Page Two: The Best of Austin

A concept in search of an author; characters in search of a form; memory in search of meaning

"...TWO WEEKS IN ANOTHER TOWN:..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Austin Swimmers Look to Dominate in Beijing

(Along with that Phelps guy)

"...Of the 22 men who will be swimming on the United States Olympic team, more than a..."

Aug. 8, 2008 Sports Feature by Thomas Hackett

In Dreams

Camera in hand, D'Ette Cole makes images to bridge the gaps between night and day

"...If you ask Austin artist, designer, photographer, graphic designer, and stylist D'Ette Cole..."

July 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

To Marfa, on a Tuesday in December

When high art and hipness move in, what happens to a tiny Texas town?

"...a legend silk-screened on a trucker cap. I walk into a packed Chelsea gallery and before I can untangle..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Arts Feature by Dan Keane

Love in the Time of War

Nanci Griffith returns after a four-year absence, heart, mind, and activism in hand

"...How many musicians can say they played the Hole in the Wall and headlined Carnegie Hall? Nanci Griffith can...."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Women Dig In

The contractors' boycott against Planned Parenthood won a battle, but it's a long war.

"...It's been a month since an anti-abortion boycott brought construction to a halt on..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Amy Smith

Hard Luck in Heritage Heights

Renters in Eastside housing project feel misled, misused by the city.

"...Deborah Thompson moved into East Austin's Heritage Heights subdivision in March 1994 with..."

Aug. 29, 2003 News Feature by Jessica Chapman

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

Even if a current criminal probe turns up no fire, Austin's minority contracting program has never lacked for smoke and heat.

"...Let's put it this way: "Questions raised about city minority contracting program" is not exactly a man-bites-dog headline. We..."

Dec. 6, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Living in the Moment

MM Pack profiles legendary foodie Ann Clark.

"...Cooking is, ultimately, an act of love, of grace, of..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Austin Confessions

Chris Gray gets laid.

"..."Remember me? I used to live in music."..."

March 9, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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.

"...There is a recurring theme in U.S. feature films about second chances --..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Austin At Risk

Tech leaders look for solution to Austin's growth problems

"...So, is high-tech killing Austin? Uh, no. Well, maybe. It could. But it..."

May 12, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fade In

Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference & Festival

"...Miller photograph by Kenny Braun Now as ever, the Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference is driven by a..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

Getting in Step

Austin Dance Artists Talk Connecting & Community

"...least, it's easy for us who watch them to think that. Their art is often wordless; we don't see..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Music Awards' Industry Accolades Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, and many more

"...The Austin Music Awards ceremony isn't until next week, but the..."

March 6, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

Live Fire! 2023 Tickets Are on Sale Now

Beef lovers rejoice, the heat is on

"...Live Fire!, the Austin Food & Wine Alliance’s annual celebration..."

Feb. 21, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

2018/19 Austin Music Industry Poll Top 10s

Nearly half of this year's Austin Music Poll/Austin Music Awards winners are now known

"...Best Austin Music Photographer..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature

2019/2020 Austin Music Industry Award Winners

ATX’s best label, venue, festival, and more revealed at ceremony

"...On Monday night, March 2, at Emo’s, the Austin Music Industry Awards recognized the people, places, and organizations..."

March 3, 2020 Music Post by James Renovitch

Celebrating the 2018/19 Austin Music Industry Award Winners

Behind-the-scenes players of Austin music get their night

"...On Sunday, Feb. 17, Austin Chronicle Music muckraker Kevin Curtin and Riverboat Gambers/Drakulas frontman..."

Feb. 18, 2019 Music Post by Kimberley Jones

Sunday! F.W. Murnau's 'Sunrise' with Live Score by My Education

Hey, it's number five on 'Sight & Sound' ten best movies ever list

"...never seen Murnau's 1927 cri de coeur, then you ain't seen nothing yet, human. (Except maybe Nosferatu.) The Oscar-winning..."

Sept. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Austin Music Awards Open Balcony Tickets to Benefit Local Music Community

Discounted tickets go on sale the day of the show

"...In light of the city shutting down South by Southwest..."

March 9, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Shot (Second Weekend): Sons of Fathers

Cauthen and Beck’s piercing howls

"...With ACL’s second weekend already being dubbed the locals’ Fest, Austin quintet Sons of Fathers..."

Oct. 12, 2013 Music Post by Doug Freeman

ACL Live Shot: Max Frost

First look at major label local

"...Max Frost makes hip-grinding music effective enough to sway a noontime crowd. Though..."

Oct. 6, 2013 Music Post by Abby Johnston

The Off Beat: Inside 2024’s Austin Live Music Fund Applications, Opening May 21

Higher awards, now open to live music venues

"...Funded by the city’s hotel occupancy taxes, the Austin Live Music Fund officially launched last year after a..."

May 10, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

ACL Live Review: Weyes Blood

All aboard for astral pop magic

"...A little past 5pm, in the stretch of shade cast over the smaller BMI..."

Oct. 5, 2019 Music Post by Libby Webster

Live Culture

Attendees of the Austin Fermentation Festival (Sat., Nov. 15) can choose from a variety of free workshops and classes from local producers.

"...of Argus Cidery covers the juice composition and yeast strain selection...."

Nov. 7, 2014 Food Feature

The xx at ACL Live

February 11, 2013. 8 Photos.

"...The xx at ACL Live at the Moody Theatre on Mon., Feb. 11, the..."

Feb. 13, 2013 Photo Gallery

Texas Food and Wine Alliance Announces All-Star Chefs Lineup for Live Fire!

And Rick Bayless at Nixta Taqueria even sooner

"...Ready to start drooling early, citizen? The Texas Food and Wine Alliance has..."

Feb. 28, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Commission Debates Guidelines for Opening the Live Music Fund to Venues

Stressing preference that aid goes primarily to musicians

"...The Austin Music Commission picked up discussions on how to open..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco

Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event

"...Two things Waco, Texas isn’t particularly known for? Music festivals and..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

« 1    ‹ BACK    25   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34     NEXT ›    34 »