Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Fedder (Barbara Crampton) and her pastor husband Jakob Fedder (Larry Fessenden) forever. Cast List: Barbara Crampton, Larry Fessenden, Bonnie..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Blanton Museum Undertakes a $35 Million Makeover of Its Grounds

With the international architectural firm Snøhetta, the UT museum will add community spaces and art to its outdoor experience

"...entry christened the Faulkner Gateway after former UT President Larry Faulkner and his wife Mary Ann, and, most astoundingly,..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...new interviews with Dick Cavett, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Larry Merchant, as well as archival material from the Cavett..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

HBO My

Premium cable network struts its stuff with three premieres this weekend

"...Gavin Belson (played by Matt Ross as half Mark Cuban, half Emo Philips) and Peter Gregory (Christopher Evan Welch),..."

April 4, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

One Letter Short for 'ABCs of Death 2'

25 director teams announced: Can you bring the mayhem for 'M'?

"...chance to catch up with some FF alumni, including Cuban horror-comedy genius Alejandro Brugués (Juan of the Dead), Marcus..."

Aug. 14, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD: Speak Softly

School district gets sensitive over negative coverage

"...School Reform Brought to Austin, by Stanford University researcher Larry Cuban, as a solid primer to the rocky history..."

July 3, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Lucie 'splains It All

Austin Cabaret presents Lucie Arnaz, and here we have a lovely convo.

"...July, most of the people in Miami are the Cubans, so they all came out in droves to see..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Arts Post by Kate X Messer

The Year in Books

Freedom, Finkler, and Kids of America

"...a medal for his confessional Deadly Spin (Bloomsbury), while Larry Cuban undertook the first meaningful academic overview of the..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

'The Next New Thing'

Author Larry Cuban on the history of reform in Austin schools

"...According to Larry Cuban, professor emeritus of education at Stanford University and..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Grupo Fantasma With Larry Harlow

"...Were it not for Larry Harlow, Grupo Fantasma wouldn't have received a Grammy nomination..."

May 21, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Fun for the Whole Family

Traversing the Texas Book Festival

"...player H.L. Hunt. Burrough offered, with a grimace, Mark Cuban as a contemporary example, but then second-guessed himself: "Can..."

Nov. 6, 2009 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Tres Chicas

The Latin ladies have it, but the Krayolas want it back

"...R&B, funk, modern jazz, and music influenced by her Cuban roots, as her songwriting developed and she worked both..."

May 8, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Marvelous Jew

Larry Harlow talks salsa consciousness

"...A New York Jew with a thick Brooklyn accent, Larry Harlow is an unlikely hero of Latin music. Born..."

Oct. 7, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Everything

What do Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds have in common? Prince, Maceo Parker, and Larry Harlow!

"...of our minds are at a low developed point." Larry Harlow..."

June 13, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

A Food Writer's Favorites From ACL Fest

Back and forth between the concerts and food court

"...• Chuck and Larry's (aka Moonshine's) pulled-pork Cuban sandwich with mango mojo and..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

A Moveable - and Musical - Feast

Eating at ACL Fest

"...the hungry crowds at ACL. – C.A. Chuck & Larry..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Music Feature

The Year in Sports, as Pitched to the Head of a Hollywood Studio

"...of the Mavericks by obnoxious zillionaire Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and goes into an absinthe-fueled binge in Ho Chi..."

May 14, 2007 Sports Post by John Hunt

Troublemaker

Ed Ward's first-hand account of Willie Nelson's Complete Atlantic Sessions.

"...guests arrived, including a couple of star backup vocalists: Larry Gatlin and Dee Moeller. Another was a skinny Jewish..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Music Feature by Ed Ward

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...their infectious, horn-driven blend of salsa, Latin jazz, and Afro-Cuban dance sounds. Come out early and kick-start the weekend...."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

It's Noon. Do You Know What Your Children Are Eating?

Fernando Saralegui is in 'Papi's Kitchen' trying to help kids with healthy habits

"...year. One of seven children from a family of Cuban immigrants, he grew up in a very united, bicultural..."

June 9, 2006 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Jazz Sides

Jazz Sides

"...of North Africa, Weston's home for many years. Likewise, Cuban piano prodigy Gonzalo Rubalcaba reinterprets several previously recorded tunes..."

April 14, 2006 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...ALL IS WELL: Like a Cuban cigar, Miami is a conglom of many tastes and..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...dusty, jazz-instilled Texas R & B. Led by saxophonist Larry D.C. Williams and guitarist Clarence Pierce, plus the formidable..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Coach's Corner

Mark Cuban may get heat for his unconventional style, but there's no doubt he's done wonders for the recently-moribund Dallas Mavericks.

"...a loud, high tech show from boy-owner/Internet baron Mark Cuban. But the pre-game activities and introductions are remarkably restrained...."

March 2, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Dancing About Architecture

Jeff Cole Leaves Doolittle Records, Marc Katz Leaves Top of the Marc, Hank Sinatra Returns and so does Ray Benson (again!). Plus all the news that pitches a fit.

"...got a percussion lesson from Agrupacion Vocal Baobab, an Afro-Cuban percussion ensemble, at their home in Habana Vieja. Sounds..."

March 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Record Reviews

Barbarito Torres

"...Just because it's Cuban doesn't mean it's the Buena Vista Social Cloob. Destined..."

July 9, 1999 Music Review

Automat

Pacific Rim & Caribbean

"...the tapa-sized portions on the Saba menu that chef Larry Perdido describes as pan-Pacific/Caribbean. Look for bright island flavors..."

July 9, 1999 Food Feature

Un Dios

"...hail of conga, batia, and trap drums -- locomotive Afro-Cuban rhythms -- Valdés pours down in thick, cascading sheets..."

June 25, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...album, Cheating at Solitaire, finds the Jesus Alemany of ¡Cubanismo! king of Orange County turning up the twang for..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Food Top Nines

"...fresh tomato crop fell victim to the killer drought, Larry Butler's smoldering wonders are a great addition to eggs,..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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