Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

JMBLYA, a conjunto fest, and more weekend sounds to keep you busy

"...for McCaughan to convene with guitarist Jim Wilbur, bassist Laura Ballance, and drummer Jon Wurster – plus special guests..."

May 4, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Austin Film Society Announces 2013 Grants

$116,000 awarded to Texas filmmakers

"...abandoned parts of Austin State Hospital) and Russell O. Bush's examination of cultural tensions over the Asian practice of..."

Aug. 28, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Road Against Hate

The Hurtado murders measure the distance Austin and Texas must travel

"...opponents of the measure, including former Gov. George W. Bush, who had scoffed at similar legislation during the previous..."

May 6, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

City Hall Hustle: What the Scan Revealed

Spelman's anti-airport scanner resolution can't quite achieve liftoff

"...was a proposal from Council Members Bill Spelman and Laura Morrison that would ask City Manager Marc Ott to..."

Feb. 25, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Daily Hustle: 7/29/10 (Updated)

Council meets today

"...later passed, among the same 4-3 split vote, with Laura Morrison, Chris Riley, and Bill Spelman the nays)...."

July 29, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Headlines

"...major mortgage and banking institutions continued to falter, President Bush assured the public that the economy is sound, while..."

July 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...• Laura Hall was convicted of hindering apprehension and tampering with..."

Sept. 7, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Doggett of Austin, arguing for a nonbinding resolution opposing Bush's "surge" of troops to Iraq. The resolution passed 246-182...."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

Get Ready for the Thirsts of 2005

"...I just tried to e-mail our president and Mrs. Bush about how disappointed I am they just couldn't sign..."

July 11, 2005 Postmarks

After a Fashion

Making the fashion scene with Your Style Avatar, Mr. Stephen McMillan Moser, it's hard to imagine when he has time to worship at the altar of Trinity Broadcasting Network... but he does. Hallelujah!

"...dim, indeed. Be afraid… I guess that George W. Bush's hunt for Osama bin Laden is going as well..."

May 6, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Laura LeflerToll Tax Is Flat Tax..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...you feel you are paying the cost of the Bush/Blair Iraq war, spare a thought for us Brits as..."

April 9, 2004 Column

Naked City

"...reported Aug. 22. According to APN, Assistant City Manager Laura Huffman said the inquiry into the memo leak will..."

Nov. 7, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

Headlines

"...The Bush administration -- most notably VP Dick Cheney -- continued..."

Aug. 30, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Naked City

News Short

"...more turned out for a march and rally against Bush's "War on Terrorism," attracting groups from across the state...."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Country of Exiles?

Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life

"...half-dozen people Kidder follows through the year. These include Laura Baumeister, a single mother scraping by on food stamps..."

July 9, 1999 Books Review

Scanlines

The Truman Show

"...D: Peter Weir (1998) with Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Screens Feature

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Matters: And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...Cheech & Chong's Last Movie Director: David BushellProducers: David Bushell, Robbi Chong Cheech and Chong’s Last Movie..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jane Leo, a Sharon Jones tribute, a Genuine Joe fundraiser, and more recommended shows

"...stilling versions of an eclectic group of favorites (Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights," nods to The Wizard of Oz soundtrack)...."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Roger Waters and Erin Lee Carr to Keynote SXSW 2020

Also appearing: Phoebe Robinson, 50 Cent & Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

"...Associate Director of the Center on Privacy & Technology Laura Moy; Co-Director of MediaJustice Steven Renderos, and sociopolitical comedian,..."

Nov. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Vivien Goldman’s Lasting Echoes of Feminist Punk

Vanguard journalist brings new book to Austin, the Larriva family remembers their friend Elliott Smith, and local musicians pop up all over the place

"...book fits that scene's infrastructure, recently repped by the Bush Tetras showcasing here in March at South by Southwest..."

April 26, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

19 Post-Punks to Bounce Around To

"...Bush TetrasFri. 15, Hotel Vegas, 10pm Last year, these defining..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

This Holiday Season, Give Political Gifts That Resist

Anti-MAGA merch, feminist nudie mags, Chron swag, and more

"...out some anti-MAGA merch that doesn't beat around the bush. Whether trying to amuse like-minded relatives or annoy the..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...Speak director Brian Knappenberger; Threat Surface podcast host Julie Bush; Christian Science Monitor Editor Michael Farrell; and film producer..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...but we're original peoples of this continent too," says Laura Rios Ramirez, of Kalpulli Ameyaltonal Tejaztlan, an organization dedicated..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

Connecting a Whole Community

Austin and Google Fiber move to bridge the digital divide

"...the new information age, but dried up after the Bush-era ideological shift beginning in 2001. Obama's tech-minded administration revived..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW blurbs

"...12:50am, Red 7 Patio Long before Tom Gabel became Laura Jane Grace, Against Me! had already undergone a colossal..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

The Battle for Barton Springs: A Brief Timeline

Twenty years of progress

"...on listing the Barton Springs salamander. Gov. George W. Bush approves new laws restricting Austin's regulatory powers. A Texas..."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Worst. Session. Ever.

With three days left, legislature hurtling to the abyss

"...when Hispanic Republicans tried to sell then-governor George W. Bush as the best candidate because he would push through..."

May 27, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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