Ms. Purple

Love, death, and family bonds in Koreatown

Sept. 27, 2019 Movie Review

Blue Bayou

Ambitious drama explores heavy themes of fractured families and deportation

"...workers during the 1992 L.A. riots, and his follow-up Ms. Purple tackled identity in the grieving of a parent..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Althea Trix Wins Drag Survivor All Stars

Trix takes home title as Queen of the Drag Scene

"...Drag Survivor All Stars hostess, Ms. Kelly Kline crowned the winner of the competition on..."

Jan. 5, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Claire Gordon

Unlocking the Michael Schenker Festival

Sound pilgrim reveals the combination to his “whole story”

"...MS: My assignment in the Seventies was to create something..."

May 16, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Postmarks

Warning: blatant use of music knowledge within

"...First, every agency charged with the administration of federal..."

Nov. 12, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...There is no such thing as an ugly tree...."

Dec. 24, 1999 Column

ACL's Food Court Keeps the Crowds Nourished and the Good Times Rolling

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...festivalgoers who line up all day long to keep themselves nourished and hydrated. This year, there are four newcomers..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...While not particularly inspired, I've felt it necessary to..."

July 29, 2005 Column

Postmarks

Development peccadillos and Lost Austin kudos.

"...I am writing to respond to your article on..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Column

SXSW Adds Glass Animals, Girlpool & Black Lips

Artist roster expands by 162 acts

"...Lady Grackle, Liz Dexia, Mouthfeel, Noodles, Pala, Papi Churro, Purple~Matter, Rhonda Jewels, Rosalind Hussell, Shreddward, Son Fjord, Sriracha, Swimming..."

Feb. 27, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

After a Fashion

Taking an e-puff with Your Style Avatar as he muses about Courtney Love's catfight with an Austin designer

"...Cathedral: When Cardinal Spellman came down the aisle wearing purple and gold vestments, solemnly swinging a smoking censer, Bankhead..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Love Is All Around

Tracking Sonny Curtis and his tall, West Texas tales

"...The buffeting tom-toms and bell-ringing jangle of El Paso's..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...GARZA'S KON TIKI It's purple. It's very purple. They turn the disco ball on..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...sleaze survivors STRFKR, past Levitation performers Shannon & the Clams, Atlanta R&B artist Chase Shakur, Los Angeles hip-hop duo..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Finding Your Pride

Drip Drop 10 brings urban LGBTQ music to the forefront, plus did you hear it’s Austin Pride this weekend?

"...a couple who practically robbed every float of their condoms, while we just grabbed necklaces, rainbow flags, and laughs..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Column by James Scott

About AIDS: November 29

World AIDS Day is a call to action

"...community had seemingly emerged victorious. Gone were the gaunt, purple splotched patients and the angry activists throwing ashes on..."

Nov. 29, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Gay Place

Where the queers at? SXSW!

"...was funny. Then, as well as now, "funny" is Ms. Moran "Margaret" Cho. Just like the library, you can..."

March 20, 2009 Features Feature by Ash Bell

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...I've gathered five birthday-boy-approved trans movie recs. These films..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A farewell party for Jim Eno, Rock the Park with Rosie Flores, and more recommended shows

"...Cure your post-long-weekend blues with the whimsically cartoonish stylings of Big Bill and the rockabilly iconography..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Election Ticker: Last Chance for Controversy

E-Day is tomorrow! Here's the latest news before it's too late.

"...No. 4 among the state’s largest counties after Collin, Williamson and Comal. Those are all red zones (though Williamson..."

Nov. 5, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Gay Place

LezzDance: gone, but not forgotten

"...Boi Orbison: Purple Country IDK what to expect, but we hear DJ..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

72 Hours (or So) of Ridesharing

With Uber and Lyft still boycotting Austin, we take the competition for a drive

"...The first thing I notice is the little purple car advancing on the map. Thankfully, they've made the..."

June 24, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

Yes Queens

RuPaul’s Drag Race season 8 sizzles at Austin premiere party

"...out over cosplaying queen, Dax Exclamationpoint. Dressed in the purple Catwoman suit during press, and later in the very..."

March 23, 2016 Qmmunity Post by Dan Gray

Fun Fun Fun Fest 2014 Friday Reviews

"...Chromeo, reprised with a glam reworking fitting of the Purple One toward the end of the album. The glitchy..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Ava Luna

"...("Daydream"), the deep funk minimalism of ESG ("Sears Roebuck M&Ms"), echoes of Talking Heads ("Ab Ovo"), and Purple Rain..."

March 14, 2014 Music Review by Austin Powell

Gay Place: Texas Is a Queer State of Mind

UT goes balls-out on Queer State(s)

"...SASHAY'S 'HOLLYWOOD GOES PURPLE' Aye mira! It's Isaac Ben's (aka Shashay) birthday. You..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Column by Kate X Messer

'Study Hall Drawings: New Work by Jenny Hart'

Hart's portraits drawn from a high school yearbook are '2 sweet 2 B 4gotten'

"...us that these drawings were based on portraits from Ms. Hart's own yearbook, and I was starting high school..."

May 21, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Good Night Austin, Texas, Wherever You Are

Dweezil Zappa returns some ‘Bongo Fury’ to Austin, this time at Stubb's.

"...Try to Call Me RDNZL Crew Slut Mammy Anthem Ms. Pinky San Bernardino Purple Lagoon Carolina Hard-Core Ecstasy..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Agricultural Convergence

Food, art, politics, and culture come together in the garden

"...I had the chance to walk the garden with Ms. Kennedy, one of my most admired authors and cooks,..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Mardi Gras

Have your cake, and laissez les bons temps rouler!

"...glaze and sugar crystals in Mardi Gras colors of purple, green, and gold. King cakes are served at parties..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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