Last Goodbye to Aquarena Springs

Texas State plans to trade in Aquarena Springs' renowned Fifties kitsch for turn-of-the-century simplicity

"...to an era where a day trip was a family treat, Dairy Queens were plentiful, and the best family..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Control

Gretchen Phillips admits she wasn’t Just Comforting that girl

"...Phillips has recorded twice before: "Burning Inside" (her Sonic Youth mash-up), "Peola" (ode to a beloved cat), and "Swimming,"..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Music Feature by Cindy Widner

Dancing About Architecture

The SXSW Wind Blows In

"...you read this, this week's paper is actually the second of threeSXSW issues; Interactive was last week, the Film..."

March 12, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Writes of Winter

"...a job as volunteer literary events coordinator for a second-floor bar in Manhattan known as the KGB Bar. Foster,..."

Feb. 5, 1999 Books Review

Public Notice

Ceaco

"...386 or 486 Copier with sorter and collator Out Youth Austin..."

Dec. 12, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Qmmunity

Queering tradition

"...Fun Home Alison Bechdel's queer, family drama performed by Austinites. Through Dec. 22. Thu.-Sun. Ground..."

Dec. 7, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Essential History Museums and Cultural Spaces

Fun for everyone from history buffs to kids who like hands-on science

"...that mixes a splash of alcohol in with the second-childhood antics. These STEM warriors won’t let you or your..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, July 30-Aug. 6

"...and freedom to benefit his campaign to end immigrant family detention. 8-9:30pm. MonkeyWrench Books, 110 E. North Loop, 971-0487...."

July 31, 2009 News Feature

Gay Place

Turning a trash pile into something beautiful

"...being physically present with one another. This is a family affair and we are not going to stand down."..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

Gay Place: That's Where I Wanna Be: Lenny!

This week's week of nuts is kicked off with OUTsider's first outing: MayDayGayDay

"...the American Edge. Sun., May 4, 7pm. Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd. $10 at door. www.kiyaheartwood.com...."

May 2, 2014 Column

The Town Crier

Oscar Casares dips back into Brownsville for his new novel, Amigoland

"...has been honing his listening and observing skills from youth. That keen eye and well-tuned ear lend his short..."

Aug. 7, 2009 Books Feature by James Renovitch

In Development

From Cinemaker to the Austin School of Film

"...Film Festival for the Cinemaker-produced short "Toy Car." HBO Family's 30 by 30 interviews the pair. "Toy Car" also..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Screens Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...real. I can't afford to live here with a family, so I moved them away where we live in..."

May 19, 2000 Column

Reissues

Los Zafiros

"...between Kennedy and Kruschev. Such was the escapist and youthful appeal of early Sixties pop music, and happily, it..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Live Shots

"...their start-up at 11:30pm. Then they did, for 30 seconds, and it was right back to it. All this..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature

Texas Platters

"...On their second go-round, the Freebish guys find themselves on a world..."

May 23, 1997 Music Review

OUTsider Festival’s Best Bets and Bites

What to see and where to eat, drink, and hang out to refuel or refresh

"...Sesión Continua: A 24-Hr. Porn Theatre..."

Feb. 14, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Page Two: Bright Light, Hot Smoke

Here we go again: South by Southwest 2011

"...afternoon of Saturday, March 19, the show will be family-friendly, with Ozokidz at 1:30pm and MarchFourth Marching Band at..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Column by Louis Black

Culture Flash!

Art prize finalists, grants for a dancemaker and a new musical, and Mother Ginger

"...funded his Music Liberation project for inmates at the Youth Detention Center, Bastrop County Jail, and the federal prison..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Finding Writer's Voice

Suzan-Lori Parks isn't coasting, 'cause she's still listening

"...did call Texas home for a time in her youth, and the state looms large in her life. Her..."

May 12, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Giving Tree

Making movies takes money. Lots of it. From grants to bakes sales, credit card max-outs to benevolent rich uncles, local filmmakers struggle to come up with the cash.

"...filmmaker Kat Candler is currently seeking financing for her second film, a documentary on the American Youth Works program..."

May 24, 2002 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Storyteller

Talking turkey with X-Ray

"...Yeah, I read something about that. For the National Theatre in London?..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

Ask Questions First, Shoot Later

In 1967, Hobart Ison shot and killed Hugh O'Connor, who was filming a documentary on Ison's property. In her documentary Stranger With a Camera (showing at the Alamo Drafthouse this Wednesday, November 1), Elizabeth Barret examines the context that brought these two men together -- one with a gun and one with a camera.

"...culture, Barret felt an inexorable need to take a second look at how a well-meaning stranger with a camera..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Dancing About Architecture

A bitch session about the plight of the Austin music scene is scheduled at Threadgill's; here's hoping Negativland's long-anticpated Austin appearance doesn't dissapoint a la SRL.

"...as the heirs to the throne of the Firesign Theatre? According to the band's Web site, expect a performance..."

May 12, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Readings From the Fringe

"...set a story in a World War II Zurich theatre and inhabit it with Shemp Howard and Peter Lorre?..."

Jan. 22, 1999 Books Review by Mike Shea

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