Fixing Up the Fringe

Do it yourself? No way. This is the second in a series of articles by Josh Medsker as he attempts to re-establish a zine library in Austin.

"...library in Austin. For the first installment, go to austinchronicle.com/issues/dispatch/2003-05-09/books_feature.html, and keep an eye out here for future installments...."

June 13, 2003 Books Feature by Josh Medsker

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Our readers talk back.

"...Walt Howerton about the poverty-stricken neighborhood of Northridge Acres ["Between Round Rock and a Hard Place," Nov. 15]. It's..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column

Beat Currencies

In a look at some recently reprinted classic works by the Beats, Chronicle writer Dale Smith examines why being on the road was such a dangerous place -- and why it no longer is.

"...San Francisco Beat: Talking With the Poets edited by David Meltzer City..."

Aug. 3, 2001 Books Feature by Dale Smith

One of the Great Ones

"...The tall pine bookcases take up the entire west wall of our living..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

On the Edge of the Edge

John Cassavetes

"...photograph courtesy of Photofest As the Austin Film Society begins a new series of screenings devoted to the films..."

Jan. 23, 1998 Screens Feature by Michael Ventura

Cassady, Kerouac, and Other Dharma Bums Back Beats by Jennifer Scoville and Dave Cook

"...How to explain this generation's affinity for the Beat writers? Perhaps it's all we have in common: The..."

May 26, 1995 Books Feature

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...Craft beer has begun its redemption arc. Out are the big..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin's Airport Art Program Makes Every Flight a Trip to the Gallery

Got some time at AUS? There's many distractions in plane sight.

"...You know what there’s a lot of at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? Art. In diversity of form, in sheer..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces

After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside

"...an excruciating year of having their spaces shuttered and being unable to engage directly with audiences in the intimacy..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Luv Doc: Love Is Blind

When you make a presentation you should have some visual aids

"...A few years ago, a good friend of mine hooked up with a really obnoxious guy. This isn't just..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

The Austin Women Dispelling Stigma and Moving Mental Health Issues Forward

From Sheriff Sally Hernandez to state Rep. Celia Israel, local women are changing the conversation

"...mother's case, I'm quite certain I posted something on Facebook about it," said Ranus. "I can assure you that..."

July 5, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

The Oral History of ABGB

Pils to wake, pils to sleep

"...Austin" culture representing the pragmatists as does the Austin Beer Garden Brewing Company. The name itself delivers on four..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Deep Dig: Longhorns Offensive Line

Digging deep on NFL and Longhorn football subjects

"...David Ash to take a page out of that book...."

May 22, 2013 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

APD's Sleep Disorder

The APD praised a longtime officer – until she claimed a disability

"...academy in 1998, Lynch spent nine years patrolling near Rundberg Lane and in the Dove Springs neighborhood of Southeast..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

'There To Tell the Truth'

Seymour Hersh on journalism, politics, presidents, and war

"...The New Yorker and is currently working on a book about former Vice President Dick Cheney. On March 19,..."

March 30, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Tone Deaf

Deaf Austinites say police can't seem to listen to reason

"...herself in trouble with the Austin Police Department – booked into jail for resisting arrest, a charge punishable by..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Big Dogs, Young Rebels, and Aging Giants

The Austin promoters who bring the music come in all shapes and sizes

"...Bill Graham or infamous British promoter Don Arden – dubbed "The Al Capone of Pop" – they're generally written..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Jonathan Blow Talks Fantastic Fest

Indie gaming stalwart talks ethics, elves, and Braid: The Movie

"...Austin Chronicle: Will you have met filmmaker Nacho Vigalondo before your panel..."

Sept. 23, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Do Not Try This at Home

Tom Six on the surgical horrors of The Human Centipede

"...laminate are going to scuttle out of the theatre because we're shocked, shocked we tell you, that the current..."

May 7, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Securing the Substance

Richard Linklater on his adaptation of A Scanner Darkly

"...From the intense and nuanced characterizations (courtesy of Reeves, Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Winona Ryder, and Rory Cochrane,..."

July 7, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Divorce, Alamo Style

From a small north-side apartment – via toney Rob Roy, a Hays County ranch, and several sojourns in jail – Janet Kennedy keeps fighting a battle featuring all the latest in family bitterness

"...driving Janet Kennedy's attempts to right the wrongs she believes she's been dealt since 1999, when the Kennedy v...."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Gruene Pastures

Jason Allen honky-tonks to the head of the class

"...York City. Most of Allen's heroes and predecessors, from Willie Nelson to Pat Green and Kevin Fowler, have graced..."

June 17, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of

A Dream Collaboration: Richard Linklater and 30 animators team up to produce a startling, surreal new film.

"...Paramount Theatre introducing his new animated movie Waking Life before the hometown audience. Linklater, now with eight movies under..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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"Alex Jones is to patriotism ... what hot dogs are to meat."

"...July 14]! Very cool and I was happy to be included. ... The show CapZeyeZ is spelled like that..."

July 21, 2000 Column

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Music Greats Overlooked

"...What began as a meaningful institution, the Chronicle's Texas Music Hall..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Column

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Libertarians Say No to Doggett

"...Austin Chronicle thinks highly of Lloyd Doggett, but the October 9 issue was completely over the top, coming as..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Column

Rats From a Sinking Ship II

"...gals drooling over DiCaprio – an actress young women will accept while still imagining that they could take her..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

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Warren Responds

"...says Warren's claims that he impugned the character of DBEs through his comments is ... meant to distract attention..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Column

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