Zilker Theatre Productions' Shrek the Musical

The lovable ogre and company spring to life on the Hillside stage with loads of laughs and professional polish

"...nod to every cast member of Shrek the Musical, taking the stage in full (and often furry) costumes, spitting..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Anything Goes

That free-for-all spirit is part of the kick of FronteraFest

"...one another; experienced writers and actors bump against amateurs making their debuts. Experimentation abounds, as does courage and not..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

My Semester on the Beat

Wherein our reporter pursues the bad guys, abhors Problem People, studies community policing, and earns a perfect attendance koozie in the APD's Citizen Police Academy

"...We'd pulled into a parking lot nearby, where two different people helpfully pointed out..."

Dec. 1, 2006 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Otaku* Overload!!!

After Monster Island Studios sank, Austin's acting community and Houston animé giant A.D. Vision unleashed talent bent on vengeance and redemption (*otaku = animé geek)

"...deliciously other. There was, of course, towering, irradiated Gojira, king of Toho Studios, who sparked in my 8-year-old mind..."

Dec. 2, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

TCB

What a sampling of the Austin music scene wants for Christmas.

"...good record deal with national distribution, promotion, a good booking agent, a write-up in Rolling Stone, and a beautiful..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Reissues

"...Upon returning, he became a solo act and continued making hits, which weren't as exciting as his work with..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Hatfield Takes a Rest

"...Austin blues community. The recent benefit for ailing BBQ king Stubbs brought in a very helpful $3,000, though unfortunately..."

May 5, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...a grindset culture in 2025 – a world where working is considered the foremost state one can occupy. Few..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...Just in time for the political storm kicking up from Washington to our own Capitol, the talented..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: A Trio of Radioactive Cherubs Reissues

Icing, Heroin Man, and 2 YNFYNYTY re-crisped on colored vinyl

"...in the Nirvana saga and recognized by Surfers drummer-cum-label-boss King Coffey, who signed Cherubs to his Trance Syndicate label..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...Taking inspiration from Cerberus, the guard dog of Hades, we..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Reliving Roky Erickson: July 15, 1947-May 31, 2019

Creature with the Atom Brain

"...like for him? I asked Erickson over a birthday cake I brought him in July 2017...."

June 7, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Celebrating Pride Week amidst stupidity and hate

"...Die Felicia Presents: The World of Stephen King They all float down here with Louisianna and Zane..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Dripping Springs Keeps Growing, But Can the Dining Scene Keep Up?

Austin real estate pushes restaurateurs beyond city limits

"...locally owned restaurants are popping up along Highway 290, making Dripping Springs and its surrounds a much more compelling..."

June 9, 2017 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...stoke the fires of hard rock and heavy blues, taking a louder and dirtier approach to the radio-ready sounds..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Music Live: Willie Nelson and Avett Brothers Fête Ray Benson

GSD&M b-day bash for Asleep at the Wheel leader runs three hours

"...over two-and-a-half hours. He’d been presented with a garish cake, depicting a lasso-wielding armadillo standing atop a cow pie,..."

March 15, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...year. In addition to dining out around town and making use of off-premise catering services, last year Kimmel served..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Gay Place: Christmas Bacon

Christmas bacon is on the menu at the ND again

"...station, and free roasted piggy. Thu., Dec. 18, 7pm. King Bee, 1906 E. 12th. $5 or 5 canned items..."

Dec. 19, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Farmers’ Market Report: February 8-9, 2014

Broccoli, quail eggs, mead, and sausages

"...eggs are a complete must if you love Japanese cooking, and there is nothing like a goose egg for..."

Feb. 7, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Michi Ramen Inflames the Ramen Wars

Food truck turned brick-and-mortar is a serious contender

"...on their heels. Add this to places like East Side King, Komé, and Banzai, which also serve ramen, and the..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

Book Review: ‘Trailer Food Diaries Cookbook’

Over 100 crave-worthy recipes from Austin’s famous food trailers

"...construction (link). Celebrity chef Paul Qui’s worshiped East Side King trailers are multiplying with a restaurant underway...."

Jan. 4, 2013 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Day Trips

The Liberty Bar in San Antonio makes for a special dining experience whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner

"...when we discovered the restaurant's new location in the King William District within sight of the glowing towers of..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Bearded women saints, German 'quiche,' and more

"...to have grown a beard. The daughter of the king of Spain, she converted to Christianity and vowed never..."

April 3, 2009 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...• A federal trial began Monday in the Sophia King case, in which King's family is suing the city..."

Jan. 27, 2006 News Feature

Day Trips

Shopping and eating in the Alamo City always seems like a good reason for a day trip to me

"...If you're looking for authentic Mexican goods without crossing the Rio Grande,..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Claptrap Circuses fuses rock, rap, and techno into a rump-shaking gumbo. – Greg Beets..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Goodman, but not for Slusher. The notion that by taking the election to court, Curtis and Mitchell have made..."

April 19, 2002 Column

Food-o-File

Who Wants to Eat Like a Millionaire? and more from Cuisines Editor Virginia B. Wood.

"...month… There's still plenty of time to get your King's Cake for a pre-Mardi Gras celebration. The New Orleans-style..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...format. Two words: cello and tabla. Along with talented picking and a strong lead vocalist, these non-typical instruments put..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Wilde Life

"...nine-day run of opera, theatre, and film about the king (queen?) of the wits...."

Jan. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

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