Bitch Fest

Three-minute Rations of Democracy

"...Dozens of protestors applied for their three-minute rations of democracy. The fever spilled outside the Municipal Annex to the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Croy and the Boys, Warpaint, a Metal Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week

"...Taco Mafia at Thursday’s Giddy Up, comfort food from fest founder Aaron Franklin and others at Friday’s Supper Club,..."

May 24, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Arrest Fest at the RNC

Throw a rock up in St. Paul, and you'll apparently find someone being arrested – actually, don't throw any rocks in St. Paul

"...someone told me is an M-16." Award-winning journalist and Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman was arrested on Monday, Sept...."

Sept. 5, 2008 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...OUTsider Fest..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The 2017 Indie Meme Film Fest

Bringing in the best of South Asian films

"...film audiences, and the schedule for their sophomore film festival serves up a veritable cinematic rainbow full of South..."

April 14, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Other Worlds Film Fest Returns For Ninth and Final Festival

Sci-fi festival releases first wave of films

"...Austin’s Other Worlds Film Festival’s newly announced lineup of feature films will shine brighter..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Screens Post by Leila Saidane

M.I.A.

Friday, Sept. 14, Zilker park

"...Humma," the irony was probably missed at such a fest, but she held the crowd's attention with her rapid-fire..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Naked City

Capitalizing on the grassroots fervor that defines the Dean Democrat

"...("Howard Dean Speaks for Me!"). They were gathered for "Democracy Fest 2005" – three days of panel discussions and..."

June 24, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

Friday ACL Face-Off: Guns N’ Roses vs. Tame Impala

Which headliner stands taller on the fest's first day?

"...Latest release: 2008's Chinese Democracy..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Sundance Announces Competition Slate

Austinite Jeff Nichols will compete in Park City

"...a call from Sundance. This morning, the venerated indie fest announced the 32 features selected for U.S. Narrative and..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...11:30am:  Postcards for Democracy: A Collective Art Demo — Featured Session Mark Mothersbaugh..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Thanks

"...like to express our gratitude for your sponsorship of Democracy Fest 2005 [“Framing the Dem Fest,” News, June 24]...."

Aug. 15, 2005 Postmarks

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...There will be some familiar names in horror circles..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two

Let us hope the war in Iraq is quick, the death toll is low, and that all dire predictions prove unfounded; let's also hope that we haven't destroyed our own country ideologically in order to save it.

"...(a number told me it was their best Film Festival experience ever); bands were thrilled; and Web designers and..."

March 21, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

If war is inevitable, you might as well be in Austin, enjoying South by Southwest.

"...Film and Interactive Conferences are almost over, the Film Festival is well under way, and the Music Conference and..."

March 14, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Off the Record

Putting on the gloves for round three of Fun Fun Fun Fest, Dangerous Toys go platinum, and Okkervil River stands for a fire demon

"...Transmission Entertainment thinks of his brainchild Fun Fun Fun Fest as an "anti-fest," balancing out the local musical landscape...."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

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Our readers talk back.

"...their principled stand against redistricting. It's encouraging to see democracy at its best -- the system still works...."

May 23, 2003 Column

City Hall Hustle: Eastside Discordance

The El Concilio players strut the stage

"...y Seis de Septiembre celebration, and the upstart Pachanga festival, mixing old-school performers with indie Latino artists...."

April 16, 2010 News Column by Wells Dunbar

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Our readers talk back.

"...was an "event" sponsored in part by KGSR. "Grassroots democracy" yadda yadda. Pay $5, listen to some good music,..."

March 29, 2002 Column

Film Flam: Neon, Blue Starlite, and Kiss

Movie news, Tim League, and Gene Simmons (not dueting, sadly)

"...• Looking much further ahead, Austin Film Festival (Oct. 26-Nov. 2) is re-enforcing its reputation as a..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Filmmaking Sin Fronteras

In its 18th annual edition, Cine Las Americas presents an eclectic mix

"...years since the first Cine Las Americas International Film Festival debuted in Austin and brought with it an astonishing..."

April 17, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...traces of freedom? Hey, what’s that sound, is that democracy dying to thunderous applause? Let Lucas’ epic tale of..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Arts, Comedy, Theatre, Movies, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Jackie and Foxy Brown?! Yes please!

"...presentation on the “voucher scam” from the Mothers for Democracy Institute, hosted by the Travis County Democratic Party.  ..."

June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Point Austin: One, Two, Many Occupations

A movement being born is many things

"...the UT football game concluded and Fun Fun Fun Fest was in full throttle at Auditorium Shores; it was..."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Off the Record

Across the Borderline: BettySoo travels abroad with Doug Cox, Monte Wardens discovers Kevin Ahart, and Ancient VVisdom collaborates with Charles Manson

"...by the Waller Creek Tunnel Project, Fun Fun Fun Fest is trying to add a third day to its..."

June 17, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Daily Hustle: 4/8/10 (Updated)

Brutal morning, brutal afternoon at council

"...Neighbor “Cultural Arts” Program to sponsor the Pachanga Music Festival and Fiestas Patrias events at Fiesta Gardens. Again, comment..."

April 8, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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Our readers talk back.

"...people have lost one of the basic tenets of democracy: the right to redress in the courts, by judge..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to come to Austin just for the ACL Music Festival. Emmylou's ability to give us both goose bumps with..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Column

Film on the Fringe

The Blue Theater's new experimental film and video series Blue Screen looks to redefine the parameters of 'independent' cinema.

"...back, and expanded the parameters of that fondly remembered micro-fest to include even odder examples of filmmaking run amok,..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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