Visual Art Review: Laurie Frick’s “What did you do today?” at Ivester Contemporary

Data-driven works present art and technology with hope for connection

"...away from formal exhibits in Austin, Frick returns with “What did you do today?” at the Ivester Contemporary. It’s..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...people employed." Roy Spence is beginning his story of "Don't Mess With Texas," the marketing campaign that made the..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Did You Work Last Weekend?

Reflections on the value of Texas labor

"...of the population – live in poverty. In case you're presuming a fifth of your neighbors must be folks..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Who Do You Love?

Jennifer Weiner returns with what might be her best love story yet

"...author Jennifer Weiner just released her 12th book, Who Do You Love. The sure-to-be smash is a classic love..."

Aug. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Jessi Cape

sxswi: What Not to Copy

Techdirt's Mike Masnick on the Dresden Dolls and the future of IP

"...music industry's piracy pains, Techdirt's Mike Masnick told us what they did wrong, and what SXSW veterans like Amanda..."

March 14, 2011 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

What Is This Miracle Called Movie Music?

Making movie-music magic 'Infamous'

"...What would you do if asked by a well-known film..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Screens Feature by Mark Rubin

Now What?

Mediamakers consider what happens when traditional media meets its maker

"...What you're currently reading used to have a few different..."

March 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

Finding Out What Maisie Knew

Scott McGehee and David Siegel find the magic line for child actors

"..."They're atomic," said David Siegel, co-director of divorce drama What Maisie Knew...."

July 12, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Today in Campaign Fail

Rick Perry takes a YouTube tumble

"...Today was supposed to be about Gov. Rick Perry versus..."

Oct. 28, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Cookie Rich Brings the Cream-Sealed Goodness to You

Local chef Lorin Peters bakes up unique deliverable delights

"...You know, we’re certainly tickled that superstar songstress Mariah Carey..."

Dec. 10, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadows

Austin Music Awards Director Margaret Moser goes out with a bang

"...with the Fabulous Thunderbirds in 1984, and remember who you're talking about. A preeminent band beginning in the mid-Seventies,..."

March 14, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Why We Listen to What They Say

"...Doug Rushkoff has been writing about media, cyberculture, and rave..."

April 23, 1999 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

What's Left of the Dial?

Virtual Deejays, Pay-to-Play, Celine Dion

"...Victoria, Texas is not the kind of place where you might expect to find a revolution going on. A..."

May 22, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

You Won’t Catch Max Richter Sleeping

A 60-minute edit of the 8-hour Sleep? Do tell!

"...ACL Live on Friday. He also emailed us about what he and his children listen to, and his wishes..."

Oct. 17, 2019 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Council: All You Can Eat!

Council gets stuff done

"...City Council members were somewhat prematurely pleased with themselves last week, having plowed through..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

True Today

Randy 'Biscuit' Turner's final interview

"...That show fell through, but the idea to do a story on Biscuit in the Chronicle didn't (it..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

I Know What You Did Last Summer

"...Happy Birthday to Me and Prom Night, I Know What You Did Last Summer slickly resurrects so many of..."

Oct. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

'You Were Right, Andy'

Getting beneath the surface of Andy Warhol with Tom Sokolowski

"...was a chance to get a better idea of what the artist was really all about from someone who..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Arts Feature by Jacqueline May

How You Became a Criminal

An interview with Canadian documentary filmmaker Ron Mann about his newest film, Grass.

"...Canadian documentarian Ron Mann specializes in pop culture histories, assembled through..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Nick Barbaro

Oh, Lady, You're Good!

Dee Dee Bridgewater

"...hierarchy of a new generation. At the same time, somewhat outside the media spotlight in the shadows of Lilith's..."

April 17, 1998 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...What did April and Andy name their three-legged, half-amazing, half-terrific..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Woo, All Right Now, And Don't It Feel Like You're Going Bald and Homicidal!

Thirty years later, Jeff Lieberman is still walking on 'Blue Sunshine'

"...character named Zippy? Just say hell yes: This is your brain on Jeff Lieberman...."

Dec. 24, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Lot of Livin' to Do

For 15 years, Paul Beutel has managed Austin's Paramount Theatre, programming its popular film series and live shows and bringing it back from financial ruin, and he still puts in six to seven days a week there. Where do his passion and devotion spring from? Would you believe Bye Bye Birdie?

"...Once you know about The Bye Bye Birdie Experience, everything about..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Here Today ...

Choreographer Sharon Marroquín lets go through dance in order to live

"...good ones, are going to last forever. But when you're hit with something like a cancer diagnosis, you realize..."

March 23, 2012 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

What, Me Worry? Yes.

'American Splendor' is one of the most celebrated movies of the year, and everybody loves my comic again. But … I dunno.

"...piece on the collection of poetry by H.D. (Hilda Doolittle, commonly known by her initials), which had just been..."

Sept. 5, 2003 Screens Feature by Harvey Pekar

Won't You Come In?

For four years, playwright Lisa D'Amour and director Katie Pearl have forged an uncommon bond with audiences through the welcoming, intimate quality of their theatre work. They've also forged an uncommon bond with each other, a mutually fulfilling creative partnership that will continue for the rest of their lives.

"...the stage. When these two create a show, they don't stand at arm's length from the audience, coolly leaving..."

May 11, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Live Comedy Show Is Doper Than What, Exactly?

Heckle Her Productions goes all Nineties-style with latest comedy gig

"...live version of that show – they’re calling it Doper Than Dope – to The Institution Theater this weekend..."

July 13, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Allen Toussaint: Yes He Did Did

New Orleans’ house pianist called us to the stars and back

"...There are so many musical artists who stroll into your life without even announcing themselves. Their seductive sound is..."

Nov. 12, 2015 Music Post by Bill Bentley

Point Austin: What Molly Wrote

Ivins and her kind

"...and unsolicited. It was about the death of her dog, Shit...."

Feb. 9, 2007 News Column by Dave Denison

I Wanna Take You Higher

"...and adulatory fan of rock & roll, which is what every critic ought to be...."

Dec. 4, 1998 Books Feature by Simon Reynolds

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