Becoming Johellen, Part 2

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

"...the correct garment, the seamstress hands Brown a long purple dress plucked from a rack filled with letter jackets..."

Dec. 25, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Jesse Mandell-McClinton

The AggreGAYtor: October 24

What happened today in gay? Here's your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...The Good Spirit Day is unofficially recognized by the..."

Oct. 24, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Wadjda

In this first Saudi Arabian film ever directed by a woman, much is revealed about the reality of life for women there via its story of a 10-year-old girl who wants a bicycle.

"...the film’s opening moments when her hi-top sneakers with purple laces peek out from the bottom of her abaya,..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Good, Good, Good, Good Vibrations: A Contest

ACL Sunday may have canceled, but we've got vibrators for you

"...some new fetish carny ride, it's actually just a purple "hot dog" cart filled with free – yes, free..."

Oct. 14, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

ACL Live Shot: Portugal the Man

Conflicting impulses – faith and frustration

"...With the set bookended by the techno-fantasy of “Purple Yellow Red and Blue” – opened in a 13-minute..."

Oct. 6, 2013 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Rush

In Ron Howard's Formula One racing pic, the drama trails the action.

"...stuff shot with the enthusiasm of a professional prude purple-nurpling himself till he cries uncle and acquiesces to an..."

Sept. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Despicable Me 2

Gru exchanges supervillainy for domesticity in this sequel, although the Minions are still the animated film's best selling point.

"...an open bar. When the Minions transmute into crazed purple people eaters as part of a nefarious plot only..."

July 5, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Farmers Market Report: May 25-26, 2013

Peaches, Blackberries, and Lobster Rolls

"...white and red onions, and Winfield Farm will have purple and green snow peas, carrots, potatoes, and Texas Legend..."

May 24, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Mad World

Dobro, mandolin, and banjola ease April’s cruelty

"...some grief from the week’s toll. Rather than crying purple rain, the star’s purple electric Dobro radiated violet rays..."

April 22, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Symposium at CIA San Antonio

Mexican Flavors from Austin Gardens: Matali and Hoja Santa

"...Mexican name for Tradescantia zebrina (striped) or Tradescantia pallida (purple), a species of spiderwort native to the Gulf Coast..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

The AggreGAYtor: October 3

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...• NYC will be pleasantly purple for Spirit Day. The AggreGAYtor wonders what homophobes will..."

Oct. 3, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Papi Tino’s Culinary Student Competition Has Its Finalists

Week Three: Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts

"...while the other was deep fried and served with purple cabbage and carrot slaw. A corn and hatch chile..."

Sept. 22, 2012 Food Post by Gracie Salem

Coffee Sergeants

"...Coffee SergeantsPurple Martin Sanctuary..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Music Review by Greg Beets

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro: The Sum Is Greater Than the Whole of Its Parts

Thirty-five years later, only who's doing the clutching has changed

"...a story in the Austin Sun. The cover was purple – not the garish purple misstep of the Chronicle's..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen laments the political heat generated by the fires

"...scarves, and hoods appeared in many departments. The color purple ruled the night. From deep cerise to aubergine to..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'The Main Treatment Options'

Short Story Contest: First place

"...he was lovely. His color darkened from a grayish purple on his body to deep blue-violet on his fins...."

Feb. 4, 2011 Books Feature by Katie F. Perry

After a Fashion

Taking an e-puff with Your Style Avatar as he muses about Courtney Love's catfight with an Austin designer

"...Cathedral: When Cardinal Spellman came down the aisle wearing purple and gold vestments, solemnly swinging a smoking censer, Bankhead..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

7 & 7 is

7 & 7 is

"...gothic carnival popcorn" duo Attic Ted pop out a purple marble petroleum splat, "Patty Cake" b/w "I Dont Mind"..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

ST 37/The Linus Pauling Quartet

'Lactating Purple' b/w 'Monster'

"...ST 37/The Linus Pauling Quartet"Lactating Purple" b/w "Monster"..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Toy Story 3

The gang is back, and Pixar has delivered another animated gem that has the toys finding their purpose in life now that their owner has outgrown them.

"...rules Sunnyside like some awful despot swathed in fuzzy-wuzzy purple terry. The toys disagree – return to Andy or..."

June 18, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Diary of a Wimpy Kid

A wisecracking preteen keeps a diary about the torments of middle school in this true-to-life story.

"...are, indeed, alarming. But all is not chaos and purple nurples for our youthful protagonist. He still has his..."

March 26, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Whitesnake

Reissues

"...Third-string Deep Purple vocal overlord beginning in 1974, David Coverdale started shedding..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Dear Obamans

Why is Tim Kaine on Obama's short list?

"...I will be puking up: Purple for the shoulder shrugs, including those from his own..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, Everything

What do Grupo Fantasma, Brownout, and Ocote Soul Sounds have in common? Prince, Maceo Parker, and Larry Harlow!

"..."'Just play your music,'" Quesada recalls the Purple One assuring. "'Don't worry about me; I'll just play..."

June 13, 2008 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

The Cornell Hurd Band

"...The Cornell Hurd BandBeyond the Purple Hills (Behemoth)..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Letters at 3AM

8:15am, the moment Hiroshima was bombed, comes around every morning: It is something we live with

"...Some were painted with "a rare pigment called Han Purple." Apparently Han Purple contains properties that enable Los Alamos..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Column by Michael Ventura

Day Trips

P.J. Hornberger's Folk Art Gallery looks like a doll house beside U.S. 290 in Carmine

"...dollhouse beside U.S. 290 in Carmine. Inside the little purple building she displays an assortment of her eclectic carvings..."

May 18, 2007 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

As Many Culinary Influences as Islands

Austin's Philippine "turo-turo" uprising

"...creams, whose flavors include corn and cheese, pandan leaf, purple yam, jackfruit, and avocado. Oriental Grocery & Bakery..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Tales Behind the Posters

"...to the Jewboys. He had Tiny's outfit him in purple chaps with big stars on the side. While he..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

After a Fashion

Stephen learned of the Beauty of Life – and what's hot for autumn – at this fashion forward event.

"...those wearing summer clothes and those who chose fall. Purple was everywhere – even I was wearing it –..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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