In His Corner

Marcy Garriott's first documentary, Split Decision, follows the vigilant struggles of Jesus "El Matador" Chavez, who continues to be punished for a crime he has already paid for. Prior to the film's release in Austin this Friday, February 9, Garriott shares her reflections on the film and on her role as a filmmaker and activist.

"...There is a recurring theme in U.S. feature films about second chances..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Triumph in River City

With The Music Man, Austin Musical Theatre creates a River City that's bigger than some by-god real Texas towns. But it's a show whose heart may be the biggest thing of all.

"...Texas has towns -- by-god real municipalities -- that are..."

May 19, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cooking in Heels

Trailblazing Women in Austin's Food Business

"...Women have reigned over most kitchens since time began. But when..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Food Feature by Ronna N. Welsh

ACL Review: A$AP Ferg

A$AP Mob MC works the mainstage like a Top 40 vet

"...Energy, sweat, and basketball jerseys were in abundance for Harlem rapper..."

Oct. 8, 2017 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

SXSW: The Demographic of One, The Impossible Girl, and the Crowd

Molly Crabapple and Kim Boekbinder on crowdsourcing

"...Let's talk about the crowd in crowdsourcing. The crowd isn't money:..."

March 16, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Animal Collective

SXSW live shot

"...Animal Collective..."

March 24, 2006 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

CupcakKe Keeps Austin Pride Going, and the Crowd Moaning, at Sold-Out Antone’s Set

Texas openers Lynn, Shirt Off Fe, and Ladi Earth upped the energy

"...Concertgoers at Antone’s Nightclub Wednesday night were greeted by the sight..."

Aug. 17, 2023 Music Post by Adam Cherian

ACL Review: A$AP Rocky

Fashionably late to hide a paucity of material though not star power

"...Somebody’s man-child screamed, as if no one else reads time or..."

Oct. 4, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Billy Ray 'Rojo' Johnson Delights Dell Crowd

Looks suspiciously like Will Ferrell

"...Venezuelan pitcher Billy Ray "Rojo" Johnson made his pro baseball..."

May 7, 2010 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

A Tidal Wave of People Batter the Foundations of Austin’s Structural Racism

Thousands took to Downtown and Eastside streets to say, emphatically, that Black Lives Matter

"...Having been derailed a week prior by protest violence –..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Thebe Kgositsile and Earl Sweatshirt Become One at Emo’s

L.A. rapper shakes off some of the melancholic

"...Born Thebe Neruda Kgositsile, an identity that may come to carry as..."

May 2, 2019 Music Post by Marilee Bodden

A Kinder, Gentler SXSW?

City to tighten "temporary" permits

"...Five weeks from today, the city will assume the unenviable task of wrangling..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

One of Us Asks 'Write a Movie with Us'

Local geek culture site to crowd source a script

"...Ever wanted to write a film script, but worried you couldn't..."

Oct. 16, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What Is Different About This Crowd?

"...Dear Editor, As a resident of the Zilker neighborhood I've..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Postmarks

In Person: Maya Angelou

"...On Monday, November 20, 1995, Bass Concert Hall rustled with the..."

Jan. 12, 1996 Books Feature

Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"...The first South by Southwest to transpire this decade felt less like the hectic and celebrity-dominated..."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

30 Years Ago, GG Allin Cleared Austin’s Scuzziest Punk Venue in 24 Minutes

Witness accounts of the notorious shock rocker’s antics and arrest at the Cavity Club

"..."It says he took a shit on the stage and started..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Post Animal Elevates Levitation Fest with a Psych-Punk Score

“In a world where rock is dead..." Post Animal returns to Austin

"...My first live show at “heaven or Hotel Vegas” felt as spiritually liberating as..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Post by Mars Salazar

Dinner and a Movie With Crazy Rich Asians

New collaboration between Asian grocery chain and cineastes mixes food and film

"...H Mart, the Asian American grocery store chain, has been working..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Screens Feature by Jenny Nulf

Erica Nix's Multimedia Workout Works the OUTsider Crowd

2018 transmedia festival gets the crowd thumpin’ and bumpin’

"...Saturday night, OUTsider merry-makers (plus one dog) packed the Vortex..."

Feb. 19, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Don't Participate in Cruelty

"...Dear Editor, While you think rodeos are a fun place..."

March 3, 2016 Postmarks

'Veronica Mars' Kickstarter Ends With a Bang

Movie project raised $5.7 million in one month

"...Earth to Mars! Or, rather, we should say, "Mars to..."

April 13, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar learns that while 'sunglasses at night' might be cool, they also might be hazardous to your health

"...SXSWING..."

March 22, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

A Captain Goes Down with His Ship…

Next Up! covers local U21 and U18 bands

"...For every movement, there were pioneers, those who blazed their trail through the tangled masses..."

Sept. 2, 2009 Music Post by Aaron Miller

At Two Step Inn, a New Brand of Country Finds Its Central Texas Audience

Sold-out Georgetown fest matched Nineties legends and rising stars

"...Nearly 15 years ago, C3 Presents attempted a country music..."

April 17, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

A Week of Wild Tennis in Austin

The first ever ATX Open was a smashing success

"...The inaugural ATX Open wrapped up Sunday with a week of..."

March 8, 2023 Sports Post by Rod Machen

A Summer of Protests to Reclaim Power From the Police

"Whose streets? Our streets."

"...Brenda Ramos wanted to talk about the loss of her..."

Sept. 11, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Democratic Frontrunner Bernie Sanders Energizes Crowd at Austin Rally

Sanders voices “absolute confidence” his campaign will win Texas

"...Nearly 13,000 Austin residents joined Democratic presidential frontrunner Sen. Bernie..."

Feb. 24, 2020 News Post by Mary Tuma

When Is Austin Comedy a Sure Thing?

Maybe on a Wednesday, definitely on a Saturday

"...It’s Wednesday again in Austin, Texas. And even on a Wednesday..."

Feb. 3, 2016 Arts Post by Spencer Beghtol

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar with two tributes and an apology

"...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!..."

July 27, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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