The Big Year

Jack Black, Steve Martin, and Owen Wilson co-star in this comedy about competitive birdwatchers.

"...by: David Frankel. Starring: Jack Black, Steve Martin, Owen Wilson, Rashida Jones, Rosamund Pike, Kevin Pollak, Joel McHale, Tim..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

No Escape

Owen Wilson heads an American family swept up in a Southeast Asian coup

"...Directed by: John Erick Dowdle. Starring: Owen Wilson, Lake Bell, Pierce Brosnan, Sahajak Boonthanakit and Tanapol Chuksrida...."

Aug. 26, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

APD Honors One of Its Own

Sgt. Kenny Wilson given Distinguished Command medal

"...Art Acevedo on Wednesday honored 30-year department veteran Sgt. Kenny Wilson with the Distinguished Command medal for demonstrating "exceptional..."

March 5, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

APD Mourns Death of Veteran Officer

Sgt. Kenny Wilson died today

"...cancer for two years, veteran Austin Police Dept. Sgt. Kenny Wilson died today. He was 55...."

March 6, 2009 News Post by Jordan Smith

Love & Mercy

Paul Dano anchors an ambitious vision of the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson

"...Cusack, Elizabeth Banks, Paul Giamatti, Bill Camp, Jake Abel, Kenny Wormald, Dee Wallace and Joanna Going...."

June 5, 2015 Movie Review by William Goss

Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen

Full metal racket.

"...Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson, John Turturro, Rainn Wilson and Ramon Rodriguez. Bay’s follow-up to his international smash..."

June 26, 2009 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Playback: A Nomad in Austin

Abhi the Nomad drops anchor, Whip In’s new soul, and Wilson Marks makes his mark

"...of multicultural nonprofit promotions entity DiverseArts and presenter of Kenny Dorham's Backyard, took over booking in November and now..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Change of Hart

Pam Hart Stretches Out

"...When speaking of "smooth jazz," names like Kenny G. and Yanni jump to mind and fill the..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Naked City

Who'll be shooting whom between now and March 9?

"...Education member Alma Allen is again challenging Rep. Ron Wilson, D-Houston, in District 131, in the aftermath of Wilson's..."

Jan. 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Communication Breakdown

The city's plan to implement a radio system is turning into a long, high-dollar project

"...twist when Austin Police Chief Stan Knee yanked Commander Kenny Williams from the project and put one of his..."

Dec. 10, 1999 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Oh, Lady, You're Good!

Dee Dee Bridgewater

"...one of the premier divas of modern jazz, Cassandra Wilson - Wilson and the spirit of two other jazz..."

April 17, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Platters

"...pulled up over your head. Certainly, this describes Andrew Kenny's vocals, which are nearly intelligible throughout From Our Living..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Off the Record

Greezy Wheels shift their gears for a midnight ramble, Black Joe Lewis preps for the Chronicle's annual Hot Sauce Festival, American Analog Set's Andrew Kenny rewinds back to Austin, and the lineup for the 2008 Fun Fun Fun Fest is in

"...Brooklyn's Ola Podrida, former American Analog Set leader Andrew Kenny has settled back in Austin, next door to Explosions..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...Judy Matetzschk photograph by Kenny Braun Textually oriented company which has proven that daring,..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

Theatre Review: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical

ZACH creates a tapestry of Sixties poppy fun in this jukebox musical

"...gorgeous girls (Smith, Helena Laing, Cameron Thomas, and McKenlee Wilson) and glamorous guys (Desmond Newson, Kenny Williams, Russell J...."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Capitol Chronicle

The deficit explodes and the Lege convenes

"...All the House can manage, alas, is the Kenny Marchant/Dianne Delisi Chorus. But the speaker-very-presumptive could at least..."

Jan. 17, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Reissues

"..."I Want You To Have Everything," Sir Mack Rice's pre-Wilson Pickett "Mustang Sally," and a gorgeous tune from Atlantic's..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Driving a New Buick

"...the community and good for [the businesses'] bottom line." Kenny? Gee......"

July 4, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Reissues

"...with drummer Philly Jo Jones, Silver, Byrd, and guitarist Kenny Burrell -- a post-bop all-star sextet. In 1956, when..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Audrey Director: Natalie BaileyProducers: Michael Wrenn, Dan Lake, Shannon Wilson-McClinton, Diya EidScreenwriter: Lou Sanz Self-appointed Mother of the Year,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

HOF Hopefuls

"...Charlie Robison, Esteban Jordan, Kaz Kazanoff, Tex Thomas, Kim Wilson, Eddie Wilson, Burton Wilson, Jubal Clark, Robert Powell St...."

March 13, 2017 Postmarks

Playback – Sike Fest: Levitation Canceled

Levitation 2016, a bitter pill for all

"...third eyes buggin' with a lineup starring Ween, Brian Wilson, Flying Lotus, Lee "Scratch" Perry, and Courtney Barnett –..."

May 6, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Momentum and the Mountainside Sound

Dylan's bottler of magic, Bob Johnston, on the nicest guy ever, plus Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Michael Martin Murphey, and more

"...was using had done "Rolling Stone" together with Tom Wilson producing. They had the entire band – I didn't..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Music Feature by Louis Black

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...TV show. The plot revolves around the escapades of Kenny and gang, who sneak into an R-rated movie and..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Off the Record

Threadgill's reopens its original location in historic fashion, Spoon gets remixed, and Neil Young's Greendale takes the stage

"...have in eyeshot of a kitchen," says proprietor Eddie Wilson, who acquired the property in 1980, following a six-year..."

April 4, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...the Lantern, he teams here with hot-hand producer Jonas Wilson in I Am Bearwood on the Born EP, which..."

March 5, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...Kenny Scharf: When Worlds Collide D: Malia Scharf, Max Basch..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Half-Century Psych of Shiva's Headband

13th Floor Elevators weren't the only local psych act exploring Austin's outer limits – and still doing so

"...Perskin, Shawn Siegel, Jerry Bar­nett, Bob Tom Reed, and Kenny Parker...."

Dec. 1, 2017 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

I'd Much Rather Be With the Girls

What a box set should be:'One Kiss Can Lead to Another: Girl Group Sounds Lost and Found'

"...Honeys were girl surf group: Marilyn Novell married Brian Wilson. When the high gloss of girlhood wore thin, many..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Speak, Mr. Craddick

The new choice for state House Speaker circles his political wagons.

"...the knowledge to "make that transition into the future." Kenny Marchant called attention to this "very diverse nonpartisan group,"..."

Nov. 15, 2002 News Column by Michael King

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