Chlorine

First place

"...lifeguard sat on his stand, across the tinsely blue water, a lovely American cliché – supple-skinned, flaxen-haired, lean and..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Books Feature by Gail Miller

To Ancient Troy (By Way of Denver)

Ancient Greece and modern Denver may seem an incongruous pairing, but in the new Greek epic Tantalus, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, they prove a striking fit, creating a work that's heroic.

"...about baseball, a cloud of uncertainty hovering over our heads...."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Record Reviews

"...weep and women with tattoos in their eyes. Go ahead and pray for redemption, if you dare - it..."

March 20, 1998 Music Review

Forklift Danceworks' Dove Springs Swims

The company's latest community production showed why Dove Springs' pool matters to that neighborhood and to all of us as well

"...in the pool. It doesn't matter whether they're swimming above, diving below, floating, or even kicking their feet and..."

July 20, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Good Eye: Girl, Illustrated

The fine lines between the lines

"...across a kitchen in a pink dress, waist-deep in water, wielding a flaming chair high over her head. The..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Column by Amy Gentry

Steve Adler: 'New Way Forward'

"...some pretty significant challenges: traffic congestion, education, resources, affordability, water. Austin is at a tipping point; we're at the..."

May 30, 2014 News Feature

'Better This Way'

The first-place story

"...His plastic bowl held only a tepid skin of water buoying little floes of his saliva. When I tried..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Books Feature by Benjamin Reed

Skyfall

Daniel Craig's glum third go-’round as 007 is enhanced by fun turns by all the supporting players, as well as the film's exciting camerawork.

"...soaked in local flavor – a rooftop motorbike race above a Turkish bazaar, and a Shanghai skyscraper that makes..."

Nov. 9, 2012 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A Boy Named Emo

What was your favorite show on Red River at Emo's?

"...press Wednesday.) Mourn the loss of Emo's Red River headquarters, but know that the global brand sprints ahead of..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Feature

Feeding the Film

Sixteen-hour days, hundreds of hungry crew members, remote locations, tight facilities, and tough competition: Two local caterers go to the movies

"...an environment in which the cast and crew can head off to local restaurants when they get hungry, have..."

Aug. 6, 2004 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...clear up your confusion. If not, try pulling your head out!..."

May 14, 2004 Column

Salon of the West

They may not notice us every time we go to Barton Springs -- after all, they are thinking, passionate men, deep in conversation. But we sure notice them: the men at Philosophers' Rock. Who are they? And why does Austin owe them such a debt of gratitude?

"...door at 702 Park Place (now East Dean Keeton), heads two long blocks east, and crests the hill at..."

July 4, 2003 Books Feature by Steve Moore

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Our readers talk back.

"...Member Lyda is referring to when talking about the water park. The city of Georgetown had a 30-day cancellation..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...be parked there while they did repairs on the low-water bridge. That has been several years now, with the..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Cast Away

"...He discovers food when a coconut falls on his head; later he learns to make a tool from its..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Shower

"...locals, young and old, come to soak in warm waters, have the knots in their muscles beaten out, and..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Spiritual Vanguard

Eliza Gilkyson

"...up Onion Creek, we reach the end of navigable waters, and as if out of some 19th-century John Clare..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Music Feature by Louisa C. Brinsmade

Film

Film Reviews

"...her problem medical, societal, or psychological? All of the above? One of the key elements that makes Safe such..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...announced early that its laurels still count, and pushed ahead with the jury awards. Now the Amazon project will..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Fruit'

Short Story Contest: Second place

"...Rough, he says, shaking his head like he has water in his ears. Chicken pox...."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Lydia Melby

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Our readers talk back.

"...As a sound engineer, I would assert that the above quote is not technically correct...."

May 17, 2002 Column

Prime Considerations

Chronicle Food writer Rebecca Chastenet de Géry on why 1,000 head of Japenese Wagyu cattle are thriving in Central Texas.

"...the same name, has come to Austin. Nearly 1,000 head of Wagyu cattle, the Japanese bovine breed to which..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...Every SXSW, it's the same thing: "Who are the headliners, who are the headliners? Who are the big names?"..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...aspect of his influence stems from his position as head of the Legislative Budget Board, where Bullock oversees the..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

This Is Who We Are #2: Sally Jacques' The Well Inside

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...seats, this woman steps into a narrow channel of water and we can hear water sloshing with her every..."

May 5, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Mixing Up Your Environmentalism

Plateaued on your earth-friendly efforts? Here are a few ideas to help.

"...Most shoppers that head to grocery stores travel by car, which, as we..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Events Post by Bonny Chu

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"...chump who is paying $1,600 a month to live above the dry cleaner's over there. I have taken a..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Column

The Well Inside

In The Well Inside, Sally Jacques' extraordinary site-specific work, dancers suspended high in the air swing and sway and spin, right side-up and upside-down, exhibiting athleticism and daring that take your breath away but also convey an isolation and yearning for connection with amazing grace.

"...seats, this woman steps into a narrow channel of water and we can hear water sloshing with her every..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Bahn, Bahn, Bahn ...

Apparently, most Austinites don't know that New Braunfels' Schlitterbahn Waterpark has a resort.

"...replies from the others as we rounded the turn, heading toward the river and the resort's main office. What..."

May 26, 2000 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Natural Born Leader

Mayor Hits the Ground Running His First 100 Days

"...to the call for leadership at every opportunity. Out ahead on every tough issue of the summer with seemingly..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

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