Off the Record

Sifting through the Austin sound ordinance, paying final respects to Pinetop Perkins, and catching up with Explosions in the Sky

"...on a new entertainment complex – similar to the Villa Muse project – that will help alleviate these issues...."

April 1, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Austin at Very High Speed

The who, what, where, when, and why of Formula One racing

"...applicant. In 2008, he voted against allowing the abortive Villa Muse studio proposal, also planned for eastern Travis County,..."

July 9, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Welcome to Austin, Soundcheck

Council approves sound company sublease at Austin Studios

"...The opponents, including Paul Alvarado Dykstra (of the abortive Villa Muse project and the much more successful Fantastic Fest)..."

Aug. 27, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

ETJ Out of East Travis County!

"...only positive development in our area was the proposed Villa Muse project which was killed by City Council. On..."

Aug. 13, 2009 Postmarks

Split Decision

At last week's open forum, the film community gathered to discuss the future of Austin Studios

"...of abortive mixed film and music production facility/housing development Villa Muse) calling it "like the Vatican, where you make..."

July 3, 2009 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Film News

'Film News' counts down its Top 10 Austin film stories of 2008

"...shape, and Ranch Studios remains busy. But the ambitious Villa Muse project said no to Austin after city leaders..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The New Council Weighs In

Expect a mix of opinions from the new council on the proposed landfill in Webberville

"...still feels the same way. He was supporting the Villa Muse project out there and said if we're willing..."

June 6, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Beside the Point

Council cools its jets in post-SXSW haze

"...acres on FM 969. How about setting up the Villa Muse pitchmen out there? They're full of enough methane..."

March 21, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Newcomers to Austin Should Try to Fit In

"...Light billboard is seen driving down South Lamar? The Villa Muse project is another perfect example of greedy developers..."

March 14, 2008 Postmarks

Beside the Point

If you can't arrest the homeless, let 'em eat surveys

"...week council narrowly balked at the hard sell from Villa Muse, voting instead to continue negotiations with developers of..."

March 14, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Naked City

"...• Last week City Council declined to allow the Villa Muse film studio/residential development project, proposed for the State..."

March 14, 2008 News Feature

Time to Put a Stop to Environmental Atrocities

"...for the ecologically fragile land under the former future Villa Muse site. As the self-appointed environmental watchdog of the..."

March 7, 2008 Postmarks

Progress in Focus

Watch this week's Austin in Focus, or Will Wynn will put his hands on you.

"...gab this week. Topics are the mayor's assault plea, Villa Muse shenanigans (in which I misspoke – I shoulda..."

March 7, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

City Plans for Webberville Land Cause Big Stink

Austin may use 2,800 acres of undeveloped land owned by Austin Energy for industrial purposes

"...of undeveloped land owned by Austin Energy near the village of Webber-ville, about 15 miles to the east. Meanwhile,..."

Feb. 29, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Beside the Point

Duckmobile politics

"...location; and the consideration of releasing proposed mega-entertainment studio Villa Muse from Austin zoning regs. Presentations at 10:30am (on..."

Feb. 1, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

City Council Notebook

What's happening this week at City Council

"...ladies are sticking together.) Item 81: Negotiations to release Villa Muse for Austin's zoning regs, with a public briefing..."

Jan. 30, 2008 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Beside the Point

We know what won't be going in at Webberville ... at least for now

"...assembled representatives of Webberville last week. In that incorporated village (most of whose population might have been on hand)..."

May 25, 2007 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Film News Top 10 of 2006

The top Texas stories of 2006

"...elements and a script from Bonnie Orr. Then there's Villa Muse Studios, a major project that announced plans early..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

The Insider

Brief Interviews With Important People

"...The Next Big Thing: Neve is a partner in Villa Muse, a recently announced $40 million production facility for..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Top Tens of 1997 Local Top Ten

Raoul Hernandez

"...The Dark Side (Lorship) 8. [tie] Stephen Doster, Rosebud (Villa Muse)/Pat MacDonald, ...Sleeps With His Guitar (ARK 21) 9...."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature

Record Reviews

"...can see, it doesn't take a whole lot to amuse us," remarks Guy Clark midway through the set at..."

March 14, 1997 Music Review

Chapter 5: An Ongoing Odyssey

Twenty years of The Austin Chronicle: the final chapter and coda

"...shot glass; Final Fantasy T-shirts (8); Up on the Villa champagne glasses; X-Men keychain; X-acto knife; approx. 25 X-acto..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Shawn Sides and Graham Reynolds: Rude and Golden

How two of Austin's top creative stars meld a busy life of art and love

"...sheet music strewn across a floor; there's a punked-out muse or two rattling the windows; there are shards of..."

March 25, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Playback

Neil Young premieres his director's cut of Human Highway at SXSW, while Graham Reynolds brings Marfa to the Festival

"...Marfa's a muse for the pianist, who routinely makes the relentless seven-hour..."

March 20, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Mavericks: A Gallery of Texas Characters

"This is the west, sir. When the legend becomes fact, print the legend." That wisdom is at the heart of this collection.

"...horseback for Buffalo Bill, or played canasta with Pancho Villa), but these aren't unscrupulous liars or deranged fantasists. The..."

March 21, 2008 Books Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Le Muse Giocose (The Playful Muses), 31st Street Concerts..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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