An Excerpt From Omar Dykes: The Life & Times of a Poor and Almost Famous Bluesman

Hard truths about the music business by Kent “Omar” Dykes and spouse Issa Medrano as they revisit Glory Days (for Bruce Springsteen).

"..."On Hard Times in the Land of Plenty, Omar & the Howlers know exactly..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Feature

Rep. Ilhan Omar Tells Austin Dems to Keep Fighting

“We’re going to defeat the xenophobics, the homophobics, the racists”

"...U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minneapolis, made a brief stop at the Texas Young..."

May 19, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

GP Crush of the Week: Omar Lopez

Gay Place shines a spotlight on local LGBT rights activist Omar Lopez.

"...Omar Lopez is a one-man activism machine. He runs the..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

SXSW Music Review: Omar Apollo

Chicano psych-soul breakout busts a move

"...Born Omar Velasco to Mexican parents who clawed their way into..."

March 14, 2019 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

Friends Handle the Heavy Lifting for Kent “Omar” Dykes

Howler hampered by flesh-eating arm disease gets benefit

"...I looked like I could crush pineapples,” chuckles Kent “Omar” Dykes. “Now, I got the little skinny arms. I..."

July 30, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Omar Souleyman

Syrian wedding singer serenades Justine’s tonight

"...Adam Sandler ain’t the true Wedding Singer. That designation goes to Omar Souleyman...."

June 10, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

American War by Omar El Akkad

This dystopian novel of a late 21st century America split by civil war shows how vengeance survives down the generations

"...You're probably aware by now that since the election last November, dystopian novels have become all the..."

April 21, 2017 Arts Review by Jay Trachtenberg

More From Omar Freilla

"...The Chronicle spoke to Omar Freilla of New York's Green..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column

Texas Book Festival Announces Omar Epps for 2022 Lineup

First author list includes Angie Cruz, Sandra Brown, more

"...The Texas Book Festival has just announced the first 15..."

July 13, 2022 Arts Post by Kaushiki Roy

Judge Sanctions Austin Attorney Omar W. Rosales

Years of “creating strife and perpetuating lies” came back to haunt Rosales

"...U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane has sanctioned Austin attorney Omar W. Rosales nearly $176,000 in penalties for "creat[ing] strife..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Omar Rodriguez Lopez Group

12:50am, Emo's Annex

"...being flown to Puerto Rico for a session with the Mars Volta that ultimately became 2005's Frances the Mute...."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature by Austin Powell

The Keeper: The Legend of Omar Khayyam

Houston-based, Iranian-born filmmaker Mashayekh relates the story of the pioneering 11th-century mathematician, astronomer, and poet, and reminds Western audiences that there’s more to Iran and the Middle East than suicide bombers and hummus.

"...Thomas Howell. Houston-based, Iranian-born filmmaker Mashayekh seeks to expose the broader public to the story of the pioneering 11th-century..."

Dec. 23, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Samba

The latest from the directors of the French hit The Intouchables

"...Directed by: Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano. Starring: Omar Sy, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Tahar Rahim, Izia Higelin and Isaka..."

Aug. 7, 2015 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Four Lions

This very black comedy about a group of bumbling jihadists is farce that ain't foolin' from the mind of British satirist Chris Morris.

"...Akhtar. This is farce that ain't foolin'. Quite probably the world's first Islamic terrorist comedy – unless, of course,..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Musician Hurt in Panhandler Attack Outside Show

Assault highlights worsening criminality in the live music district

"...performing at Beerland last Monday, Nov. 4, Thunderstars bassist Omar Richardson planned on taking a rideshare home. Instead, he..."

Nov. 12, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

No Manches Frida

A thief becomes a substitute teacher to get his loot

"...Directed by: Nacho G. Velilla. Starring: Omar Chaparro, Martha Higareda, Regina Pavon, Mario Moran, Pamela Moreno..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Compadres

Mexican action comedy

"...Directed by: Enrique Begne. Starring: Omar Chaparro, Joey Morgan, Aislinn Derbez, Eric Roberts, Kevin Pollak,..."

April 22, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Point Austin: A Green and Democratic Place

Local activists kick off co-op project with a visit from Omar Freilla

"...If the term and concept "worker-owned cooperatives" sounds unfamiliar to you,..."

Oct. 2, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Monsieur Ibrahim

Omar Sharif makes a welcome return to the screen in this gentle French film about a Jewish adolescent and an elderly Muslim shopkeeper.

"...Directed by: François Dupeyeron. Starring: Omar Sharif, Pierre Boulanger, Gilbert Melki, Isabelle Renauld, Lola Naynmark..."

March 26, 2004 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Wes Craven Presents: Dracula

"...Gerard Butler, Jonny Lee Miller, Justine Waddell, Christopher Plummer, Omar Epps, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Esposito and Jeri Ryan. “I..."

Dec. 29, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Celebrate Community and Connection in Austin During Ramadan

Soujouk, samosas, and dinner with Rep. Ilhan Omar and Mayor Steve Adler

"...For the estimated 2% of Austinites who identify as practicing Muslims,..."

May 3, 2019 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

The Idol

The true story Mohammad Assaf, the Palestinian winner of Arab Idol

"...Mohammad Assaf, the Palestinian winner of the second season of Arab Idol,..."

May 27, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Blues Before and After

These gents've got the blues

"...Milton Hopkins, but it's singer Jewel Brown who deserves the lion's share of credit on the duo's self-titled release..."

July 6, 2012 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

The Dictator

Sacha Baron Cohen opts for scripted comedy this time and lands many good jokes and new offenses, but the target is soft and unmissable.

"...and safe? Several good comedic jabs are delivered along the way, but the film’s overall pace is fitful and..."

May 18, 2012 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Witless Protection

Larry the Cable Guy embarks on a new comic misadventure.

"...Directed by: Charles Robert Carner. Starring: Larry the Cable Guy, Ivana Milicevic, Yaphet Kotto, Peter Stormare, Eric..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Devil Came on Horseback

Retired Marine Capt. Brian Steidle tells the real, unedited story of Darfur in this documentary examining the powerlessness of one individual faced with a tragedy of inhuman degree.

"...Directed by: Ricki Stern and Anne Sundberg. Even the Bush administration acknowledges that there is genocide in Sudan...."

Sept. 14, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

West Beirut

"...Rola Al Amin, Mohamad Chamas and Rami Doueiri. Among the worst-damaged during wartime are a battle zone's children. Cut..."

March 24, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Limbo

Immigration dramedy shipwrecks Syrian migrants in Scotland

"...dull enthusiasm for Limbo, Ben Sharrock’s powerful dramedy about the personal Scottish hell of one Syrian refugee...."

April 30, 2021 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Why Men Are Clueless

Tepid addition to the "goofy guys learn a lesson" rom-com archives

"...vitally important for a story. So when budding writer Omar (Waddell) no-shows an all-important makeup date with his longtime..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Total Entertainment Package

Rockin' out with Austin's Latin-metal crossover darlings

"...every time he saw an empty cocktail glass at the pre-release celebration for Vallejo's Sony debut, Into the New...."

Aug. 18, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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