Pages And Pages of Free Comics

Flicking through this year's Free Comic Book Day comics

"...the comics industry takes place at stores across the world on Saturday, May 7. We've read the free issues..."

May 5, 2011 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

Where the Heart is

"...fallen into (the film was shot in and around Austin). Quickly, though, as in the manner of all cinematic..."

April 28, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Pushing for Expansion

Casar, Houston not warming up to expansion proposal

"...The Neal Kocurek Memorial Austin Con­vention Center is crackling. It's a bright October morning,..."

Oct. 23, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

10 Things to Do This Halloween

Check out what's going on this weekend?

"...River Street Sat., Oct. 31, 9pm. 900 Red River, Austin If you love a good drag queen battle then..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Events Post by Allen Martinez

Star Trek: The Next Generation: Season One

It was a game-changing reboot, and boy oh boy does it look dandy on Blu-ray

"...the conversion. And with the entire cast heading to Austin for the Wizard World Comic Con in October, "boldly..."

July 27, 2012 Screens Review by Richard Whittaker

AFS Announces Short Film Grant Recipients

Society breaks $2 million in assistance to filmmakers

"...often the seed of great careers. That's why the Austin Film Society's grant program is dedicated to nurturing even..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Payne Pleasures 2004

Latest ACoT theatre-award nominations favor two Austin musicals

"...year's nominations for the B. Iden Payne Awards. The Austin Circle of Theatres' annual honors for excellence in local..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...just announced its first lineup of films, including the world premiere of Smile, the disturbing new horror from Paramount..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Strategy and Strategery

Luke Meyer and Andrew Neel on Darkon and the real-world implications of role players at war

"...When Ian McKellen pretends to be a wizard, he gets $8 million and an Oscar nomination. When..."

Jan. 26, 2007 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Arrested Development?

Young-at-heart Austin is home to a booming Young Adult literature scene

"...(Quincie helps her uncle run a vampire-themed restaurant in Austin, complete with a vampire head chef who specializes in..."

Dec. 24, 2010 Books Feature by Melanie Haupt

Other Worlds Goes Into The Black Hole

Disney cult fave for SF fest, plus final lineup

"...of the most unlikely family films ever. Now, Other Worlds Austin is holding a special screening as part of..."

Oct. 30, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Next Summer: The New South Festival in All Its Glory

Danithan Mejia & inkstained friends bring a graphic party to the ATX

"...if anything, have to do with the likes of Austin, Texas?..."

Oct. 15, 2014 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Oh, Sister

Adelaide, South Australia, sibling city and state of Austin, Texas, is a delicious destination for food and wine lovers

"...city of the state of South Australia, came to Austin a courtin' business...."

April 21, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Dance of the Prodigal Son

Soft-spoken and self-effacing choreographer Stephen Mills seems an unlikely candidate for rebellious Prodigal Son. But he was, breaking away from Ballet Austin in 1996, only to return two years later. Now the newly named artistic director of Ballet Austin, Mills talks about his departure, his return, and the future of the company.

"...leaves home to seek fulfillment in the wide, wide world, only to find that that fulfillment was there at..."

April 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Review: Faders Up: The John Aielli Experience

Longtime host of Eklektikos, first-time documentary

"...Austin’s local community showed up in droves to celebrate the..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Kate the Chemist Says, "Anybody Can Be a Scientist"

Kate the Chemist is on a mission to take over the world

"...the Science Guy or, for the old-timers, Donald “Mr. Wizard” Herbert...."

March 10, 2023 Features Feature by Katherine McNevins

Faster Than Sound: Demons & Delights – The Art of Billie Buck

Local illustrator makes “Hot Soup” at the relocated Austin Museum of Popular Culture

"...guy clutching an unwrapped King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard LP. He complains of "grass" in the packaging, which..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Top 10 Festival Films You Haven't Seen Yet

Last year's unseen genre gems to add to your must-see list

"...One great perk of being a film fan in Austin is that, with so many festivals, it's easy to..."

Jan. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Packs a Punch

Chances are you've seen Powerhouse Animation's work, whether you know it or not -- its portfolio includes Adam Sandler's Eight Crazy Nights, Disney TV's The Proud Family, and plenty of local TV spots, ad campaigns, and one-off Flash animation projects.

"...himself, artfully rendered into a video-game parody of his real-world self. No wonder the game was written up in..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Two Turntables and a Microphone

Austin's DJ Culture

"...for SXSW, whose previously limited success in the guitarless world of techno and electronica had resulted in less-than-amazing draws,..."

May 29, 1998 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Adrian Quesada Goes Back to College for Home Free’s Original Soundtrack

Grammy winner channels the Nineties for indie film’s music

"...took in while attending the University of Texas at Austin...."

Feb. 3, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Family Classic and Timely New Productions for Zach’s 2024-25 Season

List includes latest from Austin’s Tony winner Robert Schenkkan

"...Zach Theatre has become one of Austin’s most significant stages for both crowd-pleasing popular productions and..."

May 8, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

In Dark Corners and Bright Spaces, Beth Schindler Captures Queer Joy & Community

Austin Dyke March organizer opens first solo photography show

"...sacred, even – in marrying things that the straight world deems incompatible...."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Genevieve Wood

Recommended Shows for Levitation Weekend

The sounds may be scattered all over Austin, but here are a few must-see performances

"...New converts still get walloped by Andrew Savage and Austin Brown's apoplectic wordplay on pricklier passages like "Almost had..."

April 27, 2018 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Playback: Margaret Moser’s Final Act

Margaret Moser tribute concert, following Black Fret's money, and a last chance to nominate locals in the Austin Music Poll – this week!

"...The 63-year-old Austin music community matriarch handpicked the location – Antone's, where..."

Dec. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

LSD C&W

Experimentalist Eugene Chadbourne's got a thing about Austin

"...May 2004: Eugene Chadbourne and local harmonica wizard Walter Daniels sit outside of San Antonio's punk emporium,..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Food-O-File

"...pork products are a sure sign of spring in Austin, Texas. The world-famous annual SPAMARAMA™ takes place this weekend,..."

March 27, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

One in a Crowd: Bowbarian

2-D scrolling craziness needs crowdfunding support

"...and end-all? Bowbarian, a new scrolling, arrow-'em-up out of Austin, definitely does...."

April 10, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The Walking Dead' Returns: But Where's Merle?

Michael Rooker teases the return of the zombie-slaying badass

"...nights, 8pm Central. Michael Rooker will be appearing at Wizard World Comic-Con at the Austin Convention Center, Oct. 26-2.8..."

Oct. 15, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Things I Learned at Fantastic Arcade

A smattering of smart things people said about video games

"...Man), the real reasons to move your operations to Austin: cost of living and tacos...."

Sept. 27, 2010 Screens Post by James Renovitch

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