The Hightower Report

The culture of lying goes cellular; and Wal-Mart tries to buy a new image

"...to cover it), so the corporate benefit of this "philanthropy" is obvious. But why would the universities go along..."

Sept. 3, 2004 News Column by Jim Hightower

Austin @ Large: Reading the Riot Act

I want a new central library, and I want it now

"...support out of the city budget and for private philanthropy out in the gold-paved Boomtown streets. On the City..."

Feb. 27, 2004 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

When Comic Do Good

Thanks to the benefit 'Stand-Up Is Dead,' some Central Texas wildlife won't be.

"...well-known for his political comedy, but not for his philanthropy. Knowing that, though, it probably won't surprise you to..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

You Can't Touch This

The budget battles, Round 2: Citizens rally to save community services

"...already use scads of volunteers and rely heavily on philanthropy, which may become the norm for other city services..."

Aug. 22, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

High Plains Chamber

The Harrington String Quartet, which makes its third appearance with the Austin Chamber Music Center's annual summer festival in July, is based in Amarillo, and though that may not seem like a likely spot for a chamber music ensemble, the members of the Harrington Quartet feel quite at home on the range.

"...Harrington, that small-town sense of community translated into big-time philanthropy. "Harrington" is a name you see on a lot..."

July 11, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

Capitol Chronicle

The legislative fight over vouchers and school finance has a long history and deep roots.

"...-- i.e., underpaid working people. Thanks to Leininger's targeted "philanthropy," the district estimates it lost $4 million in the..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Column by Michael King

Articulations

Ridiculous Theatre Company's Everett Quinton comes to Austin to do a "twisted" version of Oliver! for Zach, Ballet Austin gets in touch with New York, and honors for painter Michael Ray Charles and Austin Babtist Women.

"...all-male comedy troupe, on passing a remarkable milestone in philanthropy. As of Dec. 15, when ABW held its16th Annual..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Hightower Report

An anonymous Congressman gives generously to Eli Lilly by sticking it to autistic children; and something stinks at the Pentagon -- literally.

"...Perverse "Philanthropy"..."

Jan. 3, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

Arts Consultants: Connect the Cultural Dots

The city's consultants recommend a new, one-stop shop and more funding for Austin's arts programs.

"...to ACVB, which would potentially have access to private philanthropy that wouldn't be available to an actual city department...."

Dec. 20, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Hightower Report

HealthSouth's ethics need rehabilitation.

"...his fat salary, luxurious home, lavish lifestyle, and conspicuous philanthropy, he's long been assumed to be skimming cream from..."

Nov. 22, 2002 News Column by Jim Hightower

Food-o-File

How to give a gift and help the Austin community this holiday season.

"...SFC's new FOODSHARES program allows you to target your philanthropy to "Make Room at the Table" for individuals and..."

Dec. 28, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Cook Globally, Grow Locally

"...hired development director Jeff Cohen to find some venture philanthropy dollars. They've also instituted a membership program which solicits..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

A Primer on Peppers

The Fire Behind the 'Austin Chronicle' Hot Sauce Festival

"...leads a life of travel, writing, research, painting, and philanthropy that exhausted me just hearing about it, Dr. Andrews..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Food Feature by MM Pack

Articulations

In honor of this week's commencement ceremonies at UT, here's a roundup of recent college-related honors for theatre historian Oscar Brockett, composers, Kent Kennan and Kevin Putz, late playwright David Mark Cohen, and UT theatre department alum Marcia Gay Harden. Plus, the 2001 Funniest Person in Austin is Rich Gabe.

"...four decades in the classroom, his creative work, his philanthropy, and, as College of Fine Arts Dean Robert Freeman..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Hightower Lowdown

Selling the Commons; The Corporate Tax-Dodgers

"...to an institution that people like. This is not philanthropy ... it's marketing...."

March 16, 2001 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Fantastic and Utterly Disreputable History of the Bevy of Sin Known as Guy Town

Before downtown Austin had the Warehouse District, it had the Whorehouse District: a notorious neighborhood of brothels and fandango houses called Guy Town.

"...him the "the veteran leader of American journalism and philanthropy ... the advocate of the working masses, their education,..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Features Feature by Ian Quigley

360 Degrees of Separation

The Austin 360 Summit returns sadder, and wiser, this year than it was in its two previous incarnations.

"...to have noticed an upsurge in techie activism and philanthropy in recent months, and attendees at 360.01 felt good..."

Jan. 19, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Articulations

More cultural philanthropy and a disturbing Statesman report on same.

"...reporter Bill Bishop purported to examine changing patterns of philanthropy in "new economy" Austin. But embedded in its description..."

June 16, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Technically Speaking

The Digital World Turns the Page

"...social and arts programs is falling away and corporate philanthropy overall is diminishing, what does it signify when high..."

June 2, 2000 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Wallet and Spirit

Sickbed Fortune

"...vocabulary, particularly when one looks at Leininger's less publicized philanthropy. Start with the earlier meaning of "choice." The press..."

Jan. 29, 1999 News Feature by Debbie Nathan

The Long, Hot Summer

Books to Spend Your Summer With

"...into the flock with a job at the family philanthropy, The Gaitlin Foundation. That notion is anathema to Barnaby,..."

June 5, 1998 Books Feature

Coming of Age

Earth Share Grows Greener Through Payroll Deductions

"...Kevin Ronnie of the National Committee on Responsible Philanthropy, says the growth in Earth Share's pledges last year..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Annexation Relief Act

Council Aids Its Newest Citizens

"...But does all this philanthropy come out of the goodness of council's heart? Hardly...."

May 1, 1998 News Column by Kayte VanScoy

A Boy Named Sue

Jim Bob Keeps Up the Fight

"...According to recently published figures in the Chronicle of Philanthropy, the Conservancy raised $204 million in 1996, a slight..."

Feb. 20, 1998 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...have been named recipients of the Medal for Distinguished Philanthropy from the American Association of Museums for 1996. The..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

Articulations

IRS OKs G&S @ CCP

"...have been named recipients of the Medal for Distinguished Philanthropy from the American Association of Museums for 1996. The..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Arts Column

Articulations

In Memory of Michel

"...have been named recipients of the Medal for Distinguished Philanthropy from the American Association of Museums for 1996. The..."

Oct. 18, 1996 Arts Column

Austin's Active Shelf Life

Can Our Public Library Keep Up the Pace?

"...visible from the infohighway, and the pockets of Austin philanthropy are only so deep...."

Sept. 20, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Popcult Disconnect

The Gyre of Hack-centrism

"...on at Statesman editorial conferences when something like "Freeport's Philanthropy" (July 8, reported by Ralph K.M. Haurwitz) comes up,..."

July 19, 1996 News Column by Chris Walters

Fast & Furious

"...[[perthousand]]Thur., Nov 16, National Philanthropy Day. The local chapter of the Society of Fund..."

Nov. 10, 1995 Column

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