Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...the building after the airport moved to the Preston Smith International Airport. Along with displays about World War II,..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...High-water mark. The Smith Visitor Center at McKinney Falls State Park has reopened..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

AGLIFF Presses Play on The Capote Tapes

LGBTQIA+ film festival announces online lineup for 2020

"...Anto" D: Michael Achtman, Southwest Premiere A young, non-binary visitor to London returns to their Airbnb to find an..."

July 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

PJ Raval's Call Her Ganda Will Open aGLIFF 2018

Local director headlines roster of new and returning films

"...Stop, with a free screening at the Dougherty Arts Center...."

July 11, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Beethoven to Beyoncé

SXSW Music panels – topics over talent. Except they're also star-studded.

"...There are so many occurring at the Austin Convention Center in a matter of weeks, in fact, that we..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Suspended in Time

The community song of Wilson Street awaits its next refrain

"...hands. "I tend to fix things myself," says Darwin Smith, a musician and cottage resident for about two years..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Will Lege Rescue Starving State Parks?

Legislators claim help is on way for suffering parks system

"...many parks and historic sites cannot stay open to visitors all week, and those that do open operate on..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Naked City

"...victory percentage for Proposition 4 – arts and community centers – at a comfortable 58%. Naked City• After months..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon was memorialized countrywide Monday, in ceremonies..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature

Bell Blasts Perry for Underfunded Parks

Crisis predates current administration, but Dem says guv could have prodded Lege

"...On most days, the Smith Visitor Center at McKinney Falls State Park is as..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

More Cemetery Stories

"...Dear Editor, I greatly enjoyed Cheryl Smith's article on Oakwood Cemetery and those who seek to..."

April 26, 2006 Postmarks

Day Trips

The Holy City of the Wichitas has hosted the 'Prince of Peace Passion Play' every Easter season since 1926

"...story while a narrator reads the story," says Sylvia Smith, as she watches over the small gift shop next..."

April 7, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Hey Sailor, Pt. 2!

More of Austin's GLBTeratti welcomes you with open arms and tells you what's hot about our town

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March 17, 2006 Features Feature by Kate Getty

Day Trips

For love of the hummingbird

"...The odds are pretty good you will have a visitor to your sugar-water cantina, especially during the fall migration..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Not Quite 'Ya Se Fue!'

The APD version of the Ozomatli bust at Exodus is ... hard to believe

"...is very important to realize," said attorney Bobby Earl Smith, who is representing the Ozo 3, "is that the..."

March 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Living in the Moment

MM Pack profiles legendary foodie Ann Clark.

"...What I didn't know, however (I was just a visitor then, as well as a young and inexperienced creature),..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...state and federal candidates for a "Four-County Forum" (Henderson, Smith, Cherokee, Anderson), allowing the voters to gather and evaluate..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

I never thought the letters in "Postmarks Forum" were real until this happened to me ...

"...until this happened to me: Kudos to reporter Cheryl Smith for the outstanding piece on pet big cats ("Meow..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Column

Dancing About Architecture

The usual suspects return: Miles Zuniga, Daniel Johnston, Sandra Bullock, Bob Schneider, and the Asylum Street Spankers; also, Patti Smith returns to Austin for SXSW, as do a bunch of other people.

"...Fong-Torres, Ann Powers, Ed Ward, and Texas Monthly's Evan Smith; and "Making Noise on the Net," which marks Thomas..."

March 10, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...post downtown, similar to the Fifth and Brazos command center the police build each year for Halloween. "No matter..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...creation of the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long Center for the Performing Arts and city park on the..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Day Trips

Tyler, Texas' own City of Roses.

"...says Jennifer Bennett, director of the Tyler Rose Museum. Smith County and its county seat, Tyler, now account for..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Council Watch

East Austin residents have a say in neighborhood planning; local advocates ask for more money in city budget to fund their special interest; Bill Spelman issues some strong words against the Statesman's criticism of council on the LCRA water deal.

"...those -- the contract renewal for Austin Community Access Center's management of Austin's public access stations, and the initiation..."

Sept. 10, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Postmarks

Don't Shelve Smart Growth

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

July 2, 1999 Column

Do a Little Dance

"...was the documentary prize winner, American Movie by Chris Smith (American Job) and Sarah Price. The film focuses on..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Postmarks

Share the Smart Growth

"...return and hope he continues to be a fascinated visitor in the future. With an exhibition schedule as varied..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...long-awaited national Smart Growth Conference at the Austin Convention Center. The stumbling block hinged on the terms of the..."

Dec. 18, 1998 News Feature

Foul Pay

Football Is Golden

"...UT Head Football Coach Mack Brown draws dollar signs..."

Sept. 18, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Art

Art Openings

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March 14, 1997 News Feature

Visual Arts Top 10

Best Art, 1996

"...and overall high quality of the work allowed the visitor a new appreciation for the talent available in UT's..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

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