Prophet for Our Times

For 10 years, Lisa Crystal Carver has been writing about sex and doing sex-drenched performance pieces under the name Suckdog. But her lifestyle is born of a profound quest for an uncompromised life, a search for truth and adventure that makes her a prophet for our time.

"...turned out, the actual winners were mighty disappointing. The "5'7" blond" woman who won Dave turned out to be..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Ready to Bond

AISD Tries to Ease Overcrowding

"...committee issued a report in June, in which some $370 million in school needs are outlined. Committee chair Mel..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...Among Austin's powerhouse indie outfits of the Aughts, Okkervil..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Qmmunity: South by So Gay

Squeeze all the juice from these fruity events, both SXSW-adjacent and beyond

"...soda, GoodPop ice cream, and more. Tue., March 14, noon-7pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red River. Free but RSVP...."

March 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Memoria Queer-us

October is LGBTQ History Month, so honor the past by making the most of the gay present

"...this noncompetitive open mic drag night. Sign-up starts at 7pm. Thu., Oct. 6, 8:30pm. Cheer Up Charlies, 900 Red..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Column by James Scott

Cheap Eats for Austin Students

From Huston-Tillotson to St. Ed's to UT and even Texas State

"...Welcome to Austin! Sorry about all the heat. And..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Qmmunity: Cruel, Cruel Midsummer

Despite weathering many hot messes – climate and otherwise – Austin’s queer scene keeps the cool events coming

"...to get those big cries out. Fri., July 15, 7pm. Pink Flamingo Plant Co., 7221 McNeil Dr. $7. bookericanix.as.me/screamcryfest...."

July 15, 2022 Column by James Scott

Gov. Abbott Says Hell Yes to Probably Violating More People’s Civil Rights

Updated: While feds investigate border initiative, he goes all in

"...Today Gov. Greg Abbott handled the news that his..."

July 7, 2022 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Qmmunity: Party On, Queers

Jon-Erik Garcia, aka the Glitoris, talks about his own TuezGayz story, plus more queer events

"...faces, and a whole lotta ass. Sat., May 14, 7-9pm. Sky Candy, 1023 Springdale Bldg. 8, 512/800-4998. $35-150. instagram.com/fatbottomcabaret...."

May 13, 2022 Column by James Scott

Gay Place

"...chance to perform alongside the PPP girls at Bushwig 2017 (in the words of Ru, "Don't f*ck it up"..."

July 28, 2017 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Film Review: Nobody Speak: Trials of the Free Press

How Gawker got killed by Hulk Hogan and Peter Thiel

"...most of the editorial staff by the stalwart newspaper’s shady new owners, including Vegas billionaire slash über-power broker Sheldon..."

March 12, 2017 SXSW Post by Marc Savlov

Seven Places in Austin to Eat and Drink on a Budget: Jan. 30-Feb. 5

Your day by day guide to the best local happy hours and deals

"...you just made a Martin pun. Happy hour: Daily 5-7pm. Tuesday King Bee Lounge 1906 E. 12th, 512/600-6956 Rio..."

Jan. 30, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

EAST 2016: A Crash Course

Five recommendations for a quick education on the Eastside arts scene and beyond

"...Art From El Paso and Juarez Sat., Nov 19, 7-11pm, 2209-B Manor Rd. This one-night-only event showcasing street art..."

Nov. 18, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Gay Place: Last Gasp

The annual Splash Days ritual is back

"...mofo 'mos. Fri., Sept. 4, 10pm-3am. Rain on 4th, 217 W. Fourth...."

Sept. 4, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: We're Expecting Guests

Gird up, ATX! The city's expecting 150,000 revelers in a rainbow sea next weekend.

"...20, 6-8pm. AIDS Walk: Sun., Nov. 8. Easy Tiger, 709 E. Sixth. Free. www.aidswalkaustin.org...."

Aug. 21, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

AC Date Night: Three Little Pigs & East End Wines

Wine 'em and swine 'em in East Austin

"...by a shared dining space with picnic tables and shady awnings. The trailer – Three Little Pigs – is..."

July 10, 2015 Food Column by Adrienne White

Public Notice: Bridges to Forever

The theme for the coming week is public input

"...the Imagine Austin Speaker Series on Wednesday, June 24, 7pm at the G.W. Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165..."

June 19, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Gay Place: Anything ...

Selena's birthday week is Dreaming of You

"...9, 5-8pm. Stonewall Warehouse, 141 E. Hopkins, San Marcos, 866/620-6667. $10 donation. www.bobcatpridescholarship.com...."

April 10, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Contigo

Easygoing ranch atmosphere awaits in the Mueller development

"...Contigo2027 Anchor, 614-2260 Sunday-Friday, 4pm-12mid; Saturday, 4pm-1am www.contigoaustin.com..."

July 22, 2011 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Culinary/Literary

If the Downtown activities don't satisfy, head to these events for another course

"...party for Amanda Hesser at Rain Lily Farm (914 Shady Ln.). Hesser will speak and sign copies of The..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Food Feature

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Feb. 25-March 4

"...DINNER with special guest Travis County Sheriff Greg Hamilton. 7-9pm. Raindrop Turkish House, 12400 Amherst #108. RSVP: 947-7505 or..."

Feb. 26, 2010 News Feature

Off the Record

The good, the bad, and the ugly: a look back at the year in Austin music

"...the way for new Spanish-language station La Z on 107.1FM, cut several Austin areas out of the loop, including..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

All Times Through Paradise

Introducing Austin's patron saint of musicians, Saint Cecilia

"...surround me with songs of deliverance – Psalms 32:7..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Res Publica

Citizens calendar, Sept. 3-10

"...CAMPAIGN KICKOFF Learn more about this candidate for the 147th district court. 5:30pm. Chez Zee, 5406 Balcones, 454-2666...."

Sept. 4, 2009 News Feature

Wheels Within Wheels

Council's boards and commissions appointments are always good conversation fodder

"...while some boards suffer from semipermanent staffing deficiencies. In 2007, to address the problems, council passed a wholesale reorganization..."

Aug. 7, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

10th Street Tacos

Downtown tacos, El Paso-style

"...10th Street Tacos900 W. 10th, 476-TACO (8226) Monday-Thursday, 7:30am-9pm; Friday, 7:30am-10pm; Saturday, 9am-10pm; Sunday, 9am-9pm..."

June 13, 2008 Food Review by Virginia B. Wood

Letters @ 3AM

Before the presidency is anything else, it's a job – a job that requires a dash of corruption

"...Mike Huckabee? Nope. Barack Obama (The Atlantic Monthly, December 2007, p.49)...."

Jan. 18, 2008 Column by Michael Ventura

Gypsy Rose

The 'Rockabilly Filly' bucks back into Austin

"...was born in San Antonio, 1950. When she was 7, her father began recording her singing, the youngster drawn..."

Aug. 10, 2007 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Brentwood Tavern

One of North Austin's best-kept secrets is about to be out

"...6701 Burnet Rd., 420-8118..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Food Review by Claudia Alarcón

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...• Mayor Will Wynn has suggested delaying the May..."

Nov. 25, 2005 News Feature

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