Living Maya

Austin becomes a hotbed of past and future Maya knowledge

"...and workshop rooms at the annual University of Texas Maya Meetings, often peppering her language with curses and enthusiastic..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Matangi/Maya/M.I.A.

Documentary tracks the evolution of the artist and activist

"...cleansing. This obviously has a great impact on young Maya (the name she went by once in London, the..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision

Oscar-winning documentary about the famed artist.

"...Directed by: Freida Lee Mock. Starring: Maya Lin. I first encountered architect/sculptor Maya Lin a number..."

March 22, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Luv Doc Recommends: Rock and Roll at Ruta Maya

Ruta Maya, Saturday, February 7, 2004

"...to the uninitiated, is a little intimidating. Take Ruta Maya Coffee House for instance. The original Fourth Street location..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

Ruta Maya Closing? Yes, But …

… it may not be, like, a forever thing

"...South Congress we're talking about, not the entire Ruta Maya operation...."

Aug. 20, 2012 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

About the Maya

"...The Maya first began establishing their own artistic, linguistic, and religious..."

May 2, 2008 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Beloved Foodie Maya Katz, 1977-2008

The Gay Place sadly passes along the news of a friend's passing.

"...Maya Katz, friend to many, true sweetheart, and soul seeker,..."

May 14, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Cynthia McKinney Greens Up Ruta Maya

Green Party presidential hopeful visits Austin for fundraiser

"...Green Party at a Dec. 5 fundraiser at Ruta Maya. McKinney, who lost her seat after a primary defeat..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

In Person: Maya Angelou

"...Maya Angelou took the podium like buffalo soldiers taking a..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Books Feature

Risk

"...dynamic between her brother Joe (Ilku) and his girlfriend Maya (Sillas) in Deidre Fishel's debut film Risk. Their energy..."

Oct. 21, 1994 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Second Act

Lean In meets The Secret of My Success in workplace rom-com

"...Here she’s cast as Queens-to-the-core Maya, a street-wise Jenny from the block-cum-aspirational go-get-'em girl who’s..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Monkey Kingdom

Disneynature doc profiles Sri Lanka's famed Temple Troop of toque macaques

"...just plain insanely watchable narrative around toque macaque mama Maya and her newborn Kip. Stuck at the bottom of..."

April 24, 2015 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Bread and Roses

"...cross the border to America. Among this group is Maya (Padilla), whose sister Rosa (Carrillo) is short the agreed..."

June 1, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Coffeehouse Chronicles

Now one of the older coffee joints in town, Ruta Maya uses its warehouse space for real-life industrial activity -- roasting their own coffees for local restaurants, homegrown groceries, and on-site enjoyment. It's literally one big room that's taken on the best trappings of a multifunction entertainment complex, Chronicle food writer Pableaux Johnson writes.

"...Episode 6 Ruta Maya Coffee Company..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Food Column by Pableaux Johnson

Down in the Delta

"...Directed by: Maya Angelou. Starring: Wesley Snipes, Esther Rolle, Al Freeman Jr.,..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Infinitely Polar Bear

Mark Ruffalo and Zoe Saldana star in this intimate family drama

"...Directed by: Maya Forbes. Starring: Mark Ruffalo, Zoe Saldana, Imogene Wolodarsky, Ashley..."

July 10, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Definitely, Maybe

Before giving in to romantic frippery, Definitely, Maybe functions as a believable, era-zagging retelling of one man’s overlapping love affairs with three women.

"...tense, as Hayes goes to pick up his daughter Maya (Little Miss Sunshine’s Breslin) from school; Tuesdays and Fridays..."

Feb. 15, 2008 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Let's Look for the Purple Banana With Princess

Judging by their tribute band, Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum would die 4 U, Prince

"...Despite the setting – a comedy festival – and the star – Saturday..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Madea's Family Reunion

In this sequel to last year’s Diary of a Mad Black Woman, Tyler Perry ups the ante and includes Cicely Tyson and Maya Angelou in his coffee klatch.

"...Underwood, Boris Kodjoe, Rochelle Aytes, Lynn Whitfield, Cicely Tyson, Maya Angelou, Lisa Arrindell Anderson, Jenifer Lewis and Henry Simmons...."

March 3, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Review: A Critically Endangered Species

A renowned poet attempts to end her life

"...Maya Dardel (Lena Olin) is about to die. She has..."

March 13, 2017 SXSW Post by Danielle White

Zero Dark Thirty

The film is suspenseful, dogged, relentless, and determined – amazing considering we already know the ending of this story about the 10-year hunt for Osama bin Laden.

"...CIA analyst Maya (Chastain, riveting) is a new recruit to that war...."

Jan. 11, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Love, Gilda

The SNL original in all her shining joy

"...cast of people: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Amy Schumer, Maya Rudolph, all gushing over Radner’s most intimate thoughts about..."

Sept. 21, 2018 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Luv Doc Recommends: Billy Joe Shaver and Adam Carroll

Ruta Maya, Friday, November 14, 2008

"...mixing it up with the right people. Try Ruta Maya HQ this Friday. Somehow a wormhole opened up somewhere..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: ROCK & ROLL PARTY

Ruta Maya, Friday, January 11, 2008

"...Jennifer Marchand, who is the beneficiary of a rock & roll concert this Friday at Ruta Maya. Marchand who..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Wrestling With Angels: Playwright Tony Kushner

Documentarian Freida Mock presents her subject as a play in three acts, but the academic and fragmented structure obscures the warmth of this playwright.

"...Directed by: Freida Lee Mock. Documentarian Mock (Maya Lin: A Strong Clear Vision) presents her subject as..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Spotlight: Winslow

Up and coming Austin instrumentalists Winslow think about maybe getting some fans

"...Wall, and plays its first SXSW showcase at Ruta Maya tonight. Its self-titled EP, originally recorded as a demo..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...once claimed to champion the concept of "local control" – the idea that local governments, like city councils and..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Luv Doc Recommends: KOOP Easter Sunday Soiree

Ruta Maya, Sunday, March 23, 2008

"...of fire, you might want to drop by Ruta Maya International HQ this Easter Sunday to support the resurrection..."

March 21, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out With Sticky Fingers Stones Album Hoot

Ruta Maya, Saturday, August 12, 2006

"...claim that the Mick is a true blue-collar rock & roller, and Lennon was a pretentious whiner. Lennonites will..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column by The Luv Doc

Crime, Punishment, & Country Music

'Lifers' premieres locally at Ruta Maya

Feb. 17, 2006 Screens Feature

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