Playback: Austin Musician Union Overthrown

Local 433 hangs in the balance, a new hit for Fastball, and End of an Ear begins its new lease on life

"...oldest organized music entity suddenly hangs in the balance. Local 433, the city's musician union – established in 1907..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Smells Like Teen Spirit

Austin's bands of tomorrow are already here, they're just U18

"...Despite the local proliferation of music schools, teen bands are considered a..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Sour Notes For Robert Rodriguez

Robert Rodriguez runs into conflict with the Austin musicians' union over scoring his new release.

"...wife and co-producer, for budgetary reasons she had asked local musicians (primarily from the Austin Symphony) to perform the..."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature by Michael King

Indefinable Magic

Ernie Durawa's Monstas keep another grim demon at bay

"...who died in June 2006. Shults is well-remembered in local circles for both her courage in battling lung cancer..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Money for Running: Campaign Cash Highlights

July 15 reports trickling in for federal, state, local races

"...numbers for leading candidates in closely watched state and local races. Totals represent "cash on hand" as of June..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Hotlines

"...Contact: Gavin Lance Garcia 404-4368 Austin Federation of Musicians (local 433) P.O. Box 161480, Austin, TX 78716 Contact: Ginger..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Music Feature

A Guide to Kolaches in Austin

And some of your sweet and savory pastry options in and around town

"...all in, offering both kolaches and klobasneks filled with local ingredients when possible and using smoked meats from local..."

April 9, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Believe in Me

Despite all its clichéd moralizing and blatant borrowings, the movie does offer a few clever twists on an old sports-movie formula.

"...hard work and discipline run him afoul of the local nabobs; one by one, the townspeople jump on the..."

March 9, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

The Way We Watch Now

Is theatrical-on-demand the next big thing?

"...in this city on this date." Tugg contacts a local cinema and books the screening. "Tugg is not a..."

June 22, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Polari Place

Come out! Come out! For Polari!

"...In honor of our curiously rebranded and dearly beloved local film fest, we sprinkle these proceedings with Polari, the..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

"...Clerk Shirley Gentry confirmed the group had collected the 18,433 signatures to get a City Charter amendment onto the..."

Feb. 22, 2008 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Whither Buttholes?

"...but he has found himself in dutch with the local chapter (#433) of the American Federation of Musicians. He..."

April 24, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Food-O-File

"...Local restaurateurs often spend the last few weeks before SXSW..."

March 20, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Lege Lines: Brewing Up Beer Bills, Biz Lobby Smacks Tax Cuts, and More

The Lege brews up beer bills, the biz lobby slams Patrick's tax cuts, and more

"...be a few days away from finalizing its draft... $433 million: That's the sum in HB 2, aka the..."

March 27, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

West Sixth Street is abuzz with delicious options, and more foodie news

"...entire menu there is in transition. Look for more local produce, Niman Ranch meats, American regional cheeses, and breads..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

Check out these tasty events

"...at J Black's Feel Good Lounge (710-B W. Sixth, 433-6954, www.jblacks.com). Participate in the costume contest and nosh on..."

April 30, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Golden-Cheeked Warbler and the Black-Capped Vireo have more than 433 new acres of old-growth, juniper, and woodlands in which..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Voter Turnout

"...and past turnout patterns here, so it's doubtful that local turnout was unusually low this year...."

Nov. 24, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice

Homes of Their Own

"...to many folks. It's hard to believe that our local economy was not always so booming. The Texas bust..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...their first benefit for an outside group. 462-1661 or 433-7930. Don We Now Our Chaps & Lassos... Yeeee-Haw! The..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Bob Newhart

"...year, the Mabee Foundation threw the gauntlet, challenging our local food bank to raise $2.6 million in donations for..."

March 7, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Can Mi Trailita y Mas Revitalize "Murder Corner"?

A favorite food truck sets down roots in the community with brick-and-mortar

"...type that attracts tourists, but if you ask the locals, this corner of East Austin holds strong memories. "There..."

March 18, 2022 Food Feature by Haris Qureshi

Five Things to Do Outdoors This Christmas Weekend

Get into the big outside this holiday season

"...50 modern and contemporary works are located around the 433-acre campus, the works chosen by a team of specialists..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Boycotting Texas’ Bigotry

"...proposed a bill (SB 23) to roll back all local nondiscrimination ordinances, including those in Austin. For more, see..."

July 21, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Review: Forthright

Tiny cafe serves solid classics

"...that have added booze to the mix, and by local hospitality groups like McGuire Moorman and ELM that have..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Food Events

"...Nov. 8, Nov. 27. J. Black's, 710-B W. Sixth, 512/433-6954...."

Oct. 3, 2014 Food Column

Food Events

May 2-9

"...Seasoning. Sun., May 5, 2pm. Bar 96, 96 Rainey, 512/433-6604...."

May 3, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Rooster Teeth Marks Tenth Birthday With Fireworks

Because everyone deserves a slo-mo "Nooooooo" moment

"...The local gaming and animation house is celebrating its 10th anniversary..."

May 1, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File

The breeding season for new restaurants in Austin is November-December

"...fine pastries at Michelle's Patis­serie (12233 RR 620 N., 433-6860, www.michellespatisserie.com)...."

Dec. 10, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

HD47 Finance Furor

Republican Workman attacks opponent for having student loans

"...candidate and recent Fort Worth migrant Holly Turner reported $88,433.40 in campaign expenses from personal funds in her most..."

April 8, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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