Graphic Designers Tout the Tastiest Beverage Packaging in Town

Local beverage packaging designs quench our thirst for tasty graphics

"...actual drinkables, in these modern times. Beverage-packaging graphics vie for consumer attention from shelves, screens, billboards, buses, and just..."

July 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qwell Hosts Design Competition for LGBTQ Community Hub

Idea generation has begun for pop-up qmmunity center Austin Outpost

"...Queer residents, architects, and activists gathered Saturday, June 15, for a design competition focused on creating a home for..."

June 27, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Savana Dunning

Design for Living

Reality TV staple and (ahem) silver fox Tim Gunn opines about art, Alexander McQueen, and queer youth

"...the consummate mentor. When Gunn started to give onscreen advice to young designers on Project Runway in 2004, he..."

April 13, 2012 Screens Feature by Andy Campbell

After a Fashion

The story of how the Style Avatar got his sew on

"...a conspiracy of silence ... about really bad clothes. For my part, I have a little peculiarity that brings..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW Interactive Festival

With no startling new technical innovations around to distract, this year's SXSW Interactive Festival panels devoted to the visual creative process stressed that now is the time for designers to find their roots.

"...her attempt to sum up a discussion on "Designing for the Future Web." Crotty-Fraser, an interactive design educator and..."

March 23, 2001 Screens Feature by Rob D'Amico

After a Fashion

"...The exploding fashion and design scene in Austin begs for some sort of organizing to occur. There are probably..."

May 19, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Skyline

In this effects-heavy film, extraterrestrials invade Los Angeles.

"...Neil Hopkins. “Don’t go toward the light” is the advice given to patients trying to resist death’s embrace. The..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Spacing Out in Round Rock

Carter, Paige, Christi, Doug, and two homeowners on 'Trading Spaces' in Central Texas

"...Carter Oosterhouse, pert and perky hostess Paige Davis, two designers (supersweet native Texan Christi Proctor and our hero, "dastardly"..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...monster wave of guests, speakers, and extra film titles for the upcoming Fest...."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Love Craft

Stitch Austin, your rockin' showplace for indie design

"...celebration of independent design is organized by four Austin designers (Jesse Kelly-Landes of Amet and Sasha, Tina Sparkles of..."

Nov. 9, 2007 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

After a Fashion

The meat and potatoes of – as well as the beef with – Austin Fashion Week

"...to be here to stay. Having covered Austin fashion for 12 years now, I can't ignore this major event..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Jingles With Hair

Musicians for Hire: A Career in Advertising

"...local musicians lend their talents to advertisers in exchange for what's typically regarded as quick and fairly easy money...."

June 20, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

New in Print

Coffeetable book Great Women of Film touches upon the difficulties women face in Hollywood, but it's actually an invaluable primer for anyone who wants to work in film.

"...that feminism was about 25 years ago. They're rewarded for making the women's movement appear to be lost in..."

April 12, 2002 Books Feature by Clay Smith

Austin Creatives' Day

Free tax prep for artists from Foundation Communities and Austin Creative Alliance

"...from Uncle Sam's annual day of revenue reckoning, and, for those of you in the creative sector who haven't..."

March 15, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

City Shaper

Beloved – and snubbed – at home, Sinclair Black to be nationally honored for lifetime achievement

"...medal to prove it. The honor from the Congress for the New Urbanism – to be presented at its..."

March 28, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

SXSW Interactive 04

Exclusive Web-only 'Austin Chronicle' coverage of the wonks, the weekend, and the wilder side of cyberspace

"...With Peter Jacobson Today, "synergy" isn't just a word for Hollywood-type rabid gum chewers looking to integrate vertically. It's..."

March 19, 2004 Screens Feature by Courtney Fitzgerald

After a Fashion

Local merchant Blackmail made a decadent splash at the recent Club DeVille Spring Fashion Extravaganza.

"...nicer review than that unless you're at a funeral. Unfortunately, there is not enough room in this column to..."

May 5, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Awards shows offer the unique opportunity to see fashion happen under the unforgiving glare of broad daylight.

"...If it does, it's at least worth watching just for that. Awards shows fit that bill nicely and have..."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Face Off Recap: Not So Super Heroes

One of the CenTex delegation goes home in week two

"...the most admirable aspects of Face Off is that, for all its amped-up drama, it treats the art, craft..."

Jan. 27, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Entrances & Exits

Comings and Goings on the Theatre Scene

"...theatre. Each season sees the arrival of actors, directors, designers, playwrights, dancers, technicians, choreographers, patrons, musicians, managers, teachers, critics,..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Arts Feature

A Question of Equity

Is It Time for Austin Actors To Go Union? And Vice Versa?

"...the final dress rehearsal might be the most nerve-racking for all concerned. The company has worked on the play..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

After a Fashion

Stephen sits on a panel and judges others … twice, and Club DeVille's spring you-know-what

"...a fascinating two days participating in an open call for local designers to present their wares at the Garden..."

April 30, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Luv Doc: A Few Thousand Words

Even a few thousand words from a fake doctor are not enough to fix years and years of dysfunction

"...I should do. I have been with my husband for 30 years. I'm 59 and he is 58. We..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

After a Fashion

Slightly shopworn but still vital and acerbic fashion authority available for hire ...

"...of so many brilliantly talented people. People like myself, for instance. As with any community that is awash with..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

Speaking of Queer Eyes: Hey, don't look at us … everybody calls it SoCo. And everybody seems to love the new Nordstrom … including our Style Avatar.

"...were shown, as well as some segments of assorted designers, including a grouping of men's and women's called Austin..."

Aug. 22, 2003 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Hamlet

Vortex Repertory Company's new production of Shakespeare's Hamlet has a strong contemporary feel, but ultimately it diminishes some of the power of the tragedy

"...already know about the queen shedding her widow's weeds for a wedding gown just two months after her husband..."

March 23, 2007 Arts Review by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Stephen cruises South First and 'Shouts' it out!

"...Owner Sunny Haralson is one of Austin's most original designers, creating unique garments from vintage scarves and slips with..."

May 28, 2004 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

After a Fashion

"...to be getting our fair share of national recognition for creativity. Our latest brush with fame involves the events..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW Interactive Festival

Looking for a soft silver lining in the Internet's burgeoning cloud? The content track at the SXSW Interactive conference seems the most likely place to find some reassurance.

"...Content Track: Between Optimism and a Broken Heart Looking for a soft silver lining in the Internet's burgeoning cloud?..."

March 23, 2001 Screens Feature by David Garza

The Style Files

A Little Tongue-in-Chic

"...is tough work. One must develop an utter disregard for the conventions as dictated by designers and perpetrated by..."

May 30, 1997 Books Feature by Margaret Moser

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