The Tides of March

Ready for a blue wave in November's midterms? That'll depend on the race.

"...The quadrennial challenge for state Democrats is finding the perfect..."

Feb. 9, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Vortex Repertory Company's The Way She Spoke

At the Vortex, Isaac Gomez's drama made us remember the lost women of Juárez

"...It was when the names were spoken that things got real. Up to..."

Jan. 26, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

"Keith Carter: Notes on the Universe" at Stephen L. Clark Gallery

This solo exhibition shows the photographer in pursuit of whatever unseen cosmic force animates us

"...The hound's head is tilted toward the sky and, judging..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Rob Reiner Goes All the Way With LBJ

Tackling the contradictions of the unexpected presidency

"...lore that Lyndon Baines Johnson would hold court with the bathroom door open. "That's a true thing," said Rob..."

Nov. 3, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Marriage Material

A guy who has never witnessed the "miracle of birth"

"...a 31-year-old male who recently moved to Austin from the Midwest. I have been going on dates with women..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

How Jimmy Buffett's "Margaritaville" Became the Most Valuable Song of All Time

Buffett began composing the song after visiting a local Mexican restaurant

"...White begins his new biography of Jimmy Buffett with the transcript of a 2012 hearing before the Nevada Gaming..."

July 21, 2017 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Point Austin: Awake in the Hurricane

Enduring the last few days of the Lege's biennial cataclysm

"...– will shortly return to Austin streets, free of the burdens of city regulations that their smaller and local..."

May 26, 2017 News Column by Michael King

Page Two: The Media Has Always Been Biased

The history of American journalism is one of slanted and limited coverage

"...This past Monday my foot was operated on by the remarkable Dr. Smedley. We've been so busy on projects..."

April 7, 2017 Column by Louis Black

The Best Little Arthouse in Texas

The Austin Film Society expands and asks you to help

"...to get what you want: In this case, it's the best little arthouse in Texas. When it reopens in..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Lit-urday: Margarito and the Snowman by REYoung

Austin author’s latest waggles an icy pistola at your hangover menudo.

"...The last time REYoung had a book published – Unbabbling,..."

Oct. 1, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Back From the Dead

Stephen Romano cheats the grim reaper to launch Eibon Press

"..."The boat can leave now. Tell the crew."..."

July 15, 2016 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

DVDanger: Howling with The Pack

DVDanger runs with the dogs and wolves

"...There is no worse nightmare for a farmer than finding..."

July 13, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Clowns to the Left of Us, Jokers to the Right

The overwhelming hubris and audacity of Uber continues

"...Returning to a few of my favorite topics today: the overwhelming hubris and audacity of Uber, and the unholy..."

June 10, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Playback: And the Award Goes To ...

The Grammys went bust, but their local equivalent – the 34th annual Austin Music Awards – just dropped its star-studded lineup

"...Monday night, I submerged into the couch and stared at my television, cross-eyed and drooling,..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

From the Vault: “The Guilt of Frank Sinatra”

As ASO toasts Sinatra in concert, we revisit a Michael Ventura classic

"...As the tributes to Frank Sinatra in his centennial year continue..."

Dec. 29, 2015 Arts Post by Michael Ventura

All the Way

In Zach Theatre's staging of this epic political drama about LBJ, the fight for civil rights feels particularly urgent

"..."Is this America?" asks the woman, her voice ablaze with disbelief and outrage. She's..."

May 1, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Lit-urday: The Noble Hustle

Colson Whitehead's latest is an underachiever

"...book – let's call it Lit-urday. Perhaps you're in the mood for the latest by Colson Whitehead, who returns..."

Sept. 13, 2014 Books Post by Amy Kamp

The Road to 10-1: WDAF Forum

10-1 is a marathon; not a sprint

"...Yesterday, Aug. 17, the newly formed political arm of the Workers Defense Project,..."

Aug. 18, 2014 News Post by Amy Kamp

Aimee Mann & Ted Leo: The Both

Likely/unlikely collaboration might even yield a musical

"...a deep friendship – one that manifests itself in their musical partnership, the Both. After touring together, the two..."

Aug. 13, 2014 Music Post by Doug Freeman

The Cosmic Psychos: Blokes You Can Trust

Aussie pub rock trio’s frontman Ross Knight in Q&A

"...“Beerland? Ah, shitsyeah! I like the sound of that place.” Ross Knight’s spirits were high..."

Sept. 16, 2013 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

House to Bridge the Road Funding Gap

Lower chamber meeting at 2pm today for third special session

"...Day seven of the third special session of the 83rd Texas Legislature, and..."

Aug. 5, 2013 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Assaulting the Stand-Ups at Austin's Heckle Factory

The New Movement: Our favorite content(ious) providers

"...Usually, the ideal – the comedy-gold standard – is that the..."

April 10, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

'The NFL Beat': Combine Cliff Notes

Getting caught up on the 2013 NFL draft season

"...The 2013 NFL scouting combine is upon us, and draft..."

Feb. 21, 2013 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

The Bandera Way

Scenes from a marriage in four acts.

"...Feels like April on this warm and sunny day, but it's late January. At a..."

Feb. 8, 2013 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

The Q&A Hole: Why Would Anyone Buy a CD These Days?

With Guy Forsyth, Wren Anderson, Chad Nichols, Luna Tart, and more

"...We mean, seriously, who the hell needs CDs anymore?..."

Jan. 21, 2013 Music Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Price of 1,000 Songs

'Ordinary Peephole' celebrates the delights of songwriter Dick Price

"...– unless you were Matt Hislope. As one-half of the Rubber Repertory creative team, the Esther's Follies star co-produced..."

Jan. 20, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sticking It to the Hyde Park Fork

Dale Whistler celebrates the grill's 30th anniversary

"...That fork in the road, that gigantic silver utensil, like something stabbing through..."

Jan. 3, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

'The NFL Beat': Week Five

Inspirational fantasy football thoughts

"...or 0-4 in your fantasy football league, now is the time to break the cycle. You cannot go on..."

Oct. 6, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Brand on the Run

Synergy is the name of the game at Drafthouse Films, the distribution arm of the Alamo empire

"...Tim League is sitting at the bar, at his bar, the HighBall. Next door at..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Way We Watch Now

Is theatrical-on-demand the next big thing?

"...On any given week, the average cinema screen runs at 15% capacity...."

June 22, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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