The Return of the Lege

State’s 85th Legislature already a battle of House and Senate

"...mayor), as well as veteran members such as Ruth Jones McClendon, D-San Anton­io. Similarly, the Public Education Committee lost..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Critics Poll

"...Hubbard, Long John Hunter, Bobby Hutcherson, Mark Hutchins, Sharon Jones, Candy Kane, Paul Kantner, Bap Kennedy, Greg Lake, Joe..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

DVDanger: Horror for the Holidays, Part 1

Vintage re-releases for unseasonal scares

"...its two female leads. Exhibit one: multifaceted artist Grace Jones as the vampire queen Satánico Pande … er, Katrina,..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

The Force is strong with this one

"...Directed by: Gareth Edwards. Starring: Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Ben Mendelsohn, Forest Whitaker, Donnie..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Return of the King: George Strait

Megastar plays Gruene Hall for the first time in 34 years

"...Starting out in Lone Star danceterias like Gruene Hall, George Strait hadn’t played the historic venue since 1982, a..."

Nov. 17, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Chronicle Recommends: Academy Award Winning Films & Performances

Treat yourself to the award-winners of years past

"...broken-hearted, barbed-tongued queen is her crowning performance. – Kimberley Jones Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? (1967)..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

DVDanger: What to Watch This Halloween

Part I: Slugs, zombies, and one-night stands

"...feud between oenophiles, he subjects his wine collector (Randy Jones – yes, the cowboy from Village People) to a..."

Oct. 30, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pleasure of the Paynes 2016

Annual theatre awards think Terminus is the living end

"...Musical Direction Austin Haller, Sunday in the Park With George..."

Oct. 27, 2016 Arts Post

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...John Sharp by less than two points, rather than George W. Bush's 37-point evisceration of Garry Mauro, the win..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Watching the Tide Roll Away

The Chronicle at 35

"...I. Kimberley Jones: "Hey Louis. Next week's issue is the anniversary issue,..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Playback: 35 Years of Chronicle Music Covers

We wade through the roughly 300 issues stamped with the mug of a musician

"...and Brownsville native Kris Kristofferson being profiled by future George W. Bush adviser Mark McKinnon; Stevie Ray Vaughan's two..."

Sept. 2, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: The Future of Austin Recording Studios

Studio owners look at different solutions to surviving in an increasingly expensive city

"...to continue in an increasingly expensive city. For Chico Jones, that meant teaming up. Operating Ohm Recording Facility from..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Zach Theatre's Mary Poppins

Great singing and dancing make Dave Steakley's staging soar, but a spoonful of calm would help the spectacle go down

"...is an odd choice on the part of creators George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (additional music and lyrics), Julian..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Playback – AAN Convention: Worth the Ink?

Checking the pulse of print media and music journalism

"...backed by organ ace Mike Flanigin and bedrock beat George Rains, unleashed an hourlong set of instrumentals commingling blues,..."

July 15, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

DVDanger: Elstree 1976

On set for Star Wars, plus Creepshow and Harryhausen

"...that Harrison Ford became a megastar was that Indiana Jones stopped him being just Han Solo forever, but Mark..."

July 2, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback – Omnibus: Destination Unknown

Vetting City Hall's recommendations to Mayor Adler's arts Omnibus and unveiling Sound on Sound Fest's Renaissance location and debut lineup

"...also lent his crafty songwriting to Ray Charles and George Jones, and co-hosted the late Austin Music Network's Rogers..."

July 1, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Retro-Futurists Reshape Austin Music

Half-a-dozen rising stars of local electro

"...groove to late-night ambient house music in [Beatles producer] George Martin's living room." Initial releases – ­his self-titled debut,..."

July 1, 2016 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Digging up the Raiders!

The strange tale of Raiders of the Lost Ark remade

"...When Steven Spielberg and George Lucas released Raiders of the Lost Ark in 1981,..."

June 17, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: A Halcyon Day

Clinton's ascension is a moment to celebrate possibilities

"...When a major party nominee accepts Alex Jones' Infowars as a legitimate news source – and persistently..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Michael King

DVDanger: Fragile Minds

Dementia and Remember find terror in age

"...Or take Gene Jones: his career has mostly been as a supporting and..."

May 28, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sheet Music: Waylon & The Grand Tour

Shooter Jennings' brother Terry delves into pop's big britches & Ol' Possum – blisters, warts, scars, et al.

"...$27 The Grand Tour: The Life and Music of George Jonesby Rich Kienzle Dey Street Books/HarperCollins, 288 pp., $27.99..."

May 27, 2016 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Playback: Altered States

Three Austin artists that are changing their tune

"...While convalescing, the platinum-selling songwriter – co-author of George Strait smash hit "Desperately" – indulged his passion for..."

April 1, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Paul Ray Tribute

"...Paul Ray All-Stars: (l-r) Don Bennett, George Rains, Marcia Ball, Derek O’Brien, Georgia Bramhall, Nakia Reynoso,..."

March 4, 2016 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Announces Keynotes

Fest releases full schedule, plus convergence details

"...announced its final list of speakers, with author/filmmaker Nelson George, legendary producer Gale Anne Hurd, and indie icon Joe..."

Feb. 16, 2016 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...to do - forget he exists. Cast: Andre Royo, George Sample III, Kellee Stewart, Ashley Wilkerson, Kevin Jackson, Antonio..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

From the Archive: The Charlie Kaufman Canon

As Anomalisa opens in Austin, we revisit interviews and reviews

"...Read Kimberley Jones’ 3.0 star review. Synecdoche, New York (2008)..."

Jan. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Kimberley Jones' Top 10 Films of 2015

"...Best Director George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road), Ronit Elkabetz, Shlomi Elkabetz..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Barracuda on the Block

"...The beneficiaries – Ruby Jane, East Cameron Folkcore, Tameca Jones, Mother Falcon, Danny Malone, Gina Chavez, Casey McPherson, the..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Whole Lot of Rockin' Goin' On

Linda Gail Lewis received her first piano lesson from her brother at 40

"..."Teenage Letter" B-side "Seasons of My Heart," penned by George Jones – she subsequently hit the road with the..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to Kevin Drum of Mother Jones, Volkswagen's diesel emissions scandal may have cost people their..."

Oct. 16, 2015 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

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