Off the Record

The renovated Austin Music Hall breaks new ground; Brown Whörnet goes digital; and Roky Erickson rocks Austin City Limits with a little help from his friends

"...4,400, making it a vital destination during the Backyard's off-season, and seated shows, suitable for productions like the Pink..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Bookshelf

Nude in Tub: Stories of Quillifarkeag, Maine

"...in a museum of history. Nude in Tub exudes off-kilter charm in a backwoods world where nature's only two..."

June 18, 1999 Books Feature

Off the Bookshelf

How to Do It

"...tropical-animal ranch (with elephants, zebras, etc.) set, in the off season, among the snowy wastes of Ontario. Sophie Walker..."

April 30, 1999 Books Feature

Break 'Em Off Some

"...He may not be Master P, but Party of..."

June 12, 1998 Screens Column by Christopher Gray

Don't Let Her Off, Rich

Statesman's Oppel Defends Ann's Influence-Peddling

"...illustration by Doug Potter In his column on Jan...."

Jan. 23, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Strip Mall Spotlight: Crossroads Shopping Center

Selling my soul down at the Chili’s

"...strip malls. Who else would try to knock you off the Dry January bandwagon? (Editor's Note: Yep, we kept..."

March 14, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...Southwest, over 100 musical acts pulled out of their official shows. Most opted to perform at unofficial gigs, if..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

The Strip Club: Lake Creek Festival Shopping Center

Sampling noodles, shoes, salsa, and silencers at the Northwest Austin strip mall

"...Blood Chop Suey, and Fried Pork Kidney might sound offal to some, but I curb my enthusiasm for entrails..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Challengers Hit Speed Bumps in Run-Off Council Races

Almost at the finish line

"...Early voting in the City Council run-off elections begins today, Dec. 3, and District 6 Council..."

Dec. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Jackie Venson Strips Off Her Blues Band and Becomes Her Own "DJ"

Austin's reigning Best Guitarist scales the ladder to the roof

"...people screwed around with it, then the internet blows off a few rungs, and it's just a really hard..."

July 26, 2019 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Valinda Bolton Kicks Off

Former state rep says she’ll bring experience to Commissioners Court

"...Environmental Defense Fund and Debby Tucker of the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence. Jones recalled Bolton’s 2006..."

May 5, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Run-Off Ticker: Every Vote Really Will Matter!

Election news to use at the polls

"...now, as early voting turnout for the Dec. 11 run-off has by press time reached a whopping 1.51%, or..."

Dec. 7, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bubblepalooza 2018 at the Long Center

"...all ages gathered Saturday, June 9 at the Long Center for the 3rd annual Bubblepalooza, the kick-off to venue’s..."

June 12, 2018 Photo Gallery

Friday ACL Fest Face-Off: The xx vs. Jay-Z

Compare the headliners!

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

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Saturday ACL Fest Bass-Off: Vulfpeck's Joe Dart vs. Thundercat

Compare the headliners!

"......"

Oct. 6, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Friday ACL Fest Face-Off: Radiohead vs. Major Lazer

Who wins? C'mon now.

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

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

At the Statue of Venus/Three Decembers

The Butler Opera Center's pairing of these Jake Heggie chamber operas opened up small concerns to an enduring sense of love

"...mounted together at the University of Texas' Butler Opera Center, they become springboards to the larger question "What is..."

March 11, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

10-1 Ticker... Run-Off Endorsements!

Elected officials and rejected candidates make their picks

"...The 10-1 City Council run-off campaigns proceed, with an Austin Monitor poll reporting attorney..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by the News Staff

Brown and Eckhardt Face Off in Circle C

Circle C Area Dems host Travis County Judge candidates

"...a criminal justice reform the creation of a “sobriety center” that would divert many public intoxication and mental health..."

Jan. 14, 2014 News Post by Michael King

AMOA-Arthouse Kicks Off Rooftop Architecture Film Series

First up: 'Making the Modern' (2003)

"...Certainly, the folks at the Jones Center know a thing or two about ambitious gallery designs...."

March 21, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

United States Grand Prix Roars Off Into the Sunset

Two and a half year road lead to successful event

"...the first US Grand Prix in five years kicked off. This was the weekend where Red Bull Racing-Renault was..."

Nov. 19, 2012 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

All the fun fun fun that fits

"...will drastically alter the landscape of Red River (see "Off the Record," May 7, 2010). Yet, Transmission Entertainment has..."

Nov. 4, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Great music in odd places: punk rock at the Grand, Billy Gibbons' Twin Liquors visit, and 'Rehearsal at the Astoria'

"...long line snaking to the back of the Hancock Center's Twin Liquors for the better part of two hours..."

Feb. 11, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Forsaking the Song, the final chapter

"...public affairs representative Erin Geisler, Muñoz's eager enthusiasm was offset by a reverence for the past. "I still feel..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

UT and KUT's communications about the Cactus Cafe remain off-grid, while David Kimbrough Jr. reinstates his late father's legacy at TC's, and Alejandro Escovedo goes viral from the Stone Pony in Asbury Park

"...the University Unions regarding the Cactus Cafe. The big payoff: two inconsequential e-mails between KUT General Manager Stewart Vanderwilt..."

July 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

A coin toss to determine the future of the Cactus Cafe

"...meeting. The first was drafted primarily by Student Events Center President Andrew Nash, one of only two board members..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

UT pulls the plug on the Cactus Cafe

"...will raise the money to keep the Cactus open," offered Reid Nelson on behalf of the 17,000-plus represented by..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Inquiring into the city's new music program manager position, trick-or-treating with the Butthole Surfers, and introducing Thenewno2

"..."I do everything backwards," laughs Dhani Harrison. "I started off with the biggest gig in the world and have..."

Oct. 30, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Green Day brings its 21st Century Breakdown to San Antonio

"...finest ringers, including Nakia & His Southern Cousins, Suzanna Choffel, and the Superego All-Stars among others, gather the tribes..."

Aug. 14, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

The Future Is Unwritten: 360 Degrees of South by Southwest

"...expand in 2009, wrangling a grand total of 87 official venues, including new additions such as Mother Egan's Irish..."

March 20, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

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