Calle 54

Superstars of Latin jazz are captured as they perform in the studio.

"...the alliance of Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas), here's your answer: yes. That film's director, Fernando Trueba, returns to..."

June 22, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Virgin Fiction

First-time publication is like a cotillion for writers, Martin Wilson writes as he reviews five new first novels. And debut novelists are the gussied-up belles at the ball, with butterflies in their stomachs, dreaming of the glorious future that awaits them.

"...or 44 ... you must learn to reckon with your writing, and therefore yourself, as a marketable product."..."

April 27, 2001 Books Feature by Martin Wilson

Terms of Enqueerment

What happened when gay Austinites decided to come out of gay bars and into straight ones

"...night in August, 50 gay people were having a meeting of sorts at Star Bar on West Sixth Street...."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Clay Smith

Something Wicked This Way Comes ... Again!

Dueling Macbeths on the stages of Austin prove once again this Shakespearean killer's undying popularity.

"...was two years ago). But, you can't sit on your hands and wait for no one to have done..."

Oct. 13, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Hi-Lo Country

"...book was first published until the time of his death, Peckinpah tried unsuccessfully to mount a production of The..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Texas Book Festival

Chapter Three

"...out of medical school -- was the one to meet them, to treat them, and to guide them through..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Books Feature

Life and Nothing But

"...Brown, 35 -- incarcerated since he was 12, on death row at Angola for 12 years, which means lockdown..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Postmarks

"...an easy number to remember. You owe it to your readers to correct the error, especially since you rue..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Column

Femmes Fatales: Rounding up Austin's Women of Mystery

"...me fulfill part of a childhood fantasy -- to meet Carolyn Keene, the writer of all those Nancy Drew..."

May 2, 1997 Books Feature by Anna Hanks

Scanlines

"...Meet the Feebles..."

Feb. 23, 1996 Screens Feature

The Band Wagon

Many astute people consider this witty backstage tale the greatest of all Minnelli's great musicals. Sublime performances, great musical numbers, and an inspired Betty Comden and Adolph Green script are the glue that holds together Minnelli's most masterful fusion of form, content, and froth.

"...Vincente Minnelli's great musicals. (An American in Paris, Gigi, Meet Me in St. Louis, The Pirate, Brigadoon, and On..."

Nov. 18, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...the weight of the loss that comes from the death of loved ones – and the importance of archivism..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...This New Orleans new tone quintet is anything but your daddy's ska band. Coining the genre's most recent revival,..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...that spoke most to us. You can vote for your favorite at the end of this post. Didn’t like..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Young at Heart

The Austin Teen Book Festival is coming of age

"...of stairs, and turn right, and you will find yourself in a strange land. Moody, mixtape-wielding high school students..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Arts Feature by Amy Gentry

Rodeo 80

The 2007 Legislature in a quick-step roundup

"...the people of the state of Texas: Is that your priority?" – Richard Whittaker Austin UnBashed They say it's..."

June 8, 2007 News Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...public discussion open, lively, and honest. And contrary to your assertions, I welcome nonpartisan critical thinking into the discussion...."

July 15, 2005 Column

Love Is All Around

Tracking Sonny Curtis and his tall, West Texas tales

"...that most of the time someone does one of your songs, you like it."..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Still Lives

Kate Breakey talks to Clay Smith about why she photographs dead birds and flowers and other animals.

"...In the afterword to Small Deaths (University of Texas Press, $65), a recently published book..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Arts Feature by Clay Smith

Postmarks

Post-election political rumblings , and Music Editor Raoul Hernandez takes it on the chin from Nina Simone fans.

"...interests of the United States. When you can't water your yard, look to your fossil fuel burner in your..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column

Postmarks

Different Traditions

"...Editor: I have just read your piece on SCI ["Funeralgate Hits Texas," Vol. 18, No...."

July 30, 1999 Column

Rhythm is King

"..."Your body just sways to the music," she says in..."

June 25, 1999 Music Review by Jay Hardwig

Journey Toward a Novel

"...psyche, but of the place where horror and beauty meet ... for there is so much beauty in this..."

Oct. 16, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...whom the waters of Jordan could never cleanse from your political and moral leprosy."..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...that there is "a personal and private side of yourself that you don't want to just reveal to the..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Open Records Good

"...here. The wonderful staff at Riverside works hard to meet the special needs of this community. The Riverside neighborhood..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Column

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...necessary, and the social needs the library seeks to meet ever more grave...."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In the Worst Moments of Austinites’ Lives, APD Victim Services Shows Up

Inside one of APD’s most-celebrated divisions

"...After most sudden deaths, APD must investigate for potential criminality, as difficult as..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...and Aftershock, a searing look at the US maternity death rate crisis. Meanwhile another Sundance hit, stalker thriller Watcher,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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