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"As with any good crime thriller / mystery, the plot -- as chilling as it is -- serves as a subterfuge to explore the darker realms of the hero's psyche," writes Russell Cobb of Stephen Graham Jones' All the Beautiful Sinners, "as well as themes of collective memory and identity." Jones will be at BookPeople on Tuesday, May 6, at 7pm.
"...hero, Jim Doe -- a deputy sheriff and Blackfeet Indian -- attempts to unravel the killer's intricate, bloody allegory...."

May 2, 2003 Books Feature by Russell Cobb

The Hightower Report
French's Mustard ain't French -- or American; and a traveler wonders what country he's in.
"...protests against Bush's reach for empire by emphasizing its Indian-ness: "We are primarily Indian, employing Indians," insisted a top..."

April 25, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

The Hybridity Principle
A diverse, ambitious crop of restaurateurs is feeding Austin's cosmopolitan cravings.
"...he decided to continue serving hamburgers with the North Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi food he loves to cook. Initially,..."

Oct. 25, 2002 Food Feature by Rachel Feit

4th Annual Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta
All the acts taking part in this year's Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta in the Paramount Theatre on Saturday night did a great job of working the crowd, but the audience didn't demand much in the way of innovation from them.
"...the chorizo-colored mole on Aaron Neville's face, and how Indian people sound funny when they sing karaoke...."

Aug. 23, 2002 Arts Review by Rob Curran

Meera Nair at Book Woman
Meera Nair appears at Book Woman, tonight (June 20), 7pm, to read from Video: Stories.
"...In the case of the past decade's avalanche of Indian and South Asian diasporic novels and short stories, what..."

June 21, 2002 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll
Readers Poll
"...Honorable MentionCarmelo's Italian Restaurant, Asti Trattoria, La TraviataIndianThe Clay Pit..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Vegetarian
"...priced, refined vegetarian cuisine that showcases Italian, Southwest, Thai, Indian, and Russian vegetarian specialties.Madras Pavilion9025 Research Blvd., #100, 719-5575..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
"...folk hero is portrayed as a heroic fighter of Indians and other varmints. The episodes included are "Davy Crockett,..."

Feb. 20, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips
"...Nelson memorabilia room along with an extensive collection of Indian artifacts. A couple of blocks north of the courthouse..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips
Captain Day Trips lists his Top 10 traveling tales of the year.
"...federal judge to shut the doors of the Tigua Indian tribe's Speaking Rock Casino in El Paso on Nov...."

Jan. 4, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Postscripts
Book news, signings, and author appearances this week
"...a finite story -- what happened in Cherán, an Indian town in the highlands of Michoacán and the hometown..."

Oct. 26, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Naked City
Someone stole important artifacts from the Texas Archeology Research Laboratory. So why didn't UT tell anyone?
"...immediately contacted the FBI, then asked the Bureau of Indian Affairs for help. Both agencies are currently investigating the..."

Oct. 12, 2001 News Feature by Jordan Smith

History Repeats
A writer and his artist aunt explore cave paintings and see more than just writing on the wall.
"...classic outdoors attire: hiking boots and pants, a button-down Indian print short sleeve shirt, and backpack under pigtails of..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Features Feature by Eli Kooris

Sergeant Rutledge
John Ford's Sergeant Rutledge, about the trial of a black Army officer accused of murder and rape, has a striking, formal sort of beauty.
"...soldiers" were mainly freed slaves; their name was an Indian term that came from their ability to hide under..."

July 20, 2001 Screens Review by Jerry Renshaw

Day Trips
The historic Army forts around Central Texas and beyond.
"...petitioned the government to protect the new state from Indians. Eighteen months before the army arrived, John O. Meusebach..."

May 11, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Humor, Introspection, Ecstasy
UT Composer Dan Welcher is one step away from greatness.
"...Annie Dillard, and James Agee. Dante's Inferno. Hawaiian mythology. Indian mythology. The Peace Corps. Isaac Newton. All are subjects..."

April 13, 2001 Music Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips
"...Texas Indian Hobbyist Meet in Llano offers a powwow of exchanging..."

March 16, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Naturaltown
Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Austin
"...Swad Indian Vegetarian Restaurant, 997-7923..."

March 9, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Chutney Popcorn
Intriguing and unpredictable film examines the lives of an Indian-American family torn apart by an elder daughter's inability to conceive with her American-born husband.
"...Lesbian International Film Festival) examines the lives of an Indian-American family torn apart by an elder daughter's inability to..."

Jan. 31, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Pledge
"...following up 1995's The Crossing Guard and 1991's The Indian Runner, has always been tuned in to stories of..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Writing in Tongues
Concepts exist in some cultures but not in others, Chronicle writer Belinda Acosta writes in an article about the art of translation. Sorting them out is left to translators, who must act the part of cultural guides, diplomats, and social chameleons.
"...from Mexico, who enjoys translating poetry and songs from Mexican-Indian languages into Spanish, was visiting Austin as a guest..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Books Feature by Belinda Acosta

Day Trips
"...past generations. A state park since 1978, the former Indian ceremonial grounds are now loved so much that the..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Best Bites
The Cuisines Staff Noshes Through 2000
"...1. The Growth Spurt in New, Good Indian Food in town recently, with all different regions, styles,..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Food Feature by Mick Vann

The Years With Carlos Fuentes
Carlos Fuentes says he can not imagine a world without Shakespeare and Cervantes, but it is impossible to imagine a Mexico without Fuentes.
"...it is an Asian country, and it is an Indian country, and it is a black country. It's a..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Books Feature by David Garza

Texas Book Festival
Photos by John Anderson
"...Favorite), much like Noriega transformed himself from an illegitimate Indian boy to the pock-faced Panamanian dictator held hostage by..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Books Feature by Robin Bradford

Smiling Fish and Goat On Fire
"...Tony (Steven Martini) and Chris (Derick Martini), by their half-Indian grandmother. Played by real-life brothers who were also real-life..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Encyclopedia of Fire
Is Dave DeWitt the world's expert hothead?
"...for this fall, so I won't be surprised if Indian curries play prominently in a future book. I asked..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Food Feature by Sandy Szwarc

Down & Out in Atlanta
The Official Crock of the '96 Summer Olympics
"...the tobacco hawkers and the other vendors, the actual Indian displays looked miserably skimpy...."

Sept. 22, 2000 Features Feature by Jonathan Hennessey

Out and About
13th Annual Austin Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival
"...intriguing and unpredictable film examines the lives of an Indian-American family torn apart by an elder daughter's inability to..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Barry Johnson

Trial and Error
Questions raised about whether cards were stacked against Davidians in their civil suit against the federal government.
"...also predicted that the Messiah would return as an Indian. The Ghost Dance flourished on reservations throughout the American..."

Aug. 18, 2000 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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