Broadway Leading Lady Carolee Carmello on Taking Over Dolly!

Hello, Dolly prepares for run at Bass Concert Hall

"...Broadway leading lady you’ve never heard of. She may not be a household name, but the lady has had..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

"GD Wright: Impossible Until It's Done" at Dimension Gallery

The sculptor mirrors up a globular array of unusual glassworks

"...to the neighborhood, in front of gods and everybody. It's there, existing to be viewed any time you're passing..."

July 26, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...who was added earlier this week as the film keynote speaker, brings the world premiere of her feature directorial..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Ice Cream of Genius (with the Light Brown Caramel)

Forgive us, Stephen Foster, but we like Lick lots

"...you what. Regular flavors, the woman’s a wizard. Slightly unusual, she handles it like a boss. Beyond that, she..."

July 25, 2018 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Aftermath of the Big Headline: Stronger

David Gordon Green talks about the unlucky bystander to history

"...In other hands, Stronger could have so easily become nothing more than a sentimental tearjerker. That the writer, director,..."

Oct. 3, 2017 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...& America Director: Matt Ornstein Daryl Davis has an unusual hobby. As a musician he has played with legends..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Playback: James Petralli's Constant Bop

Has White Denim become Bop English? Which festival might relocate to the new superstage at Circuit of the Americas? Is LBJ turning over in eternity over the Beatles exhibit at his library? That and other Q&As in this week's music news.

"...they won't be involved in White Denim's next cycle. It's a topic Petralli addresses with reticence...."

June 12, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Email From the Mayor

Adler solicits public support for expanding official staff

"...In an unusual move, Mayor Steve Adler emailed an open letter Wednesday,..."

Feb. 26, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Fever in the Bunkhouse: Hotel San José Sold?

Diffusing rumors and starting new ones with Liz Lambert

"...Lambert has "sold" the Hotel San José – while not exactly exaggerated, paint an inaccurate picture...."

Feb. 4, 2015 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Prop. 1: The CART Before the Train

"...of most Austin voters for a simpler time is not unusual; moreover, the draft map of the votes on..."

Nov. 7, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Lit-urday: 'Some Dead Genius'

Lenny Kleinfeld paints a vivid portrait of murder in Chi-town

"...It's been a long week, and now you deserve to..."

July 12, 2014 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Going 'Commando' With Mark Lester

Director brings Arnie's first real acting role to Austin

"...By 1985, Arnold Schwarzeneggar was a household name, but not yet a mega-celebrity. Director Mark L. Lester explained, "He'd..."

April 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Is No Depression

Another look at Lone Justice, Uncle Tupelo, and some blues

"...Detailed liner notes by veteran music journalist Chris Morris illuminate the proceedings..."

Jan. 15, 2014 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...GENESIS, the U.S. premiere of Spain’s Intruders (you probably noticed the creepy poster – Clive Owen with his face..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Walking the No-Kill Tightrope

As Austin's animal welfare center moves to a new building, will the delicate balance of 'no-kill' and resources be maintained?

"...26 hearing later the same day on whether or not to approve licensing the TLAC site for anything other..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

AISD Takes November Vote

Trustees shift election date, Del Valle, Eanes may follow

"...is going to cost the city $1,821,255." That does not include the planned November bond election, which will cost..."

Oct. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Choosing Their Words Carefully

How literary translators shrink the world down to a more manageable size

"...It's not unusual if you don't know who Ena Lucía..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...lot – but in terms of tackling entrenched poverty, it's barely a drop in the ocean. Yet two Austin..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Environmental Cage Match

After a history of pulling its punches, is EPA finally forcing TCEQ to clean up the Texas air?

"...29, chose to move here last year for an unusual reason: Texas' horrendous air pollution problem. A nationally respected..."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Media Watch: Boob Tube Drama

KXAN, Time Warner battle not exactly a ratings booster

"...seem to want to engage my sympathies, and that's not going to happen," she said...."

Oct. 10, 2008 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Naughty, Yet Nice

The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girl’s Guide to Handmade Jewelry, by Jennifer Perkins, is an excellent antidote to boring accessory habits.

"...pp., $16.99 – makes one thing perfectly clear: I’m not nearly as fun as I used to be. Not..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Design Post by Sarah Jean Billeiter

23rd Street Artists Market Failing Because of City

"...June 20] The 23rd Street Artists' Market (it has not been called Renaissance for some time) once enjoyed a..."

June 23, 2008 Postmarks

Developing Stories: Council holds line on TODs and affordable housing

Council holds line on TODs and affordable housing

"...tag on the 15% gap for each station area.) It's a big number. For an estimated 1,300 or so..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Beside the Point

With shrinking sales tax receipts, so much for shopping ourselves outta recession

"..."Does anybody think we're not in a recession?" economist Jon Hockenyos asked the City..."

May 2, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Journey of a Gun

Gun traveled circuitous path to Kevin Brown's hands

"...known as "Icy Mike," was calling on behalf of another young man, Austin Ayers. Ayers had told Smith that..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Keepin' It Jungle

Austin company plans an eco-colonial retreat in Mexico

"...out the trail, but construction is stalled by yet another permit snafu with the local government, Schnurr says, as..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Famous Long Ago

Legendary "Humanzee" Oliver, his friends, and the bitter fight over animal welfare at a Texas refuge

"...psychology professor Sally Boysen (herself the focus of yet another animal melodrama with legal repercussions), for which funding had..."

Dec. 15, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

CRP Leak

The city wants to know who leaked the Citizens Review Panel recommendations to the press

"...police review panel's recommendation to a reporter is absolutely not an investigation, says Kristen Vassallo, chief of staff to..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...largest and most celebrated employers, the business community is not keen on seeing the feud escalate, forcing leaders to..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Shrinking Schools

While the suburbs sprawl, central city schools count their children – and their blessings

"...as heck to be part of the Zavala community. It's the kind of school that it's sometimes easy for..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

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