De-Lovely

Affectionate biography of Cole Porter's life is packed wall-to-wall with song-and-dance numbers but is short on new insights.

"...Irwin Winkler’s kid-gloves adaptation of the lives of Cole Porter and his wife, Linda, begins with Porter (Kline) at..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Town & Country

"...Valley … and the Gothic mansion in Mississippi. Architect Porter Stoddard (Beatty) shuttles back and forth between residences, living..."

May 4, 2001 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Big Night at the Barber Shop

Dripping Springs brewpub hosts Austin caterers

"...dinners hosted by catering chefs (and my old friends), Mark Hinshaw and Mike Guidry at the Barber Shop, a..."

Dec. 11, 2012 Food Post by Mick Vann

Blow

"...the upscale party crowd. Blow -- adapted from Bruce Porter's book of the same name -- is Jung's life..."

April 6, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Conference of the Birds

The St. Edward's University theatre department staging of The Conference of the Birds is a triumph of the ensemble process, with so many students and faculty members working so hard together. But too many competing elements and a lack of simplicity in some of them keep the show from triumphing as a theatrical production.

"...aided by the un-simple design. Although George Harbeson and Mark Porter's elemental set (earth, water, and a sloping ramp..."

March 2, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Barefoot in the Park: In the Pleasure of Their Company

The Mary Moody Northen Theatre revival of Barefoot in the Park, Neil Simon's early comedy about newlyweds in a nosebleed-high love nest, can't disguise the shortcomings of Simon's script, but with the vitality that Director Melba Martinez and an expressive, animated cast bring to the production it's always pleasant just being in the characters' company.

"...and madly in love; she flits and flies about Mark Porter's multilevel set like a pixy in springtime, and..."

July 7, 2000 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Chad Holt, Austin's Last Provocateur

The Total Badass left his mark on the city's underground

"...and a perspective that was flagrantly self-involved. Neither a reporter nor a critic, the work Holt issued – first..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Screens Feature by Kevin Curtin

Green Pastures Sold to Development Group

Renovation, boutique hotel planned

"...sold to a group led by Austin developer Greg Porter. The group promises a restoration that will honor the..."

July 10, 2015 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Chaos in Tejas Live (Finale): Power Trip, World War 4, Rival Mob

Daytime hardcore stomp and thrash fury

"...tastes. Yet with transferred name recognition from members like Mark Porter, formerly of straight-edgers Floorpunch, plus a buzzsaw demo..."

June 3, 2013 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Ranger's Small Batch No. 4 Is Released

Commence Christmas shopping

"...released in time for Christmas. The imperial mesquite smoked porter, Ranger Creek's Small Batch Series No. 4, is now..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Food Post by Ivy Le

The Trojan Women The Trojan Women

"...der Wege's set and Euripedes' words perfectly. Lighting designer Mark Porter has created poignant moments with a blue wash..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Arts Feature

Election 2004 Updates

The latest electoral happenings in Central Texas, updated daily

"...in his district, Congressional Dist. 31 Democratic candidate Jon Porter will be at the Activity Center in Sun City,..."

Oct. 29, 2004 News Feature

Playback: John Doe Moves to Austin

X's John Doe moves to Austin, Adam Nurre celebrates his late bandmates, and The Shopkeeper takes Congress House Studio to the movies

"...Adam Nurre slept in the back of Porter & the Bluebonnet Rattlesnakes' tour vehicle last October when..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Postscripts

Katherine Anne Porter would have turned 101 on May 15; details in Postscripts.

"...Katherine Anne Porter's Birthday..."

May 11, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Postscripts

What were the big literary news stories in the region for 1999?

"...three years ago, the house in which Katherine Anne Porter grew up in Kyle was about to go on..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...best candidate in this race.U.S. House, District 31: Jon Porter Porter is a friend of the Chronicle – his..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Making Lists

"...first serious writer Texas has produced." -- Katherine Anne Porter to Winston Bode in The Texas Observer, October 31,..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Dancing About Architecture

The Return of the Butthole Surfers and the christening of Beerland

"...are in town next week at the Mercury with Mark Eitzel. "But I still don't like Barry Bonds," he..."

June 22, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Remembrance of Texas Past

The Year in Texas Lit

"...The Katherine Anne Porter House opens in September (auschron.com/issues/dispatch/2000-10-06/books_inperson.html). She couldn't wait to..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Live Shots

"...you play the three-hour marathons that are a Nelson trademark ("He plays `Whiskey River' four times!" Jennings recently exclaimed),..."

June 28, 1996 Music Feature

Postscripts

The $10 house in which Katherine Anne Porter grew up in Kyle is now worth nearly $1 million due to fundraising efforts to save and restore the house. What does the change mean for Porter's reputation?

"...Katherine Anne Porter seems to know what we're up to before we've..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Postscripts

Not one day back from vacation and the growing list of noble souls who need to be congratulated is making Books Editor Clay Smith uneasy.

"...It's official: The house in Kyle where Katherine Anne Porter grew up (508 Center St.) has been designated a..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Books Column by Clay Smith

Hops to It

The gospel of good beer is spreading

"...available, both on a sour-beer theme. First I sampled Mark of the Yeast, a powerful, pull-no-punches drink with an..."

April 6, 2012 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Kismet in Kashmere

Thunder Soul brings the generations back together

"..."In 2007," begins Thunder Soul director Mark Landsman, "I'm listening to NPR, and this music came..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Texas Writers Month Events

"...Texas authors at places like Scholz Garten and Central Market, with the public invited. This year, organizers preferred to..."

April 24, 1998 Books Feature

Record Reviews

"...In her tribute to Cole Porter, Austin's Maryann Price recognizes a great deal of the..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Music Review

The Order

Mysterious doings in a Catholic sect, on the whole more silly than scary.

"...Directed by: Brian Helgeland. Starring: Heath Ledger, Shannyn Sossamon, Mark Addy, Benno Fürmann and Peter Weller. Brian Helgeland’s 1999..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Postscripts

"...be hosted at Book People, 11am... The Katherine Anne Porter Literary Festival will award prizes in fiction, poetry, and..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Books Column

Left Behind

AISD moves to close Webb Middle School – and transfer the "merchandise"

"...of every year, we have the kids take their benchmark TAKS test, and when the results come back, everyone..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature by Michael May

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...www.votedonna.com. And strangely enough, U.S. Rep. Tom DeLay will mark the first day of early voting with an appearance..."

Feb. 3, 2006 News Feature

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