Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...trying to give the paper away. During this time, Sidney Brammer became managing editor; Bob Simmons, a friend of..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

The 'West' Shall Rise Again

A new generation creates its own take on the show that changed Austin theatre

"...the brains of some of the original Big Staters. Sidney Brammer and Marco Perella, two of the crew still..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Duchess of Palms

Remembering Texas trailblazer Nadine Eckhardt

"...snapshot barely scratches the surface of Nadine Ellen Cannon Brammer Eckhardt's extraordinary life, which ended in Austin on Dec...."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Short Cuts

Turk Pipkin goes to The Sopranos and other upcoming events and workshops of interest to the Austin film community.

"...James Gandolfini sometime this month... More congratulations: Austin filmmaker Sidney Brammer and local outfit Me Jane Movies have had..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Deep in the Art

How In the West Became Deep in the Heart (of Texas)

"...filmmaker Robert Flaherty; and several Big State troupers including Sidney Brammer, Aralyn Hughes, Janelle Buchanan, Marco Perella, C.K. McFarland,..."

May 8, 1998 Screens Feature by Clay Smith

Carnival Ah!

ACC's central campus becomes a cultural extravaganza of music, theatre, and more

"...1950s: The Political and Literary Landscapes of Billy Lee Brammer (Friday, 5pm, Mainstage Theater). Co-sponsored by ACC's Center for..."

April 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Friends and Family Gather to Honor Activist Nadine Eckhardt

Eulogies and memories at Saengerrunde Hall

"...of Nadine’s Restaurant, where Nadine and two daughters – Sidney Brammer and Sarah Eckhardt (then managing the restaurant) –..."

Jan. 23, 2019 News Post by Michael King

'In the West': Living Portraits Avedon Would Die For

The original Austin Chronicle review from Nov. 15, 1985

"...the World" (written by Marco Perella and performed by Sidney Brammer) is a universal figure from the moment she..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Short Cuts

To auteur or not to auteur, a fabulous gay movie awards ceremony, kraut-rock!, and now boarding for Lonesome Dove.

"...Shore). Austin's Alleywood Studios (1902 S. Congress) and filmmaker Sidney Brammer toss their hat into the ring, sort of,..."

June 29, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...paper began to leave and new people came on board.Sidney Brammer When I first joined the Chron, I wrote..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Legends of Texas Letters Reflect on 'The Gay Place'

ACC's Carnival ah! hosts a Billy Lee Brammer retrospective

"...the 40th anniversary of the publication of Billy Lee Brammer's The Gay Place, the Chronicle's own Michael Ventura wrote..."

March 31, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

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Austin Film Commission no more

"...326-2341, leave a message at 916-0001, or e-mail Alleywood's Sidney Brammer at sidkid@austin.rr.com to enroll... Austin film group Reel..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Contributors

Descriptions of the contributors to The Austin Chronicle 20th anniversary issue

"...Sidney Brammer wrote about theatre and dance for The Austin..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Managing Editors: Ed Lowry, Sidney Brammer, Louis Black, Michael Hall, Jennifer Scoville, Cindy Widner..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Family and Friends Honor Activist/Writer Nadine Eckhardt

Farewell to the Duchess of Palms

"...Eckhardt, who died Dec. 8. As Eckhardt’s eldest daughter Sidney Brammer put it, “It's impossible for us to limit..."

Jan. 14, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Res Publica

"...Flea Circus – a film based on Billy Lee Brammer's The Gay Place – followed by a panel discussion..."

April 3, 2009 News Feature

The Brains Behind the Virgin Cheerleaders in Chains

Filmmaker Gary Gannaway on how Seinfeld influenced his metahorror

"...[Austin Community College], at their advanced screenwriting class with Sidney Brammer, and I got a lot of useful suggestions..."

May 13, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Quilt of Memories

A special tribute at checkout #9

"...pleasant lunch today under the quilt with ex-managing editor Sidney Brammer and current and longtime ad rep Carolyn Phillips..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Design Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies and Shakers

Compiled from the Texas Film Commission's 2006 Production Manual

"...SIDNEY BRAMMERsbrammer@austin.rr.com..."

May 26, 2006 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...Sidney Brammer & CK McFarland, A Ride With Bob..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

From Method to Make-Do

Austin's myriad thespian coaches teach us to seek, grow, and do … or at least act like it

"...most respected acting workshop/coaching venues, Alleywood Studios, with partner Sidney Brammer. They offer all manner of short- and long-form..."

July 1, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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Sidney Brammer | Alleywood Auteurs | Ninth Annual CineSol Latino Film Festival | Betty Kaplan | Esmerelda Santiago | Almost a Woman | Jesüs Nebot | No Turning Back | Eighth Annual San Antonio Underground Film Festival | Yvette Pita | "Pan y Libertad" | Director's Guild of America EastGo to the beach or go to the movies? You don't have to decide -- South Padre's CineSol Latino Film Festival has both.

"...210/977-9004 or hit their site at www.safilm.com... Local writer/director Sidney Brammer has started up her popular Alleywood Auteurs workshop..."

June 14, 2002 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Where They're Coming From

Connecting the Dots of Texas Writers Month 2002

"...(UT Press, $22.95). And the players -- including writer-director Sidney Brammer as a twangy-voiced Earline Hurley, Tex-Mex musician Joe..."

June 7, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Short Cuts

The low-down on SXSW Film 2001, upcoming filmmaking classes, and who's going to Park City next week.

"...Self-Producing Your First Movie," an eight-week workshop taught by Sidney Brammer, runs Feb. 8-March 29, and covers everything from..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Short Cuts

The Austin Film Society announces ticket sales for the locally filmed Miss Congeniality benefiting the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund, and other news, workshops, and gatherings of interest to the film community.

"...will present an introduction-to-screenwriting workshop taught by local scribe Sidney Brammer. Registration is $150. Call 916-0001 or e-mail sidkid@austin.rr.com..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Making History Personal

History is more than a bound collection of facts; it is something personal, something intimate, something that, even in contradiction, demands to be shared. Robi Polgar gleans that immediate sense of history from two plays currently running in Austin theatres: E Pluribus Unum: Barbara Jordan -- One Voice and The America Play.

"...with a harangue, sometimes with a humorous touch. Director Sidney Brammer has helped Dorn create a buoyant theatrical version..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Dance Fever

Sundance 2000: The year of "dot-comming," short films, female athletes, and the feverish race for the next big thing.

"...What I Like About You premiered at Slamdance, and Sidney Brammer's digital short Borderland previewed at Digidance...."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten