Family Matters

Exploring identity at the Austin Jewish Film Festival

"...The subject of Jewish identity may seem like an obvious..."

March 23, 2012 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Then There's This: Away We Go

Who does Austin want to lead the way

"...Leffingwell, who is running for a second term in the May 12 election. For both candidates, the race is..."

Feb. 3, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

A Movie-able Feast

Exploring Toronto's cinematic menu

"...So many agendas, so little time. That's always the conundrum at the Toronto International Film Festival. Hundreds of..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

TDH: 7/18/11

Tovo meters out opposition to pay parking changes

"...There’s still a week and a half until Kathie Tovo’s..."

July 18, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

In a Bind

Austin Book Arts Fair celebrates bookmaking with hands-on activities

"...The Austin Book Workers want you to celebrate a handmade..."

June 25, 2010 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Reinventing Airport Boulevard

Can 'form-based zoning' transform a suburban drag into walkable neighborhoods?

"...Drive Airport Boulevard from Lamar to I-35 – trying to see it with a newcomer's eyes –..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Community Building

Ed Radtke's Speed of Life opens the 2009 Austin Asian American Film Festival

"...a living by stealing video cameras from tourists and then selling the stolen goods to the local pawn shop...."

Nov. 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Viva la Vida

The 26th annual Día de los Muertos celebration has a new twist this year

"...Mexic-Arte Museum has always been at the forefront of local Día de los Muertos celebrations, staging..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...Austin has an established agreement with the city of Galveston..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...Everyone remembers their first time, right? How old you were, where you..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Not So Cool

Austin's 2009 Climate Protection Program update confirms progress on energy – but reflects a feeble citywide effort

"...Asked what they think of the Austin Climate Protection Program, most Austinites..."

June 19, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Rock and a Hard Place

Exploring the elusiveness of fame and the ethics of the mash-up in 24 Beats per Second

"...To the list of great and enduring mysteries of the world,..."

March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Mike Levy, We Hardly Knew Ye

Outspoken Austinite passes on mayoral run

"...Levy, who along with Monthly editor Gregory Curtis, sold the publication for $37..."

Feb. 16, 2009 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Welcome to My Studio

The East Austin Studio Tour offers a rare chance to see where artists work and live

"...Visiting someone's home is like visiting the inside of her head: You know a whole lot..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Something Silver This Way Comes

Previewing the Austin Jewish Book Fair

"...you want to do it up right. After all, the Austin Jewish Book Fair has come a long way..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Dead Dogs Don't Lie

If your pet escapes, pray for Animal Control

"...Easley did everything right. From Sept. 11, 2005, when they adopted Butter, an American Bully puppy, they raised him..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...Back in the early Eighties, Dave and Joann Gunlock bought themselves a..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Lasting Commitments

The 2008 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...Some individuals make their contributions to a cultural scene in brief but intense..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Thompson to Dukes: Facts on My Side

HD-46 challenger fires back at Dukes' family complaint.

"...46 challenger Brian Thompson has replied to claims from the family of Rep. Dawnna Dukes that he defamed them..."

March 3, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

After the 'Watch,' What?

Alumni of AMOA's 'New Art in Austin' talk about the exhibition's impact on their careers

"...This year marks the third time that the Austin Museum of Art has..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Arts Feature by Rachel Cook

Maakies' Daddy in the House

Austin Books & Comics hosts Tony Millionaire

"...Jack Tar and a barrel of woe! Maritime shenanigans à la Grand Guignol, and all resultant from or attended..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Making It Happen

The 2007 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...to wait for some ideal moment or action by others to make a contribution. This might be true for..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Champion of the World Cinema

Chief curator Chale Nafus on the Austin Film Society's latest Essential series, South by Southeast: Films of Thailand and Vietnam

"...I recently had lunch with Chale Nafus, director of programming for the Austin Film..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Notes on Kitsch

... or W.W.S.S.T. (What Would Susan Sontag Think) about Austin's love of camp?

"...really thought about it," laughs Linda Lou Von Hochtritt, the designer and purveyor of Lucky Lou Shoes, a company..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Getting Physical

Anna Deavere Smith returns to Austin to investigate the resilience of the human body

"...year, Anna Deavere Smith showed us a bit of Austin's soul, through theatrical portraits she created of some signature..."

May 12, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Waterfalls and Sea Changes

The former and current artistic directors of Austin Script Works discuss new plays, local theatre, and the writer's voice

"...I first met as grad students studying playwriting at the University of Texas. One day she brought in a..."

Nov. 11, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Dietz

Naked City

City will seek north location for courts

"...The expansion of South Austin Tennis Center is over for..."

Aug. 26, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Cured HAAM

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians is now served

"...On the rainy evening of April 20, HAAM is served. The..."

May 13, 2005 Music Feature by Matt Dentler

Born in the Barn

How Shakespeare at Winedale spawned some of Austin's – and the country's – best theatre

"...didn't set out to create an army of ardent theatre makers. All he was trying to do was help..."

July 23, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Among Us

The gypsy feet of playwright Ruth Margraff keep wandering back to Austin, and we're fortunate that they do

"...suspect that she is a vital voice in shaping the future of American theatre. She has a shy angel..."

May 7, 2004 Arts Feature by Cyndi Williams

« 1    ‹ BACK    6   7   8   9   10   11   12   13   14   15     NEXT ›    34 »