Universal Talent

From 1961 to 1992, Julioeloy Mesa worked in the Cuban Institute of Cinematic Industry and Art, making movie posters that earned international awards, exhibitions in museums, and even a permanent collection in the Library of Congress. Though he now lives comfortably in Austin, Texas, Mesa's artistic struggle continues.

"...It is rare to have talent endorsed by a government, rare for a citizen to..."

July 13, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

Talent Show 1989 and Catastrophe Theory

Though the shows Talent Show 1989 and Catastrophe Theory aren't related, the Getalong Gang's spoof of junior high talents and Stephen Pruitt's account of his career path both offer much in the way of entertainment

"...Talent Show 1989 and Catastrophe Theory..."

June 2, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Austin Power and Light

A guide to 10 new companies that are charging up Austin's theatre scene

"...scene, audiences are never at a loss for a show to see, but it might be hard to know..."

June 16, 2006 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

Esther's All-Stars

"...sports franchise does. First and foremost, it finds the talent, which Austin has in abundance; for whatever reason, the..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Make Your Mama Proud

Profile of local rapper MC Overlord.

"...Robinson adopted the MC Overlord moniker and began entering talent shows and entertaining in the student lounge...."

Sept. 3, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

The Real Crash Davis

Alan Zinter of the Round Rock Express still lives the big-league dream

"...Like Crash, Zinter has briefly been to "The Show." On June 18, 2002, after 14 years in the..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Sports Feature by Kevin Brass

Death Valley Nights

BÖC's Spectres reissue brings out the ghosts

"...with Patti Smith. It was Easter. There was some show about Jesus on TV. They were both watching it..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Natural

"...in both local bands since he bought it in 1989. The D. Boon he mentions is the same model..."

July 30, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Replacements

"...When Don't Tell a Soul arrived in 1989, the Replacements' sixth and penultimate studio LP rated disappointment..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Music Review by Michael Toland

A Few Faves From the Paramount Summer Classic Film Series

Immortal gems of the cinema help us define a classic

"...When Harry Met Sally... (1989), Fri., May 24, 7pm, Paramount. "I'd Vote for You."..."

May 24, 2019 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

Welcome to the Jungle

Metal and alt-rock collide and flourish during the Back Room's glory years

"...openers and Steve Earle and Jane's Addiction played back-to-back shows the very same night. The game side isn't just..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Ray Seggern

Final Countdown

Thirty-three years of Back Room shows and events can hardly be summed up in one timeline

"...Thirty-three years of Back Room shows and events can hardly be summed up in one..."

July 28, 2006 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...about Austin's extraordinarily unique film scene, we decided to show you at least some of it. In "Page Two,"..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Sxsw

"...Austin Music Hall Thursday night, or the Grand Royal showcase at the Electric Lounge in the same time slot?..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to overturn term limits. When that didn't work, contributions showed up in the Bruce Todd PAC from city lobbyists..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Running the Funny

Club manager Margie Coyle has kept the laughter going for 20 years

"...promoted Martha Kelly, Jimmie Roulette, Matt Bearden, and other talented locals. The place, anchoring its strip-mall corner in the..."

July 10, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

You Can Leave Your Hat On

The ballad of Mambo John Treanor

"...remarkable part of the evening was probably that Treanor showed up not wearing one of his trademark roadkill hats...."

July 20, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...isn't the only new dance at BA; more is shown in the biennial New American Talent/Dance competition and work..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...whose scathing punk for a classed-up Austin Music Awards show audience visited the genre’s desired effect on the era...."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

Reissues

Los Zafiros

"...in the Devil's Tail." Allen had a voice and talent that could easily adapt to country, western, or ballads,..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...52 weeks a year. They present dozens of different shows weekly, everything from short-form competitions to long-form narratives based..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...list in the Critics Poll of the Best Local Show in Austin with particular interest...."

Jan. 11, 2002 Column

Live Shots

"...with thuggish force by a strong cast of local talent -- Flametrick Subs, Human, Godzilla Motor Company, and Skrew..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Music Feature

Screamlines

"...D: Dorian Walker (1989) w/Robin Lively, Dan Gauthier, Dick Sargent..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

Record Reviews

"...with the wonder of nature's grandeur. It's a light show -- a live show -- to answer all the..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Rock and a Hard Place

Balancing the Austin Music Ledger

"...number of venues, local artists to play them, touring talent to visit them, and transplanted musicians hoping to cash..."

Dec. 1, 1995 Music Feature

Playback: Austin Music Awards (On Everything)

Austin Music Industry Awards down, here come the 2016/17 AMAs and a slew of SXSW buzz acts

"...Kidding. An appearance by Austin's brilliant vagabond songman (1949-1989) would require six feet of shoveling. Instead, loaded into..."

March 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Walking Contradiction

Exploring the legacy of one of Austin's great, unsung singer-songwriters, Blaze Foley

"...Just over a month before his death in February 1989, Foley recorded 15 tracks at the Austin Outhouse. This..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...the Buffalo Gap (which became Raul's and is currently Showdown). Often, I got to hear some of the famous..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Inevitably Texan

Left-Winging It with Cornell Hurd

"...Hurd's only been living here since 1989, but his history with Austin goes back considerably further...."

June 21, 1996 Music Feature by Lee Nichols

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