Can Tom Zigal Really Say That?

"The truth is, I didn't know a thing about the world of mystery writers and crime publishing," Tom Zigal, the author of three mystery novels, says. Chronicle writer Dick Holland discovers why Zigal might say such a thing and why it may not matter in light of Pariah, Zigal's new installment in the Kurt Muller mystery series.

"...seen myself as a mystery writer and I have fallen into this madness by accident. Probably by mistake. But..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

The Truman Show

Life is a 'round-the-clock “reality” TV program in this prescient film, and Truman Burbank (Carrey) is its unwitting subject/hero/leading man.

"...Directed by: Peter Weir. Starring: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich, Natascha Mcelhone..."

June 5, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Deep in the Art

How In the West Became Deep in the Heart (of Texas)

"...exhibition of Westerners by Richard Avedon. Big State director Jim Fritzler was of the mind that the photos would..."

May 8, 1998 Screens Feature by Clay Smith

Habitat for Humanity Builds More Than Houses Foundation of Faith

"...brains -- I am sent to pitch mulch with Jim Walker, Habitat volunteer and de facto coordinator of recycling...."

Nov. 7, 1997 Features Feature by Jay Hardwig

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...constant trouble with the authorities for his rebellious behavior, falls for the daughter of a dissident and finds himself..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...may be the Sex Pistols, some may be Eater. Falling somewhere in between has to be the most celebrated..."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

Record Roundup: Last Gasp 2012

Buddy Miller, Iris Dement, Jason Isbell & Paul Kelly

"...Twenty years ago, Jim Lauderdale’s guitarist was Buddy Miller. We hung out a..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Naked City

"...the Convention Center, is scheduled to begin operations in fall 2008. – L.N...."

Dec. 21, 2007 News Feature

Everything Old Is New Again

A Texan's in the White House, we're in a quagmire war – and 'The Rag' returns to Austin

"...doing?'" It was dusk, on a weekday in the fall of 1974. Scott had recently quit her job as..."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Gay-friendly Presbyterian pastor Jim Rigby couldn't be more pleased at the prospect of..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

"...and the results presented to the CAMPO board this fall...."

June 20, 2003 Column

Atonement, Etc. -- Top 10-plus, Special 2002 bonus edition

Books for which we confess our true feelings, reconsider our disdain, or finally find room: top 10-plus, 2002 edition …

"...to them and no one else." 4. Iceland by Jim Krusoe (Dalkey Archive): In May, we called Krusoe's debut..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Books Feature

Three Canyons

The Southwest Edge of Texas Hill Country -- Home to Lost Maples and Garner State Park -- Is Rich in Both Beauty and History

"...units, S. D. Coalson (Nick's son), U.S. army scout Jim Hill, Jim and John Welch, and Henry and Sam..."

May 18, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

Hill Country Grape Harvest

"...optimistic about their respective harvests. Becker Vineyards general manager Jim Brown reported a "better-than-expected" quantity of the temperamental viogner..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Food Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...to lead AISD until a permanent replacement for Superintendent Jim Fox is named. Fox, who hired Gonzalez in 1995,..."

April 17, 1998 News Feature

That Old Revival Spirit

Testifying About Movies

"...while the cobbled-together shambles of George and Martha's life fall apart over the course of the evening. Oscars went..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...require detective work and research. Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey falls into the latter category as well. In recent years,..."

Nov. 3, 1995 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...require detective work and research. Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey falls into the latter category as well. In recent years,..."

Oct. 27, 1995 News Feature

ACL Music Fest Friday Listings

The blurbing of ACL 2011

"...and new talents Jason Roberts and Elizabeth McQueen. – Jim Caligiuri Disciples of Christ..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Friday

"...Baez) that also featured her stepmother, Iris DeMent. – Jim Caligiuri FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS9pm, Red Eyed Fly With..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...You Stole It (12XU), with Spooners Britt Daniel and Jim Eno. As Daniel and Eno explore their inner Elastica,..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...of potential and obvious appeal. (Broken Spoke, 8pm) -- Jim Caligiuri..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Big Wheel Keep On Turning

Bluegrass, new grass, song grass, tropical grass – roll some Old Settler's Music Fest

"...Music Festival and Fun Fun Fun Fest in the fall, OSMF remains as much about the beatific site, and..."

April 19, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Takes on the World

A coming-out party for Texas olive oil

"...credibility to the then-fledgling California wine industry. I asked Jim Henry, olive rancher and founder of the Texas Olive..."

March 25, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

The blurbing of SXSW 2010

"...and cogent lyrics the quartet is known for. – Jim Caligiuri Rhymefest..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

Saturday Picks & Sleepers

One last night of band blurbs!

"...9:30pm, Smokin' Music With 2008's Jim Diamond-produced Detroit (Atomic a Go Go), the Love Me..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Thursday Sleepers

"...caused quite a stir with her second effort, the Jim Dickinson-produced Anchors & Anvils (Archer). The upright-bass-playing Memphis resident..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Friday Sleepers

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...TV programs as Nip/Tuck, Smallville, and The OC. – Jim CaligiuriSPOTTISWOODE AND HIS ENEMIES8pm, Habana Calle 6 Has Tom..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

Welcome to Tomstown

In the burgeoning Tomstown scandal, you can't tell the players or the plot without a program

"...Jim Ellis, aide to Tom DeLay and one of the..."

March 19, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...Lost Highway via this Virginia singer-songwriter/ friend-of-Springsteen debut. The Jim Dickinson-produced release offers up a series of witty and..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

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