Conception of Fate

The Austin Symphony's performance of the program Conception of Fate, with its works by Mozart, Brahms, and Beethoven, melded craft and style into a profound, spirited, joyful night of art.

"...wonderful feats of music is akin -- if a post-Olympics simile may be indulged -- to performing an ice-skating..."

March 1, 2002 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Coach's Corner

When even the duffers at the muni golf course are talking about the Olympics, you know the ratings are through the roof.

Feb. 22, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

The Exorcist

Mexican filmmaker Jaime Hermosillo thrusts his personal life into the public domain of cinema.

"...right before Mexico City was to host the 1968 Olympics. But by 1972, the Mexican studio system knew it..."

Feb. 22, 2002 Screens Feature by Chale Nafus

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Olympics Are Sport, Not Drama..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

After a Fashion

Pills in the hand are worth a mouthful of Bush and some Texas Film Hall of Fame teasers are the tip of this week's dish iceberg.

"...occur? No ... there's always the Oscars or the Olympics. As time has distanced us a bit, we may,..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Hi Mom, I'm Home

On the heels of threatened industry strikes and life-changing world events, this year's Sundance Film Festival in Utah featured more deals, more attendees, and more stars.

"...Both cities are host sites for next month's Winter Olympics, an international stage not unknown in recent decades for..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

To Your Health

I consider myself a very healthy woman, since I have been athletic all my life and even considered training for the Olympics, but my physician is worried that I have the beginnings of osteoporosis at age 32. Could this be true?

"...all my life and even considered training for the Olympics, but my physician is worried that I have the..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column by James Heffley, Ph.D.

Mr. Smarty Pants

A whole chockful of trivia for your nut

"...Women first competed in the Olympics at the 1900 Paris games...."

Nov. 9, 2001 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Coach's Corner

Coach's "double-Scorpio" wife Kelly makes some unreasonable demands.

"...Comments on pennant races, football games, and the 2004 Olympics in Athens, which I have some ugly -- very..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features part of our Austin-area Volunteer Opportunities List and informs of dear old "Public Notice"'s demise..

"...Special Olympics Texas Assist with awards, be a statistician, or be..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what *you* can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...Special Olympics Texas Assist with awards, be a statistician, or be..."

March 30, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...has appeared on the world's biggest stages (including the Olympics), so headlining night two of the Outdoor Stage earlies..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

puh-LOB-o-liss!

How a handful of Dartmouth College stoners started a revolution in modern dance.

"...after the group's headline-making gig at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The first was that..."

March 2, 2001 Arts Feature by John Job

Fighting Words

David Gordon Green Slams Indie Filmmakers and Snubs Cannes. Who Is This Kid, Anyway?

"...DGG: He kind of created a Special Olympics for film. They just kind of lowered the standard...."

Feb. 23, 2001 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Paul Revere & the Raiders

"...My Mojo Workin'," James Brown's "Night Train," and the Olympics' "Hully Gully" with a then-risqué intro. The year after..."

Dec. 8, 2000 Music Review by Margaret Moser

The Great Escape

Chain Gangs! Cast Aways! Kung Fu! Chocolate! ... It's Time for the Holiday Film Previews

"...of the Palestinian terrorist attack during the 1972 Munich Olympics. The film won the Oscar last year for Best..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

TV Eye

For working-class people who didn't get a college education handed to them, CBS' That's Life rings true. Also, reports on the loss of UPN in Austin, the upcoming Larry David series, and Buffy & Angel season premieres.

"...season is starting to peek out from behind the Olympics hoopla, I'm trying a new approach to TV watching...."

Oct. 6, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Articulations

The passing of Austin's "favorite piano teacher."

"...to -- you guessed -- Sydney, Australia, for the Olympics. Via e-mail, she writes that the cast with which..."

Sept. 29, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Naked City

A tape disappears from George W. Bush's campaign office and lands on an Al Gore supporter's desk. No one knows who did it, but fingers are pointing at two Bush advisors.

"...a suspect in the bombing attack during the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta...."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Public Notice

Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.

"...Special Olympics Texas Assist with awards, be a statistician, or be..."

Sept. 15, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

Pro-light rail forces appear to have the advantage, both in numbers and funding, over light rail opponents.

"...rail and is scheduled to begin airing during the Olympics. While Armstrong's endorsement will help, rail supporters claim their..."

Sept. 15, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

TV Eye

Memories of the Jerry Lewis telethon. Also, upcoming KLRU programming for September, Hispanic Heritage Month

"...This fall is a little off-kilter, with the Summer Olympics starting next week and the regular networks opting to..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

From Hollywood to Sporting Wood

"...Shakespeare in Lust, Sinderella, Single White Nympho, The 69 Olympics With Mark Spits and Greg Largeanus, Snatch Adams, The..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Screens Review by Ken Lieck

Mr. Smarty Pants

Holy shrinking pyramids, Batman!

"...Fort Worth is bidding to host the 2012 Summer Olympics...."

Aug. 4, 2000 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...light rail in making its bid for the 2012 Olympics. (How many cities include increased nuclear generating capacity in..."

June 30, 2000 Column

TV Eye

Is there anything worse than that long stretch before the start of the fall season? Thank God for cable.

"...the start of the fall season. The upcoming Summer Olympics will cause many of the networks to delay their..."

June 2, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...week has a unique theme: Under the Sea, Goofy Olympics, Lights-Sirens-Badges, Indiana Jones, and Pet Week, to name but..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

Public Notice

"Public Notice" is the sassy yet totally sincere public service column of the Austin Chronicle. This week is Part Two of a list of community groups that need YOU! (Part One ran last week.)

"...Special Olympics Texas Assist with awards, be a statistician, or be..."

March 31, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Coach's Corner

Part II of the Coach's trilogy on girls' high school basketball, wherein Salado comes a cropper against the Lady Eagles of Goldthwaite High.

"...so-called Match Play Championships. February is why the Winter Olympics are a hot item. It's figure skating's time to..."

March 3, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Dance Fever

Sundance 2000: The year of "dot-comming," short films, female athletes, and the feverish race for the next big thing.

"...(which is gearing up to host the 2002 Winter Olympics), all hoping to discover/promote/celebrate the "next big thing." Whatever..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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