The Merry Wives of Windsor

Stuffed to bursting with outrageous characters, broad reactions, and slapstick, The Merry Wives of Windsor as mounted by the Austin Shakespeare Festival and Austin Playhouse is big on big comedy, and the crisp comic work of the cast makes it a sizable pleasure.

"...advances during a sojourn at the beauty parlor. Babs George and Mary Agen Cox embody these gals with an..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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"...to stand up against an injustice. Chronicle News Editor Michael King and writer Walt Howerton are among a short..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column

WWJD?

Jesse Sublett's insider guide to Bouchercon.

"...introduced to this year's two guests of honor (1-1:30pm), George Pelecanos (Hell to Pay), and Mary Willis Walker (Under..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

My Fair Lady

Austin Musical Theatre's production of My Fair Lady serves up the tale of a Cockney flower girl's transformation at the hands of an egotistical phonetics professor with a lavish look and a playful spirit, creating a delightful dance of elegance and frivolity.

"...Eliza's disastrous outing at Ascot with expert comedic skill. George McDaniels' Higgins is a vigorous chap, restless of mind..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Tulia, Too Late

Civil rights advocates and opponents of the "war on drugs" were relieved by the announcement last week that state Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate John Cornyn will initiate a probe into the notorious drug bust in the Panhandle town of Tulia. But is it too late?

"...Texas ACLU Executive Director Will Harrell, when former Gov. George W. Bush -- on whose watch the Tulia bust..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Short Unhappy Life of Sophia King

The APD shooting death of Sophia King was a tragedy waiting to happen.

"...were forced to become mental health care providers," says Michael Sorenson, one of the sheriff's senior mental health deputies...."

Aug. 2, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...ended April 30 -- were Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and freelance..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Never Mind the Bollocks

Ray Benson decides to cut a solo album

"...playing clubs in the capital city until Benson's friend, George "Commander Cody" Frayne, invited him out to California. Benson..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

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"...And then here comes Michael Bolduc ["Postmarks: Coach Hits a New Low," Feb. 15]..."

March 8, 2002 Column

The Hightower Lowdown

The Pentagon lies to us … and unashamedly admits it; Global Crossing investors and employees get Enronized; New York City whores its parks to the highest bidder.

"...billion unrestricted fund that Congress so carelessly shoved into George W's hands after the September 11 terrorist attacks. And,..."

March 1, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

It Should Happen to You

Judy Holliday's expertly hilarious It Should Happen to You was created when the idea that someone could be famous for doing absolutely nothing at all was still novel and strange.

"...D: George Cukor; with Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Peter Lawford, Michael..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Review by Clay Smith

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"...George Cofer..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Column

Coach's Corner

Coach pretty much stays out of political discussions these days -- but did you catch our president at the Olympics the other night? What a doofus!

"...So you don't see George Bush mentioned often here. But when I turn on..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Building Black Momentum

A report on the African-American Legislative Summit

"...and far between. During panel discussions, Texas Railroad Commissioner Michael Williams and state Supreme Court Justice Wallace Jefferson, both..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

The Hightower Lowdown

Brazil's indigenous people battle corporate biopirates; the Bush appointee calendar is 12 months of ugly; and the Century Club lets in the riff-raff.

"...I managed to scrounge one up, but my friend Michael Moore, the rascally populist filmmaker, showed up in a..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

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"...George H. Mitchell..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Enron's Lengthening Shadow

Suddenly, Enron finds itself devalued in every sense, including politically.

"...markets and the ascension from the oil patch of George W. Bush, Enron could do no wrong, and Ken..."

Jan. 25, 2002 News Column by Michael King

Groover's Paradise

Those were the days …

"...Owners George and Carlyne Majewski doubled as manager and booker, respectively,..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...he introduced me to a new writer he'd discovered: Michael Corcoran. Corcoran was writing a story about how bands..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...redevelopment of that corridor is still extremely limited," says George Oswald, engineering manager with the city's Watershed Protection and..."

May 4, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

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Upcoming events in Austin's literary life.

"...George Saunders and his demented, hilarious imagination (Pastoralia, CivilWarLand in..."

April 6, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

After a Fashion

The Style Avatar expounds on the First Family Jewels.

"...up to the front door, and who opens it? George [W.] Bush," says Nakard, noting that the casual atmosphere..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Dancing About Architecture

Bush's balls drop.

"...Well, wasn't that a nightmare. I'm referring to the George W. Bush inauguration week festivities, of course, which included..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Letters at 3AM

The collapse of the American political process in Election Year 2000 is both an event in itself and a world-class metaphor: The American Century is over.

"...Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas -- often cited by George W. Bush as his favorites. If two more such..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Column by Michael Ventura

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"...PS: I used to think that Michael Ventura just loves to "read himself write," but by..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

Election 2000

Chronicle Election Preview

"...R: George W. Bush/Dick Cheney..."

Nov. 3, 2000 News Feature

Forced From Home

Tim Miller Fights to Stay in the U.S. With the Man He Loves

"...whistle stop for Miller. It's taking a stand in George W.'s back yard...."

Oct. 20, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Crescent City Redux

The new version of Gumbo's has made the transition from mom-and-pop shop to a classy, upscale chain operation. It definitely makes the grade.

"...chef-owned place in Pflugerville called Gumbo's. Baton Rouge natives Michael and Yoli Amr were the founders of Gumbo's, with..."

July 21, 2000 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

TDHCA board chair Michael E. Jones says he's found a way to keep indicted board member Florita Bell Griffin from participating in official business; the fate of millions of dollars in federal tax-credit housing subsidies depends on whether Griffin agrees to recuse herself.

"...up at a board meeting. According to board chair Michael E. Jones, the next TDHCA board meeting has been..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

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Readers are baffled by the Chronicle's "no endorsement" for the mayoral race.

"...George Leake..."

April 28, 2000 Column

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