Larger Than Life

The late Luis Jiménez created art on a grand scale – and lived life that way, too

"...been presented in January but was rescheduled when the city was shut down by icy weather.) In the spirit..."

March 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Capitol View Corridor Debate Moves to Lege

Round Rock Rep. Mike Krusee steps into Capitol view corridors fray

"...any modification to the view corridors would endanger a treasure that belongs to all Texans."..."

March 16, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Big, Bright Eyes of Texas

Celebrating the life of the bigger-than-life Ann Richards

"...a good ol' boy, an Austin icon, a Texas treasure, a national political figure and celebrity. Richards died Wednesday..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

Mario DiGiorgio

Mario DiGiorgio, Austin stand-up comic and author of 'A Cynic's Guide to a Rich and Full Life,' shares tips on looking at life through coal-colored glasses

"..."Street musicians are a treasure. Make a small donation, then tell them they suck."..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2005 ACL Music Fest Preview

All 'picks' no 'sleepers' for the Austin City Limits Music Festival, one blurb at a time

"...From the city of celebrity drugs and $1,000 baby strollers come Amanda..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Music Feature

Thursday Picks

SXSW picks & sleepers

"...pianist has mastered the keyboard stylings of the Crescent City, from Professor Longhair to Art Neville. His most recent..."

March 18, 2005 Music Feature

The Art of the Business of Art

Gallery owners David Berman, Wally Workman, and Steve Clark talk about their lives promoting artists and selling art

"...art can enrich, excite, and educate individuals and the city as a whole...."

July 30, 2004 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...extensive health insurance coverage than both UT and the city of Austin. And UT shuttle drivers have a benefit..."

June 4, 2004 Column

Summer Fun

Oh, Galveston

"...embodies the same casual, everybody-knows-your-name feel as those Austin treasures. With over 60 draft beers from across the planet,..."

May 14, 2004 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...blues of Delbert McClinton has made him a Texas treasure, the Grammy winner's 2-CD live album from last year..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...I hope the City Council passes the ordinance to make public places in..."

May 23, 2003 Column

Postmarks

Kudos for the Lost Austin issue, and much environmental ado.

"...not leaving well enough alone. Skagen-Brakhage created many little treasures around town, but when they agreed to "spruce up"..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Column

Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer: The Beauty Supply District

"...Supply Company -- for here is not only a treasure trove of comical names you won't find anywhere else..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Books Review by Robert Faires

War of Words

Hays County planning battle turns into a war of words.

"...development. Understandably, there is genuine fear that this rural treasure of Hill Country land might someday mirror the strip..."

July 7, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Reissues

Los Zafiros

"...stead is Bossa Cubana, one of the year's unexpected treasures; moving, authentic, and all-but-forgotten music from an era of..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Music Feature

Roll 'Em

March

"...couple on a disastrous 24-hour visit to New York City. (Mar. 26)..."

Feb. 26, 1999 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Live Shots

"...it, for that matter – this panel, a conference treasure for those few in attendance, not only illustrated the..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Music Feature

Xenophobia?

International Acts at SXSW

"...that devil-may-care spirit, that throw-caution-to-the-wind proclivity you used to treasure? The choice is yours, you can plant yourself at..."

March 7, 1997 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Reissues

"...Silver City -- A Celebration of 25 Years on Milestone (Milestone)..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Zilker Revamp Plan Dead in the Water(shed)

Mayor Kirk Watson calls it off

"...Master Plan "will not be on the August 31st City Council agenda, and there is no plan to bring..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Nick Barbaro

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Somewhere You Feel Free, assembled from a previously unknown treasure trove of 16mm footage of the late, great singer-songwriter..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Plan Reimagines Walter E. Long Park

New plan reimagines Austin's largest park

"...to transform the largely undeveloped land from a hidden treasure into a community showpiece...."

June 28, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

AGLIFF Closing With Mapplethorpe

Festival adds major bio-pic, plus complete line-up

"...the artist from his early days in New York City, chronicling his relationships with musician Patti Smith (Marianne Rendón)..."

July 26, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...truncated moniker in 2016 for Get Out of the City. The shift allowed the decadelong Austin scene veteran to..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Top 10 Austin Breweries

Power ranking the local leaders in craft beer

"...that we can make for the value of our city...."

June 23, 2017 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Debuts Beer List

The Texas-only beer celebration returns to Austin

"...RM: Which Texas city makes the best craft beer?..."

Sept. 1, 2016 Food Post by Eric Puga

Austin Bucket List

Dip your toe in local culture

"...though Austin’s food-truck parks find themselves dogged by this city’s insatiable appetite for high-rise construction, these nimble vendors continue..."

June 20, 2016 Columns Post by Molly Burke

Mixed Metaphors

These craft cocktails are for the books

"...Book: The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson..."

June 17, 2016 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Texas Book Festival 2015: The Mighty 300

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

"...of rock criticism through his memoir Going Into the City: Portrait of the Critic as a Young Man, while..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Pro Tips

Prepare thy self

"...doesn’t necessarily guarantee you entry – that depends on capacity – are currently sold out. Stay vigilant here or..."

March 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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