Playback: Gourds Co-Leader Jimmy Smith Heads to Montana

Jimmy Smith heads for higher ground, Pete Mitchell reaches a higher plane, and Izzy Cox would like to remain upright on terra firma

"...Straight up, do you think the Gourds will ever play..."

July 29, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Anna Deveare Smith Gets Under Austin's Skin

The packed house at Zach on Feb. 12 showed that Austin was ready for Anna Deveare Smith, and Smith proved herself more than ready for Austin

"...Judging by the extended applause when she stepped onto the Kleberg Stage..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Smith Prescribes a Spoonful of Tort Reform

Lamar Smith calls for tort reform in the health care bill

"...Republican Congressman Lamar Smith is once again touting his patented panacea for everything..."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

12 Can't-Miss Austin Bands at SXSW

Hip-hop, roots rock, pop, shoegaze, and more to keep your ears ringing

"...Want to hear the music that Austinites are buzzing about..."

March 7, 2019 Music Post by The Music Staff

Powerhouse Animation Is Making a Mark

Local studio continues to expand portfolio

"...In an age of glossy, photo-realistic, computer-generated cartoons, what Austin's Powerhouse Animation does seems as..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Adiós! Don't Let the Door ...

A Quick Roundup of the Best and the Worst of the 78th Lege

"...Monday at the Lege was Sine Die -- that's Latin for..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature

Wasn't It FABulous?

Economic and environmental consequences of high tech plant closings are potentially grim.

"...One balmy evening in early October, Austin entrepreneur Gary Hoover stood in a Northwest Austin..."

Nov. 2, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...October arrived and Austin had heard nary a peep from..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Looks Aren't Everything

The retro chic of the South Congress Cafe is but one ingredient at the Trudy's offshoot

"...Chain restaurants' success lies in their ability to be absolutely identical..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

Dosen't Like Dentler's Crack Pipes Review

"...Matt Dentler's review of Snakes in My Veins ["Texas Platters,"..."

Nov. 19, 2003 Postmarks

Lee Majors Can't Stop

The Six Million Dollar Man visits Wizard World

"...Icon is an abused term. But when you're talking about Lee Majors, any lesser..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Story Doesn't Blow Many Whistles

"...Dear Editor, I'm not sure the Austin Police Department's request for..."

Nov. 15, 2007 Postmarks

Don't Fear the Interface

Web designers are wielding the coolest new tools for the greater good

"...Every day, for my job, I log onto a tool I must use to complete my day's..."

March 3, 2006 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Flatbed Press founders Katherine Brimberry and Mark L. Smith, choreographer Kate Warren and theatre / spoken word artist Zell Miller III join the ranks of cultural heroes

"...For the arts and culture to take root in a city,..."

June 2, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Explosions in the Cinema

Rock band Cineophiles Explosions in the Sky and their favorite celluloid dreams.

"...In accordance with their remarkable knack for aural scenery, Explosions in the..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Catastrophe and the Cure

Behind the scenes of Explosions in the Sky's most challenging and personal album

"...Each member of Explosions in the Sky is branded with the same emblem: the black..."

July 1, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Playing God

"...Directed by: Andy Wilson. Starring: David Duchovny, Timothy Hutton, Angelina..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Gravity of Sound

The Bubble's new studio stands as Mark Genfan's swan song

"...[inset-2-right]..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

American Filmmaker

Chris Smith's American Movie depicts one man's passionate struggle to make a film.

"...Chris Smith didn't set out to become a documentary filmmaker. But..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

American Movie

"...Directed by: Chris Smith. For every big-dreaming nebbish whose pursuit..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back

Smith turns his stoner Greek chorus into leading men on a mission.

"...Directed by: Kevin Smith. Starring: Kevin Smith, Jason Mewes, Shannon..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Simon Birch

The sincerity of its players, the level gaze of its camera, and a genuine affection for its story (suggested by John Irving's A Prayer for Owen Meany) keep this film afloat.

"...Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson. Starring: Ian Michael Smith, Joseph..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Movie Review by Hollis Chacona

Deep Blues From Gatesville

Amy Smith thought a judge would give her two years max for possession of crack cocaine; why is she doing 20?

"...It's not every day you see a woman chained to..."

March 16, 2001 News Feature by Amy Smith

Old Joy

Old Joy is an accurately observed slice of that moment between postadolescence and parenthood, when friends cling or scatter, and circumstances force buried feelings to the fore.

"...Directed by: Kelly Reichardt. Starring: Daniel London, Will Oldham, Tanya..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Readers and fans of the literary, you might want to grab a napkin before..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Two Can Play That Game

"...Directed by: Mark Brown. Starring: Gabrielle Union, Wendy Raquel Robinson,..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar-dy for the party

"...UNFASHIONABLY LATE The most important party on my agenda was the..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 19th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...Texas Book Festival Schedule All events, which are free and..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

Fallout From DWI Crash Follows Hays County Commissioner

Walt Smith's got one more week to breathe easy

"...Beginning Oct. 16, if Hays County Commissioner Walt Smith wants to..."

Oct. 10, 2022 News Post by Jordan Buckley

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