Faster Than Sound: Erwin Center Replacement, the Moody Center, Opens on UT Campus

The 15,000-capacity concert/basketball arena, plus more debuting venue news

"...bull-riding stretch to December. Whereas the Erwin was initially designed to step up UT basketball attendance, the Moody was..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Adds Jason Isbell, Michael Dell and More to Speaker List

Tech scene and politics get speaker slots, plus WTF is Web3?

"...Marc Lore will be discussing his grand plan to build a utopian city called Telosa (although we liked it..."

Jan. 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...about their documentary about Bell's mom, the late punk icon...."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...thousand 17-year-old boys from across Texas join together to build a representative government from the ground up. Cast: Steven..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...The horror continues with the Midnighters, with 10 creepers designed to keep SXSW audiences up at night. In one..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Who Wants to See Some Renderings of a Soccer Stadium?

Precourt Sports Ventures unveils plans for McKalla Place

"...soccer stadium for PSV’s potentially relocating Columbus Crew, as designed Gensler, TBG Partners, and CAA ICON. The renderings conceptualize..."

May 31, 2018 News Post by Chase Hoffberger

Review: Eberly

Style rules over substance at South Lamar hot spot

"...But oh what surfaces. Michael Dickson of ICON Design + Build, Clayton & Little Architects, and interior..."

March 24, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

First Look: Eberly

Victorian and midcentury modern meet in contemporary space

"...mix of Victorian and midcentury modern, Eberly embellishes its design with elaborate plaster pieces and custom tile work throughout..."

Oct. 18, 2016 Food Post by Sierra Diaz

Get Your Shovels Out

How a local crew of diggers built the baddest Downtown dirt jumps in the country at the Ninth Street BMX Trails

"...Carl Lein wasn't looking to build the type of jumps you see today when he..."

June 6, 2014 Sports Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...follow as they attempt to restore the house and rebuild their relationship. Cast: Alex Rennie, James Pumphrey, Christopher Meloni,..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday blurbs slim down from the Wednesday bloat

"...12mid, Frank Alt-rock icon and Breeders lead guitarist Kelley Deal, Kim Deal's sister,..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...woman half his age online, documenting their attempt to build a marriage from scratch reveals hilarious and troubling complications..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Sturgeon's Revelation

Beating the music business odds at SXSW

"...have 10 million fans on Facebook, the controversial pop icon celebrated with a small act of gratitude. She posted..."

March 4, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Written and directed by Jay & Mark Duplass, the iconoclastic filmmaking team behind The Puffy Chair, Cyrus takes an..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Unstable Element

Are Austin's water fluoridation policies dangerous? It depends who you ask.

"...cavities, it can stop or slow their growth, help build a new coat of enamel, and kill the acid-creating..."

Nov. 27, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

I See Dead People

The Black Angels conjure Austin's psychedelic renaissance

"...a degree in advertising and a master's in graphic design. "You feed off of whatever is being shown. It's..."

May 9, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Developing Stories

Five current projects work for Austin-centric synergy

"...Cafe represents for Austin, it can seem that every "iconic" place we love is at risk in the current..."

Feb. 2, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Your Beautiful New Home

Welcome to the City Hall you thought would never come

"...Making allowances for the hurry-up pace of our silicon city and our digital age, one wonders if the..."

Nov. 19, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

D-Day for Taco Xpress Deal

Walgreens / Maria's plan goes to City Council

"...A Walgreens proposal to build a drive-through drugstore in a funky South Austin neighborhood..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

TV Eye

The media all but ignore the death of a Chicana titan. What's sadder is that it's unsurprising.

"...backbone upon which many scholars have climbed up to build their careers. Her books are often required reading in..."

May 28, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

"...-- and are trying to lobby county officials to build a new jail facility. According to Wade, the county's..."

May 17, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...Grabbing Nelson's beloved guitar Trigger, pushing the country music icon into a waiting car, and beating a hasty retreat,..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Changing Face of Downtown

"...or worse, there's still a heap of new downtown buildings and municipal projects well under way, with several set..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Austin Studios Takes Flight

The past year has been witness to an amazingly cooperative tag-team project between the Austin Film Society, the Austin City Council, and the Mueller Neighborhood Coalition that -- as of now -- has resulted in a superstar studio setup that could well change the very fabric of filmmaking in Austin.

"...old airport, with its massive hangars and existing office buildings, might make a pretty good film studio...."

Dec. 8, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

The dog-running controversy continues … and chalk another one up for Ventura.

"...Appetizing Designs..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Column

Cultural Coolness Around Texas This Month

"...In his first meeting with the architects who designed the three-story $11 million addition to the historic former..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Feature

Art of the State '98

Art & Theatre to See Around Texas This Summer

"...Gallery to help the El Paso Museum of Art build its new facility. And I dug into the Alley..."

May 29, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

"...development controversy, especially the recent story that featured the design contest results [Vol.17, No.9]. As an active member of..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Column

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...MUD No. 1 never attempted to sell bonds to build Tanglewood Park, and that most of our residents receive..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column