James Magnuson Leaves the Michener Center

James Magnuson reflects on his 23 years as director of the Michener Center for Writers

"...will take you through the whole thing in a brand-new way," he says. "Some things are obvious, the things..."

May 26, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Monday Showcase Picks

"...– Jim Caligiuri The Loyalty Firm7:45pm, Sidewinder (inside)..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

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

"...• Brands & Marketing: LeWeb cofounder Loic Le Meur; Microsoft AI..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...Antonio’s Southerleigh Fine Food & Brewery), John Bates and Brandon Martinez (Noble Sandwich Co.), Stephen Bonin (Geraldine’s), John Brand..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Marc Savlov’s Top 10 Films of 2016

"...Jim Jarmusch's documentary on Iggy Pop and the Stooges will..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Playback: Austin Musician Union Overthrown

Local 433 hangs in the balance, a new hit for Fastball, and End of an Ear begins its new lease on life

"...announced: Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman and friends discussing brand communities and social entrepreneurship; Talib Kweli, Om'Mas Keith, and..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Friday ACL Fest Picks

ACL Friday by the blurb, listicle, and gospel tent testifying

"..."80s Mercedes" feels more Beyoncé than Miranda Lambert. – Jim Caligiuri..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature

Planet of Poor Taste

"...Dear Editor, AC writer Jim Caligiuri used extremely poor taste in titling the article..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Postmarks

Capital City Black Film Festival Grows by Leaps and Bounds

Four-day event showcases African-American experiences in cinema

"...bill to a T. Director/wife Seckeita Lewis and writer/actor/husband Brandon Lewis have been creating material since meeting at a..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Adult Audio Coloring Book Sampler

A look back at illustrated album covers old and new

"...Controversy (2003). Besides album art, the now 71-year-old visual brand expanded into a variety of media including logos and..."

July 29, 2016 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Playback: Guy Clark 1941-2016

End Transmission: Adios Guy Clark, and Transmission Events as we knew it

"...him. So did John Denver, Emmylou Harris, Ricky Skaggs, Jimmy Buffett, Brad Paisley, and even the Highwaymen (Cash, Willie..."

May 20, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Bryan Gutmann: A Stand-Up Guy

Telling jokes at a mic has always been the main thing for Bryan Gutmann

"...year will be no exception. He'll bring his special brand of irreverent, observational humor to the Moontower Comedy &..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Ashley Moreno

Wednesday SXSW Picks

"...Spirited singer's finest work. (Also: Sat., 11pm, Parish) – Jim Caligiuri..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Wednesday SXSW Sleepers

"...frontwoman Asli Omar. Road warriors throughout the South, their brand of Texas rock struts and rumbles. They've been working..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

SXSW Film Review: My Father Die

Patricide on the bayou

"...who also produces) steals a long, hard swig from Jim Thompson’s moonshine brand of febrile, feral, Southern hatred. His..."

March 15, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Whole Lot of Rockin' Goin' On

Linda Gail Lewis received her first piano lesson from her brother at 40

"...Mickey Gilley of Urban Cowboy fame, and controversial televangelist Jimmy Swaggart. Those three men, all cousins, were born the..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

DVDanger: The Larry Fessenden Collection

Horror's underappreciated auteur on existential terror

"...Adrian Garcia Bogliano (Late Phases), Kelly Reichardt (Meek's Cutoff), Jim Mickle (Stake Land), and Mickey Keating (Pod, Darling) all..."

Oct. 20, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Video Visitation's End?

Bill requiring in-person visits for inmates may not benefit those at Travis County

"...with Denton County, requiring that the county offer only Securus-brand video visitation, creates a monopoly)...."

June 19, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Thursday Showcases

International hip-hop, or domestic, Modern Outsider sounds?

"...into a visual component that stimulates all the senses. – Jim Caligiuri..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Friday Interviews

The Church, Leon Bridges, Best Coast – vintage, meteoric, and sincere.

"...buy a car, for the first five years it's brand new," ruminates Steve Kilbey, bassist/singer for Australian quartet the..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature

Fables of the Reconstruction Part II

Todos Santos, Mexico, rebuilds as its music fest grows

"...tore into the Todos Santos stage with their contemporary brand of Southern rock, and paid further tribute to Chilton..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Playback: Hanging in the House of Songs

The House of Songs, Hotel Vegas on tour, and Terminator Too: Judgment Play

"...Even with gasoline currently cheaper than off-brand soda, start-up capital will be needed to finance enough..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Armadillos to the Highest Bidder

Eddie Wilson banks at Saturday’s AWHQ auction

"...After about 100 pieces of neon beer brand ephemera were flipped, the first lot of local music..."

Jan. 19, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Top 10s

Best in local albums 2014

"...10) Phil Ajjarapu, Sing Along Until You Feel Better Jim Caligiuri..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Music Feature

The Mastersons

Texas Platters go mondo

"...a rare measure of emotional maturity. Boasting famed producer Jim Scott, Good Luck Charm strikes close to the jangle..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Fantastic Fest Goes for the Big 10

Kevin Smith's 'Tusk,' 'ABCs 2' and 'V/H/S 3' in first titles

"...Death 2 D: Larry Fessenden, Marvin Kren, Todd Rohal, Jim Hosking, Julien Maury and, Alexandre Bustillo, Julian Gilbey, Soichi..."

Aug. 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Record Store Day

Why Record Store Day matters

"...pedals, and is the only brick-and-mortar retailer of guitar brand Pure Salem. On Saturday, Alex Maas, Christian Bland &..."

April 18, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Kerrville Folk Festival Founder Rod Kennedy Dies

‘People are isolated from each other by technology’

"...for good until 2002, three years after selling the brand and ranch to Vaughn Hafner...."

April 14, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Wednesday SXSW 2014 Showcases

Stay planted for an evening

"...jangled, twanged, and dreamt in all the right spots. Jim Caligiuri Welcome to the South8pm, Scoot Inn..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

SXSW Free Butler Park Concert Series

Schedule for Music fest’s all-star weekend extravanganzas

"...What traditionally occurs every SXSW at Auditorium Shores now..."

March 6, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

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