The Write Place

The Austin Heart of Film Festival

"...Every writer knows what simple joy the graceful waltz of fingers across the lettered keyboard can..."

Oct. 4, 1996 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

Austin Punk Chronicles: "I Don't Think the Sex Pistols Inspired Anything Other Than a Buncha More Punk Bands!"

The San Antonio shoot-out ricochets locally in Chapter 4 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...is Chapter 4, Part I, in a serialized history of Austin’s punk culture, written by veteran journalist Tim Stegall...."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...not in a meteorological sense but a literary one. The Texas Book Festival has released the full list of..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Country of Exiles?

Country of Exiles: The Destruction of Place in American Life

"...by William Leach..."

July 9, 1999 Books Review

Only the Beginning

Wednesday Night SXSW "Sleepers"

"...Last year, as the Austin Music Awards were kicking off South by Southwest..."

March 13, 1998 Music Feature

Shop Local During the Holiday and Fill Your Belly With Delicious Carbs

Treats to soothe your soul

"...The holidays will certainly look a little different this year,..."

Nov. 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Paying the Costs

"...in 1994, he had two choices: wait around for another record deal or open his own vanity label...."

Sept. 4, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

How to Be a Popular Girl

What will shy novelist Sarah Bird do now that she's back in the limelight, Dick Holland asks in this profile of the author of The Yokota Officers Club.

"...and she's promised to bring her latest production -- the soundtrack to her new novel, The Yokota Officers Club...."

June 22, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Postscripts

Carl Anderson's unique perspective on Christmas; local authors with reissued books in the works; and upcoming literary events.

"...From Santa's Mailbag, I contribute to that awful trend of Christmas, the idea of Christmas, being sold too far..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Fellow Travelers

"...Numerous writers are now part of the Austin screenwriters colony. Listed below are several prominent..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature

Postscripts

Red Salmon Spawns Program

"...Nations, a program to feature speakers Rey Hernan-dez, councilmember of the Coahuiltecan Nation, and Raul Salinas, local poet/activist. On..."

June 27, 1997 Books Column by Clay Smith

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists released..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Final Judges

Profiles of the Short Story Contest judges.

"...currently working on a movie for TNT inspired by the work that folklorist John Lomax did in the Thirties..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature

Short Cuts

"...As part of Texas Writers Month, eight well-known local screenwriters and filmmakers..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chuck It

We're so hungry we could eat just about everything served up at and around the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo

"...Fixin' to Hit the Stall Crawl, Y'All!..."

March 11, 2005 Food Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...August is harvest time around the state, plus there’s lots of other activities to get..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...Stay cool in August at the Marfa Lights, a spelunking adventure in New Braunfels, or..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Desert Island Discs

"...2. The Beatles, Revolver (Capitol)..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature

Picks & Sleepers

Sxsw

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

March 20, 1998 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...have emerged from a four-year hibernation with Here Comes the Zoo (Palm), their first release since Pack Up the..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Critics Poll 2000

"...Best Local ShowGreg Beets: Pocket FishRmen: The Final Blowjob, Red Eyed Fly..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...horn- and percussion-driven Latin powerhouse has developed into one of the hottest bands in Austin. – Jay Trachtenberg..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...DAMNATIONS TX: With Half Mad Moon (Sire), the Damnations TX are poised to take over the world...."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...Included here are the first round of reviews of some films currently showing..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

Top 10 1999/Local

"...2. Kiss Offs, Goodbye Private Life (Peek-a-Boo)..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature