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In the beginning, we kept the Chronicle going mostly out of sheer perversity and stubbornness; 23 years later, it looks like there was more to it than that

"...on being involved for more than a year or two in the paper, and suspect publisher Nick Barbaro felt..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Page Two: Wonder Stories

The unbound adventures and outrageous duets of a life spent with science fiction

"...the entire population emptied onto the streets and that everyone knew one another. My maternal grandfather, who died before..."

July 25, 2008 Column by Louis Black

L'Amour Pour le Weekend

New French Cinema gems courtesy of AFS

"...is eclectic as usual, there's a through line here, one that should not surprise the mildest of Francophiles, and..."

June 3, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

ICOSA Gallery Flows Like a River of Creative Glory

The Canopy-based collective keeps visual conversation bold and bright in our community's eyes

"...soon be doing what all galleries do: transitioning from one show to the next. And so this bit you're..."

April 2, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Book It to Humanities Texas and Meet Local Writers

Sarah Bird, Jan Reid among authors at Saturday’s book fair

"...holiday book bazaar, which happens tomorrow (12/8), is a two-birds, one-stone kinda deal: You get presents for loved ones..."

Dec. 7, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

There's a New Dean in Town

Stekler's new gig, first look at My Generation and Machete, and AFF news

"...to come? Or just an absent copy editor? Only one way to find out. And by the way, proceeds..."

Aug. 16, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...Local music scholar Joe Nick Patoski, then a Rolling Stone stringer just beginning a lengthy tenure at Texas Monthly,..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Just an Old-Fashioned Cat

Eartha Kitt is one funny dame

"...to rest. Of course, we are talking about the one and only Eartha Kitt...."

July 21, 2006 Arts Feature by Kate X Messer

Queen for a Day

Mingling with royalty has gone to your humble Gay Place's head.

"...If one more person asked if I were going to wear..."

Aug. 13, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Bedside Manner: The Never-Ending Battle

Fighting for truth, justice, and fewer books beside the bed

"...itself in the manner of a Hydra. I finish one book, and two more pop up to take its..."

Jan. 23, 2012 Books Post by Robert Faires

The Lives of Others

This recent Oscar winner for Best Foreign Film is the story of the small redemption of one man, who happens to be a hated East German Stasi officer.

"...resignation is palpable, seeping out over the lives of everyone everywhere. That feeling is personified by Capt. Gerd Wiesler..."

March 2, 2007 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Music and the movies, the two oldest and most defining elements of South by Southwest,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All About Guitars

"...birds in your front yard this morning. There are two of them in the tree, calling and responding to..."

April 16, 1999 Music Feature by Kim Mellen

Estate Sale Roundup: May 29-31

Get your loot while the sun shines – we're estate sailin'.

"...Black fabric sofa, loveseat, and chair with gold trim; two black and gold side tables; black and gold sofa..."

May 29, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing the pinnacle of SXSW 2006.

"...Dog No Mo', is reason enough to check out one of the few remaining regional blues juggernauts. – Jay..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

SXSW’s Eighth Artist List

Nathaniel Rateliff, Bun B, Rob Stone, and 141 more

"...hip-hop legend Bun B, and “Chill Bill” rapper Rob Stone. The mid-March megaconference commences less than one month from..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...doesn’t explicitly spell out the reasons for the expansion, one suspects it has something to do with the record..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Public Notice

We're gearing up for the holiday home stretch. Time to get those Wish Lists in and serve some good causes, all at the same time. Our list of public service opportunities still brims for you.

"...call that lovable fixer-upper the Off Center home, and anyone who's enjoyed a show or two there over the..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...House, but now it's added the world premiere of one of the year's most eagerly anticipated directorial debuts: Monkey..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

AISD Expands Pre-K

Program will prep 3-year-olds for kindergarten

"...42 3-year-olds at Oak Springs and Zavala elementaries. After one year, the district was confident enough in the results..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

My Dove Springs ... and Ours

What life in 'the 44' says about the two worlds of Austin

"...curved roads and cul-de-sacs named after various trees and birds, especially the dove: Dove Springs Drive, Dove Drive, Dovemeadow,..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Sam Ramos

The Shins' James Mercer: Fond of Y-O-U

The Shins' James Mercer winces upon a star.

"...how long the Shins make albums, Wincing will remain one of the band’s crowning glories. Their Rubber Soul, let’s..."

March 1, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Lege Wrap-Up

Gay rights

"...Getting Priorities Straight If there's one thing activist legislators hate more than homosexuals, it's activist..."

June 3, 2005 News Feature

Five Posh Options for Your Favorite Liquor Cabinet

You do, after all, deserve the best

"...do a list like this without including absinthe. Luckily, one stone takes both birds: Opal Absinthe from Bastrop’s own..."

Nov. 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...(1797-1851), of the same Bush family that later produced two presidents, petitioned the New York State Legislature to secede..."

July 16, 2021 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Food Issue Extra Helpings: My First Paycheck Was -$2.95

On being a terrible waiter

"...I got free sandwiches along with a paycheck, killing two birds with one glutinous stone...."

Feb. 19, 2014 Food Post by Andy Campbell

Headlines

"...things, only once-a-week watering. Meanwhile, officials warned that Austin's ozone levels are about to exceed federal standards, bringing yet..."

Aug. 21, 2009 News Feature

The Downtown Dominoes

The headlines are about Block 21 and Seaholm, but the long-term questions are about what the city of Austin should be

"...projects; even some talk about a redevelopment authority with money to spend and power to make the right deals..."

April 9, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Signed and Sealed

With Bradley Out of the Way, Council Turns Attention to Stratus

"...and the City Council voted to give each side one hour to make its case. (This after Council Member..."

March 31, 2000 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Italia With & Without

Week One: The Tour

"...many sandwiches, but as it happened, this set the tone for the trip. Finally, all of the foreign chefs..."

May 28, 1999 Food Feature by Meredith Phillips

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