Getting to Oz Through Austin Arts

Area arts events make a Yellow Brick Road to The Wizard of Oz in Zilker Park

"...Summer is the season of travel, of leaving your humdrum, gray existence..."

May 19, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gift Guide 2016: Coffeetable Books

Big books give heft to big success stories about women in business, Flatbed Press, UT’s collections, Pan Am, and the Spurs

"...tell a huge story in a little book. If the subject has real heft – say, a collection that..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...Sometimes there is too much Austin food news to squeeze into..."

Oct. 10, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Wednesday Sleepers

The 'Chronicle' says see these SXSW acts directly afterwards

"...The Soul of John Black..."

March 9, 2007 Music Feature

Coach's Corner

Coach's pre-season glance at the NBA: the Spurs are overrated and on their way down; Michael Jordan is overrated and already down; but the real season doesn't stat for another half-year anyway, so does anyone really care?

"...I used to do extensive previews of the NBA season, complete with real research -- player personnel..."

Nov. 2, 2001 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Thursday Showcase Picks

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...9:30pm, Antone's This is the showcase to beat if you're a fan of the..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Scanlines

"...Microsoft Clearly a work in progress by the CD's own admission (it directs you to a Web..."

Feb. 16, 1996 Screens Feature

Recipe: Apple Cider Shrub From L'Oca d'Oro

Bartender Mallory Valentine shares an autumnal mocktail

"...swing, menus are shifting faster than our unseasonably warm weather. L'Oca d'Oro is known for their Italian-inspired handcrafted fare,..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

Malnutrition in Iraq, hot dogs in the United States, Ketu will change into Virgo, and D&D at least once a month

"...among young children in Iraq has nearly doubled since the United States led an invasion of the country 20..."

Dec. 31, 2004 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Quotes From Lonestarcon2

"..."This gentleman is known the length and breadth of the comics world as..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Books Feature

What ARE You Doing for Valentine’s Weekend?

Something special? Nothing at all? “Go away, kid, you bother me” … ?

"...Of course, there’s a more basic question: WTF even is Valentine’s Day?..."

Feb. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Size Matters

Making sense of Austin's microcinema scene

"...Film Society screenings upstairs at Eighties-era Captain Quackenbush's on the Drag. Technically, it started even before that, with the..."

July 17, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Film News

What does Katrina mean for the Texas film industry? Plus, bidding goodbye to the Austin actress with the most beautiful eyes, Tomi Barrett.

"...We Had to Ask The queasy question Texas film folk have been afraid to..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Screens Column by Joe O'Connell

Steady as She Goes

Li'l Cap'n Travis humbles its way into Austin's musical heart

"...In another place, another town,..."

July 2, 2004 Music Feature by Darcie Stevens

20 Years of Austin Gifts

... And a slew of other local businesses celebrating significant anniversaries

"...In case you hadn't heard, The Austin Chronicle is celebrating 20 years in Austin. We've..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Brant Bingamon

Postmarks

Housing, ACC, and Spooner.

"...Back to the Neighborhood..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column

Play on Worlds

Now Playing

"...rouse your funny bone on premise alone. Players may either behave with Austin or team up with Dr. Evil..."

July 2, 1999 Screens Feature by Marcel Meyer

Spontaneous Composition

"...first gig can be a little shaky. Given that there are innumerable factors at work -- personalities, timing, performance..."

April 16, 1999 Music Feature by David Lynch

Record Reviews

Abbey Lincoln

"...Lincoln and bassist Dave Holland. Nearly two decades later, the 44-year-old Wilson, now both of her mentors' peer, enlists..."

April 2, 1999 Music Review

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...Main Minneapolis-based hip-hop powerhouse Rhymesayers has been racking up the accolades in bunches these past couple of years. Their..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Postmarks

First, the good news ...

"...I hope Matthew McConaughey not only prevails in his legal fight with..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

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