Barnyard: The Original Party Animals

Yet another computer-animated film about talking animals offers a fine message for the kids, but little originality.

"...Steve Oedekerk. A slew of computer-animated films about talking animals hit theatres this year, and like clockwork, every one..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Movie Review by Brian Clark

SXSW Adds Glass Animals, Girlpool & Black Lips

Artist roster expands by 162 acts

"...Music festival is coming into focus. Schedules emerged, day party lineups are announcing hourly, and most of the 1,500-plus..."

Feb. 27, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ACL Live Review: The Nude Party

Expertly cruising a Sixties-drenched patchwork

"...Psychedelic surf rock licks kicking off the Nude Party’s early-afternoon set Sunday on the BMI stage are about..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Day Party Crawl

"...Return of the Grievous Angel. After being dormant, this party thrown by Parsons' daughter Polly, who is now a..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Luv Doc Recommends: Knife Party! With the Jungle Rockers, Salesman, Flatcar Rattlers

Hole in the Wall, Saturday, July 31, 2010

"...to be some middle ground where people can shoot animals, tin cans, and themselves, but maybe not their fellow..."

July 30, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Party Crawl

"...L7 practice next to Don Caballero. Next, San Antonio's Animals of the Bible funneled their drums/synth/bass concoction into a..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Buddha Throws a Party

One version of the origin story of the zodiac

"...gift for those who obeyed. Apparently, quite a few animals had something better going on because only 12 showed..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by S. Emerson Moffat

Free Puppy (And Kitty) Love

Two great adoption specials coming up – and a great hound hunt!

"...The AHS is hoping to move some of the animals who have been flooding the shelter this summer on..."

Aug. 4, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Surviving the Game

"...the inclusion of Charles S. Dutton in the hunting party. Racism is only one of this homicidal group's problems,..."

April 22, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Knives Out

Cunning if slight murder mystery revives the whodunit

"...windows. Its stately décor of Oriental rugs and stuffed animals in dimly lit rooms walled by mahogany panels just..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Beast

Murder-mystery rewritten as a chilling fairy tale romance.

"...first 10 minutes, Moll (Buckley) flees her own birthday party, guzzles two glasses of vodka, and clenches a piece..."

May 25, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

Texas VegFest Returns to Austin

Any time a bunch of vegans get together, you can bet it will be a party

"...get together, you can bet it will be a party. There's nothing quite like the camaraderie of others who..."

March 31, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Austin Music: What We're Listening to This Week

Abhi the Nomad, Animals on TV, Susannah Joffe, Nané, and more recommended tunes

"...pop singer-songwriter continues to come into focus.– Kevin Curtin Animals on TV Are a "Shoe In"..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Secret Life of Pets 2

The cute critters return, but breaking the pack up means no one has as much fun

"...the small screen since the best-forgotten Barnyard: The Original Party Animals, but then The Secret Life of Pets 2..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Exhibitionism

New Paintings By Sarah Higdon: Nonsense and Sensibility

"...of her artist statement, when asked why she puts animals instead of humans in her paintings, Sarah Higdon responds:..."

April 23, 1999 Arts Review

Mr. Smarty Pets Knows

Fun facts and weird stats all about animals

"...The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals recommends a daily diet for pet rabbits should consist..."

Feb. 10, 2017 Features Feature by Mr. Smarty Pants

This Week's Waste of Time

Pikachu: From Slave to Freedom Fighter. Seriously.

"...PETA. I mean are you in favor of treating animals unethically? That said, the organization also likes to grab..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Green Events, Nov. 15-21

"...shopping, perhaps? Wanna take a class, go to a party, eat something tasty, build a bike, volunteer, attend a..."

Nov. 14, 2007 Columns Post

The Hightower Report

The Offshoring of Local News; and Come On, Democrats, Shape Up!

"...elections? Aren't these the Democrats who became the majority party based largely on their solemn pledge to stop the..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Jim Hightower

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...on how to talk to the police ["Keeping the Party Alive," The AC, April 1]. Best wisdom in 20-plus..."

June 24, 2005 Column

Gay Place: All Thumbs

HavenCon launches this weekend

"...Art Erotica Pre-Party The Octopusssies hope to get you all warmed up..."

April 3, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Creative Action's I Spy Pie a Big Success

Kids and families enjoy art, music, and pie

"...Action Project) certainly know how to throw a good party! The I Spy Pie event last weekend on the..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trippin'

More day parties than you can shake an iPhone at

"...Here's a small sample of recommended day party revelry. Check out the print edition of this week's..."

March 11, 2008 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Nordic Noise

Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland – 26 inches of SXSW over four days and nights

"...right in alongside Eighties-tapping modernists like Interpol and Bloc Party. Unhinged vocal theatrics and plenty of quick right turns..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Levin Contemplates Levin

"...at all out of place at the Kim victory party. While most attendees were Democrats, there were at least..."

June 21, 2005 Postmarks

Saving South Congress - for Whom?

This weekend's street fest raises questions about the future of the Southside's main drag

"...Austin's Main Street are fed up with First Thursday party animals disturbing their peace and sullying their streets, while..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Everybody Has Gotten Stoned ... Everywhere

"...new world order indiscriminately and even-handedly? What about them party animals the Bush twins? Could it be they are..."

Aug. 14, 2003 Postmarks

Tribeca Film Review: McEnroe

Inside the mind of the self-destructive tennis great

"...an era in the sport that produced nothing but party animals...."

June 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s MVP Farmhands (Just No Opposable Thumbs)

From an 800-pound pig to cuddly baby goats, these farm animals are earning their keep

"...him, and feeding him food scraps. In fact, the party was so much fun that Flynn hopes that they..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Features Feature by Katarina Brown

Weekend Wine

Sparkling Wines, But Let’s Keep it Cheap!

"...low enough alcohol to keep even your most savage party animals sober...."

Dec. 16, 2017 Food Post by Wes Marshall

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