Slouching Toward Iambic Pentameter

Recent Poetry From the Bottom Up

"...illustration by Amy Emery Christmas in the middle of summer is so much fun. Especially at the..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Books Feature by Phil West

Reading Aloud

SXSW 97 Spoken Word Showcases

"...No it's not 1994, when Lollapalooza and MTV jumped all over spoken word, but there's newfound..."

March 14, 1997 Books Feature by Phil West

Strong and Talented and Young

Austin's Raw Paw collective inhales life, exhales art

"...You'd think you were dealing with a bunch of shape-shifters...."

Dec. 26, 2014 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Beth Lisick and Justin Chin In Person

"...As an accomplished performance poet who has done shows across the country,..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Books Feature

The Insomniac Reader

There is an impulse in all of us that is solicited by the night: to look in a stranger's window; to walk, alone, into a seedy bar; to dare to make that pathetic 3am call to an ex

"...The Insomniac Reader..."

April 22, 2005 Books Review by Audra Schroeder

Best of Print 1995

Words: Printed, Spoken, and Painted

"...publishing: Martin Amis - genius or con man? - seemed be the de rigueur topic at parties where Those..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Books Feature

In With the Old, In With the New

"...of poetry to hit the Chronicle reflects a current trend in line with what you're supposed to have at..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Books Feature by Phil West

South by Spoken Word

No Slam, Thank You, Ma'am

"...In SlamNation (showing in SXSW Film), Phil West, Danny Solis, Wammo, and Hilary Thomas are the Austin Poetry..."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature by Phil West

Postscripts

In Memoriam

"...Américo Paredes died Wednesday, May 5 at the age of 83...."

May 14, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Slam Week Events

"...compiled by Kim Mellen VENUES..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Books Feature

In Person

It probably seems a little unlikely. A 33-foot midnight blue tour bus rolls into town at dusk. And former Austin Poetry Slam Team member Mike Henry was on it.

"...It probably seems a little unlikely. A 33-foot midnight blue tour bus rolls into town at dusk. Through..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Books Feature by Mike Henry

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A celebration of Bobbie Nelson, a big birthday for Carousel Lounge, and more recommended shows

"...Gruene Hall, Sunday 9..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Abby Johnston

Overhang Party

Manic Nirvana

"...Overhang PartyComplete Studio Recordings (Important)..."

Aug. 16, 2013 Music Review by Austin Powell

I Live My Broken Dreams

This year's rock docs examine the 'outsider myth' and more among the likes of Daniel Johnston, Townes Van Zandt, and Wild Man Fischer

"..."It seemed to me that there were a lot of people..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Sxsw

"...Okay, take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Again. There. Feel better? Look,..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...unnerving resemblance to reporting a story on a Mafia don. Everyone has an anecdote, a legend, or an opinion..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Genius of Love

"...photograph by Todd V. Wolfson..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...Stubb's, Wednesday, March 17..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...WEDNESDAY PICKSAll showcase times subject to change. Please check www.sxsw.com...."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Friday SleepersAll showcase times subject to change. Please check www.sxsw.com...."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Sticking it to the Fat, Lazy Americans

International Acts at SXSW

"...Cornelius WEDNESDAY..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...12 MONKEYSD: Terry Gilliam; with Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt,..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...FRIDAY PICKS All showcases subject to change Fastball FASTBALL: All..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Season's Grazings

"...Virginia's Famous Dishrag Turkey..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Food Feature

Not Your Same Old News

Politico Taps Into Latino Affairs With Critical Eye

"...Jana Birchum Occasionally, an organization runs off someone who seemed integral to its success, and it just makes you..."

Jan. 16, 1998 News Column by Lee Nichols

Inside Agitator

Fulani Follower Stokes Fires of Resentment and Reform

"...Twice a month Linda Curtis meets with local Reform Party members at a..."

Dec. 12, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Texas Platters

"...DALE WATSON..."

July 11, 1997 Music Review

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Following January’s tease of six titles, SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015 festival...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Slanted & Enchanted

Matador Records magnate Gerard Cosloy turns the 'live music capital' into a Casual Victim Pile

"...in tatters from the neighboring fence post: Fire Line Do Not Cross. What's left in the barren South Austin..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Live at Liberty Lunch

The Neville Brothers

"...Burning Spear's Winston Rodney photograph by John Carrico..."

July 23, 1999 Music Feature

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