Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Mardi Gras to St. Paddy's and much, much more

"...time for the annual wildflower road show, plus Texas’ birthday, St. Patrick’s Day, and more fun...."

March 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Where the Day Takes You

"...and Nancy Mckeon. A labor of love, Where the Day Takes You literally takes to the streets in depicting..."

Nov. 6, 1992 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Fighting With My Family

Wrestling biopic of breakthrough WWE superstar Paige

"...It seems off to say, but Fighting With My Family – the biopic of trailblazing WWE superstar Paige –..."

March 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

This pleasant throwback to the live-action Disney films of yore provides brisk fun for all.

"...comedy is a throwback to the kind of live-action family films that Disney used to do so well. Instead..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Family Connections Nonprofit to Close Doors Amid Scandal

Former executive director wanted on criminal charges

"...That’s what the directors of the nonprofit Family Connections would like to know – as would the..."

April 12, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Sixth Day

"...Rowland. The opening credits tell us that The 6th Day is set “sometime in the near future … sooner..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

See what 2020 has in store

"...New Year by celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and the Lunar New Year...."

Dec. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...of music festivals, Renaissance festivals, and reasons to go day trippin’...."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: 7A Ranch Resort, Wimberley

Iconic family summer vacation cottages get a new lease on life after devastating flood

"...7A Ranch Resort in Wimberley nearly disappeared. The 70-year-old family summer camp was suffering, and then came the 2015..."

May 5, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Cold Light of Day

A young businessman on vacation in Spain with his family becomes caught in a tangled web of espionage and intrigue in this lackluster follow-up by the director of JCVD.

"...while on a sailing vacation in Spain with his family, including dad Martin (Willis) and mom Laurie (Goodall), finds..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dismantling Family Planning Pt. 2

House budget amendment would subvert access to reproductive services

"...Health Services allocates roughly $42 million in funds to family planning providers -- a reorganization of "funding priorities" that..."

April 16, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

The Day of the Beast

De la Iglesia builds this original horror film around a priest who belives the Antichrist will be born on Christmas Day. The director's unique visions blend ultra-violence and satiric touches make this a stunning example of his work screening in this four-part Alamo series.

"...film is nothing short of a hangman's slapstick masterpiece. Day of the Beast (1995) garnered rave reviews in its..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Another Day in Paradise

"...four leads slog through a junkified parody of Midwestern family rituals, it's not hard to see why. Another Day..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Fathers' Day

"...Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nastassja Kinski and Charlie Hofheimer. Fathers' Day is a mildly diverting summer family comedy. In general,..."

May 9, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Stuart Saves His Family

"...bizarre local release I can remember: Stuart Saves his Family is opening only at Movies 12 and will only..."

April 28, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Hair of the 3-Legged Dog SXSW Day Party Lineup Announced

Dallas Acid, Go Fever, Being Dead, and Mike Melinoe soundtrack

"...Until the city says otherwise, the Chronicle’s day party is still on...."

March 5, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Laissez les bons temps rouler

"...Strap on your dancing shoes for the holiday season of Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras...."

Jan. 31, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Kenedy Ranch Museum, Sarita

South Texas ranching family's history is told through colorful murals

"...with history. The story of the ranch, the pioneering family, and South Texas..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Family Fang

Jason Bateman directs and co-stars in this dark comedy

"...and dad, reverberates throughout the tonally shifting dramedy The Family Fang. It sounds like fingernails on the chalkboard of..."

May 6, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Labor Day

An escaped convict finds a family of sorts in this new drama by Jason Reitman.

"...turning this lost woman and lonely child into a family. Taking on the fatherly role, he does repairs around..."

Jan. 31, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black

The Family Man

"...magnificent bastards the true meaning of Christmas, and The Family Man is this week's lesson, sweeter than an intravenous..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Snow Day

"...aspirations right up front by top-billing Chevy Chase, Snow Day delivers just enough unexpected charm and invention to earn..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Mr. Natural – A Family Affair

The Mendoza family runs the Eastside restaurant and store with love

"...At family-owned Mr. Natural, every day the Mendozas spend running the..."

June 15, 2019 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

Live Shot: Hi, How Are You Day

Mental health considered in 78% superb Daniel Johnston tribute

"...20 years of talking shit,” admonished host Andy Langer Tuesday night at the Moody Theater. Austin’s most polarizing singer,..."

Jan. 23, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Perry's Day of Fasting for Ballots

Governor running for president or pope?

"...Santorum both circling the GOP presidential nominations, it seemed Monday would be a bad day for Gov. Rick Perry..."

June 7, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Here comes the 23rd annual Austin Museum Day, citizen, that free celebration of art, culture, history, music,..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Day Trips: McFaddin-Ward House, Beaumont

Beaumont home is a museum to pioneer Texas family

"...but also tells the story of a pioneer Texas family...."

March 5, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Checking In: Ruthie Foster Extends Mother’s Day

Parenting in a pandemic: “There’s an entirely new math”

"...the opening segue from Maya into Ruthie preserves Mother’s Day...."

May 12, 2020 Music Post

Mother’s Day Dining Options for Pickup & Delivery

Honor your materfamilias with some culinary goodness

"...Mother’s Day is just a week away and, especially in these..."

May 2, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

An Immigrant Family Brings Iranian Cuisine to Austin

Chef Amir Hajimaleki and his family honor the fundamentals of Persian cuisine in all six of their restaurants

"...operations – designs their burgeoning empire around food and family as a way to celebrate their heritage and honor..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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