Sunshine (State) on My Shoulder, Part 1

A deeper look at the work of Florida's ragtag art collective, The Highwaymen.

"...few coffeetable books covering subjects relating to my home state, Florida. In the intro of the review, I said,..."

Dec. 17, 2007 Design Post by Kate X Messer

Sunshine State

"...Ralph Waite, Angela Bassett and Edie Falco. Having resisted the temptation to make a thoroughly mainstream film in a..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Dewhurst Plays in the Sunshine

Lieutenant governor pushes recorded votes, other open-gov initiatives

"...Dewhurst on Friday issued an eight-point plan on improvements the state can make in providing information to the public..."

Dec. 10, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Talk to the Hand (of God)

James Hannaham reads at BookPeople in support of his debut novel God Says No

"...God may have said nyet, but the critics sounded yes to Michener graduate James Hannaham's widely..."

Sept. 15, 2009 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Both Sides of the Blade

Roiling, contradictory passions rule in Claire Denis’ latest

"...her ex-lover François (Colin), riding off on his motorcycle. The effect on Sara is immediate, an emotional lightning strike..."

July 15, 2022 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

The Trials and Success of Tom Laughlin's 'Billy Jack'

Politics and pacifism on the East Coast

"...bigger news than it was, but time does affect the stature of cultural archetypes. Laughlin had played Billy Jack..."

Jan. 2, 2014 Screens Post by Louis Black

Beside the Point

Council takes long, slow journey into night

"...As sunlight slinks away and the daylight dwindles, I wager I wasn't the only Austinite..."

Nov. 16, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Austin Writer ire’ne lara silva Plans Her Year as Texas State Poet Laureate

Looking at the legacy of the honor

"...meet (or revisit) your newest torchbearer: ire'ne lara silva, the Rio Grande Valley-born, Austin-based artist and the current Texas..."

July 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Off the Desk:

"...Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt has decided not to list the Barton Springs Salamander as an endangered species. The U.S...."

Aug. 30, 1996 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Too Much Closeness

Or how to develop resting bitch face

"...point about making everyone feel included, no matter what their circumstances. As we have gotten older me and most..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Texas Book Festival 2017: The Full List

Dan Rather, Jeffrey Eugenides, the Bush sisters, and 291 more

"...readers, your wait to learn who will be attending the literary banquet of the year is over. The Texas..."

Sept. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Van de Putte Sets the Date

SA senator to announce 2014 election plans next week

"...The eyes of the Texas Democratic Party will on the..."

Nov. 15, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Color of My Parachute

120mph Straight Down

"...From up about 13,500 feet, the human body descends at a rate of approximately 120mph...."

Aug. 28, 1998 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

The Texas Craft Brewers Festival's Rotating Beer List

27 Texas craft brewers showcase their suds

"...At any given moment, probably at the exact time you realize how much of your precious..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Food Post by Eric Puga

The AggreGAYtor: August 16

Your daily dose of LGBTQ news

"...shoots security guard at Family Research Council HQ. Although the FRC is one of the most virulent anti-LGBTQ groups..."

Aug. 16, 2012 Qmmunity Post by Brandon Watson

One in a Crowd: The Honor Farm

Austin documentary expert Karen Skloss takes us back to school

"...psychedelic psycho thriller: Director Karen Skloss' debut narrative feature The Honor Farm has a little of everything. Now it..."

Dec. 29, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Citywide Talent - Meet the Finalists of Citywide 86'd

Four young cooks compete in the finals tonight

"...After several months of qualifying rounds, the four finalists in Uchiko's Citywide 86'd competition face off..."

June 17, 2013 Food Post by Carly Yansak

Mining the Soul Part 2

Reissues, continued

"...Proving once again why they are kings of the reissue game, Numero Group doesn’t..."

Jan. 15, 2009 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Here Comes the Sun

On a breather from The Sopranos, actress Edie Falco soaks it up in John Sayles' Sunshine State.

"...In her current film, John Sayles' epic social drama Sunshine State, Falco heads an all-star cast as Marly Temple,..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

The People vs. Mike Sheffield

The new APD oversight agreement is a first for Austin -- but will it do what it's supposed to do?

"...different this morning, but Mike Sheffield is happy that the Austin Police Department will now be monitored by citizens..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Science of Sleep

Michel Gondry's film is messy, confusing, painful, and ultimately, thanks in no small measure to the unfettered talents of Gael García Bernal and Charlotte Gainsbourg, utterly rewarding.

"...– love and desire, in particular – retrofitted for the cinema screen, The Science of Sleep is likely to..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

I Am the Jellyfish That Walks Upon the Land

The Mother of all pop bands

"...-- Bernard Holland, The New York Times, June 18, 2000..."

June 30, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Garage rock, indie-pop, funk, and more

"...extra helping from Down Under with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard at Stubb's and trio Middle Kids at..."

June 22, 2018 Events Post by The Music Staff

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...Arya's relationship with music mirrors the winding path she took from Belgrade to Austin, where..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Sine Die Part 2: The House

The House ends the 80th session like it has been for weeks: divided, fighting over the rule book, and pointing fingers at Speaker Craddick.

"...If the Senate left for summer vacation with a degree of..."

May 29, 2007 News Post by Richard Whittaker

The Sunny Side of the District

The 'I am AISD' report paints a rosy picture of Austin schools

"...been doing with its $731 million budget, or what the district has planned for its $500 million in new..."

Dec. 3, 2004 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Public Notice: In the Name of Fairness

Times change, and so do schools

"...It was high drama at the AISD board meeting Monday evening, climaxing with Trus­tee Ann..."

March 2, 2018 News Column by Nick Barbaro

On the COVID-19 Front Lines, Providers Feel Exposed

Seeking protection

"...The reality of the COVID-19 pandemic has settled like an..."

April 3, 2020 News Feature by Margaret Nicklas

The Great Austin Beer Scavenger Hunt

SXSW is brewing

"...It’s shameful, really. The treacly suggestions on “How to Do Austin Like a..."

March 10, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Return of Wayne Douglas

A flood of posthumous Doug Sahm CDs, both old and new, hits record stores

"...Sahm raved to all his friends about Ed Burleson. The young, Dallas-area singer's country chops struck a nerve with..."

June 23, 2000 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

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