TV Eye

Good riddance to Bill Maher, with reservations.

"...for her true destiny in Texas filmmaker Bob Byington's Olympia. Shot in Austin, the film premieres on the Sundance..."

June 28, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Original Hipster

Chronicle writer Dick Holland on the comeback of Texan Terry Southern, the all-around bad boy of black humor

"...man in Paris was the dapper Maurice Girodias, whose Olympia Press published a series called "The Traveller's Companion" --..."

Sept. 14, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...DEATH CAB FOR CUTIE: Like Olympia and Aberdeen, Bellingham is one of those small, soggy..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

One Day in September

Recipient of the 2000 Oscar for Best Documentary, this film unfolds the gripping drama that occurred on September 5, 1972, during the Munich Olympics, when eight armed Palestinian terrorists took 11 members of the Israeli delegation hostage.

"...promote his ideas of Aryan superiority (see Leni Riefenstahl's Olympia for more background here). The Israeli military was prevented..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Short Cuts

Upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...Tim League? Ya' listening? ... Robert Byington's second film Olympia, which debuted at SXSW two years ago (and was..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Greil Marcus and the Mad Parade

In his book Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the 20th Century, Greil Marcus explained punk to the world and created a bible for that music's true believers. As Austin theatre company Rude Mechanicals opens its stage adaptation of Marcus' book, the author talks about the Stones, the Sex Pistols, and the "mad parade" of history.

"...Kill Rock Stars Records was a logo that said, "Olympia, Washington, birthplace of rock." I thought, what?? Before punk,..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Page Two

"...This weekend Olympia opens at the Dobie. The Chronicle would sponsor this..."

Nov. 13, 1998 Column by Louis Black

Fall Film Previews

September

"...OLYMPIA..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Screens Feature

Postmarks

"...bumper (and at a standstill) during rush hours from Olympia, WA. (WA.'s capital city) to Seattle, which is about..."

Dec. 26, 1997 Column

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...D: Glenn Gordon Caron; with Jennifer Aniston, Jay Mohr, Olympia Dukakis, Illeana Douglas, Kevin Bacon...."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Dangerous Liaisons

A Gay Man's Search for Sex Ends in His Murder

"...according to his parents, Virgil and Carol Greeley of Olympia, Washington. He stayed in shape by running, and had..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature by Amy Smith

Go to Dallas and Take a Left: Nineties Post-Hardcore Giants Unwound Resurface at Levitation

Drummer Sara Lund reflects on the band’s “delightful” reunion dates

"...Austin. But Levitation won’t be the first time the Olympia post-hardcore icons have reunited to play a local festival...."

Oct. 23, 2023 Music Post by Julian Towers

To Oblivion and Beyond: A Breakdown of the Bands at Oblivion Access

Translating the scrolls at Austin’s most interesting festival of the year

"...go? Last year's Preserved in Torment, second full-length from Olympia, Wa., foursome Mortiferum, drops the vocals to an almost..."

May 6, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Aaron Franklin’s Hot Luck Fest Returns in May

And if you love great food, you’ll likely be returning too

"...chefs Chris Bianco, Pizzeria Bianco (Phoenix, AZ); Elias Cairo, Olympia Provisions (Portland, OR); Fermín Núñez, Suerte (Austin, TX); Fiore..."

March 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...9pm slot is MugDog, a ferocious hardcore outfit from Olympia, Wash. Next up: Transit Method, a classic ATX power..."

June 4, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Food and Music Talent for Hot Luck Festival 2020 Announced

Tickets are on sale for the backyard bash

"...Spa); Chris Kronner, (Kronnerburger); Earl Ninsom, (Eem); Elias Cairo, (Olympia Provisions); Howard and Anita Hsu, (Sweet Auburn BBQ, Amar..."

Feb. 25, 2020 Food Post by Zelly Martin

Building a Monster: How Gabriel Luna Became the New Terminator

Austin actor on creating "the Ted Bundy of Terminators"

"...physically imposing - of course, I can't be Mr. Olympia, but I can get strong as I possibly can...."

Nov. 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Two Music-Centric Bars Add Rhythm to the Local Bar Scene

Hanging with the Long Play Lounge and Frazier's Long and Low

"...from national brands like Old Style, National Bohemian, and Olympia, Hill feels that "this [gives] the bar a level..."

July 19, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Everything You Might Have Missed at Hot Luck Food & Music Festival 2019

"...Olympia Provisions’ charcuterie served during Hot Luck’s Hi, How Are..."

May 28, 2019 Photo Gallery

SXSW Panel Recap: Solving the Food Desert Dilemma

McDonald’s hamburgers should not cost $1 in any universe

"...Everytable, Asha Walker of Health in the Hood, and Olympia Auset of Süprmarkt say that the problem comes down..."

March 12, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

SXSW Unveils Third Artist List

Bedouine, Priests, Mystery Lights, Kokoko!, and 297 more

"...Oh, Rose (Olympia, Wash.)..."

Jan. 9, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Some selections to help you cool down as summer heats up

"...of Chicago’s Horace Pinker until 2001, then relocated to Olympia, Wash., where he continues to play in a variety..."

July 13, 2018 Events Post by The Music Staff

Hot Luck Announces Unofficial Opening Event, Brunch Lineup

Get ready for barbecue and other tasty surprises

"...and DJ Questlove and a Hot Snakes tribute by Olympia Provisions' Elias Cairo...."

May 3, 2018 Food Post by Acacia Coronado

Anna Margaret Hollyman's Directorial Debut at SXSW

Austin's own on her films, Don't Leave Home, Cleansed, and "Maude"

"...Audrey in 7 Chinese Brothers, with Jason Schwartzman and Olympia Dukakis. She starred as Suzanne in White Reindeer, Claire..."

March 9, 2018 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

SXSW’s Fifth Artist List

Todd Rundgren, Starcrawler and 110 more

"...Odetta Hartman (Washington, D.C.) Ohmme (Chicago, IL.) Oh, Rose (Olympia, WA.) Papooz (Paris, France) Passeport (Cincinnati, OH.) Renata Zeiguer..."

Jan. 25, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Hot Luck Redefines the Local Food Festival

This ain’t your grandma’s potluck

"...Cold Brew ice cream floats, and charcuterie from Portland's Olympia Provisions. Hungry yet?..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Thea Newell

Hot Luck Festival Announces Snack/Music Pairings

More music, more food

"...show at the Barracuda will team up with Portland’s Olympia Provisions for some charcuterie bites to help you shake..."

May 9, 2017 Food Post by Thea Diklich-Newell

Hot Luck Announces Musical Talent, More Chefs

Aaron Franklin's inaugural fest keeps getting bigger

"...the culinary roster, first announced in March: Elias Cairo (Olympia Provisions, Portland) for the “Hi, How Are You?” opening..."

April 4, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Animal Kingdom

"...Rik & the PigsWed. 15, Hotel Vegas, 10:15pm This Olympia, Wash., garage punk combo is lo-fi as fuck and..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

SXSW List 8

Peanut Butter Wolf, Kasey Chambers, White Denim and 147 more

"...Rik & the Pigs (Olympia WA)..."

Feb. 17, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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