Fear & Loathing on the Inaugural Trail

One man's journey to the Bush inauguration confirms more than it denies.

"...departing president, and supporters and impugners alike should feel relieved that the hottest and brightest spotlight in the world..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Features Feature by Michael Bolduc

Cautiously Optimistic

Fifteen Hopefuls Make Up Austin's Musical Class of 2001

"...After earning a small but consistent local following, they recorded their second full-length last year with producer Ed Rose..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...Whatever happens when 2000 becomes 2001 (happened by now), whether the Supreme Court realizes just how..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

It's a salmagundi of responses this issue, with bits regarding dolphin bacteria, word use, national politics, and Marc Savlov's cinematic taste (or lack thereof).

"...Editor:..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"..."Barton Creek PUD," Jim Bob Moffett's development scheme that triggered an all-night citizen uprising in June 1990 and was..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

After a Fashion

A recent gala IDoL-ized Austin fashionistas.

"...(and their admirers) spilling into the parking lot, ages ranged from a few months to 80 years and encompassed..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

A Texan Does Toscana

While it's obvious that hours of work making stocks, sauces, marinades, and custards go into the production of every meal at Siena, the end result is an array of hearty and robust peasant dishes elegant in their simplicity and true to their heritage.

"...chef Harvey Harris was studying Italian cooking in the medieval castle that houses the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

I never thought the letters in "Postmarks Forum" were real until this happened to me ...

"...Editor:..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column

Coach's Corner

"...cloud drifts listlessly by, as if the stifling heat affected even things not bound to the earth. The man's..."

July 21, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Postmarks

East Timor. Campaign Finance Reform. Napster. Living Wages. Little Richard.

"...Editor:..."

May 26, 2000 Column

Endorsements

"...seem permanent except for change, it's easy to be tempted not to vote at all. With Watson's re-election a..."

May 5, 2000 News Feature

Endorsements

"...seem permanent except for change, it's easy to be tempted not to vote at all. With Watson's re-election a..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature

Hill Country Compendium

Cuisines editor Virginia B. Wood has been scouting the Hill Country looking for all the new bed & breakfasts, restaurants, and other interesting places she can find.

"...will be hitting the highways in droves. After some much-needed spring rains, the roadsides should be decked out in..."

April 7, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

A plethora of environmental concerns are argued in this week's letters to the editor.

"...Editor:..."

March 31, 2000 Column

Reflections

SXSW 2000 Film Festival and Conference

"...RatsDir/Prod/DP/Ed: James M. Felter...."

March 17, 2000 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two

Let the SXSW onslaught begin ...

"...that, there will be our three daily SXSW issues published on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday -- March 16-18. This..."

March 3, 2000 Column by Louis Black

Dancing About Architecture

More record label shuffles for the Meat Puppets, the Hole in the Wall gets bigger, Ray Benson gets taller, and music lawsuits get uglier

"...Well, for a long while it looked as though the new Meat Puppets were gonna get..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...of mood or movie. Summer is light and carefree, aimed at all the kids out of school with time..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dancing About Architecture

A Fond Farewell to the Texas Tornado himself, Doug Sahm.

"...I had no idea what to expect when I entered the Hole in the Wall late Thursday afternoon. I..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

The Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

A look back at the Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

"...Texas, nightclub in which most of Urban Cowboy was filmed -- Gilley's -- is itself enjoying a bit of..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas: Down-Home Gusto

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...This show, after all, is a musical comedy that makes heroines out of whores and finds humor..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Greil Marcus and the Mad Parade

In his book Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the 20th Century, Greil Marcus explained punk to the world and created a bible for that music's true believers. As Austin theatre company Rude Mechanicals opens its stage adaptation of Marcus' book, the author talks about the Stones, the Sex Pistols, and the "mad parade" of history.

"...Greil Marcus answered his phone just after 8am on a Monday morning..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Media Clips

"Media Clips" weighs in on Web site parody of George Bush, Statesman reporter Ben Wear moved off of the city hall beat, and Travis County District Judge Jeanne Meurer declines to issue ruling in KOOP case.

"...The Internet has been hailed repeatedly as the most democratic form of media ever..."

Sept. 3, 1999 News Column by Lee Nichols

Articulations

South Bank Update

"...headquarters for Austin Lyric Opera really taking shape. The dilapidated facade of the former Barton Springs Bar & Grill..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Public Notice

Pull the Jumpsuit Outta the Closet, Elvis

"...it's time again for Viva Las Vegas! the annual star-studded, Elvis-encrusted, casino-style fundraiser for AIDS Services of Austin (ASA)..."

July 9, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Economic Cleansing

"...Editor:..."

April 16, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Plan for People, Not Cars

"...Editor:..."

March 26, 1999 Column

SXSW Records

Jeff Beck

"...British string slinger quivers over a jungle beat osmotically procured from London's underground scene. "Psycho Sam" is a loopy..."

March 12, 1999 Music Feature

Art

Art Openings

"...over the years. Pulido, an active local artist who helped create the Mexic-Arte museum, painted the mural with the..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Fool for Love

"...Miranda Richardson and Josie Lawrence in Enchanted April. Please don't talk to me about NBC's sweeps..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

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