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Antone's, Saturday, March 6, 2004

"...the largest music festival in the world. SXSW in August? Maybe not so much. In March, saying that it..."

March 5, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Closing Open Records

Rick Perry and George W. Bush treat open records law as an obstacle to be gotten around, not a cornerstone of democracy.

"...president is winning on points. This round began in August, following the publication of an article tracking Gov. Bush's..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Execution Memos: Cornyn Slams the Door

"...During his three-year tenure as Texas attorney general, Sen. John Cornyn was generally considered a strong advocate of open..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Spells-bound

Seattle's 33 Fainting Spells, which enchanted local audiences with the dance drama The Uninvited in 1997, makes its long-awaited return to Austin.

"...jazz and pop music, excerpts from texts by Chekhov, John Osborn, and Tony Richardson delivered into handheld microphones, and..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The stage musical version of The Lion King finally lands in Texas, and even four years into its Broadway run, the show still truly creates a world of wonders.

"...where it opened July 5 and is playing through August 25, and Dallas, where it'll run from September 13..."

July 19, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

More Than Just the Facts, Ma'am

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's exhibition on Davy Crockett features a short stage show with the hero of the Alamo appearing live and in person. The two Austin actors who alternate in the show describe how they bring that King of the Wild Frontier to life day in and day out.

"...kind of stiff. Because we think of, you know, John Wayne. But Davy was evidently real animated."..."

June 14, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...set on fire in March1991. We become Beirut-like. In August, we move into the Elgin Butler Brick Company building..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Postmarks

The people want to know: who, precisely, was Bruce Barton quoting?

"...Farewell, Mambo John..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Column

The World Goes 'Round

With The World Goes 'Round, director Dave Steakley has crafted a gem of a show, one that celebrates the musical team of John Kander and Fred Ebb with the panache and rich feeling of a beautifully crafted, sublimely entertaining musical of old, that makes us want us to come to the cabaret.

"...through August 19..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

Tosca are no Slackers, Pong bounces back, the Dicks still hate the police, and Ken Lieck finds a new journalist pal in this week's "Dancing."

"...on July 25 and including the former Talking Head's August 14 date out at the Backyard. It was Daniel..."

July 6, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Chrysta Bell quits the Souvenirs; the Meat Puppets' new record could come out in record time.

"...first solo headlining gig, possibly by the end of August, as well as further jaunts to the West Coast...."

July 21, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

Carrie Clark quits Sixteen Deluxe; Sire Records is in a muddle.

"...photo. Meanwhile, the new Billboard includes a feature on Johnny Goudie's upcoming major-label debut with his selfishly titled band..."

June 30, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Naked City

George W. Bush is named as a defendant in Texas Funeral Services Commission whistleblower Eliza May's lawsuit against the state.

"...statutes at some of its Dallas-area funeral homes. In August of 1998, after a lengthy investigation of the company,..."

April 21, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Velvet Underdog

Sterling Morrison: An Oral History With Interviews

"...the night of May 17, 1979, Sterling Morrison and John Cale stood in a La Quinta Inn motel room..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Loyal Lieutenants

Bush Applies Litmus Test of Allegiance in Choosing Inner Circle

"...who fired his father's White House chief of staff, John Sununu. The abrasive Sununu, George W. believed, simply didn't..."

March 17, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Sand Beach Battle

Sand Beach Reserve on the north shore of Town Lake is the subject of a land-use and legal dispute.

"...of a cryptic, vaguely threatening letter from Attorney General John Cornyn: "If the City of Austin approves such a..."

Oct. 1, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff Johnson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...testimony has already been contradicted by SCI's own lawyer, Johnnie B. Rogers Sr. In the August 16 issue of..."

Aug. 13, 1999 News Feature

Day Trips

"...would be water in the favorite swimming holes through August. Then came the earth-cracking drought with a record 38..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Going Back to "Lake Charles"

"...cirrhosis of the liver reached its final stages in August 1991, Lucinda jumped on a plane from Los Angeles..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Between the Lines

"...modern works, Walker Percy's 1961 novel, The Moviegoer, and John Kennedy Toole's posthumously published The Confederacy of Dunces (1980)...."

Oct. 16, 1998 Books Review

Alternate Screens

Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival

"...presentations in which industry experts such as MGM archivist John Kirk discuss, for example, costume epics made in Italy..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Screens Feature by Clay Smith

Live Shots

"...at the Continental Club Friday, July 24 photograph by John Carrico..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Music Feature

The Year in Books

What New Book Brought You the Most Enjoyment in 1997 and Why?

"...who died in April, and Burroughs, who died in August, were undoubtedly accomplished writers, yet so much of their..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Books Feature by Phil West

Tunnel Vision

TxDOT Sees No Evil in Williamson Creek Tunnel

"...solids than currently flows into the creek. photograph by John Anderson The Williamson Creek tunnel is a full-blown mining..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Freeport's Stronghold

Tax Dispute Puts West Texas Town in Financial Limbo

"...Appeals in Austin, in a two-to-one vote -- Justice John Powers dissented -- upheld the lower-court ruling. But TCAD..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Postmarks

Capital Metro Responds

"...Justin Augustine III..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column

Magical Mystery Tour

"...likely wouldn't be itchin' to switch shoes with Justin Augustine, the general manager of Capital Metro. Then again, he's..."

Aug. 15, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Exhibitionism

Dreamgirls: Groovin' All Night Long

"...Paramount Theatre through August 17 Running Time: 2 hrs, 30 min..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Arts Review

Dancing About Architecture

Fine Tuning or: Gavin Peace a Chance

"...the hubbub. Since doing a couple of shows with John Hiatt, next up is the Dallas show of the..."

July 18, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Dancing About Architecture

"...nervous." The budget will not be formally published until mid-August and won't be voted on until mid-September, and before..."

July 11, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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