Going Vertical

The new VMU zoning could transform your neighborhood – and you have 90 days to help decide how

"...It's the little details that are vital. Little things make big things happen. – John..."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Page Two: Red-State Specials

In the current political climate, reasoned debate turns too easily to ideological hate

"...when complexity is derided as obfuscation, and any deviation from the party line (whatever the party, whatever the line)..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Letters @ 3AM

One of the great lessons of civilizations is that smarts don't count for much in the long run

"...Civilizations are usually better off dead. Especially empires. Greek civilization is..."

Dec. 22, 2006 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two

Never mind the consipracy theorists, the death of literacy, and the Democrats' chronic foot-shooting – 'Page Two' needs a break.

"...actually improving. Communication, diplomacy, technology, politics, and spiritual beliefs are all growing ever more sophisticated, bringing the world closer..."

July 15, 2005 Column by Louis Black

Get Visionary With Me Here

We are no longer pioneers of the digital age. We're miners.

"...but this is the first time I've attended one from out of town...."

March 4, 2005 Screens Feature by Bruce Sterling

After a Fashion

"...earth would anyone be interested in opening an e-mail from a sender named Repulsive G. Lodi? Or Ernestine R...."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Letters at 3AM

In their behavior and beliefs, Ralph Nader and George W. Bush are twins separated at birth: Nader's candidacy is an act of perfidy

"...he not only relishes controversy, he and his handlers are masters at manipulating controversy...."

Oct. 1, 2004 Column by Michael Ventura

Page Two

Fighting a traditional war in Iraq dooms us to failure; knowledge and understanding are the real weapons of the future

"...hospital district doesn't seem an obvious right choice to you on its own merits, then listen to the opposition...."

May 14, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Swanson Confuses 'Fact' and 'Educated Opinion'

"...You have to be kidding me, Ed. You didn't read..."

Nov. 26, 2003 Postmarks

They See Dead People, Too

The story of a young blind woman who undergoes a corneal transplant and begins to see visions of the dead, The Eye may sound familiar to fans of The Sixth Sense, but the Pangs' film is a far more creepy affair than M. Night Shyamalan's crowd-pleaser.

"...Entered properly, this code would reveal a wealth of apparently secret geek features, including one that could disable the..."

June 27, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

TCB

"...so while they clean up the vomit, peel off your shirt and enjoy one last dip in the SXSW..."

March 21, 2003 Music Column by Christopher Gray

Who's to Say

Pat Green, the "devil's spawn"?

"...During this run, Green's name has become synonymous with what's being referred to as "Texas Music" and regularly performs..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Tales of Error: It Came From Junior High

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...Tales of Error: It Came From Junior High..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

When the Long Night Comes

"...the tape, listened again, and again. I had heard what I needed to hear, an instruction out of the..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column by Michael Ventura

Marcel Duchamp's X-ray Specs

"...by the Quark Club, a loose-knit organization of intellectuals from various disciplines who attempted to find a common ground..."

July 16, 1999 Books Feature by Sid Moody

Going the Distance

"...run (6.2 miles, for us Americans). But it's nothing compared to the distance, both figurative and literal, that separates..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature by Lee Nichols

Cinema du Fromage

Directors Dumber Than Ed Wood, Jr.!

"...Alien alert in the headlines from Edward D. Wood, Jr.'s Plan 9 From Outer Space...."

Dec. 26, 1997 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

A Potpourri of Pages

On the Bookshelf

"...hard, $27.50 hard) chronicles the aspirations of those who are currently scrambling to exploit the Internet -- CEOs of..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Books Review

We Control the Vertical

TV Eye

"...sympathetic but even-handed look at her rather public life, from her marriage to Frank Sinatra to the humiliating break-up..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

We Refuse To Grow Up

"...have been our 15th Anniversary issue, but don't worry, you still haven't missed the party. That's this Sunday at..."

Sept. 13, 1996 Music Column

Marina Budhos Goes Home Again Gravity, Family, and Country

"...Global City Press, $12 paper You may not be able to go home again, but..."

Sept. 1, 1995 Arts Feature

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...this weekend is Austin’s annual fest featuring comedic talent from LA, NYC, and homegrown heroes from here in Texas...."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Just One Spark: Disney and the Business of Joy at SXSW

Josh D'Amaro and Alan Bergman on how to make someone's favorite ride

"...Well, it’s hard to pick one from the 70 years of what Walt Disney dubbed imagineering..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...“Salvador Dalí: Masterpieces From the Argillet Collection Archives”..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...I’m not your mom – although, LOL, imagine if I was and..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, Oct. 25-31

"...on his future album. Which he did. I suspect you will soon experience a comparable version of my story,..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

K-Pop, Girl Talk, and Mario Kart Lead Our Recommended Events

Lots of stuff to do after 5

"...the biz! Multiple Best of Austin award-winner Antonelli’s expanded from its Hyde Park digs this year to open a..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events

Get out and get spicy this weekend

"...People are still discovering lost silent films? Guess so – in..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 22-28

"...ARIES (March 21-April 19): I suspect you will soon have far more beginners’ luck than you..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...Oh, the Boyz: They are back and have brought the spirit of Nineties scung..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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