Local Palette

Selected Works

"...big, crazy party. A drum circle thumps away in the back yard while a couple of half-naked fire breathers..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Arts Feature

Acting Tipsy

Local thespians reveal how they tackle the challenge of playing drunk onstage

"...Where would the theatre be without booze? I don't mean offstage, though..."

July 5, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Symposium at CIA San Antonio

Mexican Flavors from Austin Gardens: Matali and Hoja Santa

"...Last week I had the pleasure of attending the fifth annual Latin Flavors, American..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

Blood & Fire

Manu Chao's ACL, ACL aftershow, and everything in-between.

"...Comparing Manu Chao’s current quartet to the Clash might constitute punk rock heresy to the mohawk..."

Sept. 22, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Signed, Sealed and Delivered

Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire, and Kanye West headline ACL 2011

"...When the trifecta of headliners - Stevie Wonder, Arcade Fire, and..."

May 17, 2011 Music Post by Austin Powell

Day Trips

The Dabbs Railroad Hotel in Llano isn't a cookie-cutter chain hotel; it's an experience

"...The Dabbs Railroad Hotel bed & breakfast in Llano has..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In Dreams

Camera in hand, D'Ette Cole makes images to bridge the gaps between night and day

"...designer, photographer, graphic designer, and stylist D'Ette Cole about the latest inspiration for her work, you should be ready..."

July 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

Welcome to November

"...November is the greatest month of the year, where we bask in..."

Nov. 5, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Scanlines

Above the Rim

"...Above the Rim is the Hoop Dreams story -- star basketball..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

When Confessions Prove False

Jonathan Holt told police he'd murdered his wife. But he hadn't killed her, and the cops should have known it.

"...The scene of the crime was the small two-bedroom house..."

April 25, 2014 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Second night SXSW handicapping

"...tenure leading fellow countryman/saxophonist Manu Dibango's group beginning in the early Eighties. His funky FM Tribe gives way to..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Cicadas

Honorable Mention

"...Gentle Reader: a glint from the sidewalk catches your eye: it's the wing of a..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Billy Cope

Velvet Underdog

Sterling Morrison: An Oral History With Interviews

"...On the night of May 17, 1979, Sterling Morrison and John..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Scaggs Photo in Bad Taste

"...Kayte VanScoy and the publishers of the Chronicle should be ashamed of themselves..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Column

311 Story in Error

"..."...The 311 club, which the Austin Police department says may..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Column

Music Amidst Used Furniture

The History of the Red River Strip

"...The bar's gonna be pushed back, and all this is..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Feature

Day Trips: Dining in Bastrop

Three downtown Bastrop cafes that will wow you

"...come a long way in quality and quantity over the last few years. These three eateries make the quaint..."

June 14, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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

Estate Sale Roundup: May 8-11

So many options, so little time.

"...There is a great selection this week, and we're gassing..."

May 8, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Dead Dogs Don't Lie

If your pet escapes, pray for Animal Control

"...Easley did everything right. From Sept. 11, 2005, when they adopted Butter, an American Bully puppy, they raised him..."

July 4, 2008 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Estate Sale Roundup: June 19-22

It's a great weekend for rambling and rummaging.

"...Eastside to Airstream: Everything Must Go This couple caught the travel bug and they are selling everything. From mission..."

June 19, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

After a Fashion

When Stephen works his green thumb, he feels like Octomom

"...THE DOLDRUMS Despite a few 100-plus degree days, it's been..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...A spreadsheet provided by the city lists some 196 “Major Events," with about a..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Food-o-File

Famous foodies at SXSW, juicy farmers' market news, and more

"...Musicians, filmmakers, and game-designers weren't the only people attracting media attention here in River City..."

March 21, 2008 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

Jim Hansen, aka the Birdman of Bellville, can tell you a thing or two about birds and birdhouses

"...The Birdman of Bellville knows a thing or two about..."

July 22, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Estate Sale Roundup: October 3-5

Ready, set, rummage!

"...L. Kulczyk were stationed in Okinawa, Japan from 1962-1966, then in England in Upper Heyford outside of London, and..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: April 11-13

We're upcycling dreams this week.

"...Others' heirlooms don't have to expire. Make them part of..."

April 11, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

After a Fashion

The Style Avatar takes on Reader X's challenge to not say "Wet," and weighs in on cargo pants.

"...WWJD? What the hell would Jackie do about this? Reader X (no,..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Gay Place

Today we celebrate International Transgender Day of Visibility

"...way from perfect (or even OK). Last year in the U.S. 23 trans women were killed, and many of..."

April 1, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

Coach's Corner

"...sports compass get so turned around? I gaze out the large picture window at the now subdued first fairway...."

May 28, 1999 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

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