Texas Book Festival 2015:
The Train to Crystal City

Jan Jarboe Russell's saga of World War II internment in Texas reviewed

"...Although most readers may be familiar with the World War II internment camps in California for Japanese..."

Oct. 15, 2015 Arts Post by Michael King

Opinion: The Case to Keep Leander Connected

A yes vote on Proposition A means continued transportation solutions

"...Leander residents can sustain the will of past voters who twice have gone to..."

May 6, 2022 Column by James Larsen

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Readers and fans of the literary, you might want to grab a napkin before..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival 2015: The Mighty 300

Authors for Fest 20 include Lethem, Lemony, Pitts, Diggs, Hart

"...What event could bring together Gary Hart and John Sununu, Jonathan Lethem and Lemony..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold

"...Directed by: Paul Weiland. Starring: Billy Crystal, Jack Palance, Daniel Stern and Jon Lovitz. One of..."

June 17, 1994 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

An Arc of Crystal Clarity

Rob chats with Gavin Russom and Viva Ruiz of the Crystal Ark

"...records for years. Last year his music was taken to the next level through collaboration with new partner Viva..."

Jan. 10, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Democrats and Their Campaign Teams Train Up to Turn Texas Blue

The Texas Democratic Party focuses on flipping the state as early as 2020

"...In a sparse studio at the Springdale General complex on the Eastside, the future of..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Roxy Bonafont

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...The oldest operating Alamo Drafthouse in the nation still survives...."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Fit To Perform

Divine Fits debut at Beerland, Willie hops the Railroad, and Ume gets a call from Perry Farrell.

"..."We've been playing together since October, but we've never done a show, so..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week: "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Playback: And the Award Goes To ...

The Grammys went bust, but their local equivalent – the 34th annual Austin Music Awards – just dropped its star-studded lineup

"...Monday night, I submerged into the couch and stared at my television, cross-eyed and..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Leave Her to Heaven: Iconically Gene Tierney

"..."'Young woman, you ought to be in pictures,'" recalled Gene Tierney in her autobiography...."

Oct. 6, 2006 Screens Feature by Raoul Hernandez

In the Room

First-place winner

"...Garven. Big day," Dan Rainey croaks as he enters the elevator. "Those boards ready to review?" Phlegm rattles deep..."

Feb. 28, 2014 Books Feature by Raul Garza

Under the Stars

No summer is complete without a trip to the drive-in

"...One mention of summer nights and for many folks the iconic Grease soundtrack cues up: "Summer sun, something's begun/..."

May 15, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Gay Place: For the Love of Bunnies

Hop to some of the gayest fests of post-Lenten debauchery

"...Between Cyler the Bunny at Cheer Ups and Lady Bunny at Oilcan's..."

April 18, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Forget Paris

"...Directed by: Billy Crystal. Starring: Billy Crystal, Debra Winger, Joe Mantegna, Cynthia Stevenson,..."

May 19, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Catfish, outlaws, and armadillos

"...It’s May and the fun around the state is heating up. Now’s the..."

May 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...bike ride down Airport Boulevard protected from traffic. A train traveling over 200 miles per hour from Austin to..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...SXSW Film has unloosed its 145-film strong slate for the 2015 festival...."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

ACL HOF WOW

Sold-out awards show shucks off TV tropes and triumphs

"...teleprompter. Pretending it’s New Year’s Eve, because that’s when the taping airs. Even so, Austin City Limits’ third annual..."

Oct. 13, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Council Watch

Council divided on Gotham condo project; Jesus Garza gets a big raise; East Austin residents voice concerns about the future of the brown building and flood control.

"...Holy catfight, Batman! When the topic of whether to allow the 120-foot Gotham condominium..."

Dec. 17, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Springs Under Threat

Visit these five watering holes while you can

"...Imagine sitting on the edge of a spring-fed pool with your feet dangling..."

April 20, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...From moon explorers to tech investors, musicians to Muppets, and from the joint..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...The SXSW Film Festival announced today its 2012 feature film..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Sxsw

"...Okay, take a deep breath. Hold it. Exhale. Again. There. Feel better? Look, just calm down. So what if..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

Power Rangers

A new generation of teens with superpowers must save the world

"...Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler, Ludi Lin, Bryan Cranston, Bill Hader and Elizabeth Banks...."

March 31, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Cap Metro Wants Its Pre-Pandemic Groove Back

Everything’s in flux with new ridership, new leadership, new routes

"...Michael Hill takes the bus to work every morning. Well, he actually takes..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Last Shotgun Blast of SXSW Film Programming

'Hobo,' Spike's 'Scenes From the Suburbs,' and more

"...That's Hobo With a Shotgun, to be exact – the Rutger Hauer-starring exploitation pic that..."

Feb. 10, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Headlines

"...Meet and Confer: City Council meets today, Thursday, Nov. 15, with the juiciest..."

Nov. 16, 2018 News Feature

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