Under the Stars

No summer is complete without a trip to the drive-in

"...One mention of summer nights and for many folks the iconic Grease soundtrack cues up:..."

May 15, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...of the Gipsy Kings. Jorge Moreno brings Miami next, and he better bring plenty, going on before Monterrey's Tejano..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Wrapped and Ready

"...Christmas." Oh, there's plenty of the regular old drama standards and entertainment for the kids and family alike. But..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Magda, Mélat, Madam Radar, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week in Austin

"...So it goes: Newspapers and alt-weeklies and circulars and all other types of print..."

June 28, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Sultry, Aggressive, and No-Bullshit Blues by Margaret Moser

"...One minute you're stuck in traffic on the Interstate, and the next one you're sailing through gently rolling pastures..."

June 30, 1995 Music Feature

The Cinema Comes to Pinballz Kingdom

Arcade opening its first drive-in this weekend

"...you'll probably think of the zap of video games and the cling-cling-ping of ball bearings on bumpers. Starting this..."

Aug. 26, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Most Read Screens Stories of 2020

Big exits, big changes, and the pandemic make for big stories

"...In the year of the pandemic, cinemas have shuttered and films have been delayed. But..."

Dec. 20, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Soldier of Morality

Spc. Mark Wilkerson learns that it's a lot easier to get in the Army than it is to get out

"...conservative, Christian family with a military history: His father and grandfather were military, his grandmother was a Marine, and..."

Sept. 8, 2006 News Feature by Diana Welch

2013 Politics Gift Guide

Starting holiday arguments has never been easier

"...finish, this accessory will always be germane. $90.99. – Brandon Watson October Surprise..."

Dec. 6, 2013 News Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"..."give a clock" sounds like "attend a funeral" in Mandarin, so gifting a clock is highly taboo...."

March 31, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Benedict Demands Change..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...As a celebration of the strangest, most inventive, and bizarre cinema the globe has to offer, Fantastic Fest..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Humor, Introspection, Ecstasy

UT Composer Dan Welcher is one step away from greatness.

"...This spring, Peter Bay, music director and conductor of the Austin Symphony, had the bright idea..."

April 13, 2001 Music Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival

Digital environment will be virtually like being there

"...As festivals have gone digital during the pandemic, many have experimented with some kind of virtual environment,..."

March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...personalized, emotive rap. Eyedea & Abilities are an MC/DJ tandem who have expanded upon their bare-bones foundation with fully..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...be the most gifted cinematic surrealist since Luis Bu–uel and, while his newest film fits more squarely into the..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Reissues

"...the singing of Clyde McPhatter, both with the Drifters and as a solo artist. McPhatter is somewhat neglected today,..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Start Your Modems!

The Joy of B-Movie Websites

"...Ain't It Cool News NIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Calculator) was completed in l946. This Paleozoic-era device weighed..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...of was working in a Fort Worth-area convenience store and having the misfortune of Mr. Allridge and his brother..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column

Roller Derby Update 1/22/14

From recruiting wranglers to world cups, start filling your schedule

"...Roller Derby season is just getting ready to start, and it kicks off with an amazing opportunity for non-skaters..."

Jan. 22, 2014 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...many others, I went to perform my civic duty and vote in the run-off election...."

June 17, 2005 Column

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Friday PicksLOCAL H: Singer-guitarist Scott Lucas and drummer Brian St. Clair have emerged from a four-year..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

A Man of the Theatre

Memories of Capitol City Playhouse's Michel Jaroschy

"...If you lived here during the past 20 years and cared anything for the art of the stage, somewhere..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Arts Feature

TCB

Young Heart Attack and the Austin City Council's 'Mouthful of Love'

"...The Invisible Rock Stars..."

April 30, 2004 Music Column by Christopher Gray

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Greg Vanderpool: Sub Raton..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Thursday Showcase Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...have a sharp ear for pop acts with smarts and class, and tonight's offerings are the cream of the..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...conservatism, few MCs are willing to take a dissident stand and stick with it. Displaying no such reluctance, Boston's..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...has a natural appeal for its stark lyrical content and his penchant for melodies that recall the best work..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Critics Poll

Critics' favorites from 2001

"...Christopher Gray: Spoon, Grand Champeen, The Mercury..."

Jan. 4, 2002 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...veteran border pop mobsters La Mafia, newcomers Grupo Control, and chart-climbers Palomo and Costumbre. Slick sounds to go with..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

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