Gems for the Taking

The Austin Film Society programs French films noirs

"...that might conjure up thoughts of rebirth and renewal, the folks at the Austin Film Society have been preoccupied..."

March 27, 2015 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

After a Fashion: The Jewelry Vault

Stephen's got a brand new bag, and it has some local landmarks on it

"...Just because we haven't talked about some of these people in some time does not mean they haven't..."

June 21, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Japaniversary

A decade at SXSW and Japan's musical jack-in-the-box has lost none of its delight. China, Singapore, India, and Iran take their cue, in baby steps.

"...ago at Tropical Isle, a long-gone frozen-drink hut on the corner of Sixth Street and Red River. South by..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Ikiru

Japrocksampler

"...In his introduction to Japrocksampler: How the Post-War Japanese Blew Their Minds on Rock 'N' Roll,..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Rising Sun Roster

Japan nite IX

"...new faces along with many returning favorites. Leading off the latter category is Nagasaki's Fantasy's Core, a rabid blues-punk..."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Pregnant Fantasy, Primal Scream

SXSW's Japan Nite turns 10

"...Between rising jet-fuel prices and the high cost of everything in Tokyo, consider yourself blessed..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

After a Fashion

Reports from a rare week of fashion activity in Austin.

"...Muse fashion photography exhibition and accompanying fashion show at the Caucus Club on March 3. The owners of the..."

March 17, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Signs of Tension

"...Hanging in the vast front window of Sound Exchange on the lower..."

April 26, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Saturday Sleepers

"...7pm, Habana Calle 6 Annex Taking their name from the Mountain Goats' "The Best Ever Death..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature

sxsw: Get Your Shop on! No Badge Required!

Style X debuts pop-up shop for 2011

"...This just in from Style X, the local shopping event and fashion shows from SXSW, which..."

March 17, 2011 Design Post by Anne Harris

Austin Psych Fest Live (Saturday): Mark McGuire

Drone optimist hits it out of the park and into the river

"...a slight Ohioan making sparkling, purified New Age music? They’re only a few letters and solar systems apart. As..."

May 4, 2014 Music Post by Luke Winkie

Japan Nite

SXSW Showcase Reviews

"...Dear Japan, what happened to the weird? And we like weird, that was the deal:..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

International Bands

Saturday

"...King Khan & the Shrines..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Spacing Out in Round Rock

Carter, Paige, Christi, Doug, and two homeowners on 'Trading Spaces' in Central Texas

"...Welcome to the Chronicle Web extra full transcript of our interviews with..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Country of Exiles?

Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life

"...Pantheon Books, $24 hard..."

July 9, 1999 Books Review

After a Fashion

All style, all the time, from the Houston Ballet Ball to the Oscars

"...as my fairy godparents even though I'm older than they are, invited me to Houston for the Houston Ballet..."

Feb. 27, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar is still squinting from all that glare from all those rocks at the Long Center opening

"...LONG, LONG TIME Really, all I can remember about the Long Center opening is the rocks. Big rocks: rubies,..."

April 4, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Exciting new things on the horizon for "After a Fashion." Check inside for a sneak preview!

"...Huge congratulations to Louis Black and Nick Barbaro on the 20th birthday of their groundbreaking Austin Chronicle -- an..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Chain Reaction

Downtown construction projects raise fears that Austin will lose its charm.

"...John Kunz had just moved his record store to the newly renovated little shopping center at Sixth and Lamar,..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs & Chanteys

Record review

"...The beautifully executed 2-CD Rogue's Gallery will only come as..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Music Review by Margaret Moser

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 3-9

"...would benefit from using his strategy. My reading of the astrological omens tells me that you are primed to..."

March 3, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 6-12

"...CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): "I'm homesick all the time," writes author Sarah Addison Allen. "I just don't..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Psych Fest Blurbs

"...Long-running Atlanta punks hold the distinction of being the rowdiest and most destructive act..."

May 2, 2014 Music Feature

DVD Watch

Thai director Pen-ek Ratanruang goes bang with a 'Headshot'

"...The film was 6ixtynin9, a dubiously packaged, indifferently transferred thriller..."

Oct. 9, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

SXSW Friday Showcases

Friday showcases: Stay local (Western Vinyl) or surf Japan Nite, plus reggae Bass Culture.

"...As the anniversary of Japan's devastating earthquake and ensuing tsunami passes,..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

'Austin: East of I-35': Love Notes to a Community

Photographer Rama Tiru's book brings the Eastside alive in a riot of vibrant colors

"..."Labor of love" doesn't quite hit the mark in describing Rama Tiru's new book, Austin: East..."

Dec. 18, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Hey Sailor! You Here for a Conference?

The Gay Place polls Austin’s GLBTeratti, who welcomes you with open arms and tells you what’s hot about our town

"...travelers! As you will see, Austinites are scary-proud of their town. And we figured that you are getting so..."

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Friday Picks & Sleepers

TGIFriday of SXSW, blurb by blurb

"...BD Riley's Lawrence, Kansas' answer to Husker Dü in the Eighties, with a dash of the Wipers' riffy darkness..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature

Playback

What's happening today at SXSW? Read on.

"...showcase-hopping in which I witnessed Chilean punk bands, Doctor Who-themed rappers, and soul cowboy badass Barfield singing at C-Boy's..."

March 14, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Letters at 3AM: A Fallen Catholic in a Fallen Church

I can't hide from my sins and, now, neither can the church

"...During the election of 2008, I sought to pray for my..."

July 16, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

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