 on a foundation..."

June 6, 2008 Music Review by Greg Beets

The Run-Off: Live Election Coverage

An historic race crosses the finish line

"...DISTRICT 1 Edmund “Ted” Gordon....3,164 / 55.91% David “D” Thompson.........2,495 / 44.09%..."

Dec. 16, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Groping Women, Ducking Questions, Fighting Lightweights, Bashing Bonds

Election notes from the city, state, country, and beyond

"...Saldaña's Stand: Austin ISD Trustee Paul Saldaña isn't on the..."

Oct. 14, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Race-Based Voting?

Some candidates say names, race influenced election

"...Chair Edmund "Ted" Gordon facing KIPP Austin charter founder David "D" Thompson; in District 6, PR expert Paul Saldaña..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Re-Forming AI$D

What's behind the national involvment in local school board races?

"...group that spent almost $6,000 on District 1 candidate David "D" Thomp­son, who's in a run-off with UT-Aus­tin department..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Serious Apologies in Order

AISD fills up five seats

"...Vice President Cindy Anderson (no relation) ran against attorney David Ryan Quintanilla to replace outgoing At-Large Place 8 trustee..."

Nov. 11, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD & ACC: Low Turnout rules

The AISD and ACC boards take shape

"...Edmund "Ted" Gordon was less than 3% ahead of David "D" Thompson, whose connections to the embattled education "reform"..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD: One for the Money

"...District 1: Edmund "Ted" Gordon, David "D" Thompson District 6: Paul Saldaña, Kate Mason-Murphy At-Large..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

How Much for a Trustee Seat?

Local and outside money moving into AISD races

"...David Thompson: $14,577 raised, $6,014 on hand..."

Oct. 31, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Help Wanted: School Board Candidates

Scarce bids concern education advocates

"...to face longtime education activist and political consultant Paul Saldaña, in what could become a vitriolic contest. Moya is..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...Paul Saldaña, Mayor Gus Garcia's chief of staff, is going the..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature

2002 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...Historical Fiction Paulette Jiles, Lynda S. Robinson, Steven Saylor, David Marion Wilkinson, Janice Woods Windle, Moderator: Elizabeth Crook..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Books Feature

Chronicle Endorsements

"...both critical and constructive. His opponent, KIPP Austin founder David "D" Thompson, is simply too thoroughly connected for our..."

Nov. 28, 2014 News Feature

Election Night Live

Up-to-the-minute midterm coverage

"...District 1: Runoff between Edmund T. Gordon (35.5%) and David D. Thompson (28.43%). District 4: Julie Cowan wins 78.45%...."

Nov. 5, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

How Do You Formulate a Grand Prix?

The race to nail down an F1 deal involves multiple entities

"...According to Austin Water Assistant Director David Juarez, the difference is due to changes in the..."

Nov. 19, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Roundup: Counties, Communities, Council

Municipal politics matter!

"...In a press release accompanying the resolution, MNA Chair David Neider said, "Increased urban density is key to addressing..."

Jan. 18, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

AISD: Outside Money, Mixed Results

"...DISTRICT 1 Edmund T. Gordon: 3,622 (34.6%) David "D" Thompson: 2,982 (28.5%) P. Kevin Bryant: 1,963 (18.7%)..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Farm Report: Both Sides Win, Lose

After a bruising debate, urban farmers and neighborhood activists pick up the pieces

"...Those speaking as advocates of single-family neighborhoods included David King of the Austin Neighborhoods Council, Almanza of People..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature by Anna Toon

Meet Your New City Council, Austin!

Recapping the run-offs

"...a nervous night for PR and management consultant Paul Saldaña, who started off the night less than 100 votes..."

Dec. 17, 2014 News Post by the News Staff

Naked City

john gilvar, paul saldana and jill george are leaving their aide positions at city hall; the police oversight focus group is slated to sign its settlement on friday, alan sager won the gop party chairman's race, willie lewis holds a fundraiser.

"...And there's more aide news to pass along. Paul Saldaña is leaving, too, and it's not just because his..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...David Beck-Brown..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...viewing list Government Cheese, the new surrealist comedy starring David Oyelowo, and the intriguing Happy Face. Director Michael Showalter's..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Week Showdown Kwame Alexander, Booked Danielle Paige, Stealing Snow David Wright, Away Running Phoebe Robinson, You Can't Touch My..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Man and a Half

Hanging with music industry legend Jerry Wexler

"...About a Mover," "Mendocino," "Texas Me," "Nuevo Laredo." Doug Saldaña, Samm Dogg, Wayne Douglas. Texas Tornado. The Last Real..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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