Polari’s Audience Award Becomes a Legend

aGLIFF founder Scott Dinger on 25 years of queer cinema

"...The face behind Austin’s 26-year-old LGBTQ film festival is..."

Oct. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Sarah Marloff

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...has made itself into a cross-genre cultural mecca; the place to hold your special event...."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

The Return of Lila Downs

‘La Reyna’ makes another rare stop in Austin – tonight

"...the city. I just moved out of my mother’s place, actually – just a few months ago [laughs]. At..."

April 9, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...violence, but will the weapons that make her feel safe again create problems worse than the ones she is..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Moscow Now, Here

The New Russian Drama Festival opens a hotline to the culture of Russia today

"...to emerge who can come to the fore and replace Putin," something countless people – Russians and otherwise –..."

March 9, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

Old Soul

Bill Maddox died violently under bizarre circumstances – and left a legacy of music, love, and friendship

"...out to where I was rehearsing. There was this place off City Park Road, a house out there, and..."

March 18, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Not All of Me Will Die:
Remembering Joe Watson

In remembrance of The Brick Row Book Shop's Joe Watson

"...Brick Row was immortalized in the novel The Gay Place (second book of the trilogy, if you’re interested in..."

Oct. 23, 2010 Books Post by Sidney Brammer

Sex Offenders Exposed

Are sex offender laws causing more harm than good?

"...and the public branding of offenders would enhance public safety – saving children, especially, from falling victim to sexual..."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Letters From the Women of SAFPF

A small sample of the letters received by Austin attorney Derek Howard; transcribed and minimally edited

"...being denied necessary medication by the jail. I was placed on anti-depressants after the stillbirth, so they decided that..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature

Welcome Home

This group show leaves one feeling that hokey notions of home still haunt us

"...the days of Odysseus to Dorothy, home was the place that you would do anything to get back to...."

Oct. 24, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Iraq Comes Home

Wounded Warriors return to the Thin Blue Line

"...across a highway, as he ran toward a crowded marketplace. They yelled for the man to stop, but he..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips

Nichol's Landing Paddling Trail lends access to the many swimming, paddling, and water-related delights of the Upper Guadalupe River

"...sends an e-mail advising members to meet at such-and-such place to canoe or kayak a particular Texas river. The..."

May 16, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Another Forum ... or Two

Campaign trail mixes with a flurry of forums

"...coming. Last Thursday's "last" one – the Crime and Safety forum at City Hall – was abruptly superseded by..."

May 9, 2008 News Feature by Michael King

The Staff of Life: Grandma Dottie's Oatmeal Bread

Step-by-step, foolproof instructions

"...I think it's safe to say that the experience of coming in from..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Page Two: Legacy and Lunacy

Rush Limbaugh and Waterloo Records leave their marks – in very different ways

"...he distracts his audience by directing its attention one place, while all the real activity is elsewhere...."

April 13, 2007 Column by Louis Black

After the Storm

Austin's Louisiana exiles remain suspended between before and after

"...high as 8 feet on curbs all over the place – not to mention houses and cars in the..."

Aug. 25, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

With a View

Kyle Henry and Cyndi Williams relive the making of 'Room'

"...her to abandon her family in search of the place, it became clear that following this heroine's journey truthfully..."

April 7, 2006 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to dispel the enduring American media message "There's no place like home." Help your readers awake from the nightmares..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...used records in town. It really is a cool place and deserves to be recognized and respected for the..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Column

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"...didn't end up going inside, as there was no place to go. Everything was crammed into this little fenced-in..."

April 16, 2004 Column

Sisters Under the Scrim

Six of the finest theatrical artists in Austin discuss their work behind the curtain designing lighting schemes, mixing sound, and creating and constructing sets and costumes and how their careers have been affected by the fact that they're women.

"...hired back on at Knotts Berry Farm, of all places, and this was where my life changed. I walked..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

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Our readers talk back.

"...for legitimate reasons. Everyone expected final votes to take place in February. All members were present save one, a..."

Feb. 28, 2003 Column

Rent Party Blues

Are post-boom rents killing the Austin music scene?

"...licenses downtown," estimates François. "It seems that when one place closes, there's more than one party interested in renovating..."

Feb. 14, 2003 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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Our readers talk back.

"...commemorations ..." and proceeds to editorialize all over the place. Apple is entitled to her opinions, but given that..."

Sept. 27, 2002 Column

Sexy Beast

With a bold new take on Andre Previn's operatic adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, Austin Lyric Opera has a remarkable opportunity to lead the operatic pack and show the world the stuff it's made of.

"...of ALO's strengths is its willingness to abandon the safe and predictable, to take risks, to chance something big..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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World affairs and more Critical Mass mess missives

"...be described by the ancient proverb: "It's a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't wanna live there."..."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column

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Righteous readers respond to recent rape reportage, and our Best of Austin issue garners a kudo or two.

"...Regarding SafePlace, without victims, they get no funding. I'm not sure..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Column

Hearts and Violins

Jennifer Bourianoff has found happiness playing chamber music and living in Austin.

"..."Beethoven was, I think it's safe to say, completely deaf when he wrote it, and..."

June 29, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

The New Rites of Spring

The Last Word in Instrumental Rock

"...a collective group -- at the same time, same place -- and that's when they begin to take on..."

April 27, 2001 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

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Notes on the music scene, the music seen, the music herd, and the music heard.

"...somewhere else. Presumably Mr. Swanson has in mind a place that hasn't yet seen its springs and air polluted,..."

March 30, 2001 Column

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