SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday blurbs slim down from the Wednesday bloat

"...Maggie Mae's Rooftop Touched by tragedy (frontman Billy McCarthy's brother killed himself, as did his mother), this sprawling, hard-rocking..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Fizzy Logic

Drink local soft drinks – from Dublin to Maine

"...When Dublin Bottling Works lost its contract to bottle the cane-sugar-sweetened Dublin Dr Pepper, Texans emitted a collective howl..."

March 2, 2012 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

ACL Music Fest Saturday Listings

The blurbing of ACL 2011

"...Austin Music Awards, Fresh Millions crafts ideal summertime electro-funk. The local geek squad slices and dices left-field samples with..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Music Feature

All Over Creation: Element of Surprise

The joys and importance of 'I didn't see that coming'

"...That announcement may just rank as the Moment of the Summer where my cultural consumption's concerned...."

Sept. 16, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Organized Chaos (in Tejas)

Q: Just how heavy and hardcore is Austin's first-half-closing festival? A: Chaos in Tejas!

"...Red 7, 8:55pm The most promising act on Gerard Cosloy's latest local punk..."

June 3, 2011 Music Feature

SXSW Saturday Showcases

Last night of SXSW 2011 and still plenty of one-venue hang time

"...There's not a rotten orange in this barrel of bright,..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Letters at 3AM: Some Kind of a Man

After a certain age, there's no avoiding how death is a permanent part of life

"...You get to an age when people die. They start dropping like leaves. It's as natural as the..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Column by Michael Ventura

ACL Music Fest Sunday Listings

Sunday ACL handicapping

"...(Records) investment Sound Team took its final bow at the 2007 ACL Music Festival. After the split, frontman/guitarist Matt..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Feature

'Teresita Fernández: Blind Landscape'

When you look at the art in this solo exhibition, it's all about the light

"...can't see it in its common state, streaming through the air, we don't tend to think of light as..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Page Two: Kid Eternity

A tale of teenage luck in New Jersey

"...and assess where you are and how you got there. Bits and pieces of a life don't always make..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Column by Louis Black

'Off the Edge: The Experimental Prints of Cynthia Brants'

Brants' restless exploration of printmaking has created a lush and compelling body of work

"...'Off the Edge: The Experimental Prints of Cynthia Brants'..."

June 19, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Restaurant Recyclers

From earth to table and back again

"...as a surprise to some Chronicle readers that although the city of Austin is committed to residential single-stream recycling,..."

June 5, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...Designing the New Central Library..."

Oct. 17, 2008 News Feature

Make Your Vote Count – Twice!

A primer on Democratic precinct conventions

"...We've all heard the ballot-stuffing joke: "Vote early; vote often." Well, in this..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Dukes Under Siege

District 46 race pits veteran incumbent vs. newcomer Thompson

"...results to her district and a primary challenger in the form of attorney Brian Thompson. "If the narrative from..."

Jan. 25, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Election Notes

"...his Democratic primary opponent for Congressional District 10? That's the charge made by Austin blogger Trey McAtee (www.mcblogger.com) and..."

Jan. 18, 2008 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Sept. 21, 2007 News Feature

Viva Belize!

You may have to fly to Belize to see Jerry Jeff Walker perform these days; just don't call out any requests

"...As the sun sets on the glassy Caribbean, Richard Cardoza leans..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Music Feature by Kevin Brass

Gimme (Animal) Shelter

Swirling city politics, site selection, and – oh yes – animal welfare

"...– The Rolling Stones..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Off Course: City Fees Trip Up Athletic Events

Organizers of local running, cycling, and triathlon events grapple with increased traffic-control costs

"...Last Saturday would have marked the third annual Junior Dilloman Triathlon in Austin, with some..."

July 27, 2007 News Feature by Laurel Chesky

Election 2006: Key Texas Races

Key Texas election returns

"...A Governor for All Texans ... Except the Heathens Gov. Rick Perry delivered his victory speech Tuesday..."

Nov. 10, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Young and Hungry

ACC offers students two restaurants' worth of opportunity

"...can compete with those of any metropolitan area in the country. We have access to top-quality, prime cooking ingredients,..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week"Hoy marchamos, mañana votamos" – Rallying cry of Monday's..."

April 14, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week "Voters are in a foul mood and highly..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "It is ironic that several of these individuals,..."

Dec. 30, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "I hope they realize it's a volunteer job."..."

July 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Steady as She Goes

Li'l Cap'n Travis humbles its way into Austin's musical heart

"...In another place, another town,..."

July 2, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week: "Everybody has the right to run for public..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Animation Revelation

Charging toward a movie, TV, or computer screen near you: HorseBack Salad Entertainment

"...in Austin who interact in some awfully interesting ways. They have managed, over the course of two short years,..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

TCB

Punk rock synchronized swimming and eating ribs with Snoop Dogg: What do people in other cities do for fun?

"...Travis Higdon is not leaving town. Since the Peek-a-Boo Records CEO and Black Lipstick guitarist posted a..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

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