SXSW Thursday Picks & Sleepers

Thursday blurbs slim down from the Wednesday bloat

"...dusted off its guitar/drums barrage with a slew of dates and new songs, reviving its dirt-soaked dirges of outcasts,..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Off the Record

Reunion fever hits close to home: Faces, the Kinks, the Jesus Lizard, and more

"...being overseen by original engineer Steve Albini. No local dates have been scheduled, but Sims expects that to change...."

Dec. 5, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

When Something Wonderful Ends

Sherry Kramer's play is heavy-handed when discussing America and oil but funny and moving when discussing her late mother

"...Barbie and Barbie's possessions (dream house, dream car, dream dog) as Kramer is packing them up for sale on..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Review by Hannah Kenah

Naked City

"...than 95% of students take the test. The test dates are scattered throughout February and April. The exact dates..."

Feb. 16, 2007 News Feature

Holiday Wish Lists 2004

Presents for Public Service

"...• Nonclumping cat litter• Stainless steel 9- to 10-inch-diameter dog bowls• Laundry detergent• 10-foot-by-12-foot-by-11-foot-3-inch Woodmaster storage shed (available at..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Features Feature

Rush's 30th Anniversary Tour

Live shot

"...genesis. Typical of music business timing, a dozen tour dates came and went while the EP awaited release this..."

July 2, 2004 Music Review by David Lynch

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...this summer. Odds are that many of the opening dates and titles will change over the next few weeks..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Room With a View

La Zona Rosa's Ripple Effect

"..."co-promote" shows at each other's venues, beginning with October dates for Rusted Root and Dog's Eye View at Liberty..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Further Reflections

SXSW Film Festival

"...an examination of the categorical exclusion of women as candidates for ordination in the Southern Baptist church, the film..."

March 21, 1997 Screens Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...star of Good Boy, the new horror about how dogs are your best defense against sinister supernatural forces...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...Wainwright Douglas and David Hartstein joining on all three dates.   – Lina Fisher Gaga Gotham City Ball..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Daniel Fears, Sydney Wright, AB6IX, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live

"...Soul scholar and Renaissance man Daniel Fears consolidates R&B stylings with classical instrumentation, melding into melodies that..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...when Sabrina Ellis and Andrew Cashen from A Giant Dog lead KUTX’s kid-friendly Rock the Shores show...."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Lots to look forward to as winter eases into spring

"...turtle hatchling release on Padre Island, or seeing the dogwood trees blooming around Palestine. Like so many things in..."

Feb. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Recommended Shows Worth Your Musical Bandwidth This Week

Lomelda, Katy Kirby, and Christine Renner lead the live pack

"...own Hound of the Baskervilles, "Red Temple Prayer (Two-Headed Dog)."..."

July 16, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

We Have an Issue: Staying Present, Preparing for the Future

This week’s cover story looks at how the pandemic is shaping architecture and design

"...When Your Dog Has More Social Dates Than You Do: If you've..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...like the Black Keys. – Abby Johnston A Giant Dog..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...Brooklyn tastemakers Double Double Whammy and her first U.S. dates, all with just two tracks. – Rachel Rascoe Hety..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Gay Place

Take a moment to enjoy Austin before SXSW barrels into town

"...Bark Beats Yard Bar, DJ GirlFriend, and a dog-oriented brunch with special guest DJ Bob Barker (aka Jack..."

March 2, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Top 40 Vices Playlist

A walk on the wild side with songs of the seven deadly sins

"...track still peaked at No. 26. "I'm like a dog in heat, a freak without warning/ I have an..."

Jan. 6, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

ACL Review: Jai Malano

Meet Austin’s new “Big Mama” Thornton

"...& Soul. In between, she’s completed a string of dates at international festivals in France through the ATX6 music..."

Oct. 3, 2016 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez

Inability to Cater

What is so 'punk' about JT Habersaat and the Altercation Punk Comedy Tour?

"...History Lesson (And No, JT Habersaat Is No 'Corn Dog From Pedro')..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Feature by Tim Stegall

KLRU Turns 50, Throws a Weeklong Party

Bon Iver, Yul Kwon, and GPS-free directions to Sesame Street

"...the Cat in the Hat and Martha the talking dog from TV show Martha Speaks (a title that perhaps..."

April 21, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Dec. 23-30

"...to the polo fields) on one of the following dates: Sun., Jan. 2; Sat.-Sun., Jan. 8-9; Sat., Jan. 15,..."

Dec. 24, 2010 News Feature

An Altar-nate View

Liven up the boo-ring Halloween season with Día de los Muertos celebrations

"...affection for it. My personal predilection for this holiday dates back to childhood...."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

March of the Flower Children

The last interview with Seeds frontman and oh-so-brief psychedelic Austinite Sky Sunlight Saxon

"...August 20, though the exact year remains unknown, the dates given in various interviews ranging from 1937 to 1946...."

July 24, 2009 Music Feature by Austin Powell

TCB

Fun Fun Fun doesn't disappoint, the Dixie Chicks leave Bush for Britney, and a Red tide sweeps through club land this week.

"...venue for Austin City Limits, with ground-breaking and completion dates TBD.Here Comes the Sun Sunny Sweeney is in holiday-shopping..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Music Column by Christopher Gray

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...listed below. (And don't forget to check online for updates.) General CampsCALUSIO CREATIVITY CENTER hones young imaginations through weeklong..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

Reborn Again

Tony Villanueva steps out of the Derailers and into a new paradigm.

"...travel as much; we had done up to 300 dates a year. A lot of times it was more..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

TV Eye

How to resolve conflict? Japanese import Iron Chef has the right idea.

"...scantily clad athletes writhing in a water tank in Dog Eat Dog...."

June 13, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

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