Hissing Fits

Bryan Mealer sinks his teeth into the 1999 Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup.

"..."You guys like fishing? Maybe if this weather clears we'll get some hand grenades and head down to the..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Bryan Mealer

The Ballad of Townes & Blaze

The twisted but not-so-tall tale of Van Zandt and Foley, Lonesome Dove meets Barfly

"...fright kept him from the limelight, and finally to Chicago, where I broke up with him or he broke..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Sybil Rosen

There Will Be Food

Austin's film catering gurus learn how to make do in a changing industry. Spoiler alert: The answer is never pizza.

"..."wakey, wakey" to one sleepy crew member, but she forgoes the coda, "eggs and bakey." She's not serving eggs...."

June 14, 2013 Screens Feature by Jeff Winkler

Gay Place

The Gay Place thanks you from the bottom of their dark little rainbow hearts

"...Wow. This is so sweet. And this week, we got word that we'd been nominated for King (along with..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Take Three

Texas film incentives don't always carry sufficient funding

"...On April 23, things were looking good for the Texas film industry. After months of negotiations,..."

Oct. 30, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Journey Woman

A young Austin nurse takes her skills and faith to Bolivia.

"...religious proving ground at Baylor University. Almost two years ago, Kemerling left her comparatively comfortable existence in Texas, determined..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Man With the Light Touch

Peter Bay leads the Austin Symphony with the finesse of Astaire

"...through the Amazonian brush in Aguirre: The Wrath of God – then you might be a bit startled upon..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...Virginia L. Montgomery: “Vestal Virgin Vengeance”..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Short Third-Degree Sessions

Jesse Sublett gets personal with four of Bouchercon 2002's featured authors.

"...AC: Fierro, by the way, is the protagonist of your great novel, Friends of Pancho Villa. Sense..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Luv Doc Recommends: 15th Annual Louisiana Swamp Thing and Crawfish Festival

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Saturday, April 5, 2008

"...some dignity, mortals. If man truly was made in God’s image (woman, too, only on the nights when He’s..."

April 4, 2008 Column by The Luv Doc

Here's Blood in Your Eye

Fangoria's Weekend of Horrors eviscerates the 512

"...of American International Pictures' scratchy black-and-white horror shows, Sixties-era Godzilla stomp-a-thons, and Roger Corman's sumptuous shoestring cinematic artistry. I..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Keepin' It Jungle

Austin company plans an eco-colonial retreat in Mexico

"...narrow, unfinished road. Crews have been using sledgehammers and machetes to hack out the trail, but construction is stalled..."

May 25, 2007 News Feature by Kevin Brass

Carpenter's Apprentice

Robert Rodriguez on "Planet Terror"

"...Michael Medved's head is going to explode, exactly like one of David Cronenberg's scanners,..."

April 6, 2007 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"...Spanish. "It means 'fertile land' or 'fertile blood.' Years ago, Indigenous pueblos agreed to adopt that name – to..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Fans Behind the Mask: Inside the World of The F13th Fan Film Mixtape

AGFA archivist Joseph Ziemba explores the world of discount Voorhees

"...hang up his iconic hockey mask, and leave his machete to rust...."

May 13, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Diggin' Way Down Into Life With Carolyn Wonderland & A. Whitney Brown

For Valentine's Day, we bring you a snapshot of life at home with a blues musician and her comedy writer husband

"...Just a tick under 11 years ago, Wonderland and Brown dressed in white and got married..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Brief Guide to Some of Austin's Many Tiny Taco Shops

ATX's formidable population of taco purveyors offers meaty, regional delights

"...The late Jonathan Gold, chief food critic of the Los Angeles Times, wrote,..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Break on Through

Paranormal show 'El Otro Lado' investigates an untapped market for Spanish-language scares

"...Feb. 2, takes the duo, with new investigator Irene Gonzales, to the Museum of the Weird on Sixth Street...."

Jan. 25, 2013 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Extreme Temperature Swings

AFS Essential Cinema kicks off Asia: Hot and Cool series

"...victim to his own yearning for Lady Sook, the paragon of virtue known as "the Gate of Chastity." Bae..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Fitzmaurice Quits Texas Film Commission

UPDATE: TXMPA president praises exiting TFC executive director

"...finance attorney in LA, Fitzmaurice was brought in by Gov. Rick Perry in December 2010 to replace commissioner Bob..."

July 6, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

10 Austin Food Trucks to Fuel Your SXSW Fun

Because you can't get all your calories from beer

"...band has a set in 30 minutes, you need good food fast. Luckily, Austin has a famous moveable feast..."

March 16, 2017 Food Post by Thea Newell

Searing Memories

On the occasion of the 15th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival, some chile-pepper reflections

"...When you go to Thailand for the first time, you'll probably be..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Book Reviews

My Grandfather's Finger

"...to break free of its owner so many years ago, and nobody can say just why it was saved...."

May 21, 1999 Books Review

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