If You Replace the Word 'Wal-Mart' With 'Libertarian' Would Anything Change?

"...my South River City Citizens neighborhood association meeting. Wal-Mart hate-speech dominated the meeting, typified by member Mark Nathan's contribution,..."

Sept. 26, 2003 Postmarks

Record Reviews

"...is a puzzler. Perhaps it's the in-depth study three of these guys put into Ramones LPs one through four..."

Jan. 3, 1997 Music Review

Public Notice

"...Hate Crime? So Do We...."

Jan. 29, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Texas Platters

"...I Hate These Songs (HighTone)..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

Sxsw

"...person to do? Read the Chronicle's "Picks & Sleepers," of course, because herein are clues to nearly 300 bands..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

The Year in Film

Austin Chronicle critics throw in for Boyhood

"...movies that will outlast the year – the best of the best that have already transcended the parameters of..."

Jan. 2, 2015 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 9-15

"...AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Reading through the annals of famous authors’ quotes about love, I’m horrified by the..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Playback: Festicular Fortitude

Ten music festivals in 10 weeks? Bring it on.

"...comes the equally restless fall fest stretch. The breeze of weekend attractions that brought Float Fest and Bat Fest..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Love Is a Battlefield

The Austin Film Society presents a new free series on screwball comedy.

"...good decade. Sandwiched not so neatly between the introduction of the Hays Office's Production Code -- a sort of..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...South by Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

Texas Platters

"...Trevino was making a notable splash on the wave of country music's renaissance, the distinction of being a Hispanic..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Music Feature

Top 10s

"...10) Public Image Ltd, This Is PiL (PiL Official) Top 20 National..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...The end of the year, with its holiday season emphasizing leisure time,..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Two Girls and a Guy

"...two-timing thespian in this James Toback film. His respective lovers Carla (Graham) and Lou (Gregson Wagner) meet and soon..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Screens Review by Mike Emery

Overcoming Rejection in Match Me if You Can

Director Marian Yeager on how the Austin-made rom-com escaped the “no” pile

"...Morris wrote e-LOVE, a script based on the experiences of a friend who suffered the ultimate indignity of being..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Rethinking 'Monkey Movie'

Plus, a quiz to test your knowledge ...

"...as well say "movie." From a strictly Darwinistic point of view, any movie is a monkey movie. But for..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Screens Feature

Break 'Em Off Some

"...He may not be Master P, but Party of Five mädchen Jennifer Love Hewitt's MTV Movie Awards dress..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Column by Christopher Gray

Raising Cane

"...criminal trespassing, handcuffed, and removed from an AIDS Services of Austin board meeting. He said he decided then that..."

May 1, 1998 News Feature

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...just a guy pullin’ a rabbit out a hat? Of course you do – everyone loves magic. Though not..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Imaginary Invalid

At St. Edward's, Molière's satire is a tight two hours of irreverent, blue humor

"...'tis folly to be wise." I've always had a love/hate relationship with this adage: Even if it's better not..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Page Two

Single-member districts would wrest control of the City Council from the residents of heavy-voting, progressive / environmental Central Austin, but would not be a quick fix for any of the civic problems currently laid, somewhat inaccurately, at the feet of the current council.

"...One of my rules of thumb is not to mess with..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...celebrate life and love, pop into this pre-Valentine’s party offering unique fun and discovery. Beyond scoping out the museum’s..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...glamour galore. Boggle your brain with the burly-q brilliance of Ruby Joule, Something Blue, Alexander the Great, and Selma..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Let It Bleed

Riverboat Gamblers: The most thrilling (and battle scarred) punk band this side of the Mason-Dixon Line

"...The Great State of Texas, whose image has been battered and bruised more..."

April 21, 2006 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Thursday SleepersBOXSTEP: The lush, orchestral pop of Pittsburgh-based Boxstep approaches grandiosity with a distinctly indie perspective...."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Closer: Within Fucking Distance

Local Arts Reviews

"...there, bracing and brilliantly bitter amidst the usual buffet of musical confections and uplifting personal dramas...."

July 28, 2000 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...was a hot Sunday afternoon late in the summer of 1978. Having arrived in town only two weeks prior,..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

Thursday SXSW Picks

"...rock opera based on Dante's Inferno. A pensive cover of "Shit on Me" highlighted last year's Dicks tribute, The..."

March 18, 2016 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for Lee Nichols' column quoting Peggy Venable on behalf of the Texas Citizens Action Network ["We Got Reds in..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...leave your mouth hanging open, they're the very definition of South by Southwest: discovering the undiscovered. Of course, local..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

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