Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...consultants, and transportation experts who were in Austin late last year to lead a community design workshop, or "charette,"..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Couldn't $tand the Weather or: The Winds of Change

"...and Shawn, and musical compatriot Augie Meyers made a last-minute call to the Hole in the Wall last Wednesday..."

June 13, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...The enormous popularity of Star Wars: Special Edition may actually provide the best possible lead-in for the year to..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Eric's World

The Many Fanastic Colors of

"...The House When the Chronicle last checked in with Johnson (Vol. XIII, No. 46) it..."

Sept. 27, 1996 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: Austin Music Census

The Austin Music Census hits the fan. As does Tyler, the Creator!

"...took the initiative to appraise the local music economy last fall...."

June 5, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place: Ho-HoHos

One "Gay Place": Two big holigayz

"...Fine & Dandy With Kate & Andy on the last weekend of 2014 to train your New Year's/New Queers..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: WATCH THIS SPACE, GayWAD

Cool off, this red, hot summer with some sweet, sticky babes

"...Triggermen, Scorpio Rising, Hey Gurl, and DJ Sissy Ross. Last Thursdays of the month, 9pm. Frontier Bar, 2421 Webberville..."

July 27, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

A Recipe for Revolution

Food, Inc. serves up some scary facts on food production in America

"...It began last fall with a standing ovation at the Toronto Film..."

June 19, 2009 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

Young's Town, USA

A guided tour of 'Greendale'

"...Nash & Young; and plays sometimes as a solo act, with his longtime band Crazy Horse or with anyone..."

Feb. 27, 2004 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Still the Greatest

When We Were Kings

"...in Austin this Friday, March 28, at the Dobie Theatre), it's safe to say that not too many audience..."

March 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Texas Platters

"...since returning from a short stint in NYC. In fact, you can usually find him playing around town any..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Music Review

Swedish Hill Is Kind of Closing; Hong Kong Supermarket, C’est Finis; Dry January Is a Good Idea All Over; But, Oh Boy, We Still Wine an Awful Lot; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...place will be open seven days a week, 7am-5pm. Exactly when this “Little” Swedish Hill will open is uncertain..."

Jan. 10, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lazarus' Second Location Works Hard So You Can Relax With a Beer

The new, North Loop location is Laz'r focused

"...like a spy balloon at 40,000 feet, Austin is actually expanding its beermaking repertoire coming out of post-pandemic fatigue..."

March 3, 2023 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Summer Stock Austin's Rob1n

This new musical brings Sherwood Forest's noble outlaw to our time with a message of togetherness

"...she knows that when people come together, when they act as neighbors, when they join forces, they can accomplish..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Cost of Living

Ft. Worth R&B great Delbert McClinton has a Downtown Austin condo and a fresh start for his diamond jubilee

"...completely," McClinton acknowledges of those harrowing few months. "The fact that I'm still alive, and was just a heartbeat..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback: Festicular Fortitude

Ten music festivals in 10 weeks? Bring it on.

"...Summer's history – sayonara. And don't act so surprised; all the signs were there: music festivals,..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Positively Serene Death of Sir Ritter Hans Von Wittenstein Zu Wittenstein

Aggressive Muse's adaptation of Ondine is long, bloated, and lacking in precision

"...statement at the back of the program describes the company's view that theatre has grown overly complex and full..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

I Hope You're Happy Now

Andrew Bujalski, who wrote 'Funny Ha Ha' in Austin and wrapped it in Boston, on the film's unlikely fate

"...twentysomething's misadventures with various boys doesn't involve the shocking third-act revelation that she and her misguided romantic prospects are..."

July 8, 2005 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Those Magic Moments

Composer, classicist Stephen Barber's encoding and imprinting

"..."I actually enjoy the anonymity," admits Barber. "I'm not embarrassed to..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...require some mental gymnastics. Gaping at the charming, relaxed, unscripted-at-last party-animal manqué who willingly played to Pelosi's Sony mini-DV,..."

March 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Disarming Dubya

First-time director Alexandra Pelosi discusses Journeys With George, her surprising and fascinating documentary on George W. Bush's 2000 presidential campaign, viewed from the back of the press plane.

"...require some mental gymnastics. Gaping at the charming, relaxed, unscripted-at-last party-animal manqué who willingly played to Pelosi's Sony mini-DV,..."

March 1, 2002 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Naked City

News Shorts

"...of a police oversight panel into the police officers' contract. "Where did that issue go?" you ask. Well, eight..."

Oct. 19, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...chances -- second chances at love, life, the way characters conduct their lives. Lot's story in the Bible may..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Three for the Barre

With a serious amount of movement taking place on the Austin dance scene, the Chronicle asked three of its dance critics to review recent programs by Ballet Austin, Tapestry Dance Company, and the Latino dance festival Collectivos.

"...going on at the same time, it's not too distracting...."

Oct. 29, 1999 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

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