Is the City Dumping Longtime Tech Nonprofit Austin Free-Net for a Cali Company?

CM Pool punts vote to March 1 over "transparency" concerns

"...of supporting the local community through digital literacy training that her organization, Austin Free-Net, would be losing its city..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

The State of Austin Wine

Somms Under Fire lights up Austin's wine scene this month

"...The diversity of Austin's wine menus is no accident. The public's thirst for knowledge, plus a..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

The Q&A Hole: What’s Your Favorite Place in Austin?

Because you know that "cabin fever" is definitely a thing

"...on whatever bright & shiny spectacle Netflix or Hulu is lately offering their collection of viewers. But, eventually, even..."

May 29, 2017 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Renaissance Austin’s My Big Fat Bahookie

Lorella Loftus’ really funny new play preaches that everybody’s got back, and that’s just great

"...Do you know where your bahookie is? If not, turn around and look at the seat..."

April 28, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

DVDanger: What to Watch This Halloween

Part I: Slugs, zombies, and one-night stands

"...Halloween is upon us. and even if the Austin weather refuses..."

Oct. 30, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Silent Sky at Austin Playhouse

This luminous staging of Lauren Gunderson's play brings wonder to the universe and makes it at once vast and intimate

"...can be hard to judge how close the light is with so little to go by. What you assume..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

New Live Comedy Show Is Doper Than What, Exactly?

Heckle Her Productions goes all Nineties-style with latest comedy gig

"...There was this sort of televised explosion in the early Nineties that..."

July 13, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Point Austin: A Halcyon Day

Clinton's ascension is a moment to celebrate possibilities

"...This campaign is about making sure there are no ceilings..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Michael King

Aida

In Verdi's Egyptian tragedy, Austin Opera excavates from the pomp and pageantry the personal

"...What is it that Rick tells Ilsa when he's convincing her..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin's Paramount Theatre Turns 100

As the grande dame of Austin theatres turns 100, it matters more than ever

"...What we cherish now as the grande dame of Austin theatres had..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

When Magic is a Real Darling

This popular Austin magician tells it like it appears to be

"...TV and concert producer Patrick Terry recently put together another spectacle of magic and humor in the wake of..."

May 11, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Terry Maker's "Holy Fool" is a Divine Manifestation of Art

New show at grayDUCK Gallery rewards your closest attention

"...Q: Who is this Holy Fool showing work at Austin’s excellent grayDUCK..."

April 24, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Senate Votes to Close Austin State Supported Living Center

Despite guardian opposition, Senate passes bill to close Austin SSLC

"...Against the wishes of dozens of family members of the intellectually and..."

April 14, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Point Austin: The Meanings of 'Affordability'

The new year signals changes in the life of Austin

"...Over the Christmas holiday, I spent a lot of time corresponding and..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Column by Michael King

The International Modern Quilt Guild: The First QuiltCon in Austin

And these aren't, as the saying goes, your grandmother's quilts

"...lot of gorgeous quilts at the Austin Convention Center this weekend...."

Feb. 20, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Point Austin: We Want Your Urine

Rick Perry's latest bright idea is pissing on Texas

"...(Senate Bill 11) by Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, that would mandate drug testing for "welfare" recipients (i.e., those..."

Nov. 23, 2012 News Column by Michael King

Things Not To Fear: 1) The Reaper, 2) The World Horror Convention in Austin

An Interview with Convention co-chairs Nate Southard and Lee Thomas

"...As promised yesterday, here's that interview with Nate Southard and Lee..."

April 27, 2011 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tweet This Mess Around: Fred Schneider Tells It Like It T-I-Is! Part 1

What's that on your head? An interview with the B-52's lead man?

"...Schneider, the iconic yelp-yap-yowl of the B-52's and all-'round great fella cum bon vivant paused for a Q &..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

This Week in Campaign Fail: Perry Special

GOP press event. Giant chicken. Awesome.

"...of the Texas Democratic Party Headquarters. There's no way that could go wrong, right? Right?..."

June 16, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

But Is It Art?

Austin Kleon gets creative with poetry in his new collection, Newspaper Blackout

"...back, while living in Cleveland, Kleon decided to vent his frustrations with writing by picking up a copy of..."

April 9, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Chronicle Music Awards

Austin Music Hall, Saturday, March 20, 2010

"...Walk outside. Inhale deeply. Smell that? That’s the smell of fresh meat: thousands upon thousands..."

March 19, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

He's Not a Lawyer, But He Plays One on TV

Austin actor Mehcad Brooks on his circuitous path from star athlete to Southern vampires and L.A. law on an Irving soundstage

"...lesson in following your dream. Austin native Mehcad Brooks is clad in an expensive suit, sitting in a swanky,..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Point Austin: Legitimate Public Concern

The Keller prosecution is an enduring stain on Austin's honor and sense of justice

"...the van. They got a baby gorilla. Danny took Christi into the park. Fran stayed with Vijay. Fran cut..."

March 27, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Bernanke Speaks

The Fed chairman visits, and the news is very mixed

"...It wasn't Ben Bernanke's fault that he dropped into the Downtown Hilton on the same..."

Dec. 5, 2008 News Column by Michael King

The Great Crusader

Nobody's safe from man-with-a-camera Alex Gibney

"...Filmmaker Alex Gibney is mad as hell, and he's not going to take..."

July 11, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Point Austin: Heat Wave

From Philadelphia to Austin, the air is burning

"...weekend in Philadelphia, a very nice city for melting. That's what most of us were doing whenever we stepped..."

June 13, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Who Is Mandy?

The author hopes that history – so cruel to African-American women in the kitchen – can help breathe real life into a 19th-century portrait

"...Four years ago, Texas A&M's student newspaper published a bigoted cartoon of a large black woman in..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

Point Austin: See You in Court

This week the Supremes consider the curious habits of Texas politicians

"...sitting around idly, looking for something to do between this week's closing of the Olympics and the Paramount World..."

Feb. 24, 2006 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: A Question of Vision

Austin's possible futures are prefigured in two very different sorts of public action

"...By sticking his foot firmly in his mouth – and following it..."

Feb. 11, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Envision Central Texas project is an opportunity for the citizens to plan our own destiny.

"...Nothing is ever really settled in Austin, even the obvious...."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

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