Living Off the Land With Local Leaf

Eric Knight and Stacy Coplin turn Central Texas foliage into yaupon tea

"...edible plant walks at the Austin Nature & Science Center. It was there that he met Cop­lin, who was..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

The Ransom Center's "Vaudeville!"

This exhibition reveals how the history of that entertainment form is really the history of the U.S.

"...Union organizing. Cult of celebrity. New technology that kills off older forms of entertainment...."

June 8, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dinner at the Center of the Earth

A riveting novel in which a Jewish American becomes and Israeli spy and then a traitor to his adopted country

"...in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv and sirens were going off 24 hours a day...."

Nov. 3, 2017 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Colina West Still Wants the Baker Center

If you can't get your own way, sue

"...District because of its plan to sell the Baker Center in Hyde Park to the Alamo Drafthouse. Representing the..."

Oct. 13, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sunday ACL Fest Face-Off: Gorillaz vs. The Killers

Compare the headliners!

"...Photo by Gary Miller..."

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

"Shakespeare in Print and Performance" at the Ransom Center

This exhibition celebrates the Bard with rare artifacts from the Ransom Center's holdings

"...now than usual. The University of Texas' Harry Ransom Center is among them, using the occasion to spotlight some..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin State Supported Living Center to Stay Open

Bill to close it dies before end of session

"...the proposed closure of the Austin State Supported Living Center, Parker and dozens of other guardians are overcome with..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Off the Record

Electric Lounge's second act on the Eastside, catching up with Scratch Acid and Austin's other Voice contestants

"...Downtown planning and the Waller Creek Tunnel Project (see "Off the Record," May 7, 2010), an imposing threat that..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Asylum Street Spankers' last laugh

"...residency at the Austin Outhouse in late 1994 to off-Broadway. This week, the self-proclaimed God's Favorite Band hangs up..."

April 22, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

A personal introduction to 'The Austin Chronicle Music Anthology'

"...to track down James Hand. That passion still leaps off the page, even in the case of Steve Johnson's..."

March 4, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Fun Fun Fun Fest by the numbers and Asleep at the Wheel's Top 40

"...RJD2, Bad Religion, the Hold Steady, and Friday night kick-off "Weird Al" Yankovic, plus last-minute adds Cults, Washed Out,..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the Saxon Pub and talking business with Kalu James and ME Television

"...1990, home to everyone from Los Lonely Boys, Kris Kristofferson, and Bob Schneider to Bonnie Raitt, Carolyn Wonderland, and..."

June 11, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

In search of the light at the end of the Waller Creek Tunnel Project

"...keep his options open, in case he got an offer he couldn't refuse," relates owner Randall Stockton. "It's not..."

May 7, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

UT Visual Arts Center

David Ellis creates a 'motion painting' – or is it several? – for the university

"...residence at the University of Texas' new Visual Arts Center, paints simple things. David Ellis, who compares what he..."

April 23, 2010 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Off the Record

Checking in to South by Southwest 2010

"...Channel has established the IFC Crossroads House (612 Brazos), offering a free continental breakfast every morning, chased by live..."

March 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...be felt in every possible direction. While there's no official word yet as to the status of the showcase..."

March 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Unveiling the Austin Music Awards lineup and greeting England's newest hitmakers

"...Smith, Student Government President Liam O'Rourke, and Student Events Center President Andrew Nash without input from the remainder of..."

Feb. 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Shit happens: Hosing off and cleaning up after the glorious mess that was the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...Iver's cabin fever balladry. Those retreating to the Wildflower Center stage were treated to timeless gospel from the Soul..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Nothing's shocking: reveling in the aftermath and glow of South by Southwest 09

"...Although it was an unofficial SXSW event, West's appearance still speaks to the magnitude..."

March 27, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Long Center: Playing Without a 'Chaperone'

The national tour of The Drowsy Chaperone won't stop in Austin after all

"...not be able to get it at the Long Center this month as planned. The national tour of the..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Welcome to "Spazmodica," the future of Austin music

"...into a younger audience. Cases in point were the unofficial day parties during the South by Southwest Music Festival..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Bookshelf

D.A.: Prosecutors in Their Own Words

"...by Mark Baker Simon and Schuster, $24 hard..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Books Review

Off The Bookshelf

Revolutionary Romanticism

"......"

Aug. 13, 1999 Books Review

Off the Bookshelf

The Wedding Jester

"...by Steve Stern Graywolf Press, $14 paper..."

July 23, 1999 Books Review

Off The Bookshelf

Ultimate Sports Lists

"...by Mike Meserole DK Publishing, $17.95 paper..."

July 2, 1999 Books Feature

Off the Desk:

"...Texas' bold privatization plan would put Miller at the center of a high-stakes competition by private companies to nudge..."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature

Friday Headliner Face-Off: Miley Cyrus vs. George Strait

"Amarillo by Morning" or "Midnight Sky"? Here's a guide to decide

"...Photo by @vijatm / Courtesy of Sony Music Miley..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

Council Backs Parkland Preservation in Vote for New Dougherty Arts Center Site

Austin's oldest community arts venue would relocate to new facility in Butler Shores' southeast corner

"...The Dougherty Arts Center's new pad is one step closer to its long-awaited..."

May 28, 2021 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Friday ACL Face-Off: Guns N’ Roses vs. Tame Impala

Which headliner stands taller on the fest's first day?

"...Photo by Gary Miller Guns N' Roses..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Saturday ACL Face-Off: The Cure vs. Childish Gambino

Second British noir-pop vs. “This Is America”

"...Photo by Gary Miller The Cure..."

Oct. 4, 2019 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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