Organ Great James Polk Works Wonders Outside the Limelight

We speak with Austin’s esteemed multi-instrumentalist and former arranger for Ray Charles

"...Cogent and considered recollections of older black men from Texas..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Off the Bookshelf

D.A.: Prosecutors in Their Own Words

"...by Mark Baker Simon and Schuster, $24 hard..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Books Review

Off the Bookshelf

How to Do It

"...University of Chicago Press, $25 hard..."

April 30, 1999 Books Feature

UPDATE: Lehmberg Trial Day One: She Was Drunk

State attempting to show a pattern of drunkenness and deception

"...At the close of Monday’s session in the State vs. Rosemary Lehmberg..."

Dec. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...of a half-dozen titles, SXSW Film has finally drawn back the curtain on its 2016 lineup...."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...After last week's tease, the Austin Film Festival has announced its official lineup for the 2008 fest, which runs..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Art

Art Openings

"..."Dance Show," Skylight Gallery (Mar 4); "Definientia II," Gallery Lombardi..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Confessin' the Blues

Soul Man W.C. Clark

"..."Blues is sufferin' music."..."

July 31, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Southwest Growth: A Free Way to Bergstrom?

"...Last year, State Senator Gonzalo Barrientos' aide Richard Hamner told environmentalists that the US290 freeway is not..."

Dec. 13, 1996 News Feature

Postmarks

"...In your Postmarks section of The Austin Chronicle Nov. 6th [Vol.17, No.10], I..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Column

Lehmberg NOT Removed: Déjà Vu All Over Again

Long list of dignitaries testify in defense of D.A.

"...As the Chronicle went to press Wednesday afternoon, State of Texas v...."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Chairman of the Board

Antone's Blue Monday boss Derek O'Brien keeps the music alive and blue

"...A choice bit of little-known Austin music history: Guitarist Johnny Copeland..."

April 25, 2014 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Live Shots

"...Bells of Joy at St. James Episcopal Church, October 12 photograph by John Carrico CHARLATANS..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Music Feature

Point Austin: Lehmberg's Scarlet Letter

County Attorney Escamilla has disgraced his office

"...I canceled two doctors' appointments – for nagging things that I..."

Dec. 13, 2013 News Column by Michael King

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...125 films. 85 world premieres. 11 North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...From moon explorers to tech investors, musicians to Muppets, and from the joint chiefs..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cold Sweat

Where have all our black clubs gone?

"...Celebration tonight fêtes a 65th birthday, so the all-African-American group..."

June 13, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...months way, South by Southwest Music released its largest block of bands to date this morning. The new batch..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sxsw

"...Picks & Sleepers..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

SXSW Music's Hip-Hop Hierarchy

From up-and-comers to rap royalty, 20 key sets to see

"...Mon. 12, Pour Choices, 8:15pm..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...about whittling. This year, the SXSW Film Festival staff received about 1,500 narrative features and 1,000 documentaries, and narrowed..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

UPDATE: Lehmberg Trial Day Two: We're All Drunks

State pursues implication that Lehmberg is an "alcoholic"

"...UPDATE: Travis County District Attorney Rosemary Lehmberg choked up on the stand..."

Dec. 10, 2013 News Post by Michael King

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Staff members are listed in chronological order, first hired to last. Due to space considerations..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Joe Lansdale

The Hardest Working Unknown Author?

"...the most famous unknown writer working today. The 46-year-old Nacogdoches native has been consistently churning out a string of..."

Aug. 22, 1997 Books Feature by Marc Savlov

Telecaster Sovereign Sue Foley Lands Back in Austin

The Ice Queen is on fire

"...A maple Telecaster with multicolored paisley, Sue Foley's signature guitar bears splintered..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Feature by Alejandra Ramirez

SXSW Music: Mega Third List

L7, the Cult, Loretta Lynn and 556 more added to the Fest

"...lineup this morning with the third and largest artist announcement yet. Highlights include 83-year-old country pioneer Loretta Lynn, reunited..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

A fresh melange of reader responses to our recent issues.

"...A little clarification is in order in the material attributed to me..."

May 25, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Rider Replies

"...Austin Chronicle:..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Column

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Our collective state pride pervades all that we do, from our..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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