The Tom Booker Roast

Last night, baby, it hurt so good

"...minder and co-owner of the Institution Theatre – Mr. Tom Booker, we're referencing here – was treated to what..."

Sept. 2, 2011 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...most remarkable works of musical archeology in recent years: Tom Petty, Somewhere You Feel Free, assembled from a previously..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Articulations

Another hefty infusion of cash for the Long Center, and no money necessary to see the new Austin Museum of Art exhibition

"...contribution, in the amount of $5 million, comes from Tom and Lynn Meredith, and you may not be surprised..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Bringers of Joy

20,000 Austin kids are happily learning to make positive change in their lives through Creative Action

"...of a "Social Profit Village" conceived by philanthropist Will Meredith and his parents, Lynn and Tom – a project..."

Nov. 14, 2014 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Naked City

Jack Stick attacks his opponent's supporters as 'anti-business'

"...ne'er-do-wells, in addition to Lebermann, includes former Dell CFO Tom Meredith, GSD&M advertising President Roy Spence, PR guru and..."

Sept. 17, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Gov. Rick Perry) designed to satisfy both House Speaker Tom Craddick and state Sen. Robert Duncan while preserving congressional..."

Sept. 26, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

On the Funding Front

New funding helps the Blanton get wired and kids at Zach and KHDC get inspired

"...the family foundation of longtime local philanthropists Lynn and Tom Meredith, the donation will support what the institution is..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ansel Adams: Revelations

The Ransom Center exhibition 'Ansel Adams: A Legacy' lets you experience the works of the best-known of American photographers as art rather than commerce

"...the organization's debts. Fortunately for all of us, Austinites Tom and Lynn Meredith purchased it together as one unit."..."

Nov. 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Naked City

Big players in Austin's high-tech community form a new group, Get AroundAustin, to promote light rail in advance of the Nov. 7 referendum.

"...the solution." Garber's compatriots in the new group include Tom Meredith, managing director of Dell Ventures; John Thornton, a..."

May 26, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Naked City

Democrats host symposium to discuss Texas' role in the new high-tech economy.

"...more good jobs than there are qualified people," agreed Tom Meredith, also from Dell. Meredith called on Democrats to..."

Nov. 26, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

'Design Waller Creek: A Competition'

Winning design for Waller Creek Conservancy's contest creates civic spaces amid greenery

"...unanimous choice to the Governance Group – Conservancy founders Tom Meredith, Melba Whatley, and Melanie Barnes; board member Rudy..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Developing Stories

Traffic, bullshit, Suttle, and Town Lake

"...a long breakfast at Las Manitas with Dellionaire philanthropist Tom Meredith, we called him to ask hopefully if he,..."

June 1, 2007 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Top 10 Election Moments: From Their Lips to God's Ear

From their lips to God's ear

"...of Austin's business elite, including former Dell Computer exec Tom Meredith and Centex Beverage CEO and former UT regent..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Shane Phelps resigns from the AG's office to run as a Republican candidate for Travis County District Attorney; Community leaders ask Dell Computer to reconsider moving into the Drinking Water Protection Zone

"...faulted the utility for its implementation of a new Customer Information System, now in effect after nine months of..."

May 19, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

More TODs to Come

"...also known as the Featherlite tract, former Dell executive Tom Meredith is working on his first development. The fields..."

Oct. 6, 2006 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Local news this week in Austin.

"...votes of everyone who voted for that candidate are automatically "re-cast" for their second choices. Confusing? Yes, but "when..."

March 30, 2001 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Articulations

"...Debbie; and senior vice president for law and administration Tom Green and his wife Deborah; senior vice president and..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Peterloo

A political massacre loses all urgency in this bloodless period piece

"...Kinnear, Maxine Peake, Pearce Quigley, David Moorst, Rachel Finnegan, Tom Meredith, Simona Bitmate, Robert Wilfort, Alastair Mackenzie, Karl Johnson..."

April 19, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Waller Creek Comes to Life

Conservancy seeks radical makeover east of Downtown

"...was later joined by civic leaders Melanie Barnes and Tom Meredith, and together they formed the Waller Creek Conservancy..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Election News

Does this campaign chest make me look fat?

"...and architecture/engineering firm Carter & Burgess PAC, and developer/philanthropist Tom Meredith. Recently retired Public Works Director Sondra Creigh­ton also..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...tract, recently purchased with great fanfare by ex-Dell exec Tom Meredith. -- M.C.M...."

Oct. 3, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

It could be that the 20 reporters who showed up at the Governor's Mansion on the Sunday before Labor Day saw the only presidential debates that will occur this year; Hyde Park Baptist Church seems intent on moving "Forward Forever"; The light-rail train ride to the polls continues to build steam.

"...member Gus Garcia; Vignette co-founder Ross Garber; Dell co-founder Tom Meredith; venture capitalist John Thornton; tech-exec Peter Zandan; and..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Davis, Valeria Golino, Madonna, Ione Skye, Lili Taylor, Marisa Tomei, Alicia Witt, Tarantino. (R, 115 min.) What must have..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Further Reflections

"...Elizabeth Hurley at the EDtv premiere at the Paramount..."

March 26, 1999 Screens Feature

Things They Used to Do

Dick Holland assesses two Texas journalists, Gary Cartwright and Jan Reid, whose new collections of articles possess a cautionary wisdom, the kind you acquire when you court danger and danger provides you with a keen view of what lies beyond.

"...of the magazine revolution called New Journalism. At Esquire, Tom Wolfe was popularizing American Studies, with exclamations added; Harper's,..."

Feb. 23, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Thai Me Up, Thai Me Down

A Sampling of Thai Restaurants Around Austin

"...Little Thailand photograph by John Anderson..."

March 27, 1998 Food Feature

Riding the New Range

The Ride goes to the rodeo

"...the line. Yet the bull riders portrayed in documentarian Meredith Danluck's debut feature, The Ride, don't just strap on..."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Theatre Critics Table Nominations 1997

"...Rare Creations Unmerciful Good Fortune, Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre Vinegar Tom, UT Dept. of Theatre & Dance Comedy The Birthday..."

May 9, 1997 Arts Feature

Esther's Alumna Joins 'SNL' Cast

Former Follies performer Noël Wells debuts in season premiere tonight

"...the hardest working people I've ever known," adds Ted Meredith, another Esther's cast member. "Especially hard working considering she..."

Sept. 28, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Articulations

Executive Director Elizabeth Ferrer resigns from the Austin Museum of Art, and Allen Robertson's Jouét flies again at Louisville.

"...changes at AMOA, including the departures of board president-elect Tom Green and CEO Bill O'Brien, new CEO McLellan's restructuring..."

July 20, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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