Richard Overton Gets a Heartfelt Send-off

Austin's oldest man, America's oldest World War II vet laid to rest at Texas State Cemetery

"...Overton on ahead. The East Austin icon, America's oldest man and oldest World War II veteran, who died in..."

Jan. 18, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Gung Ho

Q&A with punk priestess Patti Smith.

"...while producing a similar interview disc, Denberg once again managed to entice a music-industry legend to Austin for SXSW..."

March 31, 2000 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

In Memoriam: Jason Tremblay

Playwright to be remembered at the Paramount on Sunday

"...people will gather to explain just why this local man of the dramatic arts – playwright, director, producer, stage..."

April 28, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Going 'Commando' With Mark Lester

Director brings Arnie's first real acting role to Austin

"...an action star." It was their madcap action flick Commando that unleashed the one-liner-dealing, leading man...."

April 5, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Off the Record

Shit happens: Hosing off and cleaning up after the glorious mess that was the 2009 Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...of Grizzly Bear, Papa Mali's drum circle with Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead, and the cold chill of..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Somebody Get Me a Shot

"...and pleaded with my parents, but nada. I was remanded to their custody. By September, I’d turned 15, so..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Some of Our Favorite Plates (So Far) From Hot Luck

Food photos from the fest to feed your fomo

"...You? in the parking lot of Franklin Barbecue. Our man on the street, Rod Machen, was first in line..."

May 26, 2023 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Playback: Walter Tragert Rises Up Singin’

Musician with MS finds hope in a songbook, Margaret Moser passes, and last shots at Bull McCabe's

"...who Chronicle superscribe Margaret Moser heralded for his soulful voice and "wry, acerbic flair for words," received the diagnosis..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin Food + Wine Festival Announces 2017 Talent

Tickets go on sale today

"...concentrate on a statue of Bacchus or the Green Man or Sucellus (or Padma Lakshmi, whatever) while reciting a..."

Jan. 19, 2017 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Food Issue Extra Helpings: Reading Between the Lines

The weight of a family cookbook

"...tastes like, even if I can still hear the ice cream maker chug...."

Feb. 18, 2014 Food Post by Brandon Watson

Van Halen

"...Halen probably should have closed shop with vaudevillian bazooka "Ice Cream Man," its not-so-distant cousin here, "Stay Frosty," would..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Women and Children First

An old Van Halen playlist on the occasion of their new LP

"...Truth be told, they weren't very good. Frontman David Lee Roth played drunk with his giant inflatable..."

Feb. 21, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

A curated survival guide to the Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...it's designed to be a recording studio," added General Manager Tim Neece, formerly of Texas Performing Arts. When not..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Day Party Crawl

"...LeBlanc finished up his Texas-leaning songcraft, the Antlers' Peter Silberman channeled Jeff Buckley's emotive falsetto amid a backdrop of..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

Off the Record

Striking down the Thunder of Gods Festival

"...the Recreation Plantation Campground in Dripping Springs, with ticket prices ranging from $60 to $105, the three-stage, four-day jaunt..."

May 22, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Fun Fun Fun Fest kicks up some dust in Waterloo Park while Carlos Santana sets up shop in the Warehouse District

"...Austin City Limits Music Festival, the dust knocked the Ice Cream Man and a few of the Chronicle staffers..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Van Halen

"..."We're in Texas!" exclaimed the Pasadena, Calif., quartet's original frontman, David Lee Roth, at the start of a two-hour..."

Feb. 1, 2008 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Welcome to "Spazmodica," the future of Austin music

"...Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Toyota Yaris and Levi's brought the Ice Cream Man back to September's Austin City Limits Music..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Fanning the flames of the ACL Music Festival 2007

"...fire and spread to two 18-wheelers in a gated service area in between the WaMu tent and the AT&T..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

Venus: Shocking Blue & Cabanel

The Shocking Blue scores Alexandre Cabanel's Birth of Venus

"...part of the Blanton Museum’s summer event guide opened many a bright eye. According to Small, “The Birth of..."

July 20, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

KGSR Broadcasts Vol. 14

"...Who's the genius behind Tony Joe White's roadhouse blues "Ice Cream Man" coming hot on the heels of Death..."

Nov. 24, 2006 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Belle & Sebastian

SXSW showcase reviews

"...a belated start – singer Stuart Murdoch blamed "so many queues!" for the delay – the Glasgow septet eased..."

March 17, 2006 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

Five-Year Reunion

'Freaks and Geeks' comes back in a big way – on DVD

"...series, but it's worth it, even at the $120 price tag (which includes shipping). Available in limited release from..."

April 16, 2004 Screens Feature by Marrit Ingman

SXSW Profiles

Jody Denberg talks to Patti Smith

"...look within. Is "Lo and Beholden" your own current romantic situation set behind some poetic veil?..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature by Jody Denberg

Yummy Yummy

"...home, THEN I remembered that the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream store was in that shopping area. What better..."

Oct. 30, 2007 Promotions Post

First Night Schedule

"...Diversity, plaza, 100 Congress. Modern dancers with disabilities create human sculpture and joyful, expressive movement. 3-3:30pm...."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature

Starry Eyes

Roky Erickson's monumental comeback

"...of his songs, 'Don't Slander Me.' His once mighty voice was thin and couldn't quite reach all the notes...."

Dec. 30, 2005 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Hard Water

Second Place

"...of red" can only be had from a bottle. Many nights I swim under the covers, drenched in sweat,..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Sharon L. Dutton

ACL's Food Court Continues to Expand Its – and Our – Horizons

Take an ACL break Austin-style with local eateries and portable fine dining

"...the food court a destination in itself. This year, many popular favorites return, and barbecue and burgers will be..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Music Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Food Top Tens 1996: A Year of Good Tastes

Top Ten Bites of 1996

"...chef shared a room-temperature wedge of Stilton with some sliced pears. It was regal, it was divine, it was,..."

Jan. 10, 1997 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

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