The Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

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

"...country music stars like Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, and George Jones, while a hardy, colorful crew of regulars (known..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Qmmunity: A Step Toward Reconnection

Getting back into going out with the latest Austin queer events

"...a perfect weekend starter. Headed up by high-spirited host Alexander the Great, equipped with talented cast members Bridgette Bandit..."

March 11, 2022 Column by James Scott

Election Ticker: Wading Into the Final Week of Early Voting

Serenity now! Ahead of Election Day

"...Nov. 3 election, Seinfeld's Julia Louis-­Drey­fus (Elaine Benes), Jason Alexander (George Cos­tanza), and co-creator Larry David (a prett-ay prett-ay..."

Oct. 23, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...Einat Admony SHUK Andy Aledort TEXAS FLOOD Kwame Alexander UNDEFEATED Lauren Alleyne HONEYFISH Laurie Halse Anderson SHOUT Tom..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...Lewis, Owen Teague, Libe Barer, Greg Alan Williams, Erika Alexander, Allison King. (UK, US: World Premiere)..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"..."Caroline" D: Logan George, Celine Held When plans fall through, a 6-year-old is..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...and erotically. Cast: Lena Olin, Rosanna Arquette, Jordan Gavaris, Alexander Koch, Nathan Keyes, Chris Voss (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Feast of My Heart

Jason Phelps' show of solo performances about compassion are proof that one person can make a difference

"...ever welcome (Zell Miller III, C. Denby Swanson, Daniel Alexander Jones, Kirk Lynn, Josh Meyer & Matt Hislope); surprising..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

Pastries, pastries, pastries

"...Brewery (5701 W. Slaughter) near Circle C. Executive chef George Powell will be running the kitchen at the new..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Letters at 3AM: The Patriot Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden is the American equivalent of the man who stood in front of that tank in Tiananmen Square

"...cyber units. Then, from 2007 to 2009, McConnell was George W. Bush's director of National Intelligence. At that time,..."

June 28, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"..."Honor," by Austin Alexander. A Syrian family struggles with the dishonor brought upon..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Elsewhere, They Have Congressmen

The congressional landscape, Tom DeLay style

"...favored to win the district against three GOP challengers: Alexander Hamilton, Paul Haring, and Michael Thamm. Former businessman Hinojosa..."

Feb. 20, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...3:15-3:45pm Read Me a Story Tent Patricia Torn Alexander..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

Word and Thought

Word and Thought, a new comedy by Southwestern University grad Joshua Lellis, tracks a biographical drama about Alexander the Great on its disaster-ridden lurch toward opening night, and its premiere from Cameo Productions and the Austiner Ensemble proves that a theatrical catastrophe is still good for a laugh.

"...Fledgling writer Martin has penned a biographical drama about Alexander the Great, and Lellis' play tracks Martin's play on..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

For Your Consideration ...

Austin Film Festival Preview

"...Forster, J.J. Johnston, Denis Leary, Tony Mamet, Jack Wallace, George Wendt. (USA, 98 min.)..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Screens Feature

Surreal Science

Looking at three books -- Plague Time, Cancer: The Evolutionary Legacy, and The Rise and Fall of Modern Medicine, Roger Gathman observes that for every advance in technology, nature counterbalances with new opportunities for disease.

"...silly titles court aristocracy revels in) to Queen Charlotte, George III's wife, until she married a French general, Alexander..."

March 2, 2001 Books Feature by Roger Gathman

A League of Their Own

"...to that whole thing was, the mythic aspect of Alexander [the Great] and Bucephalus, you know, the mythic horse,..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Jesse Sublett

Christopher Columbus: The Discovery

"...Directed by: John Glen. Starring: George Corraface, Marlon Brando, Robert Davi, Tom Selleck and Rachel..."

Aug. 28, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Music: Second Band List of 2016

Tommy Stinson, Thee Oh Sees, Mercury Rev, and 212 more

"...And did we mention that George Clinton would make an appearance? Oops, never mind. That’s..."

Nov. 17, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Wrong Kind of Rebel Rock

Why bands are lowering the Confederate battle flag

"...spent decades explaining that the references to segregationist Gov. George Wallace were condemnatory. Then, in 2012, Skynyrd decided they..."

July 22, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...culture documentary, from the makers of The People vs. George Lucas, Doc of the Dead traces the rise and..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Crossroads 3

I went up to the Crossroads – and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – fell down on my knees

"...U2 label rejections preserve RSO Records executive Alexander Sinclair's A&R acumen, while a hate, hate, hate letter..."

July 2, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...(USA, 90 min.) Writer/Director: Jaffar Mahmood
Cast: Zachary Levi, Brian George, Kathy Baker, Sarah Shahi, Franz Kranz, Bonnie Sommerville World..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Debra E. Alexander..."

June 27, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...mine who was leading our school programs, Lee Ann Alexander, recommended that we ask Brewster to start the program...."

May 16, 2003 Column

Is Knowledge Power?

A profile of precarious global intelligence firm Stratfor

"...products" for several new corporate customers, though Stratfor's founder, George Friedman, cited some tensions that have long challenged the..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

TV Eye

The year on television -- things we thought we'd never see, things we'd like to see more of, and reasons to keep watching.

"...6. Survivor game show contestant Susan Hawk schmoozing with George W. Bush on The Regis Philbin Show...."

Jan. 5, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Full Franklin

It's been 60 years since a biograpy of Benjamin Franklin has been written; Austin author H.W. Brands' The First American: The Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin makes up for lost time.

"...Benjamin Franklin? The question is bizarre but necessary. Unlike George Washington, for example, Franklin was not a galvanizing, commanding..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Books Feature by Clay Smith

TV Eye

George Clooney's return to ER for Julianna Margulies' final episode left many viewers divided -- but not "TVEye" columnist Belinda Acosta. Also, Michael J. Fox exits Spin City, and the latest news from HBO.

"...words, but only if you're anti-Doug Ross, meaning that George Clooney's surprise return last week for Julianna Margulies' last..."

May 19, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Art

Art Openings

"...Opening: Sat, Mar 6, 7-9:30pm. Through March 27, 2008 Alexander (between Manor and MLK). 457-0075...."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

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