Word and Thought

Word and Thought, a new comedy by Southwestern University grad Joshua Lellis, tracks a biographical drama about Alexander the Great on its disaster-ridden lurch toward opening night, and its premiere from Cameo Productions and the Austiner Ensemble proves that a theatrical catastrophe is still good for a laugh.

"...-- but it also earns him the wrath of Michael Pappas' Tim, who's cast as Aristotle but is more..."

Aug. 15, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Cult of Ray

Ray Benson steps out from behind the Wheel.

"...of Little Richard, Brenda Lee, Townes Van Zandt, Hank Snow, and Laura Bush, Benson is in his element at..."

July 18, 2003 Music Feature by Joe Nick Patoski

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...in America walked across a field of freshly fallen snow, there would only be one set of footprints." This..."

March 15, 2002 Column

Michael Blaine's The Desperate Season

"...The Desperate Seasonby Michael Blaine..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Books Review by Lissa Richardson

Record Reviews

"...performances, Colvin covering Paul Westerberg's "Even Here We Are," Michael Fracasso with "Chain Link Fence," and Cotton Mather doing..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Music Review

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Problems at Austin's Pizza, Peached Tortilla primed for TV, and – what else? – barbecue news

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April 22, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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Postmarks

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