Gifts of the Magi

A conversation about community and creativity with three wise men of the Austin arts

"...As Dave Steakley works in theatre, Stephen Mills in dance, and Craig Hella Johnson..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Living in Illusion

Chris Hedges on the inevitable consequences of empire

"...Austin Chronicle: Your book Empire of Illusion might be described..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Work in Progress

Susan Herman of the ACLU on the long fight for liberty and justice

"...say is, we're not entirely ready to close down the ACLU offices and put up a 'Mission Accomplished' banner."..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Column by Michael King

The Informant

Revolutionary to rat: The uneasy journey of Brandon Darby

"...Last year on Aug. 28, eight Austin activists traveled north in a rented white van to..."

Jan. 23, 2009 News Feature by Diana Welch

Day One. Road to the Whitehouse: Save Us, Davis!

Gay Place correspondent Dacia Saenz finally has a moment to breathe and blog about her inaugural inauguration experiences.

"...I started my trek to Obamaland, trudging through Chinatown in the snowy dawn, loading into a..."

Jan. 22, 2009 Qmmunity Post by Dacia Saenz

Auld Lang Syne at the Cinema

How Hollywood has created a holiday of unreasonable expectations and why we should probably stop buying in (but never will)

"...During the three years I lived in New York City,..."

Dec. 26, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Page Two: The Best of Austin

A concept in search of an author; characters in search of a form; memory in search of meaning

"...TWO WEEKS IN ANOTHER TOWN:..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Louis Black

The Choice Is Yours

Rubber Repertory's Casket of Passing Fancy makes you 500 offers you can't reuse

"..."Most of the women were bleeding from their anuses after two days,..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Elaine: The Extended Cut

The incomparable Ms. Stritch on humor, happiness, Tennessee, Beckett, and bad directors

"...In conjunction with Austin Cabaret Theatre's presentation of Elaine Stritch..."

Sept. 5, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dingus Hits Craddick in Libertarian Weak Spot

Will the Libertarians be this election's king-makers?

"...So Speaker Tom Craddick invited ranking members of the Libertarian Party of Texas to..."

Aug. 6, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Alternative Softball League

It's the first official season of the Alternative Softball League, and hopefully will be one to remember

"...Five teams, co-ed, alternative: It's the first official season of the Alternative Softball League, and..."

June 23, 2008 Sports Post by Kristine Tofte

The Webberville Conundrum

Austin's plans for an eastern landfill hit a little obstacle – the people who live there

"...Back in the early Eighties, Dave and Joann Gunlock bought..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Book Expo America: Where Books Go to Party

Book Expo America

"...My feet are still recovering from tromping around one of the world's largest book..."

June 3, 2008 Books Post by Joe O'Connell

Page Two: How Your South-by High Can Last Through the Rest of the Year

A veteran festival-goer weighs in

"...Again and again and again and again during South by..."

March 21, 2008 Column by Kevin Smokler

The 'Damaged' Cycle

The Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth discusses the remaking of a hardcore classic.

"...Years ago, I lived in a house in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a two-story remnant..."

Sept. 13, 2007 Music Post by Audra Schroeder

Eating Fresh in Texas

Local foodies are reveling in a festival of produce

"...They announced themselves as I was about to round the..."

June 22, 2007 Food Feature by Barbara Chisholm

When the Bough Breaks

In 1993, the Hyde Park Baptist Child Development Center hired a teacher who proved to be a little 'rough' with the children. Now the church is being sued for ignoring alleged child abuse.

"...In December of 2003, Tara Turner, recently divorced and with..."

Nov. 17, 2006 News Feature by Emily Pyle

The Lone Ranger

The legend of Jerry Lynn Williams

"...And that you'd be happy instead of sad..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Godzilla vs. the Green Screen

Austin special effects artists can kill you with a squib or with a CGI bullet hit, gore it up with pig entrails or digitally composited blood, and create just about anything you can imagine with their bare hands or software. Does the industry need both?

"...Georges Melies never saw the Apollo astronauts tee off on the moon, but the..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Mob House Rules

Trail of Dead introduces their new epic release to the world

"...About 12 hours before the most famous Texan in America begins his second term..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The Goose & the Gander

The Rise and Recover and what it's like to live like a rock star – sometimes

"...on Friday night, and school is out. Teenagers clad in black hoodies and tight jeans kiss the brick wall..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Picking Up the Pieces

Amidst the electoral rubble shine the gems of political opportunity – and human comedy

"...In times of darkness and defeat, it is helpful to..."

Nov. 12, 2004 News Column by Michael King

Spacing Out in Round Rock

Carter, Paige, Christi, Doug, and two homeowners on 'Trading Spaces' in Central Texas

"...Welcome to the Chronicle Web extra full transcript of our interviews with..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

The People Person

Peter Hedges' Pieces of April brings the novelist-screenwriter out of the quiet and into the filmmaking fray.

"...may not recall Peter Hedges' name, but you've almost certainly heard of his work. He penned the screenplay for..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Killing Fields, Kind Of

A culinary history of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre farmhouse

"...Once upon a time, in the not too distant past, a neat farmhouse stood..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Food Feature by MM Pack

Judge Rules in Favor of Supercuts in "Off-the-Clock" Case

"...On June 11, the latest stage in the lawsuit of Josephine Johnson et..."

June 20, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

The Hightower Report

George whacks education aid for military families; and his war is just plain crazy.

"...If cynicism were a planet, the Bush administration would be Jupiter, the biggest of all...."

April 4, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

What's in a Face?

A lot, Mike Woolf discovered while making his short doc 'Growin' a Beard' -- and especially If the face Has got whiskers on the chin and Jowls

"...At the end of the Shamrockers' dirgelike track "Hangman Drums," Kevin..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Screens Feature by James McWilliams

The Secret History of Tuna

Tuna isn't the only Texas town with which actor-writers Jaston Williams and Joe Sears can be closely identified. Austin has played a significant role in the development of their town, and in return Sears and Williams have changed the face of the capital city.

"...men and a town. That pretty much sums up the careers of Joe Sears and Jaston Williams, at least..."

April 12, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...If he hadn't been driving the getaway car, Tim O'Connor might have punched Willie..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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