Leon and Stella Alesi: Love Conjures All

Leon and Stella Alesi provide ocular proof of a life in the arts

"...those who haven't – and heaven knows the numbers of the thwarted are legion. Maybe the predicament is the..."

Oct. 28, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gay Place: Ho-HoHos

One "Gay Place": Two big holigayz

"...Q's LAND OF MISFITS HOLE(IDAY) POTLUCK Oh, you fit in all right...."

Dec. 26, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Retirement and the City

Retirement is tough. Living Downtown makes it all better.

"...condo towers and new shopping districts with a mixture of curiosity and consternation. Were people really living in all..."

March 27, 2009 Food Feature by Linda Ball

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week "Why do you ask me these questions..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Austinite keeps her political signs up until her candidates of choice take the oath of office. That transaction occurred..."

June 18, 1999 News Feature

Everybody Has a Body

"...will stop going to the movies for the rest of my life. I know, it's a big step. This..."

Jan. 29, 1999 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis

Postscripts

"...Hxumanities Research Center's new exhibit entitled Modern American Book Arts at the Ransom Center, held at UT's Leeds Gallery,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Books Column by Clay Smith

There's a Light Beyond These Woods

An unrestrained celebration of Nanci Griffith

"...From Boston to Southshore in the back of the bus ......"

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Louis Black

Show & Tell

The Austin Music Network's Student Film Showcase is Austin's newest outlet for emerging auteurs

"...the phrase "student film" is likely to conjure images of poorly lit, grainy, incomprehensible shorts featuring sex, death, or..."

April 30, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

I'm Sorry, Yogi

"...the right opportunity, and when were they ever spiteful of success? Success never equaled selling out, right? No, 'course..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...and everyone else enjoyed what has to be one of the MOST Texas movies ever made. Biggest gut busters..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

To Mars, With Love

Reinventing the romantic comedy, to infinity and beyond

"...to name his production company, Swerve Pictures, Austin filmmaker Geoff Marslett turned to his favorite philosopher, Titus Lucretius Carus...."

March 12, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Living in the Moment

MM Pack profiles legendary foodie Ann Clark.

"...Cooking is, ultimately, an act of love, of grace, of giving and sharing, of real..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Poetry in Emotion

Katherine Catmull never intended to pursue a career in acting. In fact, she seriously avoided it for as long as she could, choosing instead to earn her degree in English literature. Why is revealed in this profile of one of Austin's most sophisticated and literate performers.

"...pawing at her cheek in an emotionally striking combination of terror and wonder. It was as if she could..."

Oct. 6, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Man on a Mission

Professor, Collector, Leader Gil Cárdenas

"...They don't buy art because it fits over the sofa. They buy because art makes them whole. The quest..."

Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature

Object Lesson

In Sherry Kramer's new play, things that are ordinary become magical: flowers, Barbies, even the writer herself

"...in Etiquette, by the British group Rotozaza as part of the 2008 Fuse Box Festival. It was sort of..."

May 16, 2008 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Post Marks

Muddying the Waters

"...Dear Editor: As a current Board member of Northwest Travis County MUD No.1, I sincerely appreciate Kayte..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Column

Dancing About Architecture

Emo's turns 10.

"...weekend, with posters and ads announcing the stellar lineups of Friday: Riverboat Gamblers, Ignorance Park, Sunday Drunks, Wednesdays, Natchez..."

July 19, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Talking Shop With Curran Nault

The Polari artistic director on programming to bridge divides

"...ago, Curran Nault and I met over a table of Austin queers discussing the prospect of a new celebration..."

Oct. 10, 2013 Screens Post by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...continue to be abused in their wallets and instead of focusing on that real issue, Ms. Reeves writes a..."

May 6, 2005 Column

Sisters Under the Scrim

Six of the finest theatrical artists in Austin discuss their work behind the curtain designing lighting schemes, mixing sound, and creating and constructing sets and costumes and how their careers have been affected by the fact that they're women.

"...I'm sitting in the atrial calm of Mother's Cafe, studying the hands of the six women..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...for $80 million in corporate welfare under the guise of Smart Growth. Jackie didn't listen to her friend, whistleblower..."

May 3, 2002 Column

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...I Feel Love I'm sitting in one of the myriad coffee shops on Congress Avenue -- slouching,..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...In this day and age of threats and suits, I am surprised by the Reverend..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...African-American and one Hispanic. Yet, Hispanics comprise over 30% of Austin's population. The Hispanics and blacks I hear from..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Working Playwright

Steven Dietz just wants to get in, roll up his sleeves, and make the words better

"...Some mornings, just before he dashes off to the University of Texas campus to teach a..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Unsung Heroes

Chefs get the credit; sous chefs get dinner on the table.

"...and you're making reservations for dinner at any one of Austin's well-known fine dining outlets. In addition to your..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Local Married Couple Flaunts Public Comedy Habit

Chloe and Lane Ingram are ... Chlane

"...at ColdTowne Theater on Airport Boulevard for a couple of months now – they were part of the recent..."

June 20, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"Let me be perfectly clear: I oppose HJR..."

May 20, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Page Two

There is no other place in the country, outside of New York and L.A., with the same quality and quantity of filmmaking and filmmakers as Austin

"...story subject for this SXSW Film 04 issue. One of the best ways to define SXSW Film's focus is..."

March 12, 2004 Column by Louis Black

« 1    ‹ BACK    1   2   3   4   5   6   7     NEXT ›    7 »