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Judy Collins unites generations, sings children’s book

Gerald Rich August 30, 2010

Judy Collins sat at a table on the third floor of BookPeople Friday afternoon, casually sipping a cold Diet Coke. Known for singing alongside some of the great folk artists of the ’60s like Bob...

Bamboo popularity grows with return of festival

Allistair Pinsof August 30, 2010

Erroneously thought of as an Asian-specific plant, bamboo can grow anywhere and in any climate — even in a hot, Texas summer. The 18th Annual Texas Bamboo Festival, organized by the Texas...

Vocals, plot stand out in musical

Sarah Pressley August 27, 2010

The stunning vocals in “Jersey Boys” coupled with a touching story of brotherhood within showbiz make the Tony Award-winning musical a treat for Austin audiences. The hit musical production,...

Rapper looks to A-list for acting inspiration

Julie Rene Tran August 27, 2010

In the famed rapper’s third film “Takers,” in theaters today, T.I. plays Ghost, a fresh-out-of-jail bank robber who returns back to his unassailable band of thieves, only to find that...

Show focuses on self-awareness

Sarah Pressley August 27, 2010

Sometimes we take charge of our lives and sometimes we only watch them go by. “I Witness,” a new dance production by Tutto Theatre Company, explores the contradictions between being...

Travelers couch surf, connect with strangers

Priscilla Totiyapungprasert August 27, 2010

Several dozen people have slept on Chad Greene’s beat-up, green futon before — from foreign travelers to apartment hunters and prospective UT students. And as someone who felt like he has...

‘Gourmet Meals’ cookbook helps tackle space constraints

Kate Ergenbright August 26, 2010

Jennifer Schaertl knows a thing or two about cooking in crappy kitchens, something many college students must deal with on a daily basis. In “Gourmet Meals in Crappy Little Kitchens” Schaertl...

Arpeggio Grill offers halal Mideastern foods, American classics

Gerald Rich August 26, 2010

Arpeggio Grill (and the Tomato Shack hidden within the restaurant), albeit common and cheap Middle Eastern cuisine, also serves up classic American dishes such as pizza and hamburgers, according to...

Contest hopeful captures votes

Julie Rene Tran August 26, 2010

With a half-empty glass to her red lips, Sam Wiley stares seductively with her piercing green eyes. Her sweet, pale face contrasts her come-hither pose and sassy ’60s demure appearance. Wiley,...

Right ambience, visual style save summer games

Allistair Pinsof August 25, 2010

Editor’s Note: This is the first installment of news and reviews in the video-game industry. Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days [PS3, Xbox 360, PC] As with so many games, “Kane and Lynch...

Design your space with DIY tips

Julie Rene Tran August 25, 2010

There is nothing enjoyable about moving. From trying to cram an oversized sofa past a narrow doorway to hauling in suitcase after suitcase full of clothes, the process of transporting all of your belongings...

Chromeo brings antics, electrofunk nostalgia to Stubb’s performance

Francisco Marin August 25, 2010

For a long time, nobody knew whether or not to take Chromeo seriously. After all, the partnership between P-Thugg (Patrick Gemayel) and Dave 1 (David Macklovitch), the sole members of Chromeo, was...

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