20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"..."In those days," Bond said, "column-free space was golden. Half of my job was finding people warehouses to convert..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: DJ Shani Unites Black Women in House Music

Also the search continues for missing musician Brenden "Chameleon King" Foster, and increased afterhours sound enforcement impacts local venues

"...Following years of slinging cocktails on Rainey Street, Half Step stopped broadcasting music outside over the P.A. in..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Braces Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...election. Districts 5 and 10 divide Travis County in half (surprise!) between two GOP incumbents – in the southern..."

Feb. 21, 2020 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Right Wing Texas State Board of Education Looks to the Left

Central Texas voters can help transform deep-red education panel

"...election. Districts 5 and 10 divide Travis County in half (surprise!) between two GOP incumbents – in the southern..."

Feb. 18, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

Opinion: The War on Drugs Got It Wrong

“No one is disposable,” writes David Johnson of Grassroots Leadership

"...people constitute over a third of all drug arrests. Half of the arrests resulted from minor traffic stops like..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by David Johnson

Faster Than Sound: Twain’s Texan Metamorphosis

The Big Thief favorite finds a home locally, Brew & Brew Solo Sets gratify, and a send-off to outlaw country drummer Paul English

"...book is done, I can see that as one half and start working on the next half – which..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: Valentine Deadline

It can wait until Monday

"...the bloody skins of which were then wielded by half-naked young men who ran through the streets whipping people..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

Gretel & Hansel

The woods are dark and deep, but far from lovely ...

"...more oblique reference points. One key contributor is the half-electronic score by Robert Coudert (Maniac). Coudert, who goes under..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Renee Davis' 25 Years as Harriet Tubman in Sister Moses

The dancer talks about her quarter-century of walking in the footsteps of this legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad

"...has, it's fair to say, been walking in her footsteps for a quarter of a century. For in the..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Qmmunity: A Bittersweet Goodbye From Q Editor Sarah Marloff

Sending it off with Mahogany Project and QueerBomb fundraiser

"...change brings goodbyes. Now – after six and a half years in Austin and just as long at the..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...We're Here D: Peter LoGreco From creators Stephen Warren and Johnnie Ingram, this six-part unscripted series recruits..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Top Down, Bottom Up

In a year of crucial elections, we need to be prepared

"...that more than a few Republican senators, let alone half of the GOP caucus as required for removal, might..."

Jan. 31, 2020 News Column by Michael King

Broadway Leading Lady Carolee Carmello on Taking Over Dolly!

Hello, Dolly prepares for run at Bass Concert Hall

"...child, I didn’t work for a year and a half,” she recalls. "I have had stretches of nine months..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

U.S. Senate Candidate Tzintzún Ramirez's Campaign "Joke" Raises Eyebrows

An endorsement from Susan Sarandon didn't help matters

"...the next day, campaign manager David Sanchez took a step back, deleting the tweet as a “distraction” from the..."

Jan. 6, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Wrestling Legend Dustin Rhodes Keeps Steppin'

The Austin native continues a family legacy with a new TV show and a revived career

"...work was); Dusty's second wife, Michelle; and Dustin's new half-brother, Cody. The teen spent his junior and senior years..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2019 You Haven't Seen Yet

Alien invasions, comedy exorcists, and searing commentary

"...yet, which is a massive shame. Someone needs to step up on this one. 7) Extra Ordinary..."

Dec. 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...to more of a high-performing culture of 'us.' First step, I think, is the skilled worker area. Because no..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

City:One Challenge Finalists Focus on Healthy Living

Corporatation-funded competition aims to improve East Austin mobility

"...Hippocrates, is a British company whose service is one step up again from SendaRide, involving not just specially trained..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Top 10 Most-Read Screens Stories of 2019

Rooster Teeth, Rooster Teeth, and more Rooster Teeth

"...September. Read the full story here. 2: “Division Head Steps Down at Rooster Teeth Animation,” June 17..."

Dec. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gender Neutral Suiting Comes to Texas

Queer-owned Sharpe Suiting wants to ungender fashion

"...Though making killer suits is one half of Sharpe's mission, the other half is about making..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Kayla Meier

Gifted and Talented Education Programs Turn the Lights Out on Non-White Students

"Race is the greatest predictor of who succeeds and fails in American public education"

"...expectations ... Some racial groups are expected to achieve half of what other racial groups are, and that's considered..."

Nov. 22, 2019 News Feature by Autumn A. Arnett

Council OK's Motel Purchase to Help Homeless

Also on the dais: parks, trains, trails, diapers

"...to sleep ... we believe hotels (are) a good step towards that.” Once opened, the shelter will have 24-hour..."

Nov. 15, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Rebooting Kitchen Culture With a Novel Concept: Sober Living

Food industry support groups encourage healthier lifestyles for restaurant workers

"...hub from which industry folks can take the next step toward recovery. Heard connects participants to therapists with sliding..."

Nov. 1, 2019 Food Feature by Lina Fisher

Louisiana SCOTUS Case Déjà Vu for Texas Abortion Providers

Conservative 5th Circuit ignores Whole Woman's precedent

"...of an abortion restriction – as other doctors could step in to fill the gaps left by nonprivileged physicians...."

Oct. 25, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

The Gravity of Sound

The Bubble's new studio stands as Mark Genfan's swan song

"...and started a family with the group's singer, Jennifer Stephens. After Lyon and Smith became business partners, the Bubble..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Award-Winning Restaurants Within Walking Distance of the ACL Music Festival

Step away from the music for a taste of Austin

"...is perfect for sitting in the wine garden (with half-price bottles during happy hour)...."

Oct. 4, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Fantastic Fest: A Double Barrel Blast of Begos

Director brings Bliss and VFW to fest

"...which will be nice after the year and a half of nonstop work to make it happen."..."

Sept. 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Michael Ray Charles' New Art Asks Hard Questions About Race and America

The internationally acclaimed artist returns to Austin with new work that, as ever, leaves us asking ourselves what we see

"...complete the task. But then he takes a few steps to his left and there's another semicircle, so he..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Luv Doc: He Doesn't Fish

There is no legitimate excuse for racism, sexism, or supporting our demonstrably imbecilic president

"...the embarrassing idiocy of the last two and a half years is just being an asshole. In this case,..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Bake a Wish Celebrates 10 Years of Gifting Birthday Cakes

The volunteer-run organization delivers messages of care and community

"...for you on your special day. This is one step in a very long road of rebuilding trust with..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

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