The Greatest Gift

An oral history unearthing one of post-punk's most seminal acts: Austin's Scratch Acid

"...punk rock. Nothing too thought out. We were making posters for it way before we had the band...."

Sept. 1, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Petty Nastiness in WilCo

After more than a year of legal wrangling, federal judge sets date for jury to decide whether Williamson Co. Sheriff James Wilson demoted former WCSO officers Barry Simmons and Ralph Fisher in retaliation for reporting wrongdoing within department and/or for supporting Wilson's rival, former sheriff Jim Wilson

"...an anti-Jim Wilson Web site, NotJimWilson.org, on which numerous posters – many using aliases, such as "Dirty" or "Bullet"..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Patty Ruland

Film News

Local intrigue abounds; plus, SXSW 07 is ready for your best shot(s)

"...conjunction with the fest, an exhibition of rare movie posters from the Don Young Felliniana Archive is yours for..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...the feud the Indians had fueled via West Campus posters with the "Chornicle."..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...and to this day, whenever I see Navy recruitment posters, I still say, "Yep, I almost did that." Who..."

July 14, 2006 Column

A Different Recruitment Style

"...and to this day, whenever I see Navy recruitment posters, I still say, "Yep, I almost did that." Who..."

July 7, 2006 Postmarks

Culture Flash!

Deadline for the Texas State Auditions, Armadillo artist Danny Garrett gets his own day, proposals for the Mueller public art project are presented, and Ann Adams' 'Big Chiller Blues' gets hot press

"...Road. At 3pm, there's a sale of art and posters by Garrett and fellow Sheauxnough Studio artists Kerry Awn,..."

July 7, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Texas in Bold, Dark Strokes

When Jack Jackson wasn't studying, researching, and presenting history in painstakingly drawn graphic novels, this wildly talented artist and scholar was making it himself

"...Out in Haight-Ashbury, Jackson began creating posters for Avalon Ballroom concerts as an art director with..."

June 16, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Bunk Bed Brothers

The Pat Hazell-Matt Goldman comedy 'Bunk Bed Brothers' isn't just for nostalgic baby boomers; it's for anyone who can understand the rivalry and love between brothers growing up together

"...the top of a pile of board games, and posters of Farrah Fawcett, Get Smart, Bonanza, and Bruce Lee..."

June 16, 2006 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Page Two: Loss Upon Loss

Legendary cartoonist, historian, and Texan Jack Jackson passes on

"...the Family Dog, putting him in charge of concert posters, mostly for shows at the Avalon Ballroom. In 1969,..."

June 16, 2006 Column by Louis Black

In Print

"...rare films, and an impressive, lengthy section of color posters and stills. And, of course, he imparts one piece..."

June 16, 2006 Screens Feature by Audra Schroeder

Rock & Roll Books

Summer reading

"...first son, but his access to Marley memorabilia – posters, handbills, backstage passes, etc., reproduced and inserted here –..."

June 2, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

I Saw the Light

Clifford Antone, hardcore to the end

"...deep into his pockets and glanced around to the posters on the wall, the beat-up couch, the empty beer..."

May 26, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Movies and Shakers

The production companies behind – and ahead of – the boom, and how they might be able to help you

"...monkey mascots (Well, maybe). Or Planet of the Apes posters on the wall. They must be friendly, non-biting, and..."

May 26, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fortunate Son

Bass player to the stars, past and present, Mark Andes

"...past are the framed tales of his history. Collectible posters of his years with Canned Heat and Spirit adorn..."

May 19, 2006 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Appalled and Confused at Demonstrations

"...in the streets and waving the Mexican flag and posters with statements such as "Viva Mexico" and "Mexicans deserve..."

May 16, 2006 Postmarks

Getting Christo & Jeanne-Claude

"...city by the wrapping. I sorted through postcards and posters and went to an exhibit of some of Christo's..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: Location, Location, Location

The key to South by Southwest is, as always, Austin

"...scope of the event: film, music, new media, art, posters, radio, print, comics, and comic books...."

March 24, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Girls Can Tell

Gadding about

"...veritable monster of merchandise. In addition to her concert posters, including a very striking one for Depeche Mode, McPherson..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Marching On

Throughout February

"...include "features, shorts, newsreels, and an exhibition of film posters, photographs, lobby cards, press books, heralds, and promotional materials"..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Screens Feature

Snoring Out Loud

The local daily's cautious toe in the water doesn't work in the wild 'n' wooly blogosphere

"...One of the more frequent posters goes by the handle of Netflixbugaloo and writes about..."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Temporary Dividers

Ars Ipsa's exhibition Temporary Dividers temporarily divides its contents into 'art,' but the ideas of these contents, viruslike, are likely to permanently accompany your life

"...of something, and that something is represented by the posters of thick art paper he's set to pulsing with..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Arts Review

Gift guide

"...recalling the countless childhood hours spent staring into dino-themed posters, wallpaper, library books, commemorative plates, and fast-food-giveaway glasses thinking..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Film News

Suzanne Quinn, the first and only director of Austin Studios, steps down; plus, news from Slamdance and the Independent Spirit Awards, Avril Lavigne, the Jim Henson Co., and Jerm Pollett

"...Awards, including the Someone to Watch Award.HEARD & Seen Posters on the Internet Movie Database say pop star Avril..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

King Crimson

Gift guide

"...has a gig chronology, complimentary and caustic press reviews, posters, memorabilia, and candid pictures. The music, two live and..."

Dec. 9, 2005 Music Feature by David Lynch

Here Yet Ever There

From Austin, New Orleans artists strive to save what remains of their city and work to recover it

"...and wants me to help her conserve paintings, prints, posters, and books that were in the floodwater. I'm trying..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Arts Feature

Rethinking Reagan ... and LBJ

AISD searches for student and community involvement in high school redesign program

"...filmmaking room lined with computers and decorated with rock posters and exemplary student essays. Standing at the front of..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Justice or Vengeance?

A tale of tragedy and punishment in Williamson County

"...the fall. His college dorm room was decorated with posters of the Beatles, Green Day, and Bruce Lee. He..."

Nov. 4, 2005 News Feature by Kevin Brass

The B.B. King Treasures: Photos, Mementos & Music From B.B. King's Collection

"...the limited text. Rare photos, out-of-print album covers, concert posters, and lots more intriguing memorabilia make this a user-friendly..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Shiva's Headband Experience

Trip the psych fantastic

"...40-year history, complete with flyers, labels, family photos, and posters. Life for Perskin and his family hasn't always been..."

Aug. 12, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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