Almost Willie

On the Road Again with the King of the RV Parks.

"...entertainment. "He's shorter than the real one," a champagne-haired woman whispers loudly to her husband. The husband nods...."

Feb. 9, 2001 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Strip Mall Spotlight: North Park Shopping Center

Mangonadas, taquerias, supermercados, and more on North Lamar

"...you order melted cheese on Cheetos with a queso ice cream chaser? Stockpile black market Ding Dongs wearing an..."

April 18, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Austin Hip-Hop Pioneer Tee Double Perseveres

Holding the vision through institutional racism, isolation, and a double transplant

"...LL Cool J, Kool G Rap, and the legendary Juice Crew, young Terrany filled notebooks with rhymes while figuring..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Book Fest Fare 2010

Find fine fair fare fast

"...Corn Dog Man will be in attendance, with his hand-dipped, freshly made..."

Oct. 15, 2010 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

The Women of Hot Luck Fest Talk Food and Music

15 chefs share kitchen tunes & exclusive bites

"...Garbage radio, anything John Prine has ever written, Tracy Chapman/New Beginning, Ben Balmer/Dug In, Garbage/Version 2.0. Sarah McIntosh, Épicerie..."

May 24, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Austin Food and Wine Festival Bites: Part One

Savory tidbits and sweet treats

"...convenient handicapped parking and lots of cab and pedicab service from Downtown hotels...."

April 28, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Top Chef Texas, The Finale. Finally.

Whose cuisine will reign supreme?

"...every Top Chef contestant’s bête noir and Tom Colicchio’s man-tantrum (mantrum?) about Paul’s arugula in the Fire & Ice..."

March 6, 2012 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Changing of the Guard

"It's good food, well prepared, reasonably priced, straight up, no frills. I like it," Food Editor Virginia B. Wood reveals about young chef Shawn Cirkiel's cuisine at Jean-Luc's Bistro.

"...changes in the decor and menu at Jean-Luc's have managed to make the popular downtown bistro uniquely his own..."

Jan. 11, 2002 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Down & Out in Atlanta

The Official Crock of the '96 Summer Olympics

"..."You've reached the offices of Atlanta Recruiting," a recorded message said. "All operators..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jonathan Hennessey

The Accountant 2

Ben Affleck's unlikely action hero is back ... but why?

"...intentions, just bad idea after bad idea, and yet manages moments of – potentially unintentional, probably accidental – excellence...."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...another 174,000 homes in Travis County went black as ice-caked tree limbs took out power lines. Those events prompted..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...he recalls of that time. "And searching for a voice of clarity to hear myself."..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Bristol-Joseph's Canje Opens, Bésame's My Jam Makes Us Scream, Fowl Mouth Shuts Up, News of More Booze, and More,

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Oh! Canje is open, too! The new restaurant from..."

Oct. 6, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

My Dove Springs ... and Ours

What life in 'the 44' says about the two worlds of Austin

"...duplexes. The driveways are behind the houses, so not many cars are visible – instead, cracked walkways and yards..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Sam Ramos

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...the year – ranging from ACL Fest to the Zman Challenge, from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

The Music Never Stopped

After 20 years and a loss of memory, a father and son learn to reconnect over the music of the Grateful Dead and Bob Dylan.

"...attempts to probe (through music or otherwise) the young man’s missing years since 1970. Producer turned first-time director Kohlberg..."

April 1, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

What's a Hungry Brit to Eat in Austin?

It may not be Mum's bubble and squeak, but it's close

"...No, we don't believe in vitamins. Yes, we think spices are weird and exotic. As the Chronicle's token Englishman,..."

May 7, 2010 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Farewell, SXSW 2010

A few final memories from the unforgettable festival

"...the day, as shown by Louisiana Entertainment and the human hash tag...."

March 25, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dark Streets

A collection of blues originals by the likes of Aaron Neville, B.B. King, and Etta James lightens this otherwise dreary exercise in modern film noir.

"...Directed by: Rachel Samuels. Starring: Gabriel Mann, Bijou Phillips, Izabella Miko, Elias Koteas, Jarreth J. Merz,..."

Dec. 12, 2008 Movie Review by Josh Rosenblatt

On Leaving Paradise for an Oasis

An Austin foodie falls in love with Marathon and West Texas' other boutique towns

"...I went west following a chef, but like many who've headed in the same direction, I discovered much..."

Jan. 19, 2007 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

A Sound of Thunder

Abandoning any pretense of respect for the Ray Bradbury source material, this film manhandles the author’s delicacies into a lumbering and bewildered mess of grade-Z sci-fi clichés.

"...fluid prose gets a fair shake at the box office. Like fellow fantasist Stephen King, Bradbury’s been liberally adapted..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Unleashed

Jet Li, in his first Western role of any depth, convincingly plays both man and beast, although a sentimental script by producer Luc Besson hampers the story.

"...Directed by: Louis Leterrier. Starring: Jet Li, Morgan Freeman, Bob Hoskins, Kerry Condon and Christian Gazio. French director..."

May 20, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Short Cut to Nirvana: Kumbh Mela

A fascinating, confounding documentary portrait of the "longest running religious festival in history" – the Kumbh Mela in Prayag, India, a 70 million-strong, once-every-12-years event.

"...million-strong, once-every-12-years event that by dint of sheer overwhelming humanity eclipses all other religious pilgrimages on Earth. For 2,000..."

March 25, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Story of the Weeping Camel

A story about a Mongolian camel and her newborn calf becomes a transfixing lesson about the rhythms of life.

"...Robert Flaherty’s classic documentaries, Nanook of the North and Man of Aran, in which the subjects of the documentaries..."

July 16, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Chiles 101: The Science Behind the Burn

"...Man's love of the burn can be traced back to..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Snake Blood

"...on one side, half on the other. I just sliced right through him with the shovel, like cutting through..."

April 28, 1995 Features Feature by Suzy Banks

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...in person and online March 11-20) includes 99 features, many of which will also be available to stream for..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...such as Brea Grant (star of the upcoming monster romance After Midnight) who leads Lucky, one of many features..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lovecraft and Rest Stops: Rebekah McKendry Takes to the Road for Glorious

Inside the pandemic roots of the new cosmic horror comedy

"...in a conversation with Ghatanothoa, an unseen ancient abomination (voiced by J.K. Simmons), through a hole drilled in the..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Vaya con Dios, Z’Tejas! Bye-Bye, Sala & Betty! Howdy, Origin at Mueller! Greetings, Chief Taco Officer at Favor! And, uh, How’s It Hangin’, New Wardrobe From Tiki Tatsu-Ya?

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...West Sixth property’s owner – Larry McGuire of McGuire Moorman Lambert Hospitality – will build there after the old..."

July 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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