SXSW Music: Must-See Indie

11 essential indie bands at SXSW

"...Poliça Wed. 15, Mohawk Outdoor, 11:45pm Dark, foreboding, danceable synth-pop..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Libby Webster

The Wonderful World of Frank Oz

It’s time to meet the folks behind Muppet Guys Talking

"...Oz, his cohorts, and occasional shots of the crew – mostly friends and volunteers, eager to be there –..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Springtime in Texas means wildflowers and festivals abound

"...Patrick’s Day Festival, March 17-18, sponsored by the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas. The celebration begins with the..."

March 1, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Devolver to Host Video Games Impacted by Immigration Ban

Local publisher showcases the Middle East at GDC in California

"...the process of moving his family from Austin to Victoria, British Columbia, making good on a promise he made..."

Feb. 15, 2017 Screens Post by Tucker Whatley

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...• Music Influencers: Nirvana bassist and political activist Krist Novoselic;..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines

"...in flames: A fire destroyed the Islamic Center of Victoria on Saturday morning just hours after President Trump issued..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature

Lege Lines: Islamophobia Is out of Hand

In Texas and the nation, anti-refugee and anti-Muslim fervor grows

"...show solidarity with the Muslim community just days after Pres­i­dent Donald Trump issued an executive order banning travel from..."

Feb. 3, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...whom he ensnares – chase success through a rock & roll landscape of seduction and betrayal. Cast: Rooney Mara,..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Loving and Hating John Wayne, Meryl Streep, Free Speech

Public or private, unspoken or expressed, the rights of every citizen are guaranteed

"...– "The Ballad of Frankie Lee and Judas Priest," Bob..."

Jan. 13, 2017 Column by Louis Black

SXSW Music List No. 3

Dead Meadow, Sad13, Cindy Wilson, Lizzo, Boogarins, and 494 others

"...Grip, Dre Prince, Dual Core, Edison Chair, Charlie Faye & the Fayettes, Ghost Wolves, Hunter Sharpe, James Junius, Leopold..."

Jan. 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Deep in the Heart of Texas Political Scandals

Crimes, carousing, and contravention from the Capitol grounds

"...are people, too. They like to smoke, drink, gamble – some launder money. A daring one or two are..."

Jan. 6, 2017 News Feature by the News Staff

Top Books to Make Our Lone Star Shine

Joe O'Connell's top reads of 2016 reveal new depths of humanitity in their Texas characters

"...sharecroppers. The dreamer was himself born a slave in Victoria but later moved to San Antonio, where he transformed..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Joe O'Connell

“I saw the world” at Pump Project

Imperialism and identity compete in Betelhem Makonnen’s solo show about a 19th century Ethiopian prince

"...home, dying at the age of 18. Notably, Queen Victoria wrote in her diary after Alemayehu's death, "It is..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Rooster Teeth Raised … How Much?

Local game loons and internet sensations pwn charity fundraiser

"...The belly slap. #RTExtraLife #ForTheKids @TheMilesLuna @AndyTheBlanch pic.twitter.com/lryC5J1rPq— Kyle Taylor (@KyleTaylor416) November 13, 2016..."

Nov. 13, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sound on Sound Review: Beach House

Cocooning ethereal ambience

"...graced the stage, but then, suddenly: Vocalist and keyboardist Victoria Legrand, multi-instrumentalist Alex Scally, and two touring members illuminated..."

Nov. 6, 2016 Music Post by Libby Webster

Sound on Sound Review: Midgetmen Perform This Is Spinal Tap

Local slop punks bloat up for classic rock messpertiece

"...Keeping to tradition, Loyens and fellow axe dude Alex Victoria – resplendent in fur coat over his bare belly..."

Nov. 5, 2016 Music Post by Michael Toland

Dream Pop

Four acts for the sleepy set

"...Forest stage Spanish-Honduran Brooklynite Lorely Rodriguez pops with trippy R&B on 2015 debut LP Me...."

Nov. 4, 2016 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

I'm Not Ashamed

The story of the first casualty in the Columbine school shooting

"...Masey McLain, Ben Davies, Cameron McKendry, Terri Minton and Victoria Staley...."

Oct. 28, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Refreshing Research

Oct. 19, 2016 Postmarks

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

This gangster spectacle based on Hitler's rise feels more than timely in the current election year

"...a happily subversive quality to Arturo Ui, thanks to Victoria Jimenez. With most everyone onstage at least a head..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Chinati Weekend in Marfa, Lantern Fest in Paige, and lots more!

"...Gruene Music & Wine Festival Oct. 6-9, Gruene, www.gruenemusicandwinefest.org..."

Oct. 5, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Jesse Dayton

"...Lee Lewis-scorching "Holy Ghost Rock N Roller." Though uneven – the odd "Mandolin Wind" sound of "Mrs. Victoria (Beautiful..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Ghost Team

A group of losers stumble onto paranormal activity

"...two find kindred spirits in Zak (Downs), Ross (Long), Victoria (Sedaris), and Ellie (Diaz). The makeshift Scooby-Doo team piles..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Game of Aces

World War I thriller gets lost in the desert

"...Directed by: Damien Lay. Starring: Chris Klein, Victoria Summer, Werner Daehn and Randy Oglesby...."

Sept. 2, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Festivals all over Texas!

"...Czech Heritage Festival Sept. 25, Victoria, www.victoriaczechs.org..."

Aug. 31, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Luv Doc: Haircut!

Wear what the fuck you want

"...MY HAIR and I want to cut it short – especially since it's so hot. I don't want to..."

Aug. 5, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips: Historic Dance Halls

Waltz across Texas with the stars in my eyes and you in my arms

"...regional circuit, with the occasional national act like Merle Hag­gard's son Marty, who's coming later this year. Spend the..."

July 29, 2016 Column

Arden of Faversham

This Shakespearean-style "true crime" drama is not without compelling elements, but a lack of polish weighs on this staging

"...justifications made for each, or perhaps all three collaboratively – the play has, in fact, been added to the..."

May 20, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Ellington, Sophisticated Ladies, and the UT Department of Theatre & Dance's The Wild Party...."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Pets in Abusive Relationships

"...their friends, family, from the entire outside world," says Victoria Rambo, a staff attorney at Texas Advocacy Project and..."

May 6, 2016 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

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