They're History

The Blue Genie boys -- those whimsical artists responsible for the armadillo-festooned entrance to Threadgill's World Headquarters, the guitar gal atop Fran's Hamburgers, and other mini-landmarks around Austin -- have been fun for the people who see them and fun for the people who made them. Making giant panels for the new Texas State History Museum, though, was a bit more than just that.

"...There are six enormous panels of reinforced concrete more than..."

April 27, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cultural Coolness Around Texas This Month

"...Son of Art of the State '98..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Feature

Music Industry Hall of Fame: Poster Visionary Jim Franklin

The iconic artist reflects on armadillos, self-unemployment, and his influence on Austin culture

"...Though he’s perhaps the most cartoonish character of all Austin’s hippie-era poster visionaries,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin At Large: Unsafe Together

The highway before us is littered with risks, but it’s the only way to go

"...neighbor, having lived (in Swede Hill) and worked (at the Chronicle) right next to it for more than 25..."

June 5, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Farmers Market Report: Sept. 14-15, 2013

Fabulous fall tomatoes, Hatch peppers, cream peas, and IO Ranch Lamb

"...The HOPE Farmers Market will be hosting two New Mexico..."

Sept. 13, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Farmers Market Report: April 5-6, 2013

Gorgeous Spring weather makes for perfect produce

"...The weather doesn’t get any better than this! Four to..."

April 5, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...Hit the road in March to enjoy wildflower season around the..."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Meet UT Math Professor and Spellbinding Songwriter Sean Keel

The seldom-performing educator's fragile voice breathes bittersweet nostalgia

"...Marcos – a nice way of saying "open mic." There are about a dozen songwriters waiting to go on,..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Feature by Jack Corcoran

Point Austin: Saved by Billionaires?

The fight against climate change gathers allies high and low

"...spoke to Public Citizen's Tom Smith last year about the dim prospects of action on climate change in TrumpWorld,..."

May 19, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Playback: Fun Fun Fun Fest's New Look

New location and grass, same Fun Fun Fun

"...The grass is always greener, right? Circumstance is subjective. In..."

Nov. 7, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists released..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Yes Yes: Sundance Announces 2014 Class

Austinites a-plenty in Competition and NEXT slates

"...The Sundance Film Festival released its first programming wave this..."

Dec. 4, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Thursday Picks and Sleepers

"...In his maiden voyage to Austin last fall for the ACL Music Fest, the bearded ball of energy covered..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

FF2012: Fantastic Arcade Day 3

In which I get a taste of blood and victory

"...The Arcade has one thing on its film-centric sibling: The..."

Sept. 23, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Reefer Roundup: 6/17/11

Your drug war news, all in one place

"...This week it's Happy Birthday to the Drug War, drugs through the mail, a shoot-out on..."

June 17, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

Wednesday Picks

"...Copa Austin's foremost Middle Eastern band has been providing the soundtrack to Persian nights in Austin for more than..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

Dialing for Dollar$

Austin radio stations scramble to keep the money flowing in a strange new media world

"...Throw a nickel in the air in a crowded room and odds are it..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Summer Fun

The H2Hos take their renegade feminism to Austin's pools and beyond

"...Olympic size (seen once every four years). Of course, there are the vintage collectibles: dinosaur size, the extinct MGM..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Golden Arm Symphony

Unraveling the budding symphonic genius of Graham Reynolds

"...it, but Keith Reynolds is performing his pratfalls in the right place. Younger sibling of this evening's guest of..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dancing About Architecture

The Quiet Game

"...The Sixth Street sound ordinance situation has ESSCA-lated yet again,..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Music Column

Guys Like Me

Was America Really Made for Dick Price?

"...It's time to take my place in the world,..."

April 6, 2001 Music Feature by Clay Smith

Day Trips

"...Dinosaurs roam the state again. photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

July 9, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Dinosaurs roam the state park photograph by Gerald E. McLeod..."

July 23, 1999 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Rise Above

SST Records' Greg Ginn jams econo in Taylor, Texas

"...There's no Convention and Visitors Bureau in Taylor. There's nothing..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Day Trips

"...The 81-year-old retired welder and machinist makes whimsical art objects..."

July 4, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips: Bob “Daddy-O” Wade

A tour of dearly departed Bob “Daddy-O” Wade’s art

"...We were saddened by the news that our friend Bob "Daddy-O" Wade passed away..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...The Paluxy River Bed Cabins charmed us the moment my..."

Nov. 29, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Monster Hunter

The beast-slaying game gets the Paul W.S. Anderson treatment

"...W.S. Anderson. Starring: Milla Jovovich, Tony Jaa, T.I., Meagan Good, Diego Boneta, Josh Helman, Jin Au-Yeung, Ron Perlman and..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips

National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique biological and geological sites

"...National Natural Landmarks are some of the country's most unique biological and geological sites. Founded in..."

May 20, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...PIONEER FARM For over 60 years, kids have spent their time reading and daydreaming of Laura Ingalls Wilder's books..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

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