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Ron Paul Wants You To Know He Is Still Not a Bigot

Barbara Strickland — 2012-02-03T14:03:46-06:00

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White Denim Provide Soundtrack For Women Slipping Out of Their Tops Just So

Adam S — 2012-02-03T13:12:25-06:00

]]>Playboy in its early days, The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, first debuting in 1964, had its presence explained on the kitchen table by the fact that "It only comes out once a year, honey, relax" and plus "the photography is really good...look at how beautiful these beaches are!" and it was an excellent showcase for swimwear, albeit swimwear that is always peeling off and being clutched to the bosom of Tyra Banks or another model with bedroom eyes, appendages stuck in sexy contortions out in the Caribbean. [ more › ]

Gallery Black Lagoon - Dimensions: Constructed Exploration & The Painted Print

Tracie Chan — 2012-02-03T13:04:53-06:00

]]>Jonathan Sanders’ wife calls him “a hoarder of random objects.” If that statement is true, then Sanders has impeccable taste in weathered pipes and tree branches, which make their way into his sculptures. Fusing found items such as railroad spikes, insect-devoured wood, and corroded pipes to concrete, steel, and even resin, Sanders constructs pieces with modern, architectural lines. His Constructed Exploration exhibition opens at Gallery Black Lagoon tonight, 7-10pm. [ more › ]

Film & Wine: Alamo Drafthouse Unveils New Wine Line at Princess Bride Event

cmoore — 2012-02-03T11:45:00-06:00

]]>Princess Bride Quote Along Feast in honor of Valentine’s Day and will simultaneously roll out their new signature line of wine. [ more › ]

Stratfor, One Month After Total Meltdown, Faces Lawsuit

G. Topscher — 2012-02-03T11:23:22-06:00

]]>Stratfor began on Christmas Eve, when the hacker collective Anonymous hacked their servers and posted 4,000 stolen credit card numbers. And now, a suit has surfaced against Stratfor for $50 million, directed to the 2.7 million customers whose information was hijacked. Stratfor has, in return, offered the plaintiff a firm $349, the cost of Stratfor's services. This huge dismissal may have something to do with the fact that the lawsuit was filed in New York, something Stratfor disagrees strongly with (we assume because they make terrible salsa?). They filed a countersuit Monday to have all hearings moved to Texas where the hack "occurred." [ more › ]

Indie Picks: At The Movies This Weekend

Matt Shiverdecker — 2012-02-03T10:30:00-06:00

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2012-02-03T10:30:00-06:00

We Think The Travis County Tax Office Is Almost Unreasonably Pleasant

Adam S — 2012-02-03T09:49:16-06:00

]]>Travis County Tax Office, most of them related to various painful monetary procedures. The bloodletting starts at property taxes, expands to vehicle registration (where you are charged $3.00 extra for using your credit card) and veers into more benign (if dull) territories with services related to vehicle titles, voter registration, and other hallmarks of democracy that are nonetheless stultifying. [ more › ]

Zola Jesus Sonaxus Tour [Show Preview]

JulieS — 2012-02-02T13:49:39-06:00

]]>Lykke Li, Oh Land, Austra, Glasser, jj, tUnE-yArDs, Little Boots and more. Zola Jesus, led by Nika Roza Danilova - a Russian American via Wisconsin - leans towards the darker atmospheric side of the genre. Releasing three albums in just as many years, Danilova has evolved her sound throughout this short time by using her inner world images and musical curiosity as fodder. In a recent NYTimes magazine interview, Danilova discussed the music making process: "I like to work with sounds that are indistinguishable, when many different instruments or sounds can blend together to make one solid drone that can move and carry the song. I think my music and my style are connected in a way where they’re both trying to express the same things, or make sense of something greater." [ more › ]

Susan G. Komen: Some Dollars are Pinker Than Others

Rosa Santoyo — 2012-02-02T13:30:52-06:00

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New Release Alert: The Zoltars - Should I Try Once More?

A Levy — 2012-02-02T12:32:53-06:00

Should I Try Once More?"/>]]>Should I Try Once More?, "tells the story of someone falling in love, with each song acting as a scene in the story." Garage-rock concept album, anyone? Sundae Records will release it on April 10 via digital, vinyl, and CD versions. [ more › ]

Drinks: Sam Adams Crowdsourced Beer to Debut at SXSW

Tracie Chan — 2012-02-02T11:03:47-06:00

]]>Sam Adams has a unique solution. The brewery teamed with social media enthusiast Guy Kawasaki to release a Facebook app that allows fans to crowdsource a new beer. [ more › ]

Indian Jewelry, Holy Wave and Hundred Visions [Show Preview]

Ken McCandless — 2012-02-02T10:54:27-06:00

]]>Indian Jewelry tears into the first road show of their pre-SXSW tour. Often, "psychedelic" is used to describe music sticking to a blotchy formula that’s less interesting than the sweat stains on grandma’s Jefferson Airplane tee shirt. Lately, the genre’s been expanded by some who think that music with any measure of phased, fuzzy, reverb guitar is psych rock. But Indian Jewelry has carved out a rather unique niche, which has garnered them a booking for Austin Psych Fest 2012. Their music ranges from psych pop delight to electro noise rock. Wherever in that spectrum their music might warble, it’s likely to make you wonder who dosed your Lone Star. [ more › ]

SXSW Wristbands On Sale Today For $149

Tom Thornton — 2012-02-02T10:16:27-06:00

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Food: Red House Shuttered; Hopdoddy Owners To Take Over Location

terrymtz — 2012-02-01T16:50:22-06:00

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Republicans Order Filmmaker Arrested at Public Hearing on Fracking [Politics]

Gregory Haley — 2012-02-01T15:33:08-06:00

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33 1/3 Series Announces Call for Proposals - Right Now There's a Texas-Sized Hole

Adam S — 2012-02-01T15:00:10-06:00

]]>Not so hot, it turns out. So what with 33 1/3's open-minded and expansive appreciation for pitches of various sorts, we entreaty you - readers and writers and friends of readers and writers - to give our State some recognition already. [ more › ]

SXSW 2012: Feature Film Lineup Announced

cmoore — 2012-02-01T14:00:00-06:00

]]>2012 SXSW Film Festival has been revealed. In addition to the titles that have already been announced (The Cabin in The Woods, Girls, etc.), we now have dozens more available to Google, judge and ponder before the festival begins on March 9. [ more › ]

Theophilus London at Beauty Ballroom [Live Review]

Terry Sawyer — 2012-02-01T13:57:46-06:00

]]>Theophilus London performed as part of the grand opening of the Beauty Ballroom on Riverside, sister venue to downtown’s Beauty Bar, part of the cultural shift that’s moving the city’s soul so that people who like to eat generic haute cuisine on the ground floor of anonymous high rises have more choices. The Ballroom is a wonderfully huge and homey space with vaulted ceilings and walls decorated with concentric glitter squares that convey “urban Etsy” warmth. It’s the same crowd as the cookie box downtown venue, so take that as a warning or an enticement. The future schedule, however, looks to be a far more diverse proposition, with some noteworthy hip hop shows thrown in the mix. [ more › ]

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2012-02-01T13:57:46-06:00

Psychedelic Wednesdays at The Sahara Lounge [Show Preview]

Phillip Pantuso — 2012-02-01T12:53:13-06:00

]]>TC's Lounge shuttered its doors after thirty three years of dive bar camaraderie and boozy, sweat-soaked dance marathons. But. BUT. New ownership soon took over the space, renaming it The Sahara Lounge. There's the same comfortable vibe and uniquely themed music nights: Saturday is African Night, at which two of the owners play, and Wednesday is Psychedelic Night. All is well. [ more › ]

Ava Luna and Twin Sister at Mohawk [Photos and Review]

Brandon Beasley — 2012-02-01T12:06:27-06:00

]]>Gorilla vs. Bear. A sold out crowd packed in to the inside stage for Brooklyn-based newcomers Ava Luna, who combine doo-wop, gospel, rhythm and blues, and electro-pop with their melting pot sound. Think Dirty Projectors’ girl/guy harmonies and falsetto mixed with soul that stylistically fluctuates from '70s deep grooves to '90s diva - the sixtet’s eclectic compositions create a truly unique experience. [ more › ]

Moontower Comedy Festival Badges on Sale Today

Terry Sawyer — 2012-02-01T11:10:38-06:00

]]>Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival are on sale as of right now. You can get yours on the festival website, the Paramount’s home page or call 512-474-1221. Single show tickets go on sale Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. The illustrious list of twenty four confirmed headliners includes Seth Meyers, Aziz Ansari, Steven Wright, The Amazing Johnathan, Maria Bamford, Hannibal Buress, Matt Bearden, and John Ramsey. [ more › ]

Coming This Summer: KUT Unveils "Austin Music Map"

Adam S — 2012-02-01T09:50:37-06:00

]]>KUT is creating an "Austin Music Map" with funding from the Association of Independents in Radio, Inc. (A.I.R.). The self-described "innovative journalism project" comes courtesy of "Localore," a program created by AIR meant to target "underrepresented musical subcultures." Austin is one of only ten cities that has been awarded the chance to document said subcultures, and KUT's work will be undertaken by producer-in-residence Delaney Hall. [ more › ]

SXSW Accelerator Invites Six Austin Startups to Compete

G. Topscher — 2012-01-31T14:19:32-06:00

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Beef Prices On The Rise, Waistlines And Wallets Expected To Shrink

andrewhilbert — 2012-01-31T13:26:11-06:00

]]>grazing lands for cattle have dried up and the cost of feed has skyrocketed necessitating the sale of over 600,000 cows. With fewer cows in Texas today, that means fewer calves tomorrow. According to the Agrilife Extension, there was a 12% decline in beef cattle nationally with next year's decline being forecast at 4%. [ more › ]

Austin (and Some of Texas) Through the Flickr Commons

Adam S — 2012-01-31T12:35:02-06:00

]]>great or strange user-submitted photos with various licensing requirements, but not everyone is familiar with the Commons section of the website. Founded in 2008, Flickr Commons were designated to showcasing public photography that have "no known copyright restrictions" for a variety of reasons (that you can read about here), with the following in mind: "To increase access to publicly-held photography collections," and "To provide a way for the general public to contribute information and knowledge. (Then watch what happens when they do!)." [ more › ]

Victor Villarreal w/The Eastern Sea, Meryll, & My Empty Phantom at Mohawk [Show Preview]

Ryan Lester — 2012-01-31T11:22:05-06:00

]]>Victor Villarreal has had a long and storied career. As the guitarist for the hugely influential Cap'n Jazz, he developed a distinctive style that carried over to his work with Cap'n Jazz projects Owls, Ghosts & Vodka, and Joan of Arc. As a solo artist, he has explored many different variations on guitar music and has continued to uphold his reputation as one of indie's most influential and important six stringers. However, it was only last week that Villarreal released his first album's worth of solo material, Invisible Cinema. One can only assume that his set will consist heavily of songs from the album. Joining Villarreal are The Eastern Sea, Meryll, and My Empty Phantom. [ more › ]

KUT's John Aielli Back in the Hospital

Elizabeth S. — 2012-01-31T10:30:45-06:00

]]>a heart attack earlier this month, but we received news that Aielli is in the hospital this morning. Our contact at KUT says, "We are in touch with John and he is alert and in typical good spirits...The main thing is he’s OK, we’re in contact with him and we hope he returns soon." [ more › ]

Texas Abortion Opponents Have Something to Cheer About

Rosa Santoyo — 2012-01-31T10:00:18-06:00

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Ted Leo/Beerland Esme Benefit Gets National and Local Coverage

Adam S — 2012-01-30T14:59:08-06:00

Image of Ted Leo From One Hundred Flowers’ Facebook

National outlets like Spin, and local news outlets like KXAN and Fox were at Beerland to attend and report on the benefit for Esme. [ more › ]

Interview: Chef David Bull On Year One At Congress + Second (Part Two)

Tom Thornton — 2012-01-28T14:10:23-06:00

]]>David Bull and his Congress Austin concept. Less than three months after opening, the restaurant vaulted from hot newcomer to king of the mountain status after receiving the Austin American-Stateman's first five-star review in several years. The crowds arrived, and more praise followed. Texas Monthly named it the "best place to eat right now." Celebrities like Jimmy Kimmel, Rachael Ray, and Billy Gibbons were spotted catching late-night meals. The New York Times and Wine Spectator both suggested that tourists make it a point to stop by. And so it went. Aside from a few benefit dinners and food festival events, Chef Bull and his ace team mostly spent the year with their noses to the grindstone, tweaking the Congress, Second, and Bar Congress menus and working to meet the huge number of covers that came in. [ more › ]

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2012-01-28T14:10:23-06:00

Sculpting Got You Down? An Interview with Twin Sister's Andrea Estella

Nick Courtright — 2012-01-27T14:20:24-06:00

]]>This interview was contributed by Ruth Griffin. It’s pretty easy to resent a band that puts out an EP before ever performing live together. However, Twin Sister has proven themselves to be worthy of nothing but adoration. Buzz from their first release Vampires with Dreaming Kids, and their following EP Color Your Life has brought them to the forefront of the underground music world, stunning us with their debut LP In Heaven. Employing styles from disco to dream-pop, these guys seemingly transcend genre specification, dazing audiences with their eccentric live performances and the charmingly serene voice of lead singer/keyboardist Andrea Estella. Embarking on their ambitious North American tour, the band plans on making a stop at one of Austin’s finest music venues, Mohawk, this Sunday. In spite of their jam-packed schedule, the Austinist was able to grab a few minutes with the lovely Andrea herself. Get ready to discover the secrets behind her eclectic style and lyrics as well as her ventures into the world of sculpture and paper maché! [ more › ]

Food + Drink: H-E-B Opens "Mi Tienda" Concept Grocery in North Austin

Amy Kritzer — 2012-01-27T14:00:40-06:00

]]>H-E-B set out to renovate their North Lamar Boulevard and Rundberg Lane store, they assessed the demographics of the area and decided it was the perfect spot to bring their Hispanic-influenced Mi Tienda concept (“my store” in Spanish) to Austin. [ more › ]

Show Preview: The Beauty Ballroom Grand Opening Weekend With Theophilus London and This Ambitious Orchestra

william_mills — 2012-01-27T13:52:15-06:00

]]>The Beauty Ballroom has landed in the hood. The Beauty Ballroom is having their Grand Opening weekend Friday and Saturday and the new venue setting its sights on larger touring acts while aiming to stay true to the Beauty Bar vibe is kicking it off with a beat and a bang. [ more › ]

A Day-Long Celebration for Esme at Beerland [Show Preview]

Phillip Pantuso — 2012-01-27T13:01:33-06:00

]]>reports James Loren Brown, 25, was found dead in his North Campus home on January 12th. He has subsequently been linked by DNA evidence to a string of attacks last summer and is the prime suspect in the New Year's attacks, including the murder of Barrera. The police describe him as a "serial predator." [ more › ]

Oh Snap! Festival at the Parish & Beale St. Tavern [Festival Preview]

Ryan Lester — 2012-01-27T11:55:31-06:00

]]>Sergio Machado, a Southwestern University graduate and musician who was killed by a drunk driver in his home country of Mozambique, the Oh Snap! Festival has quickly evolved into one of the biggest showcases for local talent the city has to offer. All proceeds from the festival will go towards Southwestern's Sergio Machado Memorial Scholarship, which helps bring international students to Southwestern. [ more › ]

The '90s, Austin Style: K-NACK Reunion With Sixteen Deluxe [Show Preview]

A Levy — 2012-01-27T10:36:08-06:00

]]>F. Scott Fitzgerald once said, “There are no second acts in American lives.” Obviously, Fitzgerald hadn’t heard of Sixteen Deluxe. Tonight at the ND, the once-forgotten local act is joining forces with once-forgotten radio station K-NACK 107.7 FM to celebrate the ‘90s, Austin style. [ more › ]

Get a Job, Then Celebrate at SXSWi This Year

G. Topscher — 2012-01-27T10:23:26-06:00

]]>Tech Career Expo at SXSW. The official expo will be held at Austin Music Hall on March 9th and 10th and will be available to the 20,000 plus attendees as well as any locals who won't be throwing down for a badge this year, but are looking for work nonetheless. Engage Digital, who is putting on the event (they also do the excellent GDC) has confirmed 24 companies have joined so far and expect 10 to 20 more by the curtain. There's a boatload of jobs on their already (that's MR. Data Scientist to you) and only two companies have posted so far. [ more › ]

Indie Picks: At The Movies This Weekend

Matt Shiverdecker — 2012-01-27T10:15:00-06:00

]]>Glenn Close stars as the title character in Albert Nobbs (Roadside Attractions). [ more › ]

The Kills and JEFF The Brotherhood @ Stubbs [Snapshots]

C. W. — 2012-01-27T09:30:50-06:00

]]>Like we mentioned to you, The Kills are on tour celebrating their tenth year as a band. Chad Wadsworth caught the band along with openers JEFF the Brotherhood during their performance at Stubb's. [ more › ]

Food + Drink: Hillside Farmacy to Open on East 11th this March

Ginny Bell — 2012-01-27T08:45:00-06:00

]]>Hillside Farmacy is expected to open its doors just in time for the annual invasion. For Cote, the farm to table movement is not just the latest culinary craze; it’s at the very core of her as a chef. [ more › ]