Chronicle Recommends: War Movies

Movie picks for Memorial Day

"...was it nearly impossible, it was also real, and Michael Anderson's seminal retelling does not simply make this a..."

May 25, 2018 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Heathers, the Musical

Doctuh Mistuh's staging of the Eighties cult film is ridiculous in the best possible way

"...it gets. What is slightly shocking, though, is director Michael McKelvey's decision to perform the show in repertory with..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Enjoy the Experience

Homemade records make a thrilling soundtrack to your summer reading

"...1) Michael Farneti, “ESP Switch” (1976)..."

June 21, 2013 Music Post by Greg Beets

I Love You Because

This funny, naughty musical is the perfect show for a Sunday afternoon

"...and directed by one of Austin's masters of musicals, Michael McKelvey, in one of the last shows he'll direct..."

June 24, 2011 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Meat and Greet

Texas Book Festival and 'Texas Monthly' to pair writers with barbecue

"...Also in the lineup: Austin photographer Michael O'Brien, whose new coffeetable book Hard Ground is a..."

March 18, 2011 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Half Time Mix

The best of 2010 (so far)

"...Collins and Wendy Colonna. Tracks from Adam Carroll & Michael O’Connor, Sara Hickman, Black Prairie, the Marshall Ford Swing..."

July 7, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Hightower Report

"...Take Mayor Michael Bloomberg of New York City. He's got a plan..."

June 20, 2008 News Column by Jim Hightower

Saturday Picks

"...the Hill. On the album, available stateside exclusively through Barnes & Noble, the California-bred, Portland-based songwriter displays a sentimental..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...system board, former Texas Court of Criminal Appeals Judge Michael McCormick pointed out that state law doesn't preclude a..."

April 21, 2006 News Feature

Engineering Quality – and Equality

The African-American Quality of Life plan gets aired out; NAACP unsatisfied

"...The answer, said Acting Assistant City Manager Michael McDonald, who moderated the presentation, "was an overwhelming yes."..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Recent and Anticipated Texas

From 'Panic' to 'Andrew Jackson'

"...Body Scissors by Michael Simon (Viking, $23.95): Simon's follow-up to the excellent Dirty..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Books Review by Shawn Badgley

Postscripts

A party for Kinky Friedman's new book of etiquette and other upcoming literary events in Austin.

"...Tom Friedman, Kinky's father, will be the emcee. At Barnes & Noble Sunset Valley (5601 Brodie Lane) at 8pm;..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Scott M. Barnes..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Column

Postscripts

Neal Barrett Jr.'s third book in as many months, Perpetuity Blues and Other Stories, is all previously published material but well worth the re-read.

"...mind-bending piece, this is it. Barrett will be at Barnes & Noble Guadalupe on Wednesday, February 9 at 7pm......"

Feb. 4, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Critics Poll

Best Roadshow

"...Hernandez: Michael Hutchence hangs himself...."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature

Postmarks

One Is Enough

"...Michael Ventura's Part I of Harry Smith's anthology was insightful..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Column

Booze You Can Use: A Few Choice Local Views

Sufficient Texas tipples to topple any tedium

"...by the affable Justin Kizzart – abetted by chef Michael Carranza and the delights of his Texas Sushiko food..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Texas Book Festival Unveils Its List of Participating Authors

In-person and virtual panels and discussions abound

"...Glenn Frankel Mary Gaitskill Gabriela Garcia Cassy Joy Garcia Michael Genhart Amy Gentry Alan Gratz Ayana Gray Sonia Gutiérrez..."

Sept. 22, 2021 Arts Post by Adrienne Hunter

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...donations to the GoFundMe account for his family: gofundme.com/f/scott-laningham-memorial-fund. – Michael Toland Lone Star State of Mind..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Music Covers

"...Butthole Surfers photo by Hunter Barnes Sept. 26, 2008..."

March 1, 2017 Photo Gallery

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...shortly after deciding not to run for re-election. – Michael King Jonathan Stickland: The Icky Sticky Icky State Rep...."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Gay Place

In the world of queer lady party-throwing, two years feels like a victory

"...written by the likes of Maya Angelou, Periel Aschenbrand, Michael Cunningham, and more, edited by Eve Ensler and Mollie..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Harmontown, Pop. 1337

Harmonverse highlights from Friday's live podcast taping

"...can’t disappoint a picture!” – LeVar Burton quoting Troy Barnes in regards to meeting LeVar Burton. Harmonverse Rating: “Set..."

Oct. 26, 2014 Screens Post by Fernie Martinez

Mad Men

The 22nd annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...Hiam, Chase Hoffberger, Darlene Jones, Kimberley Jones, Amy Kamp, Michael King, Josh Kupecki, Matt Oztalay, James Renovitch, Jason Stout,..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Books Feature by Monica Riese

Extreme Heat

"...band of Texas-style funkateers layers chunky guitars from Mike Barnes and Mac McNabb ("You're Gonna Want Me") between Neil..."

Jan. 24, 2014 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Fans Look for Alternatives During Lockout

Pick-up games help to fill the void

"...do something that exceeds expectations. Serge Ibaka did it, Michael Redd did it, even Nick Van Exel did it...."

Oct. 13, 2011 Sports Post by Will Schmidt

Off the Record

Asylum Street Spankers' last laugh

"...Debut LP, Spanks for the Memories, produced by Danny Barnes, is released...."

April 22, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Still Bringing It

Jessica Bendinger on the 10th anniversary of her snarky cheer comedy Bring It On

"...'We can never talk about family?' 'Why? That's dumb!' Michael Patrick [King] had a thing where, 'No, we don't..."

March 19, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Closer Look at Pct. 3 Contributors

Big names appear in Daugherty and Huber's donors

"...NFL football star) 140 Linda McCaul (wife of Congressman Michael McCaul) 250 Kirk Rudy (Endeavor Real Estate) 200..."

Oct. 22, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Augustin a 'Sporting News' All-American

"...This comes a day after his coach, Rick Barnes, was named Big 12 Coach of the Year by..."

March 11, 2008 Sports Post by Ricky Treon

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