New Year, Old Films

Mid-20th-century must-sees: Part I

"...About three years ago, some good friends told me..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Screens Feature by Louis Black

¿Adelante con Bush o Kerry?

Election talk at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber's Austin conference

"...Conventional wisdom says that Hispanics vote Democrat. Other CW says that..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Once Upon a Time in Austin

The films, the filmmakers, the crews, the making of a scene

"...The Relic Source: period Western props, set dressing, and architectural antiques..."

March 12, 2004 Screens Feature by Louis Black

Schieffer Out, White Swapping?

Governor hopeful expected to back Houston mayor to switch from Senate race

"...So what's the thinking? Schieffer was having trouble winning..."

Nov. 23, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

In Memoriam: Linalice Carey

Pioneer of Austin independent theatre passes at age 95

"...When Linalice Carey began making theatre in Austin, the..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The Texas State Capitol is currently playing host to..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Festival Films of 2021 You Haven't Seen Yet

From retro horror to COVID survival, the best of the fests

"...one of his meatiest, most unexpected roles since PTSD Western In the Valley of Violence. (Read our review here.)..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Peter Hook: Life in a Northern Town

Joy Division/New Order bassist resurrects two classic LPs

"...foot in Austin. In 1983, New Order played the now-shuttered Nightlife, one of their first gigs as a fourpiece..."

Sept. 17, 2013 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Environs Observer

"...While reading the "Environs" column of Vol.16, No.45, I..."

July 25, 1997 Column

Football Watch

Phillips out; will Gilbert be next?

"...It's a race to the bottom for the Cowboys..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

Election Donors

"...Firm, LLP$315,150 John L. & Barbara NauHoustonSilver Eagle Distributors$295,378 Gilbert T. AdamsBeaumontGilbert Adams Law Firm$276,390 James/Shirley DannenbaumHoustonDannenbaum Engineering$275,697 Edith..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Football Watch

The Horns did it! The Cowboys didn't.

"...player leading their previously impotent running attack, quarterback Garrett Gilbert, who ran for two touchdowns in the first half..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

The Sorcerer

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society's latest show may be lesser known, but it still prompts plenty of smiles

"...As I sat listening to the overture that opens Gilbert & Sullivan's The Sorcerer, I noticed out of the..."

June 26, 2015 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Lynn Gilbert [Michael Ventura responds: Dear Ms. Gilbert: I saw those..."

March 3, 2006 Column

Something to Talk About

Silent but deadly are the grandes dames of pre-talkie Hollywood: Garbo, Bow, Gish, Pickford, Brooks. The Austin Film Society presents a new series honoring their early work.

"...Cinema's first actor to receive a screen credit was..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Sept. 16-23

"...UP AGAINST POVERTY RALLY 7pm. State Capitol, 1100 Congress. www.standagainstpoverty.org. Friday17..."

Sept. 17, 2010 News Feature

UT Volleyball Hits Its Stride at the Perfect Time

And how it corresponds to season four of 'Mad Men'

"...Sunday night, another program picking up its fourth straight..."

Oct. 19, 2010 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Turn Out the Lights ...

The Lege Has Barely Begun, and the Official Accountants Say We're Broke

"...normally untouchable "Rainy Day Fund," and Sen. Eddie Lucio, D-Brownsville -- not heretofore notorious as a tax-and-spend liberal --..."

Feb. 23, 2001 News Column by Michael King

Food-o-File

Chefs in transit in this week's Food-o-File.

"...represent the ICIF to potential students in the American southwest… East Side Cafe (2113 Manor, 476-5858) chef/co-owner Elaine Martin..."

May 4, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Football Watch

Horns win a big one in Lubbock, and more

"...the ball for 37:44 of the game. A Garrett Gilbert-led 22-play drive toward the end of the game was..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Sports Feature by Mark Fagan

SXSW Film 06 Update

The official list will be released early next week, but we've got a credible source on the inside that was able to supply some titles a bit ahead of time

"...The official, full-fledged list of films will be released..."

Feb. 3, 2006 Screens Feature

Scanlines

Million Dollar Legs

"...Lyda Roberti, Andy Clyde, Ben Turpin, Dickie Moore, Billy Gilbert, Hugh Herbert...."

June 25, 1999 Screens Feature

Articulations

The Austin Circle of Theatres has released the nominations for the 2002-03 B. Iden Payne Awards.

"...garnered six nominations apiece for the world premiere comedy Twisted Olivia and the drama bee luther-hatchee. In fact, the..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

March 7 Primaries

"...Agriculture Commissioner• Hank Gilbert..."

Feb. 17, 2006 News Feature

Election Info

Dates, voting locations, and ballots

"...Flawn Academic Center (Undergrad Library) Lobby, UT West Mall..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...gubernatorial candidate Bill White and agriculture commissioner hopeful Hank Gilbert, but much less for their respective rivals, hair care..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Culture Flash!

The Gilbert & Sullivan Society finds a new artistic director in an old friend, Robyn O'Neil is the People's Choice for the Arthouse Texas Prize, and Laguna Gloria is the spot to start that yuletide spending spree

"...The Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Austin has a new artistic..."

Nov. 25, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 8-14

"...CENTRAL TEXAS DEMOCRATIC FORUM Hear Hank Gilbert, one of the Democratic candidates for Texas agriculture commissioner...."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature

Triumph of the Yellow Kid

Comics are art, Spiegelman notes in his panel-busting history lesson

"...– great paintings – in his newspapers was a washout. He had to use those expensive presses for something...."

Oct. 22, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Making Everyone Happy

The state's textbook adoption process focuses more on pleasing everyone than on teaching children.

"...asked for a book to be rejected and it was," said Peggy Venable, director of Texas Citizens for a..."

Sept. 13, 2002 News Feature by Michael May

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