Friday ACL Fest 2018 Picks

Handicapping ACL's first Friday plus a handful of locals

"...asks Topaz Jones on bouncy single "Powerball." The charismatic, Jersey-bred twentysomething murders microphones with a breezy, singsong flow that's..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature

Pick a Headliner: Paul McCartney vs. Metallica

We break down each act's stats so you can make an informed decision

"...Photo by Gary Miller Paul McCartneyFri., 7:45pm, American Express..."

Oct. 5, 2018 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Now He Cares

"...Dear Editor, Since Christine Blasey Ford came forward, countless Americans have..."

Oct. 1, 2018 Postmarks

Holiday Viewing: Elf

One for the whole family

"...40s when I was born, so there was a good-sized generation gap. My taste has always leaned toward the..."

Dec. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Mark Fagan

Care Communities Confirms Closure

Nonprofit to shut its doors on Oct. 31

"...on Oct. 31. The organization's Executive Director Mary Hearon confirmed on Monday: After 26 years providing life support and..."

Sept. 8, 2017 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...Thunderbirds, Big Boys, Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble (unannounced)..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Red Guards and the Modern Face of Protest

Agitators, disrupters, or “anarchists,” these masked protesters represent a new resistance

"...– right up top, behind the jaw – that fractured in Jared Roark's neck during an arrest near the..."

Feb. 17, 2017 News Feature by Joseph Caterine

Friday ACL Fest Face-Off: Radiohead vs. Major Lazer

Who wins? C'mon now.

"...Photo by Gary Miller..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Midtowne Spa Shutters After Two Decades

Austin loses another gay-centric business

"...gone. Midtowne Spa – Austin's only men's bathhouse – closed for good on Sunday, July 24...."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Texas Teen Book Festival: The 2015 Lineup

Sesame Street and Star Wars collide in the 2015 TTBF

"...had generations of the show's fans sighing when she announced that she'd be leaving the role of Maria, will..."

Aug. 17, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

AISD High Schools Hit Target

TEA results for Austin improved from last year

"...Magic bullets have become the bane of education policy: vouchers, charters, single-sex schools. As the Austin Independent..."

Aug. 14, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Patrick Goes on Offense Post-Session

Patrick reflects on his first term as lite gov

"...While the 84th legislative session ended on Monday, the fun part is just getting started:..."

June 4, 2015 News Post by Brittany Shulman

Playback: Dale Watson's Ameripolitan Dream

Outlaws wanted (for Awards), God calls back Gean West, and SXSW wristbands back on sale!

"...In fact, the local outlaw honky-tonker devised a new banner to hang over the music he..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago

The Chicago troupe's dances, grounded in contemporary ballet, ranged from ceremonial to intimate to absurd

"...Nacho Duato and Alejandro Cerrudo, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago offered what you might visualize as a contemporary-dance "L" map:..."

Feb. 6, 2015 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015 festival...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

DVDanger: When Fine Actors Attack

Mark Strong seeks "Anna", Landau and Palance hit "Without Warning"

"...in The Shining cool, and not, "Why haven't you fired your agent?" cool? We do...."

Aug. 9, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...Steve Adler: I love this city. I'm really excited about everything Austin is achieving, but I'm also real..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

Getting Crazy

A whirlwind tour of Arkush's 1983 feature

"...Richard Linklater has curated and is hosting Jewels in the Wasteland, a series..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Screens Post by Louis Black

Come One, Come All!

Here’s Your Early Tipsheet of the Folks Running for City Council

"...master list of the entire field -- as 2014 proceeds, watch this space for additions and emendations...."

Jan. 10, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Put the T and V in Thanksgiving

Holiday specials to ease you through the food coma and into the weekend

"...before Thanksgiving, and there on your chair, you're already zoned out, but do not despair. There's plenty to watch..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Screens Feature by Monica Riese

Cafe Josie Changes It Up

New ownership at an old fave

"...Mayes, one of Austin's pioneers of world fusion cuisine, served a colorful, sun-drenched menu with an emphasis on char-grilled..."

April 26, 2013 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Ronnie Threadgill Files Last Appeal to Supremes

Ronnie Threadgill Attempts a Last Second Appeal to Supremes

"...clutching a handgun, ran up to the vehicle and fired two shots into the car. The first shot missed..."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Saturday Showcases

"...legitimately weird and who's keeping it so? Park here. Multimedia publishing house Monofonus Press prints small runs of carefully..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

Civics 101

"...or legislative process is not a form of constitutionally protected speech, and shall be regulated." 4-6pm. City Hall Plaza,..."

Jan. 18, 2013 News Column

Steady As He Goes

From cosmic cowboys and Americana to punk rock and legacy acts, Freddie Steady Krc keeps the beat

"...In 1963, Freddie Krc – rhymes with "perch" – was a 9-year-old..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Fantastic Fest 2012: 'Frankenweenie' Red Carpet

"...Tim and Karrie League walk the Fantastic Fest red carpet with their twin daughters at Thursday's world premiere..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Photo Gallery

Gay Place

South by, gay bi, o hai, bye-bye!

"...FOOT X FOOT FEST Where da Melph at? Katey Red plays Bern's! Whoa! With Candi & the Cavities, Sip..."

March 16, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Beside the Point: We Love Us!

Just ask anybody – Austinites approve of Austin

"...As anyone who's attended a local film festival can tell you, Austinites cheer..."

Nov. 18, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

The New Tony Sanchez

Perry's presidential aspirations dying with a whimper, not a bang

"...the Democrats: A wealthy, amiable Hispanic businessman who was supposed to take out Gov. Rick Perry. Then he got..."

Oct. 12, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

What's Your Number?

Anna Faris does more nose-scrunching than acting in this abrasive comedy about people acting stupidly.

"...Directed by: Mark Mylod. Starring: Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

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