Safety in Words

If there is drama in Laura Furman's stories, Robin Bradford writes, it is not usually the life and death kind. It is the daily, wearing, ineffable drama of living as a human island among others who invariably seem more attractive, more connected, or simply more "normal."

"...for a moment I'm part of. Laura Furman's stories, with their sharp detail, sense of personal history, and subtle..."

April 20, 2001 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

We Have an Issue: Never Boring

In this week's issue, Lina Fisher examines the uncertain environmental impacts of Tesla and the Boring Co. on the Colorado River

"...Texas prisons, where approximately 95,000 inmates live in cells with no air conditioning. This week's story focuses on the..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Moontower Just for Laughs Headliner Vir Das on Belonging and That Monologue

Indian by way of everywhere

"...2019 Moontower Comedy Festival. But as he celebrates his return for the rebranded 2023 Moontower Just for Laughs Austin,..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Arturo Sandoval Sounds His Horn

Cuban trumpet great on Eastwood, Gillespie, and God

"...I got up this morning and I’m still breathing without any machines. That’s a reason to be happy...."

Jan. 24, 2019 Music Post by Jeremy Steinberger

Headlines

"...regular meeting for City Council this week. Members will return to the dais on Nov. 29 to tackle a..."

Nov. 23, 2018 News Feature

Point Austin: Firefighters in Action

Snowden and allies on the tech side of human rights and personal privacy

"...headlines) out of him; Snowden and Greenwald can't presently return to or visit the U.S. out of the literal..."

March 14, 2014 News Column by Michael King

Beside the Point: Planning What's Affordable

The Downtown Austin Plan comes lumbering toward its official adoption

"...bandstand here for a couple of weeks until the return of Hustling reinforcements...."

Nov. 11, 2011 News Column by Michael King

Armadillocon To The Future!

Sci-fi gathering readies for 2011

"...regular Mark Finn walked in. She quickly serenaded him with the chorus of "Don't Shoot That Monkey Down" (from..."

Sept. 1, 2010 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: What History Teaches

There are different ways of counting social costs

"...reason. Simultaneously, Congress is straining mightily to provide the wherewithal to reform health care, thereby demonstrating how much it..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 24-27

"...and bring it to get pulverized into mulch. In return, get a free tree seedling. Saturdays, Dec. 26 &..."

Dec. 25, 2009 News Feature

The Moral of 'Body of War': Don't Make Precipitous Decisions

"...I'm sitting here with my pocket copy of the U.S. Constitution, a parting..."

Sept. 19, 2007 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood simmers down quite a stew of news in this week's "Food-o-File."

"...In the "off with our heads" department, in Wes Marshall's recent piece on..."

May 2, 2003 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Articulations

A weekly rundown of the latest news in Austin's visual and performing arts scene

"...to the Finals Round. In the end, however, that honor went to just one contestant, Juliana Tutt, so on..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival Announces New CEO

Fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón steps into leadership role

"...development director for Equality Texas, and then holding positions with homelessness charity Green Doors Inc., AIDS Services of Austin,..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The 28th annual Texas Book Festival – taking place..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Controversial SOAH Chief Judge Takes Her Leave

Lesli Ginn will not seek reappointment to State Office of Administrative Hearings

"...Administrative Law Judge Lesli Ginn, it brought startling news: "With the dawning of this new year, I think it..."

Jan. 25, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Between Two Worlds

Redefining identity in Your Way Back to Me

"...Dietz's documentary Your Way Back to Me, Hannah Sheridan returns to her Native American community following the deaths of..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Michener Center Director Named

Author Bret Anthony Johnston to head UT center for writers

"...wrote about skateboarding – did I get this far without mentioning Johnston's abiding devotion to the skateboard? – hit..."

July 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Election Day Watch Parties

Because you'll need a drink when this is over

"...Bar’s hosting their “End of the World Party” in honor of election night. We’re all doomed anyways, so enjoy..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Events Post by Morgan Menendez

Sarah Vowell's Lafayette in the Somewhat United States

Everyone give it up for America's favorite fighting Frenchman

"...ha) nature: Innovatively mixing musical theatre's sound and structure with that of hip-hop makes it accessible across audiences, while..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

Fantastic Fest 2015: The Wave

Norwegian disaster film is gripping and naturalistic

"...this year’s Foreign Language Oscar. The film well-deserves the honor. Gripping and naturalistic, The Wave only lets up to..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

EAST Eats: King Bee Lounge

Classic pizza meets frozen cocktails

"...to the space’s bluesy past and serves classic drinks with a twist...."

Nov. 14, 2014 Food Post by Amira Jensen

Shine a Little Light

Remembering Chronicle contributor and HIV / AIDS activist Sandy Bartlett

"...August. A memorial service will be held in his honor, Sunday, Oct. 26...."

Oct. 24, 2014 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Headlines

"...tax rates – and a "Distinguished Service" proclamation in honor of the Chronicle's own Amy Smith...."

Aug. 29, 2014 News Feature

Returning the Favor to Debbie Rombach

Benefits, fundraisers, stunts, and a closing in local news

"...(I) RETURNING THE FAVOR..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Headlines

"...• City Council returns from winter hiatus Jan. 13. Items commanding attention include..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Stadium on Lamar through the end of 2013. In return for a rental fee of $2,000 per match, the..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Feature

Developing Story

AFF honors Arrested Development creator Mitchell Hurwitz

"...on Saturday, October 24th. In addition to claiming the honor, Hurwitz will speak on panels during the Festival’s 16th..."

July 6, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Point Austin: Democracy Rocks!

On this day, change happened from the bottom up

"...yours" stories – consider it a badge of political honor. I know you couldn't all have been at Precinct..."

March 7, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Austin Playwrights

Four Austin playwrights are getting the opportunity to develop and showcase new work in the Big Apple

"...membership organization that provides support for playwrights. It's an honor extended to only a handful of writers each year..."

June 2, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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