The Power of Art in Austin’s Overlooked Objects

Defining the city's personality from the moonlight towers to the railroad bridge

"...is made by its people, objects, and places. Combined, they form our city's personality, its genius and fragility, its..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Here Comes the Guv

Kinky Friedman lights up his campaign

"...guess it just by looking at him. Waiting in the green room of San Antonio's Municipal Auditorium for his..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Back to the Trenches

AMD tightens its hold on Lantana – and the enviro opposition digs in

"...In the global scheme of things, Advanced Micro Devices is on..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Salon of the West

They may not notice us every time we go to Barton Springs -- after all, they are thinking, passionate men, deep in conversation. But we sure notice them: the men at Philosophers' Rock. Who are they? And why does Austin owe them such a debt of gratitude?

"...On any given evening in the 1940s or 1950s, an old man named J. Frank..."

July 4, 2003 Books Feature by Steve Moore

Making a Front Porch for the City

As he was completing the final design for the Austin Museum of Art's long-awaited downtown facility, architect Richard Gluckman took time to discuss the project, his approach to architecture, and what it means to design buildings for a boomtown.

"...Just over two years ago, the Austin Museum of Art selected an architect to design..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Lauryn Paige Fuller Story

Eighteen-year-old Donald Scott Fuller was brutally murdered last year. Jordan Smith explores

"...weeks before Christmas, but outside it feels like spring. The sky is clear and bright, and there is a..."

Feb. 18, 2000 Features Feature by Jordan Smith

The Poetry of Pain

The Fires

"...What fills the holes dug by lies; what breeds in dank silence;..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Books Review

Aleshire the Agitator

Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Limelight

"...have computers with screen saver devices that count down the number of days until Aleshire walks out of the..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

The Good Music Club: Debut Episode

Video of the Couch, Crooks, Not in the Face & Quiet Company

"...As stated here, The Good Music Club's debut last month at the ND..."

Feb. 9, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Keep Austin Off The Horn!

"...Editor. This is a platonic love note to all the non-honking Austinites out there! When I moved to Austin..."

March 22, 2022 Postmarks

Now Streaming in Austin: "Here Comes the Neighborhood"

"One crazy night" comedy meets gentrification satire

"...highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. Remember the classic 1980s "one crazy night" comedy, like Don't Tell..."

May 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

More in the 10-1 Mix

City Council candidates are multiplying like …

"...Newsdesk continues to follow The Road to 10-1, and as of today every City..."

May 12, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The AggreGAYtor: September 10

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas starts to chill out, as your AggreGAYtor empties the tubes...."

Sept. 10, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Hulaland: The Golden Age of Hawaiian Music

"..."For the tourist, not the purist." Perfect PR. Since owning Hawaiian..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

I Remain in Darkness

"...Ernaux wrote a spare and lovely account of her mother's life and eventual death from Alzheimer's. In her newest..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Books Review by Martin Wilson

Cure the Post-Holiday Blues with Austin Free Week

Not ready for festivities to end? These are bound to lift your spirits.

"...solid events you won't want to miss out on. The kicker? You guessed it, they're all free...."

Jan. 3, 2017 Events Post by Thomas Danh

The AggreGAYtor: November 8

What happened today in gay? Here's your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...ENDA rolls forward, gay and trans teens stay in the news, and the Astrodome becomes a distant, astroturfed memory,..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Qmmunity Post

The AggreGAYtor: October 23

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...onerous law yet, and Neil Patrick Harris gives us the most terror-filled Halloween photo yet, as your AggreGAYtor decides..."

Oct. 23, 2013 Qmmunity Post

It's the Issues, Stupid

How the mainstream media is letting down ... its reporters?

"...In the scheme of things, Netroots Nation is turning out to..."

July 19, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The American Voice

Jonathan Franzen's "The Corrections," and other new releases

"...of sorts to his masterful bestseller All Over But the Shoutin' -- Rick Bragg has accepted a daunting challenge...."

Sept. 21, 2001 Books Feature by Mike Shea

SXSW Film Review: Marcel The Shell With Shoes On

Jenny Slate brings this talking seashell to life

"...The easiest way to describe one of SXSW’s most irreverent..."

March 13, 2022 SXSW Post by Trace Sauveur

The AggreGAYtor: October 29

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...to bigger and worse things, Oklahomans go off to the reservation, and the Jane Doe Colorado story gets fuglier,..."

Oct. 29, 2013 Qmmunity Post

All ATX: The Concert

‘A time to celebrate collaboration and community’

"...all over town and many businesses pledging 5% of the day’s sales to the Health Alliance For Austin Musicians...."

Sept. 25, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Daily Miracle of Gregory Alan Isakov

Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt if they’d done folk pop?

"...solace and a peaceful happiness. Expect both Wednesday at the Parish...."

Sept. 24, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Unplugged at the Grove Rolls On Tonight

Free summer concert series now in its 20th year

"...20th year, Shady Grove and KGSR‘s iconic Unplugged at the Grove series finds itself in pole position atop the..."

May 9, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

A Son of the Fathers of Texas

Steve Mendell's life, work, and music filled in the gaps

"...These notes come with more and more frequency these days,..."

Sept. 24, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

The Old Magic

Live Shot of Nick Lowe at La Zona Rosa

"...in Austin with a band in almost 20 years. Nevertheless, it was the opening and closing tunes – when..."

May 9, 2012 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

The Tire Keeps on Turning

More mess inside city's Fleet Services

"...Fallout from the city’s scrap tire mess continued this week with the..."

April 29, 2010 News Post by Jordan Smith

Savlov's Top Ten Redux Part Two: The Bane of Michael Medved

Savlov's Top Ten extras

"...a mouthful of new DVD releases and wondering if they merit inclusion here...."

Jan. 7, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Face to Face With the King of Trill

I got to meet Bun B and it was real.

"...I'm handing the reins over to Chronicle City Beat editor Anne Harris..."

May 23, 2008 Music Post by Anne Harris

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