Austin @ Large: Austin at Large

The Mayor's Task Force on the Economy is not completely clear on the concept.

"...in December, its three subcommittees -- focusing on "traditional industries," on small business, and on cultural vitality ("keeping Austin..."

April 18, 2003 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Postmarks

Run, Max, Run

"...some serious problems in Texas. There are hundreds of industries that use toxic chemicals and don't take the responsibility..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Column

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...visual artist and director Samuel Mason, graphic designer and creative director Miller McCormick, and Managing Partner at Hornet Hana..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Goes Down Under With SXSW Sydney

Australian expo to be Austin brand's first licensed expansion

"...Sydney will bring together the film/television, music, and technology industries. Plus, like Austin in March, New South Wales will..."

June 29, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Studio Practice

Canopy tenants love the Eastside artist studio complex, even if they aren't from the Eastside ... or artists

"...the project would provide for a certain type of creative person, while driving up prices throughout the neighborhood. Starting..."

May 3, 2013 Arts Feature by Matthew Irwin

False Accusations

"...growth rate. That growth includes not only people but industries. Many of these industries are probably using some of..."

March 21, 1997 Column

Welcome to My Studio

The East Austin Studio Tour offers a rare chance to see where artists work and live

"...their homes) to the public, in order "to encourage creative dialogue among artists and their peers, as well as..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

After a Fashion: The DIFFA Difference

Your Style Avatar gets an invitation he can't refuse

"...I remember when the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS began in 1984. Of course in..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Austin @ Large: The Task Force Findings

"...have concluded. For the full report, go to www.ci.austin.tx.us.Traditional Industries..."

April 18, 2003 News Column

They're History

The Blue Genie boys -- those whimsical artists responsible for the armadillo-festooned entrance to Threadgill's World Headquarters, the guitar gal atop Fran's Hamburgers, and other mini-landmarks around Austin -- have been fun for the people who see them and fun for the people who made them. Making giant panels for the new Texas State History Museum, though, was a bit more than just that.

"...from them were produced by Austin's Blue Genie Art Industries...."

April 27, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: A Year Later

Twelve months after Mayor Steve Adler rolled out his plan to save live music and the arts, what's happened?

"...And so it was for the city's music and creative sectors. He had brought together members of the Music..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...like to think of Austin, these creatures of the creative class may be our canaries in the coal mine...."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Most-Viewed Stories on AustinChronicle.com by Section

Drill down, baby

"...4) "Cottage Industries: On Sept. 1, after many false starts, a new..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Features Feature

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...a press conference to present his Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Res­o­lution (see "Playback: The Mayor's Plan to..."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Invaluable Information

Technology, privacy, hacking, and legislating in the new Digital Age

"...remains intact with its original owner? Record and film industries talk of theft or piracy of their media products;..."

March 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Jon Lebkowsky

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...Local scenesters should note of the Artist Creative Process – a panel featuring musicians Kam Franklin, Buffalo..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Austin @ Large: How Weird Is That?

Austin's new recipe for economic vitality collides with the reigning quality-of-life agenda

"...Florida, who has anointed Austin a mecca of the "creative class." We rank No. 2 on Florida's little list...."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

State of the City

Mayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2

"...true if you believe in the power of a creative mind and a determined spirit to solve any problem...."

Feb. 5, 2010 News Feature

State of the City Address

As delivered by Mayor Lee Leffingwell today

"...true if you believe in the power of a creative mind and a determined spirit to solve any problem...."

Feb. 2, 2010 News Post by Lee Nichols

Godzilla vs. the Green Screen

Austin special effects artists can kill you with a squib or with a CGI bullet hit, gore it up with pig entrails or digitally composited blood, and create just about anything you can imagine with their bare hands or software. Does the industry need both?

"...I've been smitten by the creative prowess of the men and women who make the..."

April 22, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Faster Than Sound: It’s Now or Never for a Music Venue Preservation Fund

When will the city of Austin give music venues aid to preserve their so-called ‘Live Music Capital’?

"...In March, venues were included in a round-up of industries intended to receive emergency support, and in May, another..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

City Council Approves SAVES Resolution to Rescue Venues, Bars, Restaurants

City will explore potential funding sources for struggling sectors

"...hardship doesn’t even take into account the challenge these industries were already facing in Austin’s booming real estate market..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Retooling the Austin Machine

"...is Austin's new rep as a mecca of the "creative class," in the parlance of author..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...duets with former husband Bruce Robison to her current creative rejuvenation with Brennen Leigh and Melissa Carper as the..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

American Crime Going Back to Cali

TV show departs Austin over incentives

"...exactly the kind of worst case scenario for Texas creatives predicted last legislative session, when lawmakers decided to slash..."

June 22, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Collective Strength

The 2014 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...their work. The founders had already established a strong creative identity as the award-winning collective Sodalitas, but Big Medium..."

May 23, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

There's a new place in town for well-heeled gents on a budget

"...collection to the fabulous folks who run Dallas' Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA). The women's ensemble is a..."

March 1, 2013 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

East Austin Studio Tour

Art-savvy locals offer tips for where to go and who to see when you go EAST this year

"...format of EAST continues to charm and inspire our creative community. If you're still unsure where to start, perhaps..."

Nov. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Are You Experienced?

In a new ad campaign, the Blanton redefines 'art,' raising questions about what it means

"...found that Austin, as we knew, is full of creative and curious adults," and they wanted to know what..."

June 30, 2006 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

Short Cuts

Go on and take it: Renée Zellweger to star in and produce Piece of My Heart, the long-awaited Janis Joplin biopic.

"...up online at www.secondhandlions.com. Paul Alvarado-Dykstra of Montgolfier Heavy Industries (www.montgolfier.net) says McCanlies is in Bratislava working on the..."

June 27, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

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