Fourth Estate Sale
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and…
On the Street
Deck On the Town (10/18/2006) Normally, to bike downtown I take a rather complicated route — south on Devine through Olmos Park, left at Alamo Stadium, bomb the hill towards the Zoo, ride across a faux-bois bridge into Brackenridge park, go south on a bumpy bike lane behind the Lions Club, continue on to Avenue…
On the Street
Deck On the Street (10/18/2006) Normally, to bike downtown I take a rather complicated route — south on Devine through Olmos Park, left at Alamo Stadium, bomb the hill towards the Zoo, ride across a faux-bois bridge into Brackenridge park, go south on a bumpy bike lane behind the Lions Club, continue on to Avenue…
On the Street
Deck On the Street (10/24/2006) Some weeks, not everything comes together. By that I mean an effort is made, an expectation is raised, a result, however, is not always met. Coincidentally, my bike is still in need of repair and the clouds have been rather cloudy as of late so these two concepts seem to…
On the Street
Deck Some weeks, not everything comes together. By that I mean an effort is made, an expectation is raised, a result, however, is not always met. Coincidentally, my bike is still in need of repair and the clouds have been rather cloudy as of late so these two concepts seem to be working in parallel…
On the Street
Deck Some weeks, not everything comes together. By that I mean an effort is made, an expectation is raised, a result, however, is not always met. Coincidentally, my bike is still in need of repair and the clouds have been rather cloudy as of late so these two concepts seem to be working in parallel…
Fourth Estate Sale
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and…
The Art Capades
San Antonio has a knack for the covert art strike, the sudden flash of unannounced brilliance that results in low body counts but a high-intensity experience for those in the target area Luis “Chispas” Guerrero in his South Flores studio. The accordion belonged to legendary player Valerio Longoria, so he couldn’t dismantle it for parts,…
Aural Pleasure
The problem a lot of folks really have with Jet is that they never come off as refreshingly original as trendy it-bands like the Arctic Monkeys do Shine On Jet (Atlantic) BIG SHINY BALLS The problem a lot of folks really have with Jet is that they never come off as refreshingly original as trendy…
The Material Curl
Kinky’s mini-mercenaries came from China, arriving in Texas on 20-foot pallets like grunts on the beaches of Normandy. They are a 12,000-strong Judeo-Hick action-figure army, ready for deployment at $30 apiece. Each doll is a foot tall, molded from cheap plastics, torso stuffed with integrated-circuit organs, and a 25-catchphrase arsenal that spews forth from a…
Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
The Mashup
I’ve run into a wide variety of people in the past week who are in mourning for the demise of Esquire, the real bar, which has been closed for its makeover into Esquire, the family-friendly barbeque joint From the Editor I’ve run into a wide variety of people in the past week who are in…
Aural Pleasure
The problem a lot of folks really have with Jet is that they never come off as refreshingly original as trendy it-bands like the Arctic Monkeys do Shine On Jet (Atlantic) BIG SHINY BALLS The problem a lot of folks really have with Jet is that they never come off as refreshingly original as trendy…
The Material Curl
Kinky’s mini-mercenaries came from China, arriving in Texas on 20-foot pallets like grunts on the beaches of Normandy Kinky’s mini-mercenaries came from China, arriving in Texas on 20-foot pallets like grunts on the beaches of Normandy. They are a 12,000-strong Judeo-Hick action-figure army, ready for deployment at $30 apiece. Each doll is a foot tall,…
Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
The Bar Tab
“You don’t see a lot of 20-year-olds here The Majestic Club 222 E. Houston St. Ste. 300 444-CLUB Themajestic.com/club $400 initiation/ $45 per month “You don’t see a lot of 20-year-olds here. This crowd is different. This club is different. It’s not a bar where kids go to hang out. It’s a place where you…
Sound and the Fury
PEEL SLOWLY PEEL SLOWLY In honor of the late, legendary British DJ John Peel, Music for Listeners and the Limelight celebrated the breadth of his awesome work by dedicating two days of performance to his memory. Austin’s The Lovely Sparrows opened the evening on Sunday, October 15 with a visceral folk-rock medley, the brainchild of…
Clothes-Minded
I’m a hard person to shop for I’m a hard person to shop for. I have fussy tastes and a host of fitting quirks that ensure the words “size 6” mean nothing. Despite my love for clothes, to prevent any more trips to the returns desk or the tailor, everyone’s given up on surprising me…
All You Can Eat
Step up to the plate Step up to the plate. Las Palapas is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a Macho Burrito Eating Contest, featuring cash prizes from $250-1000, raffle drawings for $250-1000, and a price rollback to 1981 — so even if you don’t win, you can save. Ask your local Las Palapas for a…
All Ears
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No Re-Simba-lance
I’m a hard person to shop for. I have fussy tastes and a host of fitting quirks that ensure the words “size 6” mean nothing. Despite my love for clothes, to prevent any more trips to the returns desk or the tailor, everyone’s given up on surprising me with anything for my closet. Luckily the…
Drinkin’ & drivin’ (metaphorically)
Location, location, location is the mantra of real-estate mavens 20nine Restaurant & Wine Bar 955 E. Basse in the Quarry Market 798-WINE 4-11pm Sun-Thu; 4-midnight Fri-Sat (Kitchen closes 1 hour earlier) Credit Cards Entrées $16-28; wine snacks $7-13 Accessible Location, location, location is the mantra of real-estate mavens. It’s also the grail of grape growers,…
All Ears
Better git it in your soul: jazz legend Charles Mingus. Three jazz legends (well, two, and the family of a third) have recently gone the way of upstart indie rockers and fed-up folkies, starting record labels of their own in an attempt to whittle away at what middlemen earn off their labor. In the case…
And carry a big baton
When Larry Rachleff first took the stage as music director and conductor of the San Antonio Symphony in 2004, both audience and orchestra were more than ready to get the “comeback season” going, even though it meant fewer concerts When Larry Rachleff first took the stage as music director and conductor of the San Antonio…
Drinkin’ & drivin’ (metaphorically)
Location, location, location is the mantra of real-estate mavens Culinarily speaking, 20nine isn’t quite there yet, but oh, man — the wine … 20nine Restaurant & Wine Bar 255 E. Basse in the Quarry Market 798-WINE 4-11pm Sun-Thu; 4-midnight Fri-Sat Credit Cards Entrées $16-28; wine snacks $7-13 Accessible Location, location, location is the mantra of…
Sound Judgement
When David Brown moved from Virginia Beach to San Antonio nine months ago, the musician-engineer left behind family, friends, a promising band with a new CD, and tons of studio connections When David Brown moved from Virginia Beach to San Antonio nine months ago, the musician-engineer left behind family, friends, a promising band with a…
The Art Capades
San Antonio has a knack for the covert art strike, the sudden flash of unannounced brilliance that results in low body counts but a high-intensity experience for those in the target area Project: Masa #2 11am-4pm Mon-Thu, noon-5pm Fri, 9am-5pm Sat Through Oct 25 Gallista Gallery 1913 S. Flores 212-8606 San Antonio has a knack…
The hunt is on
“Are you cooking balls yet This papa elk is safe because the chef only has a permit for a cow. Otherwise he’d be braised neck (see Chef Boy Ari’s recipe, including plum sauce). “Are you cooking balls yet?” This is one of many codes for asking a fellow hunter about the success of his or…
Sound Judgement
When David Brown moved from Virginia Beach to San Antonio nine months ago, the musician-engineer left behind family, friends, a promising band with a new CD, and tons of studio connections When David Brown moved from Virginia Beach to San Antonio nine months ago, the musician-engineer left behind family, friends, a promising band with a…
On the Campaign Catwalk
Kinky’s mini-mercenaries came from China, arriving in Texas on 20-foot pallets like grunts on the beaches of Normandy Chris Bell The Chris Bell collection is for the hipster with a flair for the historic. His campaign buttons are Cold War-chic and, three years from now, his T-shirts will be treasured finds at Goodwill. You may…
Drinkin’ & drivin’ (metaphorically)
Location, location, location is the mantra of real-estate mavens 20nine Restaurant & Wine Bar 955 E. Basse in the Quarry Market 798-WINE 4-11pm Sun-Thu; 4-midnight Fri-Sat (Kitchen closes 1 hour earlier) Credit Cards Entrées $16-28; wine snacks $7-13 Accessible Location, location, location is the mantra of real-estate mavens. It’s also the grail of grape growers,…
That’s a Wrap
If you’re one of the hundreds (thousands If you’re one of the hundreds (thousands? more?) who cheered rabidly screenward in 2005 when Million Dollar Baby nabbed Best Picture (among roughly 46 or 47 other Oscars), and then again last year when Crash took Picture, Editing, and Original Screenplay, I don’t have to let you know…
Sound Judgement
When David Brown moved from Virginia Beach to San Antonio nine months ago, the musician-engineer left behind family, friends, a promising band with a new CD, and tons of studio connections David Brown is making music in his Northwest-side home. Next month, the remainder of his group Pedestal joins him for a recording session. When…
On the Campaign Catwalk
Kinky’s mini-mercenaries came from China, arriving in Texas on 20-foot pallets like grunts on the beaches of Normandy Chris Bell The Chris Bell collection is for the hipster with a flair for the historic. His campaign buttons are Cold War-chic and, three years from now, his T-shirts will be treasured finds at Goodwill. You may…
The hunt is on
“Are you cooking balls yet “Are you cooking balls yet?” This is one of many codes for asking a fellow hunter about the success of his or her hunt, a euphemism for “Get yer elk yet?” In this case, the one being questioned happens to have a tradition of cooking and eating elk testicles soon…
Armchair Cinephile
With previews of his P With previews of his P.D. James adaptation Children of Men just hitting multiplexes, it’s a perfect time for the Criterion Collection to fill in a gap or two in the filmography of Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. Next Tuesday, Criterion will release the DVD release of Sólo Con Tu Pareja, the…
Sound Judgement
When David Brown moved from Virginia Beach to San Antonio nine months ago, the musician-engineer left behind family, friends, a promising band with a new CD, and tons of studio connections David Brown is making music in his Northwest-side home. Next month, the remainder of his group Pedestal joins him for a recording session. When…
The Fall Classic
My father was born in Corpus Christi, never lived in Queens, and has loved the New York Mets for as long as I can remember My father was born in Corpus Christi, never lived in Queens, and has loved the New York Mets for as long as I can remember. A lifelong fan of both…
The hunt is on
“Are you cooking balls yet This papa elk is safe because the chef only has a permit for a cow. Otherwise he’d be braised neck (see Chef Boy Ari’s recipe, including plum sauce). “Are you cooking balls yet?” This is one of many codes for asking a fellow hunter about the success of his or…
Yo, Ne-Yo!
Deck On Thursday, September 21, the Up-Close and Personal tour came to the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The young R&B artists gave an exciting and energized show. The San Antonio Current was able to catch up with artist Ne-Yo before he took the stage. Tell me a little bit about where you grew up. I was…
Armchair Cinephile
With previews of his P With previews of his P.D. James adaptation Children of Men just hitting multiplexes, it’s a perfect time for the Criterion Collection to fill in a gap or two in the filmography of Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón. Next Tuesday, Criterion will release the DVD release of Sólo Con Tu Pareja, the…
Guest Column
Despite the recent rains, the San Pedro Springs are dry, and have been so since April Despite the recent rains, the San Pedro Springs are dry, and have been so since April. Cracks in the rough limestone permit the occasional clean rush that pools up in a geographic feature that now looks out of place.…
Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): ARIES (March 21-April 19): “Do you know what insomniac dyslexic philosophers do?” asked one of the 20th century’s great thinkers, Terence McKenna. “They stay up all night wondering if dog really exists.” That just happens to be your assignment, Aries — whether or not you’re an insomniac dyslexic philosopher. It’s time,…
No Re-Simba-lance
Pride of Baghdad Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon Vertigo $19.99, 136 pages Dollars to tabbouleh-coated donuts Pride of Baghdad author Brian K. Vaughan would like nothing better than the chance to dick-kick the next punk-ass reviewer who brings up The Lion King — and understandably so. But really, what’s the accepted statute of limitations…
Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
A ’60s primer
Immigration policy has traditionally favored anyone healthy, English, and rich John Lennon and Yoko Ono, winning enemies and influencing artists at the height of their notoriety. The U.S. vs. John Lennon Writ. and dir. David Leaf, John Scheinfeld (PG-13 Immigration policy has traditionally favored anyone healthy, English, and rich. In 1972, John Lennon was all…
Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
Clothes-Minded
I’m a hard person to shop for On Leigh’s holiday wish list: A one-of-a-kind bracelet designed by San Antonio artist Amanda Macedo. I’m a hard person to shop for. I have fussy tastes and a host of fitting quirks that ensure the words “size 6” mean nothing. Despite my love for clothes, to prevent any…
The Truman Show
Infamous Writ. & dir. Douglas McGrath, based on a book by George Plimpton; feat. Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Daniel Craig, Jeff Daniels (R)
Indie media strikes back
Every policy failure of the Bush administration has been preceded by an equally visible, even more demoralizing collapse of media responsibility Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back Amy Goodman and David Goodman Hyperion New York: $23.95 338 pages Every policy failure of the Bush administration has been preceded by an…
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Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
Artifacts
Submissions are in for the Texas Biennial 2007, which will be held in four Austin exhibition spaces March 1-April 15, 2007 (Talk about post-partum depression: big art show comes down on tax day? Sigh.). Now the jurors — including our own Kate Green of Artpace — must identify the standouts from hundreds of entries. Green…
The Truman Show
Infamous, the second feature about Truman Capote released within a year, opens in El Morocco, the glamorous Manhattan nightclub Toby Jones dons the glasses and mannerisms of the Infamous writer Truman Capote. Infamous Writ. & dir. Douglas McGrath, based on a book by George Plimpton; feat. Toby Jones, Sandra Bullock, Daniel Craig, Jeff Daniels (R)…
Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
No Re-Simba-lance
Submissions are in for the Texas Biennial 2007, which will be held in four Austin exhibition spaces March 1-April 15, 2007 (Talk about post-partum depression: big art show comes down on tax day Submissions are in for the Texas Biennial 2007, which will be held in four Austin exhibition spaces March 1-April 15, 2007 (Talk…
A head above the rest
“People wanted me to be cute, to be all more all-American cute girl, and `Sofia` didn’t want that for me,” Kirsten Dunst says of her first experience working with director Sofia Coppola — the hauntingly beautiful The Virgin Suicides Cut along the black line: Sofia Coppola gives her star room to stretch, to really get…
Amy Goodman’s been waiting for you
I won’t play my glitter maracas for late-to-the-party celebrity journalists like Bob Woodward, who after three years of war and six years of the affliction known as George W Amy Goodman, the fierce voice of independent media. Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Hosted By: The Texas Media Empowerment Project and the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center…
Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
No Re-Simba-lance
Pride of Baghdad Brian K. Vaughan and Niko Henrichon Vertigo $19.99, 136 pages Dollars to tabbouleh-coated donuts Pride of Baghdad author Brian K. Vaughan would like nothing better than the chance to dick-kick the next punk-ass reviewer who brings up The Lion King — and understandably so. But really, what’s the accepted statute of limitations…
Get ‘Born’
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Amy Goodman’s been waiting for you
I won’t play my glitter maracas for late-to-the-party celebrity journalists like Bob Woodward, who after three years of war and six years of the affliction known as George W Amy Goodman, the fierce voice of independent media. Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Hosted By: The Texas Media Empowerment Project and the Esperanza Peace & Justice Center…
Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
And carry a big baton
When Larry Rachleff first took the stage as music director and conductor of the San Antonio Symphony in 2004, both audience and orchestra were more than ready to get the “comeback season” going, even though it meant fewer concerts Absence makes our hearts grow fonder: Symphony Music Director Larry Rachleff promises a bigger musical footprint…
Aural Pleasure
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The Material Curl
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Straight Shooter
We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh We’re only one issue into this series, but I’d say “irredeemable” is a bit harsh. “Loser Ant-Man,” or “Kinda-Douchey Ant-Man” might be more appropriate. Unfortunately, the series does not focus on legitimately irredeemable Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man. While his…
