The Time Traveler's Wife

This romance is based on a popular novel in which the comings and goings of a time traveler wreak havoc on his marriage.

"...monumentally unmonumental. For Henry and Clare, it’s life’s little landmarks that whiz by – first date, dinner with friends,..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Play Fair, 'Chronicle'

Oct. 7, 2008 Postmarks

Food-o-File

Some local dining landmarks we missed, along with news on Hill-Berts and the Cocktail World Cup

"...Our recent feature on local dining landmarks generated some responses that made me realize I had..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Bats Left, Sings Right

With help from Esther's Follies, Austin Lyric Opera turns Strauss' Viennese waltz into a Texas two-step

"...existing work and rewriting its libretto to spotlight local landmarks and traditions. As he pondered who might craft this..."

May 30, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Unforeseen

Executive-produced by Robert Redford and Terrence Malick, Dunn's award-winning documentary looks at the history of Barton Springs, Gary Bradley's role in development issues, and the relationship of Austin's environmental activism to the world at large.

"...profoundly gorgeous views of the Springs and other Austin landmarks shot in the style of the film’s co-executive producer..."

March 28, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Icon or Eyesore?

You make the call!

"...Moreover, isn't the fleeting nature of all our departed landmarks the reason we hold them so dear?..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...its charm and character away. A lot of Austintatious landmarks have already closed for the sake of growth. I..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...a shame to lose that charm and those local landmarks. It is not enough for those businesses to relocate..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column

Please Help Bring Attention to July 21 Cover Story

"...a shame to lose that charm and those local landmarks. It is not enough for those businesses to relocate..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Postmarks

A Downtown Plan

Who decides?

"...owned? We have policies in place for designating historic landmarks, but 'cultural landmarks' don't really have a process. So..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Prime

With genuine sparks between its two lovestruck leads and a delightfully flinchy performance from Meryl Streep, this comedy is just what its title implies: prime.

"...Room in 2000, and this film, dotted with Manhattan landmarks like the Magnolia Bakery and the Cinema Village, plays..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Happy Ending for Historic Saga

City staff backs as existing tax exemptions preserved

"...had argued that having different tax levels for existing landmarks and for new landmarks would violate the provision for..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Postcards From the Terrorists!

Be alert! People are taking pictures!

"...by Austin police last week with "videotapes" of local "landmarks" in his possession. A police "spokesperson" said the video..."

Aug. 20, 2004 News Feature by Michael King

The Dreamers

The NC-17 rating is revived for Bertolucci's fervent ode to cinema and the idealism of youth.

"...moods from so many other films – incorporating footage, landmarks, and music – that Bertolucci’s film never establishes an..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

It's a Gas, Gas, Gas

South Austin's Neon Transformers Light Up Life South of the River

"...towering over shops and restaurants. Their creations often become landmarks that define Austin for residents and tourists alike. They're..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Separation Anxieties

New Section?

"...Those are six of the 13 criteria for historic landmarks; any one of the 13 points can suffice for..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Charles Nafus

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Nonprofit Needs

"...let me add my log to the Austin's Disappearing Landmarks fire. On returning to Austin after a dozen years..."

March 19, 1999 Column

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Losing Our Lunch

"...Raoul Hernandez ["You Do Not Tear Down Landmarks," Vol.18, No.23] hit the nail on the head regarding..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Unnecessary Roughness

"...are, in people's hearts if not on paper, Austin landmarks. The Lunch folks say the city has promised to..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Modulations

"...expounding on some even more obscure musical theorems) and landmarks such as Luigi Russolo's groundbreaking 1913 Art of Noises..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Street Wise

Steeped in History

"...High School), there is the string of East Austin landmarks that share the avenue's name. You have the Rosewood..."

Sept. 11, 1998 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Next Stop, Wonderland

"...from their family trade of plumbing. Rich in Boston landmarks, Next Stop, Wonderland is also steeped in Brazilian bossa..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...of rhymers slayed truly revolutionary. In snippets of J5 landmarks including trademark pairing “What’s Golden” and “Concrete Schoolyard,” Soup..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

A Winter Formal, a Yellow Brick Ball, and More Recommended Events

Arts and culture happenings for the weekend

"...interloper’s effect on their relationship. Struggle, strife, and ATX landmarks abound, so really what more could a local-film enjoyer..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Review: Unchained.Art’s “Favorite Pieces: An Intimate Look at Artistic Personalities”

Multi-artist exhibit dines out on variety

"...stand as exemplars of past styles; others are evolutionary landmarks as the participants’ repertoires expand. Regardless, each piece reveals..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Opinion: Enough Is Enough – Preserving Austin’s Vanishing Soul

How property rights legislation is decimating Texas heritage

"...members) are required by City Council to designate individual landmarks and historic districts when an owner is opposed –..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by JuanRaymon Rubio

Austin Arts at Real Risk

"...actual Austin community – may be shuttered. Will arts landmarks turn into yet more targets for property developers? Many..."

Oct. 27, 2024 Postmarks

Day Trips: Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center, Fort Davis

Ay, Chihuahua! Dive into the desert at West Texas nature center

"...desert spreads out with mountains in the distance. The landmarks are named for oilman and rancher Clayton Williams and..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Willie Returns to Austin City Limits

Modern Rocks Gallery gets grungy and more local culture news

"...create site-specific installations that reflect the history of Austin landmarks. This open call is seeking to commission work at..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Pease Park’s Malin’s Fountain Inspires Debate

Is the new troll from Danish artist Thomas Dambo a friend or a foe?

"...into the change. Sometimes the new people, ideas, and landmarks coming to Austin vary our lives in good ways,..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

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