A Full Color Palette

Painter-Director Julian Schnabel's 'Before Night Falls'

"...that draws heavily on painting and the history of art for its effects. But Schnabel makes it look easier..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Sidney Moody

Testsite 06.1 ~ The Burden of Decision: Two Exercises in Collaboration

'Testsite 06.1 ~ The Burden of Decision' is an investigation of artistic collaboration with a strong current of Freudian repression and struggle running below the surface

"...06.1 ~ The Burden of Decision," and you'll say, "artistic collaboration working through repression." At the end of the..."

April 28, 2006 Arts Review by Nikki Moore

The Dialogue of Poets

Conjunto Aztlan's Movimiento Music

"...situated somewhere in what today would be considered the American Southwest. Thousands of years later, it was this same..."

April 17, 1998 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Mikaela Davis, Knocked Loose, Curtis McMurtry, Questlove, and more recommended shows

"...More than just southern South Austin or "the Cabela's part" of I-35, Buda's got a rustic little Main Street,..."

April 15, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Our Murals, Ourselves

"...of Genesis by S. Fogel, 1950 photograph by Sam Martin..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...spokesperson Karin Ascot says her organization's non-endorsement was due partially to "the presence of one person in the race..."

March 6, 1998 News Feature

Celestial Clockwork

"...friends of relatives and ends up rooming with four Latin American women, one of whom is the seductively dangerous..."

Sept. 6, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

"Beyond Macondo"

AFS series spotlights contemporary Colombian cinema

"...– Gabo: The Creation of Gabriel García Márquez – jump-started the series last week, which culminates in a grand..."

Oct. 8, 2015 Screens Post by Jordan Buckley

The Return of Lila Downs

‘La Reyna’ makes another rare stop in Austin – tonight

"...Pecados y Milagros, her ninth LP, the sexy, mezcal-swigging Mexican-American singer dazzled both sides of the border with folkloric..."

April 9, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Geometry of Hope

'The Geometry of Hope' at the Blanton Museum of Art provides a survey of abstract art in Latin America over the 20th century, segmented into chapters by cities and decades

"..."The Geometry of Hope: Latin American Abstract Art From the Patricia Phelps de Cisneros..."

April 20, 2007 Arts Review by Salvador Castillo

Some Unspeakable Beauty

Don't call it magic realism: Josephine Sacabo's photography and Juan Rulfo's Pedro Páramo make a powerful pair.

"...Josephine Sacabo knew early on that she was an artist. However, like many artists, it took her a while..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Articulations

The past few weeks have seen the passing of Johnny Torrez, Dana Ravel, and Clarence Brisco, three individuals all distinguished by their support of and advocacy of artists besides themselves.

"...few weeks have been tough ones for the local arts scene in that they've seen the passing of three..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...125 films. 85 world premieres. 11 North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Making Everyone Happy

The state's textbook adoption process focuses more on pleasing everyone than on teaching children.

"...hearings, which feature history texts front and center, are particularly provocative; the discussions themselves serve as potent reminders of..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

Postmarks

Chronicle Kills Poster Art

"...Twice now the Chron has had articles decrying "The Death of Poster Art." This article ("Violators..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Column

Man on a Mission

Professor, Collector, Leader Gil Cárdenas

"...I going to hang this picture?" They don't buy art because it fits over the sofa. They buy because..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature

L. Nowlin Gallery

It's not an easy time to open a gallery, but for Lesley Nowlin, it's the right time

"...In the life of an artist, sometimes opportunities come only after months or even years..."

May 1, 2009 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Opposition to Immigrant Detention Centers Mounts

Georgia detention center, Texas' usual suspects in spotlight

"...About 100 people convened at the Stew­art Detention Center in Lumpkin, Ga., on Sept. 15, after..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Patricia J. Ruland

'Technologies of Writing'

You can see the history of the ancient and modern worlds through the most central of human expressions in the Ransom Center's 'Technologies of Writing' exhibit

"...the price of a tube of toothpaste. Writing is art – from the delicate yet dynamic swirls of calligraphy..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

A Pulsating Light From Brazil

Quasar, Brazil's most celebrated modern-dance troupe, brings its ferocious athleticism to Austin to launch the UT Performing Arts Center's new ArtesAméricas initiative spotlighting artists of Latin America.

"...Austin next week to launch the inaugural season of ArtesAméricas, a new UT Performing Arts Center initiative focusing on..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

"...issue with several statements in Lisa Tozzi's generally worthy article, "Kaplan Crunch," [Vol.17, No.15]. She raises the concern that..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Column

Public Notice

"...and more at 255 golf courses across Texas. The American Cancer Society benefits from the sales of this year-long..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert shopping during the..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The Supper Club Gives Artists of Color Important Space to Be Seen and Heard

Elia Alba’s multifaceted project at the UT Visual Arts Center

"...words? And why not draw those words from contemporary artists of color in conversation with one another about matters..."

Jan. 25, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File

V.B.W. misses the Paella party but gets the scoop

"...Paella Party..."

Nov. 19, 2004 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Letters @ 3AM

A report from 2107: The decline and fall of the former United States of America

"...cinema, education, dance, war, psychology, architecture, visual and plastic art, governance, transportation, engineering, agriculture, commerce, communications, medicine, and every..."

Sept. 28, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

Toying With Tradition

Lots has changed of late at the Empanada Parlour, Rebecca Chastenet de Géry writes, but the restaurant's festive little pockets stuffed with spirited meat, vegetable, and fruit blends are as delicious as ever, and continue to enjoy a dedicated local following.

"...Parlour was a family business overseen by a spirited Latin American matriarch. Empanadas, for me, meant Brazilian or Venezuelan..."

June 16, 2000 Food Feature by Rebecca Chastenet dé Gery

Postscripts

"...Book People will host two book signings on Halloween. Lebanese-American poet Etel Adnan will read from and sign copies..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Books Column

Public Notice

Back With a Vengeance

"...Diligent activists or hearty party mamas? Those wacky Lesbian Avengers are back and..."

Nov. 24, 1995 Column by Kate X Messer

Food Events

Feb. 22-28

"...& Potsticker Workshop Chef Katy Parker will demonstrate both Latin American and Asian turnovers in these one-hour workshops. Sat.,..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

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