The Tenth Annual "Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest Results

"...fourth finger she wore a wide gold wedding band topped with a variety of dull gemstones. The hand was..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Books Feature

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features part of our Austin-area Volunteer Opportunities List and informs of dear old "Public Notice"'s demise..

"...Top Drawer Thrift Store Proceeds from the store go to..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Church & State. As different as night / day, dog / cat, and chocolate / peanut butter. And in the U.S., supposedly as separate as oil / vinegar. What's really going on here?

"...go and forgive you one on the jaw that'll stop you prayin' for a week!" In the meanwhile, should..."

July 13, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Celebrate the emancipation of Texas slaves (albeit, two and a half years late) on Juneteenth!

"...Festival, and anything that doesn't sell, gets donated to Top Drawer Thrift Store, benefiting Project Transitions. What a deal!..."

June 15, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

In honor of the O. Henry Pun-Off, Public Notice swears off the puns this week.

"...for Doug's House, residential hospice, Roosevelt Gardens living facility, Top Drawer Thrift Store, and more. 454-8646...."

May 18, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the third of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer Opportunities.

"...Top Drawer Thrift Store Proceeds from the store go to..."

April 6, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...Top Drawer Thrift Store Proceeds from the store go to..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...Tickets are available at BookPeople, Book Woman, Vulcan Video, Top Drawer Thrift, TapeLenders Video, or the Paramount. www.agliff.org or..."

July 28, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part Two of a list of community groups that need YOU! (Part One ran last week.)

"...Top Drawer Thrift Store Proceeds from the store go to..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...There will be exhibits, talent showcases, and workshops, covering topics such as women in the biz, making a first..."

March 3, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Texas Proud!

"...of Alvin Crow. Tickets are $20 in advance at Top Drawer Thrift Store, Horsefeathers Hair Salon, and the PT..."

June 4, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...will be operating on different days through the summer: Montopolis Rec Center, 1200 Montopolis, Wednesdays, 8am-noon; Dove Springs WIC..."

May 28, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

That's Not All She Wrote

"...narrative film) and Lois Weber (whose films explored such topics as abortion and white slavery). Guy-Blaché even had her..."

April 2, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Public Notice

Meeeeeee-ow Mixer or Cat Scratch Fever?

"...charity thrift block (on a street full of 'em: Top Drawer, St. Michael's, Good Samaritan, Next to New, Junior..."

Aug. 7, 1998 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

"...of two big ticket benefits ($30 in advance at Top Drawer Thrift Store or $35 at the door) per..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Giving Is Innate

"...at the Waterloo offices, LOBO Books, Book Woman, and Top Drawer Thrift Shop. Don't know about you, but we're..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Health Scare

Citizen Group Looks Out for Health Clinics

"...pull out a set of recommendations hidden in the top drawer that staff has been waiting to make all..."

Sept. 19, 1997 News Feature by Audrey Duff

Public Notice

Ill Winds

"...Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto. Tickets are available at Top Drawer Thrift Store and Horsefeathers Hair Salon or at..."

June 6, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Exhibitionism

"...must come from the notoriously scrutinizing style of drawing. Christopher Isherwood (see "Books" article, p.38), Bachardy's long-time companion, has..."

April 4, 1997 Arts Review

Jocks Itch for Cash

Hey Sports Fans, How 'Bout a New Stadium, Your Treat?

"...The city of Houston, which employs another top-drawer lobbyist, Mike Toomey, will be pushing hard for the..."

Dec. 20, 1996 News Column by Robert Bryce

Public Notice

Sign of Love

"...tonight's (Thu, Oct 17, 6pm) Costume Creation Carnival at Top Drawer Thrift Shop (see column last week) to benefit..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Holiday Hades

"...ass-piece!) on down to the Costume Creation Carnival, at Top Drawer Thrift Store, 4902 Burnet. Costume consultant extraordinaires: Santiago..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Column by Kate X Messer

Estate Sale Roundup: March 21-23

Rested up from the fest? Let's explore residences, past and present.

"...ct. (has appraisal paperwork); ladies 14k yellow gold smoky topaz and diamond ring; ladies pearl cocktail ring; sterling silver..."

March 20, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: April 11-13

We're upcycling dreams this week.

"...bracelet, gemstone rings, gemstone necklaces, and several designer pieces. Stop by the little shop out back: vintage wrought iron..."

April 11, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

Estate Sale Roundup: May 22-25

Take Monday to admire your loot.

"...lighted corner display cabinet; two side chairs; small marble top table; two small folding chairs; kitchen island on wheels;..."

May 22, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

After a Fashion

Your Style Avatar goes back to his youth and gets all horny (and toady)

"...to stab our fingers with the horns on the top of their heads. We thought that was delightful and..."

April 14, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'Black and White Photograph'

The second-place story

"...In the bottom of a drawer filled with nylons, white socks, fountain pens, and yellowed..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Books Feature by Bill Cryer

How Dean Fleischer-Camp Brought Marcel the Shell With Shoes On to Life

Inside the secret life of the stop-motion smash

"...It's rare a stop-motion movie makes it into cinemas, even rarer that two..."

July 21, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Every Few Minutes

Far-fetched, hopelessly sad, and embarrassingly pathetic

"...I have been with my GF for three months...."

Sept. 2, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Estate Sale Roundup: January 23-25

Swing your wallet in any direction, and you'll find an estate sale.

"...that recline; two Murphy computer desks; antique chest of drawers; custom- made headboards, full-size; two oak filing cabinets; two..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Design Post by Anne Harris

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