Those Who Can, Teach

AISD Music Directors William Dick & Elizabeth Brady

"...It is most musicians' dream to stand in front of thousands of concert-goers, sonorously playing..."

July 26, 1996 Arts Feature by Ken Hunt

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...still have a good time as we get back to a new normal...."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Eco Wrap

“Nature doesn’t need people, People need nature”

"...SXSW Director of Technology Scott Wilcox opened the conference by introducing..."

Oct. 9, 2014 News Post by Jessi Cape

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Make Dog Toys With APA!..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Why, I Must Confess!

Bedpost Confessions blends the literary and the erotic.

"...[EDITOR'S NOTE: We are switching two weekly features. Tuesdays shall..."

Nov. 16, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Julie Gillis

Hanging with the Pulpwood Queens

They've got tiaras and leopard print. I've got a book I desperately want the Pulpwood Queens to read. Welcome to Girlfriend Weekend!

"...If you want to be a book-selling monster, you go to Oprah. If..."

Jan. 15, 2009 Books Post by Joe O'Connell

Five Things That Are Worthy of Your Generous Support

Local arts organizations need your help when it comes to end-of-year giving

"...Because sometimes we want to give a gift to a friend or a family..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Making New Friends an Old-Fashioned Way – Through Letter Writing

A collaboration between Austin Bat Cave, Foundation Communities, and Letterpress PLAY encourages pen pals to bridge generational divides

"...seventh-grader, and her mom Dana gather around the computer to see the email, from a writer they have never..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Not "Off-White" Enough?

Why Mexic-Arte left one piece out of its "YLA 22" exhibition

"...its 22nd annual Young Latino Artists exhibition, and it took its usual pride in showcasing work by important emerging..."

Aug. 26, 2017 Arts Post by Victoria Mycue

Walter Kirn Revisits 'Up in the Air'

On Clooney's star turn and how to wield a Blackberry in bed

"...movie this pessimistic?" That was Walter Kirn's first reaction to rewatching Up in the Air, the Oscar-nominated 2009 film..."

April 20, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Food-o-File

Feb. 16 is the day for changes on the restaurant news beat, Mighty Fine is the place for families during the recession, and more

"...via personal conversation, phone, and e-mail. Feb. 16 seems to be the effective date for several changes. That's when..."

Jan. 30, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

TV Eye

Two new specials focus on the Internet -- one on its remarkable past, one on its potentially hazardous future; also, Showtime launches the Latino Filmmaker Showcase.

"...knocks on the chin, sometimes trading places as the medium-to-condemn with certain factions of the music industry (gangsta rap..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...brass section or the boys who’ve been brought back to life, the local gender-diverse drag troupe’s array of performances..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...June is upon us and there’s lots to talk about and do across the state, from seeing..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Playback: Jump on It

Eastside hip-hop summer series moves to the Expo Center; plus, musical robots with personality disorders and more music news

"...promoter turns up his hustle in the dog days to stage, often against great financial and logistical odds, a..."

June 15, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Housing Authority Gets Free Google Fiber

City, Google aim to bridge digital divide

"...Austin is slated to take a major – and unprecedented– leap toward bridging..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Post by Mary Tuma

Made for a Woman

Nonprofit teaches Centex girls to be strong enough for a man

"...It has never been a better time to be a woman in the state of Texas. There..."

Jan. 15, 2014 News Post by Brandon Watson

Exhibitionism

Chronicle Arts Reviews

"...MISS EVERS' BOYS: CONDEMNED FOR THE SAKE OF SCIENCE..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Arts Review

Promises, Promises

Two Austin neighborhoods vie to bring down federal dollars to help transform communities

"...Neighborhoods grant. The Department of Education will select up to 20 projects nationwide to split an opening grant of..."

Aug. 6, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Home From Home

Austin opens arms to New Orleans 'guests,' longing to return

"...Lester Sampson and Irma Louis found themselves wandering around Downtown Austin in the grip of one of Katrina's side..."

Sept. 9, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Man of the Hour

Superintendent Pat Forgione discusses his goals for AISD in a Q&A interview with reporter Kevin Fullerton.

"...-- is daunting. But Forgione has expressed a willingness to be as big as the job requires. His agenda..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...“Imagine being a 4-year-old who doesn’t even know how to behave in class. They’re just learning that stuff and..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Page Two

Never mind the consipracy theorists, the death of literacy, and the Democrats' chronic foot-shooting – 'Page Two' needs a break.

"...my core belief is in evolution but not limited to Darwin. Rather than regressing to animal and atavistic states,..."

July 15, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Postscripts

"...and Billy just happens upon a woman being stabbed to death. And he's 12 years old. Well, that should..."

Jan. 8, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

First Annual Latino Comedy Film Night

"...filmmaking styles from different perspectives and all walks of life. Some of the films include, "Chancla," a self-titled documentary..."

Aug. 6, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postscripts

"I have a big fan base of five-to-ten-year-olds," Austin actor Marco Perella confides in his new book Adventures of a No Name Actor. "I get invited to speak at elementary schools and Cub Scout pack meetings. I'm a big draw at after-school library parties."

"..."I have a big fan base of five-to-ten-year-olds," Austin actor Marco Perella confides in his new book..."

June 8, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Postmarks

How the WTO touches our readers' lives; and other hot-button issues like film reviews, bikes, and Kevin Fullerton.

"...Editor:..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Column

Mujer Aguila

"...Our deepest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Alma de Mujer Executive..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

None Cooler Than The Fonz

Henry Winkler takes inaugural ATX Television Festival award

"...As Arthur "The Fonz" Fonzerelli, Winkler is the epitome of the TV icon: So much so that his..."

June 9, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postscripts

Babich Goes Hollywood

"...news that Rupert Murdoch, who already owns HarperCollins, wants to buy up William Morrow and Avon now that the..."

June 25, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

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