Playback: A Nomad in Austin

Abhi the Nomad drops anchor, Whip In’s new soul, and Wilson Marks makes his mark

"...showcased disarming wit, a great voice, and charismatic stage presence, all of which covered up for a few lyrical..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Moontower Comedy 2018: Podcast Fever!

With new series, fest dials the number of podcasts up to 10

"...Podcasts have been a steadily growing presence at the Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival in recent..."

Feb. 21, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The 15:17 to Paris

Eastwood cast innovative to re-create the Paris train attack.

"...time and time again that his and the others’ presence on the train was a fluke)...."

Feb. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

County Courts-at-Law Nos. 3 & 5: Now We’ve Got Bad Blood

Defense attorneys eye Hohengarten, Lipscombe on county benches

"...a defendant and judge ex parte outside of the presence of a defense attorney, or prosecutor for that matter...."

Feb. 16, 2018 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Six for CD 10

Dem primary candidates contend at Pct. 149 forum

"...while another (Kevin Nelson) who hadn’t had an online presence, has begun to actively campaign. On the basic Democratic..."

Feb. 13, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Five Arts Events in Austin This Weekend

Theatre, graphic glory, steamrollering, coffee, and the ol' brown box

"...cold and wet that afternoon, so he’ll appreciate your presence as much as you’ll appreciate having that fine new..."

Feb. 9, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Congressional District 10

Uphill against McCaul

"...the March 6 primary; five have an online campaign presence, and one (Richie DeGrow) recently posted his withdrawal from..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...existence, her stepfamily are less than delighted about her presence on the big day. (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Substantive Proposals

Police oversight, left and right

"...thing that hasn't changed is her and her office's presence at the scene on Friday morning. Though Casaday and..."

Feb. 2, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

FotoATX: "Austin Women by Austin Women" at the Elisabet Ney Museum

The five women showing photographs capture the beauty, passion, grace, and resilience of being a woman in Austin today

"...develop in turn an airy and then a sumptuous presence. Pulling from her Left Bank series, Neal pays tribute..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

The State of Austin Wine

Somms Under Fire lights up Austin's wine scene this month

"...rather than chef-driven, restaurants here. You're seeing a stronger presence from restaurant groups, and individual chefs moving to a..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

Playback: No Really, How Are You?

Daniel Johnston provides backstory to Hi, How Are You? Day, plus the first 2017/18 Austin Music Awards talent reveal

"...1984. In the ensuing decades, Carroll remained a foundational presence on the Austin scene and beyond with hard-hitting garage..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Destroyer’s Dan Bejar Goes Goth

“I can’t imagine writing another batch of songs like this again”

"...stuff got swapped out. There’s still a heavy synth presence, but we just play it like a rock band...."

Jan. 11, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Punk Weirdos Big Bill Finally Unleash Their Inner LP

Reining in the freak show while doubling down on the absurd

"...local fourpiece, Eric's unwavering dedication has proved a tenacious presence – both in the focal point's unhinged, gripping live..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Music Feature by Libby Webster

“The Open Road: Photography and the American Road Trip” at the Blanton

Aperture Foundation’s survey is a portrait of what we find with our cameras when we travel

"...Friedlander's photograph hints at the idea that our presence in the image often means more than whatever it..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

State Capitol Sexual Abuse Policies Remain a Work in Progress

After flood of allegations, House and Senate pressed to revise rules

"...way." The third party should also be a constant presence at the Capitol, she suggested, tackling the culture of..."

Dec. 22, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Darkest Hour

Gary Oldman disappears into the role of the beloved English statesman

"...succeed a disgraced Neville Chamberlain, finally revealing the actor’s presence with a struck match lighting a stogie in a..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Metallica

"...Thing That Should Not Be." Most profoundly, Cliff Burton's presence hovers above his last album, sprawling bass solos inducing..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Review by Alejandra Ramirez

LULAC Protests Lack of Latino Manager Candidates

The League of United Latin American Citizens is not happy with the city manager pool

"...underrepresentation, LULAC charges, "restrains Latinos from translating its population presence and growth into political, civic, and economic participation to..."

Dec. 8, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

"Light" at Wally Workman Gallery

Taking in all the varieties of gold in this polished group show is akin to basking in sunlight on a bleak winter's day

"...may be the trickiest color – yellow, a suffused presence throughout the show – as he moves from rind..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Darkbird Gets Down With Its Bad Self

Austin quintet goes crazy channeling Prince

"...the funky Minnesotan, and a disciple whose take-no-prisoners live presence evokes her musical hero. “I wouldn’t say I specifically..."

Dec. 5, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Saigon Cafe and Seafood Shack

The Le family's sister restaurants on Hudson Bend are worth the drive

"...glossy pictures of egg rolls, but despite their heavy presence in the decor, they're not a standout. A really..."

Dec. 1, 2017 Food Column by Emily Beyda

“Raul Gonzalez: Doing Work” at grayDUCK Gallery

The show’s images of construction work and fatherhood challenge expectations of masculinity, domesticity, immigrant work, and art

"...trainer, accompanied by his daughters, whose singular gestures and presence in the works underscore the artist's paternal love...."

Dec. 1, 2017 Arts Review by Melany Jean

Mazel Tov Kocktail Hour

Klezmer in context

"...therefore, it’s our music. We have a message and presence right now...."

Nov. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

More Trouble at T. Don Hutto

Detainee alleges sexual abuse by guard

"...U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforce­ment, but Casini says ICE's presence felt intimidating: "The ICE side was extremely victim-blaming and..."

Nov. 17, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Activists out to Derail Police Contract

Agreement hits City Council in early December

"...now teaches criminology at Texas State, proved a vocal presence, questioning whether the groups represent the true feelings of..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Blood of the Common Man

The Workers Cup is a sobering look at global capitalism

"...father figure," explains Sobel. "[His children] are this larger-than-life presence that looms in his mind, on top of the..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

Adam Reposa on Ice

Sentenced to six months in jail for direct contempt, city’s DWI king meets stalemate in state courts

"...to an act of contempt that occurs within the presence of a judge, and is the rare offense designed..."

Nov. 10, 2017 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Texas Book Festival 2017: After the Uprising: The Shi'a Sunni Divide

Geneive Abdo gets below the surface of Middle East conflicts

"...Abdo’s depth of knowledge together with her comfortable presence, clean writing style, and accessibility to the layman make..."

Nov. 5, 2017 Arts Post by Elizabeth Banicki

What’cha Watchin’?

If you ever dreamed of being Jane Goodall, Chronicle Controller Liz Franklin invites you to take a stroll through PBS' uncanny valley of robotic animal spies

"...Damon Wayans' understated charisma gives Roger Murtaugh the screen presence needed to stand up to his partner's theatrics, while..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Screens Column

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