News Roundup: John Legend, the FBI, and Paul Pryor

Legend calls for criminal justice reform; Pryor passes away

"...John Legend wants to use his celebrity for good; the DOJ discovers flawed FBI testimony in capital cases; local..."

April 20, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

SXSW Panel: Veep: A Conversation with the Cast and Showrunner

How does a show that outlived its initial concept keep getting laughs?

"...A surprisingly complete cast – plus showrunner – appeared before a crowded ballroom to drop hints..."

March 14, 2017 SXSW Post by Carina Magyar

Star Wars Day: Happy May the Fourth, And a Very Merry Revenge of the Fifth

One man's 35 year trip to a galaxy far, far away

"...I will always remember the first time I saw a Star Wars film. It..."

May 4, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Life and Times of Gus Garcia

City Council Member Gus Garcia retires after more than 30 years of public service

"...President Harry Truman used to say, "There is no end to the amount of good you..."

June 2, 2000 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

Review: TexARTS Theater's Sweeney Todd

Despite fruitless tweaks to the storytelling, this is a tale worth attending

"...Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's angry, savage, and deeply cynical Sweeney Todd:..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Don't Ash, Don't Tell

The city’s smoking ordinance is rather lax in bars and restaurants, but hardly anyone’s complaining

"...A cartoon posted on the door of Vic Zuliani's office underscores the restaurateur's intense..."

Oct. 8, 1999 News Feature by Mike Jasper

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...The Dream Team Scheme..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Red, White, and Blue

Second place, the 12th annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

"...I sit crumpled like a sack lunch in the coach class of a discount airline 30,000 feet above..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Books Feature by Garth Mueller

The Wrench Is Back

The Return of Brigid Shea

"...Thursday's drama. Having lost none of her potency to motherhood, Shea provided the key fourth vote to Max Nofziger's..."

Jan. 26, 1996 News Column by Alex de Marban

The Real Y'Alternative

Todd Snider, Too Rock for Country, Too Country for Rock

"...by Andy Langer..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Then There's This: The Race For Campaign Cash

County Judge and Pct. 2 Commissioner's races don't come cheap

"...judge, but incumbent Sam Biscoe's pending exit has opened the door – and a good many wallets – to..."

July 19, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Of Barbecue and Vampires

An interview with Todd Lowe, True Blood's Terry Bellefleur

"...Short order cook. War vet. Loving husband, daddy, and step-daddy. Terry Bellefleur of Bon Temps, La...."

June 13, 2013 Screens Post by R.U. Steinberg

The Fight of His Life

Are Ronney Reynolds' Mayoral Hopes on the Ropes?

"...Mayoral Candidate Kirk Watsonphotograph by John Anderson It was a blustery..."

Dec. 6, 1996 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Who's Got the Hootie?

Comparing Austin' and Dallas' 1995 Output

"...by Andy Langer..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Music Feature

Saint Teresa: Richard Linklater and John Pierson on the Icon of Slacker

The director of Slacker and the film's sales agent discuss the creative importance of actor and musician Teresa Taylor

"...Linklater: Teresa Taylor, ICON. It was amazing to see The New York Times and be like, "Wow, there she..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature

Austin Restaurant Weeks, Triumphant Tiki Freaks, Yellowbird's Milton Speaks, Mind the Top Chef Peeks

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

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Sept. 22, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Council We Deserve?

In the races for City Council, it's a search for competence amidst the chaff

"...down this year from her Place 3 seat on the dais, has attended a few of the candidate forums..."

April 22, 2005 News Feature by Michael King

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

25 Questions You May or May Not Be Wondering Before the 'Breaking Bad' Finale

And if you weren't before, you are now

"...In case the title didn't give it away: Spoilers ahoy!..."

Sept. 26, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

The Advance's Retreat

Is this the end for Cinematexas?

"...fewer star in this year's constellation of fall events. The Cinematexas International Short Film Festival, the experimental festival lauded..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

Like Beer and Chili

Combustible Collaborators Joseph Skibell and David Yeakle

"...Joseph Skibell Love fest. Those are the first two words that spring to mind when describing..."

March 13, 1998 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Scott McCloud in Austin with The Sculptor this Weekend

The affable theorist of Understanding Comics waxes all fictional.

"...Scott McCloud of Understanding Comics fame has a new book out from First..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Q&A: The Dicks’ Gary Floyd Talks Lifelong Creativity Ahead of Austin Art Exhibition

Maybe We'll See Butterflies opens tomorrow at Prizer Arts & Letters

"...exhibition opening, but won't stay on screen too long. The pioneering punk bandleader says that could be cheesy...."

June 10, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

AGLIFF Presses Play on The Capote Tapes

LGBTQIA+ film festival announces online lineup for 2020

"...The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF) may..."

July 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

ATX TV Fest Recap: Taking the Future One Day at a Time

Series creator says "there’s hope" show will be saved

"...Lear's classic sitcom One Day at a Time, but the Stateside Theatre was packed with fans for a special..."

June 11, 2019 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

The Frank Mills Call It Quits After 500th Show

Why is one of the city’s top improv troupes breaking up?

"...The Frank Mills, one of this city’s most acclaimed improv..."

Dec. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Circus Life of Michael Slattery

Shoulders frontman readies HAAM Day set and new LP

"...in May that I finally got to see his band Shoulders. And it’s Shoulders, not the Shoulders...."

Sept. 18, 2013 Music Post by William Harries Graham

The Hatchett Man

Local bookers like Charlie Hatchett Jr. built this city

"...be counted, Hatchett Talent Agency has booked acts in and around the Austin area and United States. Charlie Hatchett..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Perry the Executioner

Texas leads the country in executions, and Rick Perry holds the record tally

"...Keith Hampton still had not heard a word from the Board of Pardons and Paroles. Time was of the..."

Sept. 16, 2011 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Wisdom of Years

Whatever Way the Wind Blows

"...To hear Willis tell it, the only thing more personally traumatic than her years as..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Andy Langer

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