Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2023

"...Dennis Quaid & Laura Savoie at The Long Game premiere at the Paramount..."

March 13, 2023 Photo Gallery

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Producers: Javier Chapa, Ben Howard, Marla Quintana, Dennis Quaid, Laura Quaid, Screenwriters: Julio Quintana, Jennifer C. Stetson, Paco Farias..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Mama Bears Director: Daresha Kyi, Producers: Laura Tatham, Daresha Kyi Mama Bears is an intimate exploration..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Thanksgiving Feasts for Pickup or Delivery in Austin

And a couple of dine-in options for lagniappe

"...Wanna be sated by what chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki have prepared for this nommiest of..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Holly Neighborhood Eatery Launderette Reopens

They play it safe, savory, and sweet

"...Eastside locus of culinary excellence wrangled by chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki, reopens for dine-in service today...."

May 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Bill Skarsgard, Benedict Wong, Tony Hale, David Rysdahl, Arianna Ortiz..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...liberation movement moderated by Kikis With Louie host Louie Ortiz-Fonseca, featuring Jennicet Gutiérrez of LGBTQ and Latinx rights org..."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...way out is thru Lex. Cast: Roberta Colindrez, John Ortiz, Judith Light, Carson Meyer, Zachary Spicer (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Art of the Possible

A few thoughts on Texas Democratic prospects

"...profiled three Texas Congressional candidates: Rick Treviño (CD 23); Laura Moser (CD 7); and Mary Wilson (CD 21), with..."

June 1, 2018 News Column by Michael King

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Weather Stephanie Hernandez, El Paraíso de los Maniquís Megan Ortiz, Puff the Magic Dragon Amber Quick, Charlotte's Web Gricelda..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin's Top Chefs Come Together for Harvey Relief

Event will donate 100% of proceeds to hurricane aid

"...way to make a meaningful contribution,” says Launderette partner Laura Sawicki in a release. “It’s inspiring to see the..."

Sept. 6, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Hot Luck Announces Culinary Talent

Tickets to Aaron Franklin's new festival on sale now

"...Joshua McFadden (Portland’s Ava Gene’s), Michael Fojtasek (Olamaie), Rene Ortiz (Launderette), and Tyson Cole (Hai Hospitality)...."

March 7, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

The Austin Music Scene's Spectrum of Sexism

From sexual assault to all-female bills, women musicians face myriad issues in the live music capital

"...kiss on her. Half of electro duo Holiday Mountain, Laura Patiño retells a moment of being one of the..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Catching Up With Jacques Pépin

Culinary legend visits Austin for talk, benefit dinner

"...for the benefit dinner after Pépin’s show. Chef Rene Ortiz and his team prepared a four-course menu which nodded..."

June 10, 2016 Food Post by Veronica Meewes

National Wine Day, Gelato World Tour

Daily Austin food news

"...benefiting the Austin Food & Wine Alliance. Chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki have worked up a five-course feast..."

May 25, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Live Fire!, Farm to Plate Debut Lineups

Daily Austin food news

"...major talent including Aaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue, Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki of Fresa’s Al Carbon and Launderette,..."

March 2, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup

Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more

"...West's revenge western In a Valley of Violence. And Laura Dunn will premiere her new doc The Seer, which..."

Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

Isla Switches Gears, Emmer & Rye Starts Brunch

Daily Austin food news

"...Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki’s hopping Launderette has added lunch service..."

Nov. 19, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Where to Eat During EAST

"...It's probably a good thing that Launderette's Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki don't live in 17th century Salem...."

Nov. 13, 2015 Photo Gallery

Wine & Swine Releases Talent List

Today's Austin food news.

"...(Franklin Barbecue), Michael Fojtasek and Grae Nonas (Olamaie), Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki (Launderette), John Bates (Noble Sandwich Co.),..."

Sept. 29, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food-o-File

Kendall Melton takes Paris

"...company she shares with business partners Tracy Overath, Rene Ortiz, and Laura Sawicki – says we can look for..."

July 3, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Launderette

Ortiz and Sawicki hit all the right notes

"...Chef Rene Ortiz has no hesitation when it comes to bold seasoning,..."

April 17, 2015 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Foodie Is an Ethnocentric Word

Searching for diversity in culinary Austin

"...comes to mind; Jesse Griffiths, Bryce Gilmore, and Rene Ortiz have been ambassadors at one time or another –..."

April 17, 2015 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

SXSW Music: Wednesday

"...Laura Marling..."

March 19, 2015 Photo Gallery

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...(2115 Holly), the hip new eatery from chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki, will be open for special “South..."

March 13, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

The icing on the cake

"...Holly), the first joint restaurant venture of chefs Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki, opens Thursday, Feb. 19, after a..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

SXSW Music: Lucky No. 7 List

Action Bronson, Deerhoof, Laura Marling, and 160 more

"...and rapper Prince Paul, and unorthodox hot rockers Speedy Ortiz...."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Food-o-File

Painting the town red

"...Culinary Grant Program at the same time. Owners Rene Ortiz and Laura Sawicki will present a seated meal featuring..."

Feb. 12, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Heard at Wine and Swine

New venue was the perfect setting for porky party

"...• Laura Sawicki and Rene Ortiz of Fresa's Chicken al Carbon..."

Nov. 25, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

1   2   3     NEXT ›    3 »