Saturday Night Live

Mayor Kirk Watson takes his downtown vision to the streets

"...Kirk Watson. But after 16 months of discussing the many overlapping events in downtown from the comfort of the..."

Oct. 2, 1998 News Feature by Kayte VanScoy

Uncle Staple and Austin’s 13th Annual Independent Media Expo

The weekend of fannish revelry and indie-comics celebration returns

"...[Note: Yes, that’s this coming weekend, on Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 9..."

Sept. 4, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

On 2008's tour, we drank too much, missed a couple of buses, were much too loud, and finally stopped when we were cut off. This year was the same concept, but a better-paced, thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

"...doing the driving for me. I'm riding on the Burnet/Manchaca bus line. I'm at the end of the second..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Food-o-File

Our Food writers take a driving tour of Austin's sweet shops

"...delectable pastries at Moonlight Bakery (2300 S. Lamar, 462-1302). From there, we headed west on Bee Caves Road until..."

Oct. 10, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

"..."That greenfield site has been kind of elusive, just like..."

Nov. 2, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...Democratic challenger for U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, announced Monday that he's ending his "exploratory" campaign. See "Watts Ends Exploratory..."

Oct. 26, 2007 News Feature

TV Eye

Testosterone on tap

"...as I watch them, I get the eerie feeling that I've stepped back in time when the men were..."

March 31, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Cracking Austin Democracy

The Republican re-redistricting plan radically split Central Texas communities

"...decennial task to the federal courts. But the Bug Man didn't feel like waiting another eight years for the..."

July 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Day Trips

The Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit at Wimberley's Jade Gardens

"...with native Texas plants. The results are container-grown plants that are familiar, yet beautifully unique...."

Aug. 31, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Slam Week Events

"...Blondies: 510 Rio Grande, 472-7343..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Books Feature

"Nobody's Women" See the Light

Mexican Women Film Directors Series

"...we know more about these talented women filmmakers? But that only begs the larger question: Why don't we know..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Arts Feature

Scanlines

The Last Frankenstein

"...Last Frankenstein is a wildly ambitious, fiercely intelligent picture that occasionally recalls the best work of Alejandro Jodorowsky and..."

May 5, 1995 Screens Column

Five Things to Experience at Fusebox Festival

The return of the avant garde and experimental drama and artextravaganza

"...13-17. Wed.-Thu., 4-8pm; Fri.-Sun., 1-5pm. dadaLab, 2824 Real The Illustrious Blacks: Beyond the Stardust..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips: Rock Art

If these walls could talk

"...The artwork can be found from Paint Rock near San Angelo to the Rio Grande,..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

It's the most wonderful time of the year

"...raging bull and the matador returns to Texas’ only permanent bullring for its December to March season. Santa Maria..."

Dec. 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Do We Really Need More Superhero Movies?

We asked local artists if we're approaching Peak Cape anytime soon

"...certain of one thing. While the rest of actual humanity struggles with the vicissitudes of the more quotidian universe..."

April 25, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Wiz

The whole ROYGBIV takes center stage in Austin Community College's brightly colored and dazzlingly designed Oz musical

"...Austin Community College Mainstage Theater, 1212 Rio Grande, 512/223-3245 www.austincc.edu/drama Through March 1 Running time: 2..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

SXSW Scares & Shorts Revealed

Late-night fare and short film lineup announced

"...sampling of genre fare, the Midnighters section highlights those that go a bit crazier, gorier, and all-around balls out-ier.”..."

Feb. 8, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Esteban 'Steve' Jordan Tribute

"...I-35 with years of touring. Sarah Fox & Joel Guzman pulled a surprise opening act, laying down their unconventional..."

Aug. 15, 2008 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Austin Cabaret Theatre

To break in its new home in the Mansion at Judges' Hill, Austin Cabaret Theatre has booked a class act of the musical theatre: Lee Roy Reams

"...venue. The fledgling company's presentations of outstanding musical performers from across the country tended to wander from show to..."

Nov. 18, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Room at the Inn

Case Marianella homeless shelter provides a badly needed haven for homeless Spanish-speaking immigrants.

"...cheeks, a charming smile, sleek black hair, and a manner that is by turns shy and confident. Yet Rollin..."

June 16, 2000 News Feature by Anna Hanks

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...THE PEENBEETS: How about geekcore? Has that one been coined yet? Watching Austin's Peenbeets on stage..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

Desert Island Films, Part II

Louis Black continues his ongoing list of "desert island" videos with films by Preston Sturges, Quentin Tarantino, and John Ford

"...and Confused, Mel Gibson's Braveheart, Clint Eastwood's (though Phil Kaufman wrote the script and directed the first week or..."

Jan. 14, 2000 Screens Review by Louis Black

Texas Radio and the Really Big Beat

Capstar's Austin-based Empire

"...When bureaucrats in Washington changed the laws that govern radio some 70-odd years ago, a goateed doctor..."

May 22, 1998 Music Feature by Bill Crawford

In Search of Selena

"...the corner of Riverside and Congress, in a club that changes names every season. She played to a packed..."

June 28, 1996 Books Feature

Record Reviews

"...fall into the former category. However, such a band managing to pull it off would have to be moved..."

July 7, 1995 Music Review

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...The eagerly-awaited biopic stars Taron Egerton (Rocket Man) as Henk Rogers, the Dutch game developer who brought..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: Daytripping in the Age of a Pandemic

Stay home, stay safe, and still scratch that travel itch

"...wineries are looking forward to the Summer Wine Journey from July 31 to August 16 with their fingers crossed...."

April 8, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...will premiere five new series, including the CW’s iZombie from Austin's native son, Rob Thomas...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...Our collective state pride pervades all that we do, from our insane devotion to high school..."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

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