The AggreGAYtor: October 19

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Chick-fil-A “Appreciation” day, it is still nice to see purple everywhere...."

Oct. 19, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

The Reluctant Celebrity

When you get caught between the moon and New York City, it's time to head back home to Austin

"..."Deep Purple booked their first show in the U.S. at the..."

Jan. 20, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

The Long Center celebrates two years – with Hall & Oates?!

"...PURPLE PASSION It was with great passion and an overruling..."

April 2, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Read all about the peacock-themed Christmas tree fit for a Style Avatar!

"...I knew I'd be doing peacock colors again -- purple, blue, green and gold -- but even more vibrantly..."

Jan. 9, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

With Style

"As corny as it sounds, I have to say that my life changed 14 years ago," Anne S. Lewis writes, "the day my bike tire blew out -- the second time in one week -- right in front of John Trimble's house. I'd never heard of the author of the venerable Writing With Style book or his legendary UT writing classes."

"...a Trimble class wore the three-hour credit like a Purple Heart. And many, like John Schwartz, now of The..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Books Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Game Reviews

"...you made the fatal goof. Rockett's Camp Adventures (PC/Mac, Purple Moon/Mattel Media, $19.99) This Purple Moon title is like..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Screens Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Live and In Person!

Views and Reviews of Recent Author Visits

"...an extra row -- just in case. A subtle purple theme and musical interludes for the audience and stragglers..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Books Feature

Femmes Fatales: Rounding up Austin's Women of Mystery

"...the Jolie Wyatt Mystery Series, also known as the Purple Sage Mystery Series for its fictional Texas setting. Jolie..."

May 2, 1997 Books Feature by Anna Hanks

Blue Bayou

Ambitious drama explores heavy themes of fractured families and deportation

"...during the 1992 L.A. riots, and his follow-up Ms. Purple tackled identity in the grieving of a parent dying...."

Sept. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Tia Carrera

"...to recommend them. Though a mere two-song EP, Visitors/Early Purple – the group's first released recordings since 2011 –..."

April 19, 2019 Music Review by Michael Toland

Review: Yuyo

Manor Road is now home to upscale Peruvian fare

"...I enjoyed the Purple Drank more than the pisco sour, which is no..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Playback – Lift to Experience: Back at the Crossroads

Lift to Experience returns to Texas-Jerusalem, X Games music crashes, and Prince-a-plenty

"...X-Games & Music Experience passes are already sold out. Purple Raining..."

June 3, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Becoming Johellen, Part 3

A young queen dives wig-first into the pool of Austin drag divas

"...pallet and applies the finishing touches to her deep purple eyes and lips. He positions her intentionally saggy breast..."

Dec. 26, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Jesse Mandell-McClinton

Cover Models Duel to the Drink

Student and mentor in the Austin cocktail scene shake it up for charity

"...Garrison’s drink, Deep Purple Iris, was named after a line in Patrice Pike’s..."

April 6, 2013 Food Post by Margaret Shugart

Iraq Comes Home

Wounded Warriors return to the Thin Blue Line

"...call of two men fighting in the street on Purple Sage Drive, just off Ed Bluestein Boulevard. One man,..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Bab'Aziz: The Prince Who Contemplated His Soul

In the Tunisian desert, a young girl and her grandfather spin stories of woe, lost love, and religious disenchantment in this trancelike movie.

"...soaring across the sands of Tunisia, bathed in the purple glow of dusk, dark purple against brown – Oh..."

July 11, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Bargains in the Mist

Where to find the missing link

"...$22Everytime Food MartPapio Merlot 2003 – Label w/ three purple monkeys playing music – $6.99Five OceansMini Mozart Monkey –..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Features Feature

The Curse of the Jade Scorpion

"...used before, to much better effect. Shades of The Purple Rose of Cairo echo in this film's oddly fantastic..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Ultima Fans

Photos by Bruce Dye

"...Purple Grape The handmade sash around this fan, who introduced..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Screens Feature

Girl, Upgraded

According to the 1999 Interactive Digital Software Report (IDSA), the majority of people playing computer games are older than 18, and 38% percent of the people most frequently playing computer games are women. Boy, have things change

"..."Everybody Hurts." Along with Girl Tech, Her Interactive, and Purple Moon, Girl Games was part of a movement of..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Coach's Corner

"...is another matter. It took a mad throng of purple-and-white a good 30 minutes to finally defeat this stubborn..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...The Past Lives recorded their debut EP, Purple Dreams, at 512 Studios – which Arispe discovered, in..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Update to City’s Water Plan Through 2080 Nears Completion

Austin Water offers incentives for conservation and new supply strategies

"...to include native and water-efficient landscapes, and expand Austin’s purple pipe system, which uses treated wastewater for non-potable uses..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events

Party hard this weekend

"...win-win ... hopefully.  – James Renovitch Travis Audubon Presents: Purple Martin Parties..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ColdTowne Theater: Always in Motion

The comedy venue is home to diverse audiences and performers, but needs a permanent home of its own

"...has been home to all-Black improvisation troupe Sugar, Water, Purple; also Latinauts, an improvised sci-fi telenovela with an all-Hispanic..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Gift Guide: The Movie of the Book

Five page-turners for the film fan in your life who wants the whole story

"...hardcover for the autophile in your life. The Color Purpleby Alice WalkerPenguin Books, 304 pp.$18 (paper)The Color Purple releases..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...Purple Martin Parties Aug. 4-5, Round Rock, travisaudubon.org/events-calendar..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Enduring Emo of Paramore Connects Past and Future at Moody Center

Hayley Williams' “dream we didn’t even know we were allowed to dream”

"...Though past picks of orange, purple, green, red, and yellow covered fan heads on the..."

July 10, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...Purple Martin Watch Party July 29, Houston, houstonaudubon.org/programs/all-age-groups/purple-martins.html Gerald McLeod..."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

How Choosing Colorful Foods Can Promote Health

Taste the rainbow with Ayurveda-inspired eats

"...for a wide range of people. “Blueberries, all the purple colors, and the dark leafy greens are going to..."

March 25, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Devenyns

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