Boutique of the Week: Luther's

Newcomer Luther's grabs us by our shopping bags this week.

"...and Deus Ex Machina that literally drip testosterone. The lines are trim and clean, boasting bold motorcycle-themed graphics that..."

Nov. 24, 2009 Design Post

Lordy Rodriguez: Maybe These Maps and Legends Have Been Misunderstood

The lush maps created by this visual artist aren't real, but they are worth exploring

"...the labels of graduated weight reflecting size or influence, lines of demarcation sanctifying political boundaries, other lines charting the..."

May 8, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cool City: Solar Subtleties

Cost of solar array depends on how you look at it – and when

"...Austin Energy thus far has shared only the bare outlines. Before council takes a vote on accepting the low..."

March 6, 2009 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

The Making of an Endorsement

"...of the charter amendment. That doesn't just protect small, locally owned businesses, but existing Wal-Marts too...."

Oct. 24, 2008 News Feature

Solar Helps Keep Eastside Homes Affordable

Thanks to neighborhood-based nonprofit Blackland CDC

"...volunteers realized city code prevented sharing electricity across lot lines, Blackland CDC architect Joel Martinez suggested joining the two..."

Sept. 12, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

New Urbanism and the Booming Metropolis

Austin welcomes the Congress for the New Urbanism XVI

"...a congress that will showcase, shame, and enlighten our local development leaders April 2-6. Not unlike a certain local..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

John Sayles

The evolution of American music and Southern race relations in Honeydripper

"...points through our computers. As a result of this local-gone-global phenomenon, there are several iterations of the inception of..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

Developing Stories

Connect-the-dot conversations heard around town

"...city of Aus­tin – what's notable are the converging lines of conversation. Across old bipartisan and enemy-camp lines, advocates..."

Nov. 9, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Taking the World Stage

How more theatre made Here is getting Out There and what that means

"...Exhibit C: A local sci-fi radio spoof tours the country to acclaim, performing..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Lines in the Sand: Congressional Redistricting in Texas and the Downfall of Tom Delay

Steve Bickerstaff's exhaustive history is at times too much of a bad thing, but in parts catches scholarly fire

"...Lines in the Sand: Congressional Redistricting in Texas and the..."

March 2, 2007 Books Review by Michael King

Page Two: Red-State Specials

In the current political climate, reasoned debate turns too easily to ideological hate

"...glibly dismiss others' opinions is more pronounced, and the lines of separation more officially sanctioned, than ever. But that's..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Capitalists, Conservationists Say No to Dirty Coal

Showdown taking shape over plans to build 16 old-style coal-fired power plants, which threaten to push Austin's marginal air quality into the red

"...both mighty and meek, increasingly blurring partisan and cultural lines. Meanwhile, a couple of credulous groups have lined up..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...Kirk, at Monday's memorial service for former Gov. Ann RichardsHeadlines• Former Texas Gov. Ann Richards died Wednesday at her..."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...with significant populations of citizens with poor English skills. Headlines• On Wednesday morning, the U.S. Supreme Court released an..."

June 30, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Democratic Convention, jabbing both Republican Gov. Rick Perry and KinkyHeadlines• There's no City Council meeting today (Thursday), which is..."

June 16, 2006 News Feature

Point Austin: Refighting the Last Wars

Prop. 1, Prop. 2, Saving Barton Springs ... and Everything Else

"...to marketing computer chips, but to burnishing the company's local image. The brochure (now available on the company Web..."

April 21, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Idea Man for the Future

Ian Cion is out to build a better world, through public art

"...in hospital rooms. He is motivated to create practical local projects and also to propose hifalutin global solutions. That's..."

March 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Court Reporter

At the Supreme Court Wednesday, it was all about Texas and the future

"...the group – at least the South Texas district lines, which also created Rep. Lloyd Doggett's Austin-hooked, McAllen-anchored "fajita..."

March 3, 2006 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...with an in-station news department as well as real local, eclectic music programs, hosted by genuine long-term Austin on-air..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Officer Julie Schroeder for killing drug-investigation suspect Daniel Rocha Headlines• At press time, the Texas Supreme Court delivered an..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

Two From Alternative Comics

'The Cute Manifesto' and 'A Strange Day'

"...so profound that it cannot be diminished by any ugliness or evil." His infatuation with life is effectively communicated..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Books Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

911, We've Got a Smoker

Austin's new smoking ordinance takes effect today

"...Would you believe that local club owners, bartenders, and doormen have been instructed to..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Everything Old Is New Again

A Texan's in the White House, we're in a quagmire war – and 'The Rag' returns to Austin

"...She hadn't been here long when she discovered the local rag...."

Sept. 2, 2005 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

True Today

Randy 'Biscuit' Turner's final interview

"...from me on Tuesday, Aug. 16, four days after local photographer Todd Wolfson and I spent an afternoon shooting..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Inside the Actor's Superego

How Michael Baldwin got here (hint: It involves a showbiz upbringing, Oreo cookies, and shrieking armadas of flying, brain-sucking spheres)

"...assorted other projects – ranging from producing duties on local screenwriter/author Stephen Romano's upcoming Austin-based horror comedy to the..."

July 1, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

In Creative Hands

How artists shape the ancient medium of clay into works of stunning variety

"...about drinking my coffee out of a cup made locally by a hand I have shaken. The necessary daily..."

May 6, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Point Austin: A Blueprint for Mental Health

The Mayor's Task Force issues its report, but the real work is yet to come

"...center attached and 24-hour psychiatric emergency beds in other local hospitals." Indeed, there's an undertone of desperation to that..."

Feb. 4, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Possible Lives

The third annual Austin Jewish Film Festival

"...– assimilationist Polish Jews struggling for respect from the local xenophobes – must take sides. The film's issues are..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Will the Water Flow at Northridge?!?

Travis County finally finds a way to bring water to tiny Northridge Acres

"...to its fire hydrant for a water supply. The local water corporation, never quite a going concern, was eventually..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

A Passage to (the Contemporary Art of) India

Intermission at Bass Concert Hall got a lot more interesting last month when Kala Fine Art filled the building with 80 large pieces of contemporary art from India

"...the subcontinent's various regions, such as the flat, intricate lines, patterning, and distinct filigree style of Southern India...."

Nov. 19, 2004 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

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