Page Two: Dancing at the Revolution With the Radio On!

Louis Black recalls the joys of driving around and falling in love with pop songs

"...In these politically dark times, writing about what brings us joy..."

June 16, 2017 Column by Louis Black

Lege Lines: Ignoring the Dawnna Dukes Problem

County Democratic Party Chair Vincent Harding doesn't want to talk about the beleaguered rep

"...chairs in state Rep. Dawnna Dukes' district are asking the embattled Pflugerville Democrat to live up to her word..."

June 9, 2017 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Spoon's Hot Thoughts Remodels the Locals' Art-Funk

Britt Daniel and Jim Eno talk about the rise of R&B in the band's sound

"...urgently. "We told people we're on at this time. They may not get to see us!"..."

June 2, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

James Magnuson Leaves the Michener Center

James Magnuson reflects on his 23 years as director of the Michener Center for Writers

"...James Michener wanted the best graduate writing program in the country. And he..."

May 26, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jarrott Productions' The Price

This staging of the Arthur Miller drama keenly appraises the worth of a life

"...by simply giving it away or tossing it out, then inevitably we come up hard against the question: What..."

Oct. 14, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Save Our Spaces March: "Give Us the Keys!"

Creative Alliance leads artists on a second line down Second

"...Arts and Music," "Life Is Art," and "We Are the Weird in Austin," 75 local artists and musicians followed..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...Graham. Legends of Terpsichore. And now … Rick Perry. The former governor of Texas and two-time GOP presidential primary..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: David Yow Meets the Jazzus Lizard

David Yow fronts the Jazzus Lizard, Cherubs knock off 22 years of rust, Preston Hubbard dies, and Blind Lemon Jefferson gets kicked off Texas license plates

"...The official rock & roll handbook states: "A famous frontman..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fantastic Fest Wave 2: The Martian, The Witch, and More

New Ridley Scott flick, plus dozens more added to fest

"...2015 is less than a month away, and today the festival announced some of its biggest titles ever, with..."

Aug. 26, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

There Goes the Neighborhood

Council digs into short-term rentals this week

"...Enticed by the colorful murals, neighborhood pride, and affordable homes, Kristen Hotopp..."

Aug. 11, 2015 News Post by Natalia Ciolko

The Wrong Kind of Rebel Rock

Why bands are lowering the Confederate battle flag

"...on its cover,” I wondered. Seemed as silly as the moment Dublin’s U2 discovered its Delta blues roots on..."

July 22, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam

TCAD can't accurately appraise commercial properties – and the Lege likes it that way

"...The taxes is too damn high...."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Michael King

Email From the Mayor

Adler solicits public support for expanding official staff

"...today's proposal to “add additional staffing and resources for the Mayor and Council offices.” The proposal had a rocky..."

Feb. 26, 2015 News Post by Michael King

One of the Good Guys

Is Chris Ohlson the nicest film producer in town, or just the hardest working?

"...great guy. Seriously. Everyone says so. In fact, that's the very first thing they tend to say about this..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Roberto Orci Grabs the Bull by the Horns for 'Matador'

Taking Robert Rodriguez from his comfort zone with soccer'n'spies

"...worse day to visit Austin? All is calm in the lobby of the Four Seasons, but outside the streets..."

July 15, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Chains, Bending the Knee

'Game of Thrones’ complex consideration of freedom and slavery

"...In modern popular culture, the depiction of slavery usually involves stories set in the..."

May 7, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

DVDanger: 'Frightmare', 'The Flesh and Blood Show'

Redemption resurrects the legacy of terror maestro Pete Walker

"...When American audiences think about British horror in the 1970s, they tend to think about the Gothic high..."

March 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: 'Alyce Kills'/'A Virgin Among the Living Dead'

Women on the edge of a supernatural breakdown

"...Like the song goes, how can we miss you if you..."

Aug. 25, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Napster Changed the World and Lost Everything

Alex Winter brings 'Downloaded' to Alamo Slaughter Lane tonight

"...Without Napster, there would have been no iTunes, no Spotify, no Facebook...."

July 1, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Return of Lila Downs

‘La Reyna’ makes another rare stop in Austin – tonight

"...Lila Downs performs with all the force of a tropical depression. On 2012’s Pecados y..."

April 9, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

'The NFL Beat': To Explode From Within

A personal take on the Jovan Belcher murder/suicide

"...Week 13 of the NFL season has arrived, and with it comes the..."

Dec. 1, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Week 7

Fantasy notes for all the lucky people, and their shoes

"...everyday life while I have lived in a basement. The small, eye-level window in the corner reveals a fluctuating..."

Oct. 19, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Ryan Mallett Learning From the Best

The 'Chronicle' catches up with a former Texas high school star

"...2007, Texarkana (Texas high school) QB Ryan Mallett was the top HS player in the state according to various..."

Aug. 15, 2012 Sports Post by Mike Loyko

'The NFL Beat': Awards Shower

The best and worst of 2011 in the NFL

"...Today I heard a trucker get paged over the truck-stop intercom, notifying him that shower stall No. 2..."

June 16, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Combine Commentary

On the exceptional 2012 draft class

"...This is “The NFL Beat” and for the first time in my..."

March 1, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Toros Celebrate the Holidays With Wins

Hold league-best record

"...It's been a festive week for our favorite guys, the Austin Toros. Needing one win to get back on..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Sports Post by Will Schmidt

Show Them the Need

The great GOP wave breaks on the realities of the actual cost of government

"...The Texas Legislature did not return (or rather, did not..."

June 10, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The State's Planned Parenthood Trap

Plans to ban PP from Women's Health may be a problem

"...Tomorrow (Thursday) the Health and Human Services Commission Medical Care Advisory Committee..."

June 8, 2011 News Post by Jordan Smith

The 'Tease That Binds

The Texas Burlesque Festival builds community among those who are hip to the strip

"...a hook – that little something unique that snags the audience. It can be a shake or a shimmy..."

April 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: The Cloudy Crystal Ball

If you're wondering what the new Lege will do, look to its predecessors

"...If you needed any additional seasonal foreboding heading into the new year, you might look no further than Harvey..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Column by Michael King

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