SXSW Music Spotlight: La Doña

Where party music meets politics

"...San Francisco native Cecilia Peña-Govea integrates traditional border orchestration, a diverse range of Latin..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by Clara Wang

My Migas, My City

As Downtown development explodes, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe and its neighbors face an uncertain future

"...If we lost Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, would Austin lose a piece of..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Myth, Blood, and Ink

What people have invested in the debate over the de la Peña diary : which suggests that famed Alamo legend Davy Crockett was executed by Santa Anna and not in the heat of battle : is not some mere fandom or kitsch, but a genuine passion for how the story of Texas is written and how it affects real life. It may no longer matter how Crockett was killed, but it does matter how we now allow him to live.

"...José Enrique de la Peña has been telling stories, and not everyone wants..."

May 5, 2000 Books Feature by David Garza

Sin Fronteras

Most observers would agree that Austin has a Latino visual arts community, but within that community are many voices, many points of view, many styles -- and no borders.

"...Is there a Latino visual art movement in Austin? Most observers would nod..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

Homemade History

Las Manitas, the Pérez sisters, and a usable past

"...As Congress Avenue is Austin's Main Street, Las Manitas is our main street cafe – the hangout..."

July 21, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Postscripts

The details on the upcoming conference at UT's Center for American History on the Peña diary and upcoming literary events.

"...The mysterious and controversial Peña diary is up for an entire day of discussion..."

March 17, 2000 Books Column

Remembrance of Texas Past

The Year in Texas Lit

"...We remember the Alamo. Agnostics in the Church of the Alamo had reason..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Postscripts

How to pun your way to fame, how to meet lots of Texas writers, and how to discover the truth behind the mysterious and controversial de la Peña diary.

"...off with a party at the Hirshfeld-Moore House (814 Lavaca) on Thursday, May 4, from 7-10pm featuring the Floyd..."

April 28, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Alan Pogue

Exhibition tracks this photographer's 46 years of witnessing for justice and how he's still at it

"...justice: Could there be a more apt description of Alan Pogue? The local photographer has spent the better part..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Gates of the Alamo Reviewed

Mark Busby reviews Stephen Harrigan's The Gates of the Alamo.

"...The Gates of the Alamo: A Novelby Stephen Harrigan..."

March 24, 2000 Books Feature by Mark Busby

Cesar Chavez

The United Farm Workers leader and civil rights activist who managed to get housewives to stop buying grapes is the subject of this biopic.

"...for a good biopic of Cesar Chavez, the inspirational labor leader, civil rights activist, and co-founder of the United..."

March 28, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Seven SXSW Conference Speakers You Just Can't Miss

Ray Kurzweil, Melinda Gates, and other brilliant minds come to town

"...America host, social commentator, and comedian in conversation with Black-ish creator Kenya Barris about how America speaks about race..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Mae Hamilton

Food-o-File

Texas loses a barbecue legend, Las Manitas closes its doors, the Rude Mechs celebrate a new adventure, and more

"...one of our most accomplished and award-winning pit masters last weekend, when Robert Louis "Bobby" Mueller died in his..."

Sept. 12, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Public Notice

It's time for scary season, the season that has us examining our obsession with the nevermore, puts us in touch with our mortality, and brings us that much closer to our maker (and some of us to Maker's Mark, but that's another story -- ).

"...photos of those you wish to honor. ALLGO & La Peña present a series of events to honor the..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Seeing Is Believing

How Project Syria's VR initiative is building a new generation of global citizens

"...Virtual Exchange Meets Virtual RealityMonday, March 7, 12:45pm ACC..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Coloring in the Margins

Pop-up series Alt Girl Cinema highlights diversity

"...today's society with all its contrasting ideas of womanhood," explained Danea Johnson, who, with Andrea Zarate, are the series..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Oaxacan Turmoil Touches Austin

Oaxacan artist with Austin connections arrested during police sweep in Oaxaca City

"...When Oaxacan artist Gerardo Bonilla told a Mexican writer back in 2004 that his..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Point Austin: Tough Tacos

As tempers rise, the Las Manitas debate symbolizes the future of Austin

"...more than a Yankee carpetbagger's desire to bulldoze his enchiladas verdes...."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Column by Michael King

What We Learned

What is the state of the arts in America and where does Austin fit in the mix?

"...C. Denby Swanson and Zachary Scott Theatre Center's Ann Ciccolella) and the 2005 meeting of the national advocacy group..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

A Mayan weavers' collective brings its anti-NAFTA message to Austin.

"..."Weaving in Warfare From Chiapas," a presentation sponsored by Latino arts organization La Peña and the American Friends Service..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Belinda Acosta

Public Notice

This week, "Public Notice" travels far and wide across gender limits and the Kalahari to bring you're the best in Austin community events.

"...years ago. Yet, we, too, grumble about traffic, lost landmarks, and the disappearing "Texas-friendly" that brought us here in..."

March 2, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Benefit for Oaxaca's MAMAZ Collective

Support contemporary Mexican art and the movement against genetically modified food

"...El Sol y la Luna, 600 E. Sixth, 444-7770 Monday, June 14, 6-9pm,..."

June 11, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Día de los Muertos Events in Austin 2019

Austin's best live events to celebrate the dead

"...Learn about Día de los Muertos Traditions..."

Oct. 23, 2019 Events Post by Addie Costello

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...for the Lone Star State's annual bibliophilic extravaganza, taking place on the grounds of the Texas State Capitol and..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Latin Beat

Five recent releases mostly en Español

"...arthritic mortal coil to the heavenly Havana ballrooms of last century, but their life force is forever preserved on..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Coffee Clutch: Three Liqueurs, Canned Cocktails, and Origin-Roasted Beans

Because we know that the java is what you’re craving

"...noting how the local brand, “unlike the aggressively scented chemical-laden varieties, is subtle on the nose. Pour it over..."

Feb. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Willie Nelson to Deliver SXSW Online Conference Keynote

Shotgun Willie brings a few hundred friends to the virtual stage

"...Who's a bestselling author, weed entrepreneur, martial arts black belt, and now a SXSW Online 2021 keynote speaker?..."

Jan. 13, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Last week, SXSW announced that high-concept horror A Quiet Place..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Articulations

The passing of Austin arts patron and poet Juan Ochoa.

"...with words silently slipped away quietly from this life late last week. Juan Ochoa was riding home from dinner..."

July 7, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

SXSW Adds Cheech Marin, Titane Director Julia Ducournau For 2023

Plus the Metaverse and student athlete NIL deals part of the program

"...website Web3 is Going Just Great), and an initial playlist of musical acts hoping for their breakout moment...."

Nov. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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