Miss Potter

This Renée Zelweger movie about the life of Peter Rabbit author Beatrix Potter lacks dramatic tension and a sense of purpose.

"...painter of greeting cards and botanical diagrams named Beatrix Potter published The Tale of Peter Rabbit, a modest, delicately..."

March 9, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

A Harry Potter-Themed Beer Festival Brings Butter Beer to Austin

Fair Market transforms into a wizarding world of wonders

"...The Harry Potter-themed beer fest is taking over Austin’s historic Fair Market..."

April 10, 2019 Events Post

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway

Meta ain't betta in this unlovable, self-referential sequel

"...and fellow anthropomorphized furry and feathered creatures in Beatrix Potter’s suite of children’s tales is a storybook England of..."

June 18, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

What About These Great Zellweger Performances?

"...only person who sees and remembers films? Renée Zellweger's Miss Potter (about Beatrix Potter) was right on and perfect...."

Feb. 4, 2009 Postmarks

Reading the Right Things in Texas

New state reading standards may include mandatory set texts

"...president Kathy Miller.) But former Temple educator and self-appointed Miss Manners of the lexicon Donna Garner has sent the..."

March 26, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

No Trespassing

illustration by Doug Potter TNC Goes Overboard in Protecting Barton Creek

"...else steps forward to take his place, we will miss the man who invented SCUBA equipment and changed the..."

July 11, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Books of a Lifetime

Dawn Powell: A Biography

"...The Life and Work of Dennis Potter..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Books Feature

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Angela Littlejohn When a broke and anxiety-ridden architecture grad misses her flight to New York for a prestigious internship,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hot Smoke & Sasafrass

'Hot Smoke & Sasafrass' (and its backstory) returns via the reissue of A Gathering of Promises

"...Records' biggest single, even outpacing the Elevators' "You're Gonna Miss Me." While it's hard to overstate the Elevators' significance,..."

May 7, 2004 Music Feature by Greg Beets

And Then Some

The Best American Short Stories of the Century

"...individual doors Jen has left open. --Phil West Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets..."

June 25, 1999 Books Feature

Dark Side of the Potterverse

Brad Neely's 'Wizard People, Dear Readers' and the volatility of artistic alchemy

"...Toy Joy, responsible for making the other great Harry Potter movie of the summer – Harry Potter and the..."

July 23, 2004 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1

Katniss Everdeen goes from Hunger Games victor to emblem of the revolution

"...leaches into the dramatic action. Maybe it’s callous to miss the titular Hunger Games. They were, after all, a..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Chronicles

The Ninth Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest

"...every story between ourselves to make certain we haven't missed any budding Amy Blooms or George Michael Chabons, and..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Features Feature by Clay Smith

10 Free Week Acts to Watch This Weekend

Keep an eye out for these musicians in 2019

"...of genre. From pure bluegrass twang on "Damn, I Miss That Guy" and jangling bop in "Everything" to the..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

TV Eye

Critics say programs like Providence and Normal, Ohio play on the adult desire to recapture a happier time. But it's shows like The West Wing and Gideon's Crossing that really fill us with nostalgia.

"...Funniest Line of the Week "Just remember, if Harry Potter falls to the floor, Harry will die and there..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Crew Has Answers

Nine pro chefs and YouTube personalities tackle our burning food Qs

"...move to video affected your careers, and do you miss the magazine-only days? Does the extra exposure (and lessened..."

March 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Read to Eat

Start the summer with great food stories and recipes worth a little perspiration

"...Tales From a Southern Cookby Martha Hall Foose Clarkson Potter, 256 pp., $32.50..."

May 30, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...lesser place. I'm over here in the woods of Mississippi but sleeping peacefully thinking that the Hole is still..."

July 12, 2002 Column

All Wrapped Up

From biopics to end-of-day thrillers, a look at the films you'll be standing in line for this Christmas.

"...The Talented Mr. Ripley, and plays by August Strindberg (Miss Julie) and Sam Shepard (Simpatico)...."

Nov. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Carolyn Trowbridge, vibraphone Nolan Potter, flute Ibrahim Aminou, kora Indrajit Banerjee, sitar Best Strings/Fiddle:..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

The Far Out Is Having a Moment

Scrappy South Austin venue is building a major presence in the city’s live music ecosystem

"...Austin's definitive alt-era venue staged an epic I Still Miss Liberty Lunch Reunion concert in the Far Out's spacious..."

May 13, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Qmmunity’s Queer Guide to SXSW

LGBTQIA programming, parties, and more at South By 2022

"...of a queer horror movie, where young, gay, Hispanic potter Will is haunted by his dark, violent past –..."

March 11, 2022 Features Feature by James Scott

Q&A Hole: Unwilling Alien Espionage

Billie Buck: “Teleport me to the cheese factory”

"...and the namesake leader of prog-psych acid orchestra Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band. How did they respond? Find out below...."

Aug. 7, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: 2018-19 Austin Music Poll Ballot

Kevin Curtin votes in the only election that matters, and you can too

"...merit as everyone else. Roky Erickson wrote "You're Gonna Miss Me" when he was 15, and many of today's..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...synth textures and samples with a polish and cohesion missing from many local beat scene acts. Fans of Daedelus'..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Here are some events you won't want to miss...."

March 27, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

A Southerly Course: Recipes & Stories From Close to Home

Home is where the heart is

"...Stories From Close to Homeby Martha Hall Foose Clarkson Potter, 256 pp., $32.50..."

May 27, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Down the Line

The 2010-11 Austin Music Awards crown South by Southwest's Saturday night

"...weeks leading up to the awards by guitarist Todd Potter and drummer David Fore became A Gathering of Promises..."

March 25, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

After a Fashion

The lady behind the big Texas ladies, art shake-ups, and what to do, what to do

"...terrific work for the museum and will be sorely missed. Also, AMOA has sold a parcel of land that..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Was It Good for You?

The year in books

"...implied in the advance buzz – "it's like Harry Potter for grownups!" – but, still, it was nicely four-lettered..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

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