Run Away With the Jigglewatts' Circus

First Austin show in two months highlights a darker side

"...top, the illicit thrill of the carnival? That's what Austin's leading ladies of burlesque will evoke with their latest..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

All About That Banchan

Singing the praises of Austin's unsung Korean cuisine

"...for dim sum, and tolerate our northward treks for Sichuan-style spicy fish at Asia Cafe, Korean food hasn't been..."

Jan. 30, 2015 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Hip-Hop on the Verge

Austin finally cemented a scene, but who will break out nationally?

"...becoming only the second local rapper to play the Austin City Limits Music Festival – 2008 – Bavu Blakes..."

Jan. 16, 2015 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Joe

Nic Cage and David Gordon Green are at the top of their games in this Larry Brown story, while young Tye Sheridan is an actor who's already achieved greatness.

"...As for the Austin-based Green, the director’s characteristically understated style is well-suited to..."

April 11, 2014 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The AggreGAYtor: November 21

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Austin gets kudos, Illinois gets rights, and Oklahoma doubles down..."

Nov. 21, 2013 Qmmunity Post

Home Slice Makes Annual Pizza Pilgrimage

Sharing hundreds of slices was writer's plum assignment

"...By now, many Austinites know that Home Slice Pizza partially shuts down every..."

Sept. 19, 2013 Food Post by Phillip Pantuso

Anticipating Olamaie

Rachel Feit and Melanie Haupt pop in for a pop-up

"...series of pop-up restaurants presented by Olamaie, a Southern style restaurant which will open at 1610 San Antonio later..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Food Post by Rachel Feit

Undiscovered Jewels

Formula One visitors get a taste of Austin's best hotel dining

"...the Circuit of the Amer­icas Formula One race in Austin this weekend. However, the well-kept secret that international racing..."

Nov. 16, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Star of Texas Preview: Gotham Girls Play a Game of Thrones

NY bruisers could set new record this weekend

"...As the Austin thermometers track towards 100 degrees, it's still balmy in..."

July 21, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

The Force Behind Rainey's Renaissance

Bridget Dunlap is the one-woman army who changed the face of an Austin neighborhood

"...A couple of years ago, most people in Austin hadn't even heard of Rainey Street. Today, this once-forgotten..."

May 25, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Game Changer

How Austin's indie gaming scene got cooking as Juegos Rancheros

"...resonate with attendees of the monthly open meetings of Austin's indie gaming culture collective. The drinking, presentations, and schmoozing..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

How Do You Say 'I Do'?

Quiero Mi Boda features Austin couple

"...Austin sure has become a hot spot for reality show..."

Aug. 8, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Daily Hustle: 2/1/11

Troubled waters at utility?

"...That was the loss of revenue Austin Water predicted before City Council last Thursday, should greater..."

Feb. 1, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...dour, arty indie pics? Yeah, that’s not really SXSW’s style...."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

This Time Just the Girls

The ladies of Austin hip-hop hold court

"...April's Ladies Night at the Scoot Inn, co-organized with AustinSurreal's Matt Sonzala and featuring Jean Grae, Invincible, and locals..."

Aug. 28, 2009 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

After a Fashion

Was Austin Fashion Week a "Fashion Week"?

"...THE AUSTIN FASHION ARMY MARCHES ON As I've said before, we..."

July 24, 2009 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Fanboys

This shaggy comedy is an earnest, sweetly geeked tribute to fandom.

"...everywhere told time by their Episode I countdown clock. (Austin scriptwriter Ernie Cline wrote the first draft prior to..."

Feb. 6, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The New M.O. at City Hall

City Manager Marc Ott opens up on his new job, his new city, and his philosophy of governance

"...the new city manager's leadership change the direction of Austin? That's been a subject of keen curiosity ever since..."

Aug. 15, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Tony Visconti Part 1

"...stamped the advances for Alejandro Escovedo’s new Real Animal, Austin’s very own Lou Reed/Iggy Pop/Mick & Keith had finally..."

June 19, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Big Man Japan

Midnight madness doesn't begin to categorize this bizarre Japanese superhero/monster movie.

"...at numerous festivals (including last year's Fantastic Fest in Austin), the film is a modern superhero story that combines..."

April 25, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Unforeseen

Executive-produced by Robert Redford and Terrence Malick, Dunn's award-winning documentary looks at the history of Barton Springs, Gary Bradley's role in development issues, and the relationship of Austin's environmental activism to the world at large.

"...1992 a battle was raging for the soul of Austin, Texas. In one corner, weighing 100 pounds soaking wet..."

March 28, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...see it on Dec. 31. That's when First Night Austin unleashes dozens of area artists on the heart of..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ratatouille

Pixar scores another triumph of animated wonder with this story of a rat who craves haute cuisine over garbage.

"...recent "advances" in animation technique. Scripted to perfection by Austin-based writer/director Tim McCanlies, it's a breathtaking, heartbreaking, soul-invigorating work..."

June 29, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What Not to Wear

Lesbians, known for their innate fashion sense, debate the pleasures of cargo shorts online.

"...The women of Austin Craigslist Women Seek Women personals board (which is actually..."

June 19, 2007 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Day Watch

The second in a Russian science-fiction trilogy is a fantastic sight to behold, but don't try explaining the plot.

"...Sergei Lukyanenko. Like its predecessor, Night Watch (which played Austin last March), Day Watch is a stunning visual and..."

June 15, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

After a Fashion

Stephen's annual Oscar roundup of who DHOH (did her own hair), and look out, Neiman Marcus is coming!

"...POSTER CHILD Our own South Austin Museum of Popular Culture presents The Austin Chronicle Music..."

March 2, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Notes on Kitsch

... or W.W.S.S.T. (What Would Susan Sontag Think) about Austin's love of camp?

"...Lou Shoes, a company run out of her South Austin home office, from where she ships vintage-inspired shoes all..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Hey Sailor! You Here for a Conference?

The Gay Place polls Austin’s GLBTeratti, who welcomes you with open arms and tells you what’s hot about our town

"...Welcome to Austin, you good-looking travelers! As you will see, Austinites are..."

March 10, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Heights

This intersecting story that follows a half-dozen New Yorkers over the course of one long day and night is intellectually engaging and genuinely surprising, although not terribly risky.

"...screen actress, teaching a master class on Macbeth. Grande-dame style, she bellows to her students about the passionlessness of..."

July 15, 2005 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

High Baptismal Flow

In search of rock & roll's psychedelic pioneers, Austin's 13th Floor Elevators

"...descent began benignly enough: an e-mail query from former Austinite Joe Trybyszewski asking if the Chronicle had any interest..."

Aug. 13, 2004 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

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