Thou Shalt Not Sue?

Van Orden's suit against the Ten Commandments is no slam-dunk.

"...pushing an Establishment Clause case through the federal courts presents unusual challenges for a destitute, homeless man...."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in part, to his remarkable wife, Sue. I have heard him say, "Sue wouldn't let me retire if I..."

April 19, 2002 Column

Dead Man Blues

7-CD box set contains all anyone could ever want to know about Charley Patton.

"...Everyone who has heard this record says that "HIGH WATER EVERYWHERE" is Charley..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Music Feature by Clay Smith

Dancing About Architecture

Liberty Lunch is finally reduced to dust bin debris even as Mueller Airport hosts the "Airport Rave" and some 6,000 attendees, one of which was NOT Biz Markie, who was a no-show. Who says there are no more live music venues in Austin. Once-local guitarist Evan Johns hospitalized in DC with severe liver problems, just as Bad Livers finish recording a new album. Ken Lieck, King of the Segue.

"...or two ago I was asked if I had heard anything about great Austin guitarist Evan Johns being in..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

A Commercial Venture

Preempting Shania Twain

"..."When I heard that the station was going commercial, I was certainly..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

The Christian Life

Billy Joe Shaver's Victory

"...beams. "It meant so much to me when I heard that he recorded one of my songs. That was..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Change of Hart

Pam Hart Stretches Out

"...half-step here, a quick slide there - smooth jazz presents emotions in the bigger picture, like in a Whitney..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Post Marks

Park and Ride

"...Nate Blakeslee's "Road Shows" piece [Vol.17, No.7] presents the argument that two of the bond propositions, SH130..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...Maternal Infant Outreach Program celebrates its 10th anniversary and presents a film screening and community discussion along with refreshments,..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...weekend to cast a ballot and make your voice heard in important races that will decide who represents us..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Tensions Rise Ahead of Meeting on Zilker Plan

Dazed and confused over Zilker

"...which they fear would be a front for C3 Presents, the parent company of Austin City Limits Festival. A..."

May 19, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Penfold Theatre Gives Live Readings of Radio Plays in the Ransom Center Archives

The company has dusted off radio adaptations of Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, and Thackeray for the 21st century to hear – live

"...When we last heard from Penfold Theatre Company, it was bringing the future..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hit Brewery Row to Choose Your Own Austin FC Home Match Beer Adventure

How to get a little matchy-matchy with the city's first top-tier sports club and its many superb beer options

"...at the Chronicle summer on Brewery Row. Maybe you’ve heard of our “Five-8 Brew Tour,” a seven-brewery-and-one-cidery rager set..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Eric Puga

Qmmunity: A Local Queer-Inclusive Dating App Is in the Works

Qinsey app founders are seeking input from LGBTQIA folks to inform development

"...for the LGBTQmmunity to make sure our voices are heard at the Texas Legislature: a "Drive Change" car caravan..."

April 9, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...the lease because of COVID-19," says Malesky. "I never heard back. It was blanket communication of, 'Hey, you still..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...to be involved. The selection, dubbed the Prime Video Presents the SXSW 2020 Film Festival Collection, will run for..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...to Live Nation in May – just as C3 Presents had in 2014. Ins-and-Outs..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Review: "Young Latinx Artists 23"

This year's group show at Mexic-Arte shows the border as scar

"...This stark composition visually presents the violence of forcing into two spaces what was..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Post by Melany Jean

Holiday Viewing: Gremlins

Classic black comedy has the blues

"...Still acting, Galligan was basically never heard from again save for 1990’s Gremlins 2: The New..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Screens Post by Raoul Hernandez

Is Austin's Growing Dance Music Scene in Need of Its Own HQ?

We talk to a dozen members of ATX’s electronic music community

"...payment on a penthouse condo. C3 and Disco Donnie Presents book 85% EDM...."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

Austin Opera's Of Mice and Men

Artistic Director Richard Buckley on returning to the Carlisle Floyd opera that launched his conducting career

"...what we are used to. People who have not heard the piece and are hearing it now say, "It's..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...of the dancers, and every footfall can be clearly heard. The space is used regularly by Ballet Austin (Cult..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Austin Honors Selena

Remembering Preciosa in CenTex and beyond

"...• FUSEBOX: PURO CHINGON PRESENTS SELENA Tonight, Puro Chingon Collective presents an interactive screening..."

April 10, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: Anything ...

Selena's birthday week is Dreaming of You

"...Fusebox: Puro Chingon presents Selena PC will provide movie favors like they do..."

April 10, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Seduced by Austin

Jesse Herman – hospitality pro, mover and shaker with the Austin Food & Wine Festival – is making his mark on his adopted town

"...family members and was so impressed by what he heard and saw that he struck a business deal the..."

April 25, 2014 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Playback: ACL Fest – Can't Stop the Music

ACL Fest met both supply and demand. Mostly.

"...Great Lawn were knee deep. Two guys who'd never heard of the Internet walked away from the main gate..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

After a Fashion

Horror in the hospital or All Hallow's hallucination?

"...orderly exactly where he could put his syringe, I heard someone order Dilaudid for me. "What? I am being..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Austin Eats

ACL's food court, 10 years later

"...the fans a true 'taste of Austin'," says C3 Presents founder Charlie Jones, who is quite involved in the..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food-o-File

Four words: Texas straight bourbon whiskey

"...wine event put on by Austin's nationally known C3 Presents. No one on the festival's volunteer board was willing..."

April 1, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Record

Austin City Limits Music Festival 2010: No rain, no dust, no problem

"...In ACL's ninth year, C3 Presents continued to refine its blueprint for a world-class, destination..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

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