Wes Anderson vs. Texas' Wild Birds

Woodcut artist Lisa Brawn explains "Quién Es Más Macho?"

"...such as Zero Moustafa or Richie Tenenbaum and exotic birds like an indigo bunting or a Carolina chickadee would..."

July 11, 2016 Arts Post by Mary Cantrell

Down These Mean, Ink-Stained Streets

Chicago artist Tony Fitzpatrick brings his 'Nickel History' to Slugfest Gallery

"...renders with vocabulary and jawbone. Comic-strip icons, human faces, birds, insects, hobo signs – each centered in a rough..."

Dec. 23, 2011 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Four Comedians Walk Into a Barbershop

Someone's getting clipped at the Velveeta Room tonight

"...be much less than a riot when all of these guys are doing their sets while getting their hair..."

Feb. 20, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Around the World in Eight Films

Cultural snapshots give viewers something to write home about

"...from the brightest cities to the most shadowy villages. These particular films take us from fake accents in Scotland..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...ventilator powered only by a manual crank. Cast: Paul Walker, Genesis Rodriguez (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

War and Pieces

Mayor's Book Club takes on Kevin Powers' 'The Yellow Birds'

"...Kevin Powers’ debut novel, The Yellow Birds, looks like a war novel, but it is really..."

April 30, 2013 Books Post by Amy Gentry

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Our readers talk back.

"...between "enlightened planners" and those out there wishing to ride/walk/roll their chair over a completed bridge. Additionally, an emerging..."

June 21, 2002 Column

Adam Carroll: Let It Choose You

San Marcos bard continues thriving on his eight LP

"...singer-songwriters in his home state. Many consider his “Rice Birds” a peak: “I was thinking of you when the..."

Aug. 26, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

22 to Think About

Austin Museum of Art shows new local art that engages the mind

"...site-specific installation, he has added people: almost life-size figures walking away from you, their backs turned; a couple climbing..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Day Trips & Beyond: Old Warbirds

Former military aircraft offer once-in-a-lifetime rides

"...The old warbirds sitting on the airport’s black tarmac are real-life reminders..."

April 12, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

FF2011: Kevin Sorbo Picks 'Julia X'

The former Hercules slashes up 3D

"...There are certain things you expect in life. Birds fly, water flows, and Kevin Sorbo is always the..."

Sept. 30, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Let's Talk About Sex, Bay-bee

AISD Teaches Kids About the Birds and Bees

"...What are some of the sources of these messages? Hayes asks. "Parents," says one student. "The movies,"..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

The Song Remains the Same

Led Zeppelin reunion boot

"...will only ever be this one show played by these four individuals for a man who changed music history..."

Feb. 13, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Jailbird

The Prison Diaries of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' Preston Hubbard

"...I played bass for the platinum-selling, multi-Grammy award-nominated Fabulous Thunderbirds. Besides recording five albums as a T-Bird, I played..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Music Feature by Preston Hubbard

Just an Old-Fashioned Cat

Eartha Kitt is one funny dame

"...him, I don't. I'm only helping you! [laughter] Now, these women had a sense of humor, and I love..."

July 21, 2006 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

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?

"...1950s, an old man named J. Frank Dobie might walk over to the house of another old man named..."

July 4, 2003 Books Feature by Steve Moore

Going With the Flow

The next life of Waller Creek

"...– warped wood footbridges, hefty limestone edifices, six-lane highways. Walking the Creek..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Ari Phillips

Haitian Vacation

AMOA's Downtown Exhibition Offers a Cool Getaway

"...Birds, Flowers, and Pink Basket, Oil on Masonite, c. 1947,..."

June 6, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

The Scene Is Gone But Not Forgotten

The Evolution of Austin's White Blues

"...The newly formed Fabulous Thunderbirds began playing there regularly. A holdover band from the..."

Aug. 9, 1996 Music Feature

Dreaming of Buffalo

Prairie preservationists want to turn Austin's eyes – and energies – eastward

"...tallgrass prairie is so alive you can hear it: birds chattering, cottontails bounding out of the scrub, hawks soaring..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

Record Reviews

"...church -- let alone the despondent Casio artist -- these 20 quick tracks blast you through an explosively locomotive..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Music Review

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A point-counterpoint on Long Park development; Austin Music Network's bad move; and a call for a car-free council member.

"...used it for 31 years" is simply false. Both these statements imply that the property is inaccessible, which is..."

April 7, 2000 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...a goal of increasing the percentage of citizens who walk or bicycle for transportation. The fastest way to do..."

March 1, 2002 Column

Moore Is Better

"...is why, when Lorrie Moore's new short story collection, Birds of America (Alfred A. Knopf, $22.50 hard), hit the..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Books Review by Marion Winik

Texas Platters

"...Long Walk Back (Curb)..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Music Review

Texas Platters

"...CCR and Skynyrd covers under their brass belt buckles, these ribald Philistines would be the perfect house band at..."

May 23, 1997 Music Review

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Our readers talk back.

"...names, and the people roll over and accept it. These propositions will cripple the city of Austin. Funny enough,..."

April 21, 2006 Column

Real Life Rat Tales

Carol Brorson consults the experts to get to the roof of Austin's rat problem.

"...like to plant gardens, keep compost piles, and feed birds...."

Jan. 21, 2000 Features Feature by Carol Brorsen

Mayor's Book Club Titles Announced

Citywide reading campaign honors two National Book Award finalists

"...two finalists for the National Book Award: The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers and Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk..."

March 1, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

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Our readers talk back.

"...in Proposition 2, which is affecting the coverage issue. These are the voters, patronized and chided at once, by..."

April 7, 2006 Column

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