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"...boxer. He was an activist, entertainer, and philanthropist who gathered much wisdom in his 74 years. I've chosen one..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Delicious Tamales, Local Foods, Cask Strength Bourbon, Texas Fine Wine, and Something New South of the River

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Nov. 23, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Austin Staycationer: The LINE Hotel

Your close-to-home guide to getting away

"...Before the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions, Austin tourism was..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Robert Lorenz Takes Aim at The Marksman

Writer/director on why Liam Neeson is the new Clint Eastwood

"...When you hear the words "Liam Neeson" and "action thriller," you'll automatically have..."

Jan. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Interview: Taking a Night Drive With AJ Bowen

Moons, Lyfts, and bathroom breaks: War stories from the indie trenches

"...There's something inherently terrifying about ridesharing. The idea of getting..."

Oct. 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Book Club

Life, love, laughter, and literature for a classic quartet of actresses

"...for me. It’s probably not a movie for you, either. Book Club was written for an audience that will..."

May 18, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Playback: The Greyhounds Hoof It

Groove-mongering R&B duo the Greyhounds get mule-headed, S.S. Hangover floats Laguna Gloria, and the Austin Music Commission overlooks music hub

"...Saddled atop a mule, sporting an ivory suit emblazoned with a joint-smoking flamingo, Andrew Trube resembles an ambassador..."

April 13, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Luv Doc: Some Secret Grotto

Men don't fear commitment

"...The new year is fast approaching and I haven't met..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Estate Sale Roundup: June 12-15

If you don't have a truck, shop small and stuff the trunk

"...has downsized and moved into an apartment and left the rest of the contents of his home to be..."

June 12, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

No More Than a Foursome

Council bumps exemption, buys golf course, squeezes “stealth dorms”

"...City Council managed to spend plenty of money – either (depending on your point of view) in long-pondered and..."

March 25, 2014 News Post by Michael King

SXSW Film Releases Full Feature Lineup

Slate includes everyone from Wes Anderson to the Zellners

"...school football to our communal spirit of filmmaking in the face of the bigwigs in New York and L.A...."

Jan. 30, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

DVDanger: 'Would You Rather'

Rich people are weird, but not as weird as what people do to be rich

"...Whether it's psychotic burglars in The Cat and the Canary,..."

July 16, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Tamed Territory'

Three artists take on the Animal Kingdom and document wildlife with great creativity

"...Good things come in threes, they say, and that's especially true at grayDUCK Gallery, where..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hill Country Militia

Grassroots homesteaders tighten ranks to fight urban encroachment

"...In the hills outside San Antonio, we may be about to..."

June 27, 2008 News Feature by Greg Harman

TV Eye

The Ultimate Mother

"...There's a telling scene in the pilot episode of Damages..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Movies That Matter

An interview with Killer Films producer Christine Vachon

"...Look among the titles of the most daring and delirious American independent..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Grey Zone

"...watch, this well-meaning film based on actual events tells the story of Auschwitz's twelfth Sonderkommando. One of 13 consecutive..."

Nov. 15, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Seeing the (Green) Light

Environment, Neighborhoods Set the Tone for Place 2 Race

"...Credit the appeal of environmental and neighborhood activism -- or at..."

April 14, 2000 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

That Figures

"...For this electoral go-round, the Chronicle number crunching team decided to focus on two..."

May 7, 1999 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Growing Chorus

Sex, Drugs & Hepatitis C

"...photograph by John Anderson The past two and a half months have been a..."

Aug. 21, 1998 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Postmarks

United Way Clarifies

"...conducts many workplace campaigns in Central Texas, it is the CEO who decides whom to allow to raise money..."

June 12, 1998 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Bye, Bye Clubs

"...Austin may be sporting more music venues than ever these days, but that doesn't mean there won't continue to..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Indie Shorts on Display

The Territory Begins New Season

"...Shooting the Breeze Ever wish that your TV would break outside..."

Oct. 24, 1997 Screens Feature

Neon Austin

South Lamar

"...be Austin's most radiant neon district. Intended or not, the effect of so much neon in one area makes..."

May 23, 1997 Arts Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...early voting is Tuesday, April 29. Ongoing info on the city council campaigns can be found on the Chronicle's..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature

Concrete Carpet Ride

Jim Bob's Road to Nowhere

"...Austin's velvety evergreen hills are now rough-hewn with the defoliated thickets of winter, but the long and winding..."

Dec. 27, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

Dancing About Architecture

Hatfield Takes a Rest

"...to be less than a whirlwind adventure. Oh, sure, they did MTV's 120 Minutes, the Conan O'Brien show, and..."

May 5, 1995 Music Column by Ken Lieck