99 Bands

Ninety-nine local bands on Red River waiting to be heard

"...99 dreams I have had..."

July 8, 2005 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...to deal with. I think that everyone, no matter what they have done, should be given the opportunity to..."

Sept. 3, 2004 Column

Do Shepherds Dream of Digital Sheep?

2178: A digital-music dystopia

"...evening's installment of The Report had been quite saccharine. What would the Obstron show next?..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Music Feature by Michael Chamy

Outfitting the Stars

It's all in a name: suiting up the stars at Star Costume and Clothier.

"...It may not be the best slogan in town, but you've..."

June 13, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Call and Answer

It's been a hard spring of politics in Texas; now it's time to relax with a book.

"...After following the Legislature for five months, I welcomed the request from Chronicle Books Editor Shawn Badgley to..."

June 6, 2003 News Feature by Michael King

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...think of Austin, these creatures of the creative class may be our canaries in the coal mine. If they..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...1978 Has Come and Gone, Guys..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Column

Trouble Men

The post-SRV trials and tribulations of Texas' most famous rhythm section

"...weeks, Shannon barely left the house. He says that what he saw out the window -- birds, trees, cars..."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Everyone's a Critic

The theatre community sounds off on critics as artists.

"...writer for Theatre in Austin, TX. I have recently become concerned by the glaring conflicts of interest many of..."

July 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

TV Eye

Is it a coincidence that at the turn of the century, magic and the supernatural has made another appearance on TV?

"...think he misses -- namely the appearance of magic, dreams, and the supernatural as narrative elements in many present-day..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postscripts

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

"...chapters like "On Being Good, Appreciation and Affection," or "What I Want for Christmas and Some Special Instructions," All..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Books Column by Clay Smith

Letters at 3AM

Is "progress" an unconscious compulsion?

"...event, yet it's barely mentioned and no one has come close to understanding it. The best I can do..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Power Assist

Who's Who

"...First, a review of who's done what since this council -- which gelled two years ago..."

Aug. 27, 1999 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

A Long Time Coming

Why Now?

"...more than a decade of planning, why are these dreams finally starting to materialize now? The answer is, in..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature by Jenny Staff

Reissues

"...the Drifters and as a solo artist. McPhatter is somewhat neglected today, because his most well-known records were with..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Music Feature

Pete's Principle

Ex-Chamber Head Winstead Takes Us to the Toll Road

"...-- totaling $1.45 billion -- already in the works. What could induce Pete Winstead, a senior partner in one..."

May 22, 1998 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Conventional Thinking

Supporters Say Prop. 1 Is Key to Downtown's Future

"...warehouse. photograph by John Anderson Proposition 1 on the May ballot combines two longtime dreams of downtown boosters and..."

April 10, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fonte's Inferno

ACC's New Pres Faces the Hot Issues in East Austin

"...This neatly sums up what -- in the minds of Fonte's bosses on the..."

June 6, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Reflections

SXSW Film Festival and Conference

"...these righteous, pistol-packing, scripture merchants might as well have come out of Cali circa 1963. Fuse Harris' wry sense..."

March 14, 1997 Screens Feature

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"...The enormous popularity of Star Wars: Special Edition may actually provide the best possible lead-in for the year..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The LCRA Means Business

Authority's Plans to Expand Threatens Austin's Control Over Growth

"...deregulation of the electric industry, Rose says that's not what it's all about. Rather, he says, the LCRA wants..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Please Kill Me and other ROCK & ROLL BOOKS of 1996

"...remained merely a minority musical taste. Hence, the above-named may find themselves puzzled by punk's insatiable thirst for documentation...."

Dec. 6, 1996 Books Feature

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...Bat City’s offerings in this blurb. Here we’ll have what the Sake Brewers Association of North America calls “curated..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay

Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World

"...Simmons in Electric Lady Studios,” he said. “I mean, what the fuck would I have thought? That was my..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Benton Graham

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 2-8

"...because I suspect you could have practical and revelatory dreams yourself in the coming weeks. Daydream visions, too. Pay..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...Summer Youth Theatre Presents Thrive, or What You Will..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...Fields of dreams. Find out where wildflowers are blooming at the Lady..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Other Worlds Goes Delving into the UnderWorlds

Senior Programmer Dan Repp digs into two days of horror

"...features roaring in with a host of shorts, running May 20-21 at the Galaxy Highland. But don't worry: this..."

May 19, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Catches Taika Waititi's JoJo Rabbit

Thor: Ragnarok director's film to open 2019 celebration of the strange

"...audiences will get their chance to see whether the What We Do in the Shadows co-creator can break the..."

July 30, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Women of Hot Luck Fest Talk Food and Music

15 chefs share kitchen tunes & exclusive bites

"...the same feeling as a good meal – they come from the same creative place. [I'm so excited about]..."

May 24, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

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