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"...penned a great song, "Texas," on his Nightrider album. Robert Earl Keen should be cited for the wonderful song..."

Dec. 5, 2003 Column

The Middle of the Night

With its isolated farmhouse and unseen menace, The Middle of the Night may look like a conventional thriller, but playwright Lowell Bartholomee refuses to play by the rules, creating an offbeat drama that keeps us perpetually off-balance by playing against our expectations.

"...subtle flashes how he's under his child's thumb. Judson Jones loses himself in fear, his constant shiver, darting eyes,..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

High Plains Chamber

The Harrington String Quartet, which makes its third appearance with the Austin Chamber Music Center's annual summer festival in July, is based in Amarillo, and though that may not seem like a likely spot for a chamber music ensemble, the members of the Harrington Quartet feel quite at home on the range.

"...widely recognized piece of sculpture in Texas; and sculptor Robert Smithson died there in 1973 while working on his..."

July 11, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...languid blues guitar with earnest, wrenching vocals that channel Robert Plant. (Mercury, 8pm) -- Melanie Haupt..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Heart Attack & Fine

Actor Douglas Taylor is alive (again) and well in Austin, Texas

"...play; the critically acclaimed Tilt Angel was staged with Robert Pierson in the role Taylor would have performed. But..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Four Feathers

"...Hounsou, Michael Sheen, Kate Hudson, Kris Marshall and Rupert Penry-Jones. You can't help but root for Heath Ledger as..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Invasion of the Kiddie-Lit Plays

Characters from children's literature storm Austin-area stages in July.

"...With songs by Tish Hinojosa, the Austin Lounge Lizards, Robert "Beto" Skiles, and others. Dede Clark directs. July 5-14,..."

July 5, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

"...**Sing-a-Long: The Sound of Music (D: Robert Wise, 1964): Fri, 6/7, 7:30pm; Sat, 6/8, 2:30 &..."

May 31, 2002 Screens Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...ROBERT BRADLEY'S BLACKWATER SURPRISE: RBBS is part R&B, part gospel,..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

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"...Crystal Jones..."

March 8, 2002 Column

Articulations

The first weeks of 2002 show that Austin artists are still busy taking their art to other parts of the country, and Physical Plant Theater needs your leaves.

"...Christian, Lana Lesley, Jason Liebrecht, Michael T. Mergen, and Robert Pierson, with Jason Phelps joining the company to play..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

It's a Wrap!

A Legislative Wrap-Up on the 77th Session

"...to Wilson's amendment, followed by Harold Dutton cheerfully interrogating Robert Talton on the distinguished reign of King Edward the..."

June 1, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Articulations

Liz Smith writes up Zach Scott, Jaston Williams plans new acting projects, and ArtPlex undergoes a name change.

"...which she was honored alongside actor Sissy Spacek, director Robert Benton, screenwriter William Wittliff, and agent Mike Simpson. It..."

March 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Dancing About Architecture

One week 'til SXSW and already the music is hitting the fan.

"...There's little question that Robert Earl Keen will have some mighty interesting stories to..."

March 9, 2001 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Livin' Lavaca Loca

In the early Eighties, back when Jay Leno was still funny, he and a number of now-big name comics told jokes at a little place on Lavaca called the Comedy Workshop. Being there changed the life of one person, who recalls what it was like.

"...lead singer and Follies alum De Lewellen; the Chronicle's Robert Faires; actor-director Rodney Rincon; co-founders and comedy team Michael..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Angela Davis

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"...an article about a "let's-save-the-world" politician when I started Robert Bryce's article ["Thicker than Waters," Dec. 29]...."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column

Austin Studios Takes Flight

The past year has been witness to an amazingly cooperative tag-team project between the Austin Film Society, the Austin City Council, and the Mueller Neighborhood Coalition that -- as of now -- has resulted in a superstar studio setup that could well change the very fabric of filmmaking in Austin.

"...in a light-bulb epiphany worthy of an old Chuck Jones two-reeler, latch on to the entirely conceivable notion that,..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Dancing About Architecture

The Austin Music Network changes administrations once again.

"...Musical Project under the auspices of managing consultant Woody Roberts, who says he hopes to correct most of the..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

After a Fashion

A recent gala IDoL-ized Austin fashionistas.

"...delicious and wicked Heather Hill from Forbidden Fruit, Katherine Jones of Milkshake Media, Gene Menger of Ideality.com, Merritt Grooms,..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Big Picture

Fall Movie Preview

"...sweet Cookie with their well-regarded first collaboration, veteran director Robert Altman and new screenwriter Anne Rapp hope audiences will..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Screens Feature by Robert Faires

Prepare for Departure

Mueller Airport Redevelopment Project Inches Toward Council Approval

"...twisting, turning tale of the death and transfiguration of Robert Mueller Municipal Airport. A generation has now been spent..."

June 30, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...Garcia announced for the Place 5 seat held by Robert Barnstone. A Hispanic from Laredo, Barnstone had won the..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...his 18-year absence from the studio one Rickie Lee Jones wrote a hit song about him. The best thing..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...a "litter" -- narrowed with the withdrawal of Alex Jones, a local talk show host who says he wanted..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Wild in the Streets

Crazed screenwriter Robert Thom penned this AIP exploitation picture about what happens when the voting age is lowered to 14 and the new electorate votes in a fascist pop idol.

"...Directed by: Barry Shear. Starring: Christopher Jones, Shelley Winters, Diane Varsi, Hal Holbrook, Millie Perkins, Ed..."

Jan. 13, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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Bikes, Beets, and Bastrop.

"...in restaurants? Personally, I'd love to read about Texacala Jones' flatulence! How many fries can the band Death of..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Column

The Death of Rock & Roll

Top 10s: Year, Decade, Eternity

"...and Thirties with the likes of immortals such as Robert Johnson, Son House, and Charlie Patton; the Forties with..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Platters

The Scabs

"...The Golden Band (Emperor Jones)..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature

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Don't Shelve Smart Growth

"...P.S. Clay Smith's "Postscripts" column about Robert Rosen (film producer who expressed interest in my novel..."

July 2, 1999 Column

The Winslow Boy

"...Aden Gillett, Colin Stinton, Matthew Pidgeon, Guy Edwards, Gemma Jones, Rebecca Pidgeon, Jeremy Northam and Nigel Hawthorne. What's this?..."

June 4, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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