Larson SAFE at Home

Baseball Boosters Seek Swing Vote

"...subsidize a new $235 million dome downtown. Adams complains that the old dome is too small, too old, and..."

Aug. 18, 1995 News Feature by Daryl Slusher

The Rocky Road to Victory

Notes, photos from the WFTDA championship

"...teams to crash out of the first ever Women's Flat Track Derby Association national championship. In 2010, the Denver-based..."

Nov. 10, 2010 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin V-Day: Victory over violence with the 'Vagina' and its author, Eve

Eve Ensler joins Austin in the fight to stop violence against women and girls

"...you know being a victim of violence, or you've hated the thought of violence being perpetrated against women or..."

March 14, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Long Voyage Home

A Ballet of Ulysses' Odyssey and Its Creator's Journey

"...His thoughts are of home.He feels as if he has been heading toward it..."

March 6, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...(Weekend One only) and the 1975 (Weekend Two only) differentiate the Zilker Park takeovers. Find the full schedule at..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

A Night at the Opera

Opera for dummies: Name one male tenor

"...week away, the final music festival of Austin's yearly marathon, but Saturday night, Oct. 30, settled springlike in San..."

May 27, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

TV Eye

Strong words from Edward James Olmos, and what's on this week.

"...July, it must be time for the annual TCA gathering. That's the Television Critics Association to TV wonks, a..."

July 18, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Strong words from Edward James Olmos, and what's on this week.

"...I often receive exasperated e-mails from fans who want to know why their..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

The State Policy Committee overturns its earlier rejections of several progressive organizations applying for participation in the annual State Employee Charitable Campaign.

"...returned to the comptroller's office last week, and the State Policy Committee (SPC) quietly came to its senses. In..."

May 11, 2001 News Feature by Michael King

Hoping for an Electoral College Miracle

Capitol demos planned for Monday EC voting session

"...The Texas State Capitol will be awash with rallies Monday when the..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin FC Leaves “Pissed Off” After Season-Sealing Loss To Minnesota United

MLS playoffs officially off the table

"...A night that began with WWE legend and “World’s Strongest Man” Mark..."

Oct. 17, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Game On

It's all fun and games at this indie developer showcase

"...Austin Chronicle and South by Southwest Gaming remind everyone that, just like music and movies, there are video games..."

Nov. 15, 2013 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

"...South by Southwest is a game of numbers: approximately 845 showcases/bands, divided by five nights, divided by you...."

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

The Cup

Filmed in Bhutan with a cast of unknown Tibetan nonprofessionals, The Cup takes its charming premise – pint-sized monks striving against all odds to watch a satellite broadcast of the 1998 World Cup match between Brazil and France – and runs with it.

"...Jamyang Lodro, Neten Chokling and Orgyen Tobgyal. Kundun meets Victory? Not exactly, but this pleasant cross-pollination of World Cup..."

Feb. 25, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The No. 3 Bus Pub Crawl

On 2008's tour, we drank too much, missed a couple of buses, were much too loud, and finally stopped when we were cut off. This year was the same concept, but a better-paced, thoroughly enjoyable drinking experience.

"...It's 11:25pm on a Saturday night, and I'm heading north on Burnet Road. As..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Food Feature by Lee Nichols

Chapter 2: Biweekly and Proud

September 1982-August 1988

"...and Ed Lowry had just headed off to teach at the University of Southern Illinois at Carbondale. Louis Black..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Looking Like Texas

District 51's Eddie Rodriguez represents the future of the state's people and policies

"...northwest border of the 51st House District of Texas begins and ends roughly in the vicinity of Rep. Eddie..."

March 4, 2005 News Feature by Amy Smith

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...KIDSD: Larry Clark; with Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloe Sevigny. For once, the hype is..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...from his knees through his feet. Turner was a triathlete, in excellent condition, and was alarmed by his inexplicable..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Coach's Corner

"...more in line with a more gentle lifestyle. Cooking. That's right, sportsfans, not fly fishing or skydiving, or even..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Endorsements

The Chronicle's picks in the Nov. 2 election

"...agree this is the most critical election in a generation and encourage all readers to exercise their right to..."

Oct. 15, 2004 News Feature

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...FOO, THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! JULIE NEWMARD: Beeban Kidron; with Patrick Swayze, Wesley Snipes, John Leguizamo, Stockard Channing, Blythe Danner,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 News Feature

Top Chef Texas, Week 10: Restaurant Wars

This restaurant war needs more spies and razor wire.

"...This week’s episode begins with very little fanfare. The chefs saunter into a..."

Jan. 13, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...are Paul Schrader's Adam Resurrected (starring Jeff Goldblum), videogame adaptation/fanboy-bait Max Payne (from local screenwriter Beau Thorne), and James..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Austin History Center celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Austin Asian American Film..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

The History Book on the Shelf Is Always Repeating Itself

'Mad Men' hits reset with midseason finale "Waterloo"

"...of Mad Men ended with a bang. Or more appropriately, a blastoff...."

May 27, 2014 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Point Austin: Why Vote?

The real choices at the top and bottom of the ballot

"...trivial one: the ritual reporter's request (this time the Statesman's Corrie MacLaggan) of the gubernatorial candidates for a UT..."

Oct. 29, 2010 News Column by Michael King

Outsider Art

Music on the margins

"...of Dar es Salaam, lies the town of Bagamoyo, population 30,000. Though it may be nothing to write home..."

March 7, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Faces and Places

"...wearing devil suits and waiting outside my bedroom window at night to invade our house. At school, bomb drills..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

Down South Jukin'

The South rises again even if Southern rockers deny it.

"...Jeff Gordon was the first NASCAR driver to host Saturday Night Live; WrestleMania, in its 19th go-round, sold out..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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