Experimental Response Cinema’s Scott Stark Bids Farewell to Austin

Our interview with the filmmaker and programmer

"...There are many pleasures to derive from French filmmaker Robert..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Live Music Recommendations for the Weekend

Get into your pre-ACL groove with these live music picks

"...and this year is no different. MC50, Jay Rock, the Growlers, and more stop by before next weekend's festivities...."

Sept. 27, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Point Austin: Circle the Firing Squad

When you look for villains, look in the right direction

"...Although most of us on the progressive side of the U.S. political spectrum remain a..."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Holmes for the Holidays

Spend the yuletide at 221-B Baker Street, where the library is stocked with new books about Sherlock

"...Holmes story in 1927, it did nothing to stem the tide of tales about the detective, any more than..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In the Bounce House with Comedian Danny Palumbo

2015’s Funniest Person in Austin is cooking on all burners

"...sous chef at one place, years ago,” says Palumbo. “They actually hired me to do that. But I did..."

Nov. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gay Place: Maxey to the Max

Who wins the first Glen Maxey Award?

"...first openly gay legislator (not to mention much of the muscle behind the local push for marriage equality and..."

July 31, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Farewell to Dusty Rhodes

How the American Dream spoke to and for blue collar America

"...Last night, wrestling promotion the WWE began its annual Money in the Bank pay..."

June 15, 2015 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Zak Starkey Ignites the Who

Frank Erwin Center career overview transcends

"...son of Richard Starkey, Jr. – has now powered the Who even longer than Keith Moon, his godfather. (That’s..."

April 28, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Great Gig in the Sky

The best albums of our lives – and the afterlife

"...On Wednesday, Dec. 3, press day at the Chronicle, news of Ian McLagan's hospitalization began circulating early...."

Jan. 2, 2015 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Point Austin: Farewell to the Seven

The end of an era, and the beginning of another

"...The official 175th anniversary of the city's founding is not..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Column by Michael King

July Is Crime Month: Raymond Chandler’s 'The Long Goodbye'

Sleuthing for a childhood relic

"...Sometime during the Seventies, a decade that took me from 5 to..."

July 11, 2014 Books Post by Raoul Hernandez

Farewell to the King of Grindhouse

Mike Vraney, founder of Something Weird Video, dead at 56

"...sad week for cult cinema. Mike Vraney, founder of the era-defining Something Weird Video, died Jan. 2 at the..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What the Hell Is Going On, Austin Arts Scene?

Here: Some nuggets of news from the frontlines of local culture.

"...First of all, you know that distinctive billboard near the intersection of Airport & Manor, right?..."

Nov. 21, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Best of Chris Isaak

Stylish, Orbison-esque crooner hits the Moody

"...is enough to make even a seasoned writer giddy. The native Californian shot to fame in 1990 with his..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Avant Glam Into the Future

Sassy Delure on Austin's newest burlesque troupe

"...When burlesque siren Sassy Delure put out the call that she was putting a new troupe together,..."

Aug. 8, 2013 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Farewell, Ray Harryhausen

The master of stop motion passed on at 92

"...On a recent trip to the UK, I found myself in the London Film Musuem,..."

May 7, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The AggreGAYtor: January 11

Your daily dose of LGBTQIA news

"...Louie Giglio says goodbye to the inauguration, Britney Spears says toodle-loo to the X Factor,..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

Farewell For Now to The Highball

A personal look back at the sweetest gin joint on South Lamar

"...So The Highball has closed and shut up I just have..."

Nov. 21, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rumbling in the Cactus

Drive-by Truckers frontman and ACLer Patterson Hood

"...tonight, Patterson Hood, frontman, mainstay, and guiding light of Southern rock juggernaut Drive-By Truckers, rolls into town with his..."

Oct. 10, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Into the Mystic

RIP: Traci Hancock, Duck Dunn, Tony Offender, Robert Vignaud

"...note about her dying sister Traci, Conni Hancock discouraged the obvious, saying instead, “She’s here - now - breathing..."

May 14, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

City Hall Hustle: The Hustle Bids Farewell ...

A bittersweet goodbye to the city politics beat

"...The City Hall beat here at the Chronicle comes with..."

Dec. 30, 2011 News Column by Wells Dunbar

The Derby Dozen(ish)

2010's local and global Roller Derby highlights

"...When I start drafting the Roller Derby Top 10 for 2011, the No. 1..."

Jan. 6, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Daily Hustle: 12/13/10

2010's final City Council meeting

"...How on earth the Hustle managed to make it through another year of..."

Dec. 13, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Update: Wingo: 'I Was Dying on the Road'

Former Sword drummer sounds off on his departure

"...The Sword's performance at ACL on Friday was the last..."

Oct. 13, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Farewell to the Madness

Remembering Doug, the Dicks, Devo, and more

"...and posters, it seemed as if Doug Sahm was the most ubiquitous person at South by Southwest. He hasn’t..."

March 23, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Beside the Point

Exciting things to see and do at this week's council meeting

"...liquids, gels, and aerosols into terror-proof 3-ounce vessels. In other words, I'm ready for vacation...."

June 13, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Farewell, Boris

Boris drummer Atsuo breaks the sound (and language) barrier.

"...during South by Southwest felt like a blessing from the southern lord. The Japanese trio, who played their only..."

March 23, 2007 Music Post by Austin Powell

Point Austin: Senator Farewell

Gonzalo Barrientos steps down from his place as the people's senator

"...By my rough and conservative count, there are currently 23 state senators, out of 31 –..."

Sept. 16, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Playing the Numbers

A farewell to faitful servants, and a preliminary look at the city's priorities

"...toes into that abyss we should nod gratefully at the torch-passing of Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman, a Council..."

July 15, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Playing the Numbers

A farewell to faithful servants, and a preliminary look at the city's priorities

"...toes into that abyss we should nod gratefully at the torch-passing of Mayor Pro Tem Jackie Goodman, a Council..."

June 10, 2005 News Column by Michael King

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