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Citizens' calendar, Sept. 9-16

"...of the U.S.-Mexico border fence. 6:30pm. LBJ Aud­i­torium, 2313 Red River. www.austinfilmfestival.com. Friday10..."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature

The Power to Change

A quick sound check with the Austin mayoral candidates

"...Sunday morning redemption record?..."

April 30, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Gay Place

SMTX IS ON! Happy first Pride, San Marcos! Keep those Bobcat claws where we can see 'em.

"...Ssserpentsss. Fri., Sept. 5, 7pm. Cheer Up Charlie's, 900 Red River...."

Sept. 5, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Land Rush

The Early Days

"...no skyscrapers in Austin, and the official "central business district" ended at the Fourth Street railroad tracks. The warehouse..."

Dec. 11, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Here Today, Gone Tomorrow?

On The Ground >>

"...of Rainey Street itself is listed as an historic district (between Driskill and River streets) on the National Register..."

July 16, 1999 News Feature

Does MACC put Town Lake Residents at Risk?

The proposed Mexican-American Cultural Center may block fire access to the adjacent Villas on Town Lake.

"...complex situated on the waterfront at the end of Red River Street. Partially hidden by trees and lush landscaping,..."

May 30, 2003 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...story which I feel were inadvertently in error. The credit for making "nu wave," synth pop, and electroclash happen..."

May 9, 2003 Column

Come On Down

"...befall it as a result of partnering with the district, shoo-ins for the Most Disgraced Public Entity award. And..."

July 2, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Playback: Bombs, Beto, and the Biggest Music Stories of 2018

“Playback” recaps the news, trends, and controversies of the year. Outrage level: high.

"...the Blackheart, West Sixth honky-tonk the Rattle Inn, and Red River two-stager Sidewinder, which got hosed by fire marshals,..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Hot Shivers

New Whiskey Shivers, Butthole Surfers, Casualties, murals, and takes on American literary classics

"...Shivers' in-store performance last Thursday at Waterloo Records instead delivered the usual boisterous, stink-footed revelry that makes them a..."

July 21, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place: Anything ...

Selena's birthday week is Dreaming of You

"...another Lez y la Bo$$ takeover in the Warehouse District. Fri., April 10, 9pm-1am. Highland Lounge, 404 Colorado. Free...."

April 10, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Post-Mortem

Taking stock of the most tumultuous SXSW in the event's history

"...accused of crashing a car through a barricade on Red River Street, killing four people and injuring 20 more...."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"..."Postmarks"; my apologies if you've had this comment a hundred times. The idea of the Bloat-o-Meter is a good..."

March 31, 2006 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...ever-widening investigation of alleged campaign finance scandals – now centered around House Speaker Tom Craddick. See "Capitol Chronicle," p.16...."

March 5, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

The city tries to combine historic protection, urban redevelopment

"...broad guidance to move the aging downtown neighborhood toward redevelopment while preserving the existing National Register Historic District. The..."

Aug. 6, 2004 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Playback: ACL Fest – Can't Stop the Music

ACL Fest met both supply and demand. Mostly.

"...hard rain fell and a collective "Oh shit" was uttered as the audience raced for their cars. It rained..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

A look back at the Mother of All Texas Honky-Tonks

"...saloon at 4500 Spencer Highway were long since past. Mired in property and school-district taxes, the club had been..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Postmarks

Home Is Where the Tax Credits Are

"...more complete description of the federal low-income housing tax credit program (described as "rent control" in the article), and..."

Aug. 28, 1998 Column

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Commission Considers a Black Live Music Fund

Envisioning a Black Live Music Fund and fixing the Broken Spoke

"...and Pamela Benson Owens of Six Square: Austin's Black Cultural District. Musicians Mobley and Eimaral Sol (née Laramie Pouncy)..."

July 10, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, April 1-8

"...vs. Montford," "Republicans Vie for Bolton's Seat," and "SBOE District 1." Early voting: Mon.-Fri., April 5-9. austinchronicle.com/elections. Tuesday06..."

April 2, 2010 News Column

Res Publica

This week's civic duties: Aug. 21-28

"...hiking and bicycle trails. 2-4:45pm and 5:30-8:15pm. Mexican American Cultural Center, 600 River St., 974-7988. Wednesday 27..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

Breaking news from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...President Bush delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night, coming..."

Jan. 23, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: Body Rock Turns 10

Riders Against the Storm and Chorizo Funk’s decade-built dance institution endures, Monday City music meetings, and more

"...the couple to help fill a monthly spot at Red River venue Plush...."

Feb. 7, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Playback: Best Austin Music Controversies of 2017

The year in quarrel

"...a showcase consisting entirely of musicians from the seven predominantly Muslim nations targeted in Trump's travel ban. The gesture..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: 'Tis the Season

Parties nightly, and events in pairs

"...folks, and a huge silent auction, with offerings from hundreds of local businesses and artisans. There's a $10 suggested..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Res Publica

Your civic agenda, Sept. 18-25

"...a Good Drought. 7pm. Thompson Conference Center, 26th & Red River. Free...."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature

Villas on Town Lake Deserve Better From City

"...rezoned (with support from the Villas) to central business district about a year ago to encourage high-density development. My..."

March 28, 2006 Postmarks

Bright Lights, Inner City

When Austin's Eastside music scene was lit up like Broadway

"...run in 1967 at the New Orleans Club on Red River Street, then considered the western end of the..."

July 4, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Civics 101

"...Bring blankets and lawn chairs to celebrate Austin's largest reduction of its carbon footprint. Stay for poetry, music, and..."

April 19, 2013 News Column

It's All History

The Rise and Fall of Cedar Street

"...sins. There was no real or theological absolution being offered; the pardoning was done in jest. Nonetheless, Burke did..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

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