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Modern-day cultural illiteracy
In keeping with my intention to read books new to me instead of returning to favorites of the past, I've been making good use of the library, having just finished reading a novel that has received fine reviews, A Gate at the Stairs, by Lorrie Moore. It's intelligent and has a narrative that is…
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Think Last Year's Drought Was Bad? Just Wait Until Cedar Park Builds A New Schlitterbahn!
Cedar Park recently approved a plan to build a new Schlitterbahn water park. Ari explains why this could have a... (via Republic of Austin)
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Modern material culture: work clothes
I found some hand-me-downs. I think they were from the old Army-Navy store on Congress downtown. One is a chino twill tan workshirt, cotton and polyester, made in the U.S.A., brand HIT EM HARD. I find nothing on line about this registered brand. The other is a poplin tan workshirt, all cotton,…
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Patty Melts for Two
If you're short on change for Valentine's Day, Whataburger has a deal for you and yours. (via Beetsolonely)
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FronteraFest Short Fringe Best Of Fest Schedule Announced [theater]
After a month of nearly nightly performances, the audiences and judges have whittled down the list of short fringe entrants from the original pool of 80+ to bring you the cream: The fifteen 25-minute-or-less shows that make up this week's Best Of Fest schedule, which opens tonight and runs…
Fashion, People, Freaking Out at FF2010
Austin EavesdropperCall it a hipster show, call it hipster chic, call it the Crown Jewel of Hipsterville, Texas, but friends, you and your hipster bashing cannot deny how hands-down rad Fashion Freakout is. Last Friday, Fashion Freakout—the brainchild of Jason McNeely and Audrie San…
New Release Tuesday: Phantogram
Phantogram Eyelid Movies (Barsuk) Phantogram is Josh Carter and Sarah Barthel, the Saratoga Springs duo that have known each other since junior high. Their chemistry is remarkable, showing through on their compositions again and again. The hip hop beats, lilting loops and Barthel's voice…
KGSR Hires Mark Abuzzahab
KGSR has announced their hire of Mark Abuzzahab to replace longtime afternoon drive host and Music Director Jody Denberg, who signed off back in December. Abuzzahab formerly worked for WOXY back in Ohio, and most recently for Clear Channel’s KBCO in Colorado. He starts his first on-air shift…
SXSW 2010: Austinist's List Of Day Shows, Afterparties, and More
Lineup, details and RSVP info on all official and unofficial SXSW week events can be found on this dedicated party page. Keep up with Austinist's ongoing coverage of all things SXSW via our twitter account, @sxswist, and all posts tagged 'sxswist'. Have a tip? Send it in to sxswist@austinist.com. …
White Rabbits Coming to the Independent
White Rabbits will be at the Independent on April 14, supported by Here We Go Magic. They'll be supporting their latest release, The Winter Of Mixed Drinks, due March 9 on Fat Cat. Follow the jump for more tour dates. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, Frightened…
Incoming! [News Bits]
More snow heads for the mid-Atlantic. Rep. Murtha, D-PA, who initially voted for the Iraq War but then became one of its most vocal critics, died yesterday at 77. Sen. Ben Nelson polishes his DINO credentials. Toyota announces recall of a whole flock of Priuses. Recent poll shows that opposition…
Austin art exhibition receives national notice
The exhibition of the Petrobelli altarpiece by Veronese, just concluded at the Blanton, receives a good three print pages in The New Republic (”Venice in Texas,” byline Jed Perl, February 18). Here’s a representative quotation offering tribute to the curatorial knowledge at the…
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Over a Pint Episode 18 with Brian Peters of Uncle Billy?s
Welcome welcome to our 18th Over a Pint. This one was shared with Mr. Brian Peters of Live Oak, Bitter... (via BeerTownAustin)
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