Public Notice: Trash Talking

More recycling and composting is about to take place in Austin

"...least 90% recycled and repurposed materials, in this year's theme, "Steampunk Meets Nature." Enjoy free custom cocktails, hors d'oeuvres..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: City Hall Shark Tank

Council might be no fun, but there's lots of cool stuff going on this weekend

"...stalemated 3-3 votes in a row – on abolishing parking requirements for microunits, and on overruling city staff and..."

Nov. 14, 2014 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Rafting the Great Waller

Outdoorsman envisions converting sluggish creek into hardcore white-water rafting rapids

"..."I look at this as primarily a theme around which developers can build," says Stuart; aside from..."

April 20, 2007 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Hightower Report

Bush's Homeland Hokum; and Ralph and Mary's Park

"...us vulnerable to real terrorist threats. RALPH AND MARY'S PARK Looking for a present for that special someone? Here's..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Column by Jim Hightower

A Place at the Long Table

The complex, nuanced, unmistakable taste of Juneteenth, 139 years later

"...of elements and look beyond the fence surrounding Rosewood Park (the heart and soul of Austin's Juneteenth), past the..."

June 17, 2005 Food Feature by Toni Tipton-Martin

Waking the Dead

Okkervil River's Will Sheff and Centro-matic's Will Johnson find common ground.

"...that was part of a set at the Hyde Park Theatre."..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Book Reviews

Marion Winik reviews Jennifer Egan's startling National Book Award finalist, now in paperback.

"...of the issues of image, self-presentation, and identity. This theme is explored both in classical terms (beauty, disguise, false..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Books Feature by Marion Winik

After a Fashion

Austin style is rocking into spring as local fashion steps out -- again -- at the Club DeVille Spring Fashion Extravaganza.

"...Roll (are you yawning yet?) was the rather pedestrian theme of a fabulous show, Club DeVille's Spring 2001 Fashion..."

May 11, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Patti Smith Gung Ho (Arista)

SXSW Records

"...of this opening salvo is monumental. Smith's recurring career theme of open-hearted servitude is summed up in this little..."

March 17, 2000 Music Review by Kate X Messer

The Composer's Roots

A look at the career of a premier jazz pianist, Dallas-born Cedar Walton

"...sax player. I used to hear him in the park jamming with Fathead and Ike Steen. In those days,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Record Reviews

Prince Paul

"...Utopia Parkway (Atlantic/Scratchie)..."

May 14, 1999 Music Review

The News Gets Better

Austin's 1997 in Review

"...in the great outdoors. In keeping with the outdoor theme, the annual Bob Marley fests make their way to..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Beat the Clock

Rediscovering the Danger in Theatre Under the Gun

"...of until I ended up involved in the Frontera@Hyde Park Theatre production Enfants Perdus. Like any good writer, I..."

Dec. 5, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Postmarks

Book Smart

"...I was the architect for the Houston Cancer Survivors Park project as well, I still recall very well what..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Column

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...cowboy?   – James Scott APF Movies in the Park: Elemental..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips: Sculpture Zoo, Waco

Spend the day with free-range animals by the Brazos River

"...artists of animals either found in the city’s Cameron Park Zoo or native to Central Texas. The sculptures range..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...opening night debut of Smile, the feature debut from Parker Finn. Based on his 2020 short "Laura Hasn't Slept,"..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Bat City Scaregrounds Is Austin's Newest, Biggest Haunt

Unleash the bats!

"...team's passion for horror extends creatively past just their theme parks: They also run the film production company Horror..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Arts Feature by Trace Sauveur

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...I stood on the top floor of my office parking garage looking out over Zilker Park, the world seemed..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...Texas State Parks are all open as of March 13. Most events..."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...nonprofit hopes to demonstrate strong citizen interest to the Parks and Recreation Board – voting that same night on..."

Feb. 23, 2007 News Feature

Food-o-File

Virginia B. Wood will get back to the restaurant news and advisories next week; for now, she just has to tell you about Timothy Taylor's debut novel, which has quite the culinary theme its own self.

"...a review of a new novel with a culinary theme that I read over the summer. Bon appetit!..."

Aug. 30, 2002 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...apartment complex (150 units and six floors of structured parking) proposed since the North University Neighborhood Association (NUNA) stopped..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Column

Postmarks

The dog-running controversy continues … and chalk another one up for Ventura.

"...He is probably best known for his Dobie Theatre theme rooms (Egyptian, Gothic, and Tudor)...."

Oct. 1, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Speaking With Authority

"...destroys a huge section of what could be serene parkland. Isn't it bad enough that MoPac gobbled up mega-acreage..."

May 29, 1998 Column

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...helped pick a showcase of transgender talent and whose sparkling personality made for a perf host alongside Turito, née..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

9 Texas Day Trips That Will Inspire You to Hit the Road

We dip our toe in the nearly 1,500 columns from our resident day tripper

"...changed every three months and are centered on a theme...."

May 13, 2019 Events Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Developing Stories: Great Public Spaces Summit

Dancing in the streets, singing odes to streetscapes

"...When should a park be more than grass and trees? When it's in..."

July 10, 2009 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

The council member appeals to history to keep Town Lake Park alive and the boat races dead.

"..."Last week's theme for Austin politics seemed to be reviving old issues..."

Oct. 10, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips

The homey hospitality of the Panhandle's Hotel Turkey

"...the original pressed tin ceiling retains a glimmer of sparkle while the original ceiling fans whirl. Hanging on a..."

Aug. 24, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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