Good Show

It was a good year -- not a great one -- for the Toronto International Film Festival.

"...members (whose guiding inspiration was the now-deceased Fred "Sonic" Smith, who later married Patti Smith, who does not participate..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Coach's Corner

Coach's pre-season glance at the NBA: the Spurs are overrated and on their way down; Michael Jordan is overrated and already down; but the real season doesn't stat for another half-year anyway, so does anyone really care?

"...The Spurs are trying to spin his replacement, Steve Smith, as a good thing. In reality it's three big..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...of performances by D-Flame (who's been called the "Will Smith of Germany" … ouch) and an hour of turntable..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Let's Start Off With a (Mag) Neato Story (Ville)

"...well, but faced with the Austin act's proof of trademark, the other band changed their name)...."

Nov. 3, 1995 Music Column

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...Will Save Your Life Freddie J. Bitsoie, P. Allen Smith, & Nicole Taylor – America: The Cookbook Mark Bittman..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival Full Slate

Marquee names include Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Patton Oswalt

"...Against Us: Written by Alastair Siddons, directed by Adam Smith..."

Sept. 14, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Midnighters Bring the Fear

"Exists", "13 Sins" and "The Guest" kick down the door

"...for the seminal The Blair Witch Project, and to mark that film's 15th anniversary he's returning to a very..."

Feb. 5, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

‘Doctor Who’ Watch

7.2: 'Dinosaurs on a Spaceship'

"...one – the Doctor accidentally scoops up Rory’s dad, Brian (Mark Williams), for the ride, too...."

Sept. 9, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Awards Announced

Jury and Audience picks

"...HIGH SCHOOL SHORTS Winner: Boom Director: Daniel Matyas & Brian Broder..."

March 13, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Saturday Picks

"...I'd probably be, lyrically, Talib Kweli." Kweli's latest, Eardrum (Blacksmith/Warner Bros.), is uneven but shows why he's considered the..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Mark J. Rossano (i)..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...Led by strumming brothers Mark and Rick del Castillo, this Austin sextet merges flamenco..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...Aardvark label is her most recent release. – Jay TrachtenbergMARK PICKEREL8pm, Bourbon Rocks Former grunge drummer picks up a..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...-- finally give Richard Hell, the Buzzcocks, Johnny Thunders, Brian Eno, and the Fall their due. (Blender Bar, 8pm)..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Somehow George W. Bush becomes president and takes Jimmie Vaughan with him. Swine.

"...We couldn't quite make it through the year without marking the passing of another seminal figure in the history..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Texas Platters

Surfin' Senorita

"...delights on Hot Lunch are Leroy Biller's guitar, Stanley Smith's clarinet, Eamon McLoughlin's fiddle, and Adam Booker's bass. As..."

March 5, 1999 Music Review

U.S. House Members

"...Mark D. Harmon (D)..."

Oct. 9, 1998 News Feature

Appearing in October

"...as the events and dates can change.) -- Claiborne K.H.Smith..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Books Feature

Record Reviews

"...rips and sways like an International flatbed on a Farm-to-Market road, telling of rumbling currents which lie beneath the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...rock stalwart Nebula, who recently celebrated hitting the quarter-century mark by reissuing its catalog on HPS, headline with raging..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...Oakerson Blair Socci* Brad Williams Brandi Davis Brett VerVourt Brian Posehn Bryson Brown Carlos Ballarta Carlton Wilcoxon Cat Swantner..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...walking distance of the South Congress strip, looks wholly unremarkable today. But it's an Austin cultural landmark dating back..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Marc Maron, Nikki Glaser Headlining Inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs Festival

Amped-up comedy fest adds over 100 comics and podcasts

"...Donnell Rawlings • Jessica Kirson • Marc Maron • Mark Normand • Michelle Buteau • Moshe Kasher • Natasha..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Help Find the Missing Slacker Cast and Crew

Austin, you can help connect the team with cash!

"...(grip) Aleister Barron (Peeping Kid) Bob Boyd (Officer Bozzio) Brian Locklin (Special thanks) Carlos Guerra (Grip) David Chan (Special..."

Nov. 26, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Honolulu’s Oil in the Alley to Rock the Hideout

Hawaiian trio takes the Downtown stage for an improv-fueled joyride

"...O’Malley (lead guitar, vocals), R. Kevin Doyle-Garcia (vocals), and Brian X (bass), having bid a temporary aloha to Hawai'i’s..."

Nov. 14, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Critics Table's Grand Tales

The winners of the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...in the Park With George and the Anna Deavere Smith investigation of the school-to-prison pipeline, Notes From the Field,..."

June 4, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

"...Meigs (theatre), Dr. David Glen Robinson (theatre, dance), and Brian Paul Scipione (theatre); Arts & Culture Texas' Claire Christine..."

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Here Are Your 2018/19 Austin Music Award Winners

Best band, musician, song, radio station, and more Top 10s chosen by you

"...Runners-Up: Cowboy Diplomacy, Bruce Smith Band, Smiile, Vallejo, Sun June Best New Austin Band..."

March 1, 2019 Music Feature

Austin Music Industry Award Winners Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, music writer, and more honored

"...Best Producer 1) Adrian Quesada 2) Chris “Frenchie” Smith 3) Danny Reisch 4) Cris Burns 5) Bryan Ray..."

Feb. 25, 2018 Music Post by James Renovitch

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Actor Chase Brewer, The Thing in Grandma's Closet Brian Corkum, A Shoe Story Nate Dunaway, Jungle Book David..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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