Property Tax Angst Starts Early

Council ponders ‘surplus,’ raising exemption – and anti-tax backlash

"...Thursday’s City Council agenda includes consideration of increasing the property tax exemption for homeowners..."

March 17, 2014 News Post by Michael King

An Ideal Husband

The overall feel of the Austin Playhouse production of Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband is polite and relaxed, but the actors do provide gut-busting performances

"...Austin Playhouse, through Feb. 18..."

Feb. 2, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad

Let Them Entertain You

The story of Austin Musical Theatre is itself a musical, complete with kids-with-a-dream beginnings, against-all-odds successes, and nail-chewing jams. Well, now comes the big-belting, high-kicking, pull-out-the-stops showstopper: a revue revisiting AMT's greatest song-and-dance numbers, Celebrate Austin Musical Theatre.

"...OK, we're deep into the second act, and we need that rock-'em, sock-'em..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Margaret Moser’s Final Act

Margaret Moser tribute concert, following Black Fret's money, and a last chance to nominate locals in the Austin Music Poll – this week!

"...I'm in no hurry to write my last will and testament,..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Interactive: Exploring Scent as a Storytelling Tool

Can you smell what the Fest is cooking?

"...Especially when walking down Sixth Street, it's easy to tune out smells..."

March 15, 2016 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

"It Was a Difficult Choice, But..."

The Austin Critics Table named its tops in the arts for 2014

"...The phrase became so common as arts writer after arts..."

June 3, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Legendary Austin Rock & Roll Deejay Johnny Walker Has Died

Known as the vibrant host of afternoons on KLBJ

"...Former KLBJ deejay Johnny Walker, regarded as one of the most vibrant and respected personalities in Austin rock radio..."

Nov. 22, 2022 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...released its largest block of bands to date this morning. The new batch of 498 acts includes psychedelic stoner..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Southside With You

When Barack met Michelle

"...Directed by: Richard Tanne. Starring: Parker Sawyers, Tika Sumpter, Jerod Haynes, Vanessa Bell Calloway,..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...After poring over the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...After poring over the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Hell Marys Crowned '07 Season Champs

"...The Texas Rollergirls held their championship bout last Sunday at..."

Aug. 9, 2007 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Nordic Noise

Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland – 26 inches of SXSW over four days and nights

"...The five nations that make up greater Scandinavia are increasing..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

ACL Prime Time

Blurbs to ACL Music Fest by.

"..."Why didn't someone think of this earlier?"..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Music Feature

Capitol Chronicle

As Gov. Bush moves to D.C. in a wave of acclamation, the Legislature prepares to meet over redistricting and new legislation.

"...Now that Rick "Boll Weevil" Perry is comfortably in charge of all of Texas, we shouldn't get too..."

Dec. 22, 2000 News Column by Michael King

Dancing About Architecture

The Next Best Thing!

"...Things are going great guns for Davíd Garza these days,..."

May 7, 1999 Music Column by Ken Lieck

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...One fundamental story, two plotlines, three basic tales, five boilerplate set-ups, or seven narrative..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

15 Movies We Can’t Wait to See at SXSW 2019

A few words about some of our favorite films coming to the fest

"...The number of films hitting SXSW screens over the next..."

March 7, 2019 SXSW Post by The Screens Staff

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...Booking a film festival is about whittling. This year, the..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Keeping Austin Green

The Parks budget finally got a boost, but the real job has just begun

"...Every tree and trail in Austin let out a collective sigh of relief Sept...."

Nov. 8, 2013 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

How to Be a Popular Girl

What will shy novelist Sarah Bird do now that she's back in the limelight, Dick Holland asks in this profile of the author of The Yokota Officers Club.

"...Sarah Bird is coming over for lunch and she's promised to bring her..."

June 22, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Gay Place: Computer Love

The robots come to town and teach us a li'l history

"...Way before Robyn fell in love with the robot, before Messrs. Bangalter and de..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Releases Beer List

Annual event showcases state’s thriving beer scene

"...Austinites enjoy their hot summers because it's good beer drinking..."

Sept. 2, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Blue Kentucky Girl Loretta Lynn

Rodeo Austin’s opening weekend kicks off a cold bang

"...In his final local appearance, George Jones, 79, subbed for..."

March 3, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

TXRG: Barbarella Speaks

Hustlers, Hell Marys blow season wide open

"...The Texas Rollergirls should have put a trash can by..."

April 7, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Snow Days

Austin filmmakers return from the dances Sun and Slam

"...With all kinds of Austin filmmakers screening their work at either Sundance..."

Jan. 30, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Fogo de Chão Reopens This Weekend, Ember Kitchen Is Opening Soon, Ezov Is Opening Later, Batch Is Open Now, and Would You Believe We Have a Sweet Array of NYE Recommendations for You, O Holiday-Harried Citizen?

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from numerous PR..."

Dec. 21, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mohawk, Daniel Johnston, and Peelander Yellow Release NFTs on Emergent Online Marketplace

Austin music jumps into the collectable digital art trend

"...Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, one-of-a-kind digital collectibles selling for surprising sums, now arrive in..."

April 7, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

ATX TV Heads to Room 104

Duplass anthology show and more from HBO for free fest

"...Is it really an Austin festival without a Duplass? Maybe, but ATX Television Festival..."

May 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place

The East Austin Studio Tour signifies fall

"...November in Austin: a little rain, a hope for fall temps,..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Column by Sarah Marloff

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