The entire run of St Idiot Collective's You Are Pretty is sold out. Might've something to do with the show's anti-Valentine theme (set in a Nevada brothel; features sex workers trying to sort out their love lives). Perhaps it's the posters featuring the fabulously platinum Lee Eddy brandishing a riding crop. Or it might just be SIC's reputation for putting out fabulous productions. ...

Photo not to scaleNow that we're finally settled into the new year, we're on the prowl for a few fine individuals to join our motley crew of writers and photographers. Specifically, we're recruiting contributors in the following areas: Arts & Entertainment Film, Art, Theater, Comedy/Improv News Local/State Politics, GLBT News, Items of an Offbeat/"WTF" Nature, Breaking News, Campus Shenanigans Other Cartoonists, Community and Volunteer Opportunities, Sports (UT) Photography Photo Essays, Special Events If you're interested,......

I Know Who Killed Me: Oh LiLo, you are such a desperate mess. Shouldn’t the name of this movie be “I Know Who Killed My Career – Me!” There is a joke here somewhere about Lohan portraying a stripper, but we can’t quite put our finger on it…. No Reservations: Yes, Hollywood has absolutely no reservations about continuing to make trite, cliché rom-coms. This one is about two chefs and (GASP!) one of them......

Memorial services for beloved newspaper columnist Molly Ivins, who passed away on Wednesday, will be held at 2pm this Sunday afternoon at First United Methodist Church. A gathering will follow at Scholz Garden. Donations in Ivins' honor can be made to The Texas Observer or the American Civil Liberties Union at: The Texas Observer 307 West Seventh Street Austin, TX 78701 American Civil Liberties Union 125 Broad Street 18th Floor New York, NY 10004 Related:......

Nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, political reporter, and beloved Austinite Molly Ivins passed away in her home yesterday at the age of 62. In a remarkable career that spanned nearly four decades, Ivins commanded the respect and admiration of a devoted national readership, who rallied around her unapologetically liberal, often satirical, and always insightful coverage of the Texas "Lege" and our leaders in Washington. Among various and sundry positions held, Ivins served as co-editor of the......

As SX07 approaches, we'll be keeping you informed on all of the official confirmations, rumors, and non-SX events that we feel are worth your attention. With January's arrival, a lot of news has surfaced in the past few days. Here's a quick recap: Confirmed Performers (via SXSW): Pete Townshend, Rachel Fuller, Emmylou Harris, The Stooges, Interpol, Lily Allen, Bloc Party, Devin The Dude, Hoodoo Gurus, Matt & Kim, Ghostland Observatory, The Watson Twins, Stax......

Breaking News: Travis county officials have dropped charges of marijuana possession against UT football players Tarell Brown and Tyrell Gatewood. Unfortunately, the young men's error in judgment (or overzealous police work, depending on how you look at it) has kept them out of the biggest game of the year. The handgun possession charge against Brown still stands, however. More details to come.......

We thought we were surely dreaming when we heard over the radio this early morning that Scotland Yard had successfully foiled a terrorist plot to blow up nearly a dozen airplanes in mid-flight. The plan evidently revolved around liquid-based explosive devices, to be smuggled on board in hand luggage. After 21 people were arrested in London and surrounding areas, a nation-wide "critical" threat level was announced by UK security service MI5. This status is......

The 2006 Pulitzer Prize winners were announced today, with UT's David M. Oshinsky, George Littlefield Professor of American History, garnering the prestigious History prize for "a distinguished book upon the history of the United States." Said book was Polio: An American Story, what Publishers Weekly hailed as "an edifying description of one of the most significant public health successes" in our country's time. Congrats, Professor! Other winners included Geraldine Brooks for March (Fiction), the Staff......

We’ve always thought that right-wing allodoxaphobes Republicans’ lust for cash trumped their disdain for minorities the gay community women progressives the poor sick children cute little puppies those of us with souls, and the organizations/events that appeal to or involve said demographic. As it turns out, we were wrong. Last week we brought you breaking news that Howard Wolf, citizen advisor of the Sunset Advisory Commission (the body that periodically reviews Texas state agencies)......

Breaking News on the SXSW circuit: We just got word that Perry Farrell just dropped in to Uncut's party at Mean Eyed Cat. The front man for Jane's Additction played ONE SONG, jumped back in an SUV and was whisked away. One song? That's Rock Star. We didn't get confirmation on the song played, so if you feel like being a little SXSW gossip, let us know. *There has been some grumblings that Jane's......

Breaking News! The Statesman just reported that a stretch of MoPac (Loop 1) from William Cannon Drive and Slaughter Lane is closed in both directions, after a "construction worker struck a water line." It's estimated to take at least four hours to fix, but the Austin Water Utility Department warned that this might very well continue past rush hour.......

Breaking News! The Statesman is reporting that Austin's SWAT team (we still can't believe we have one in this quiet little town) have descended upon an apartment complex somewhere between Oltorf and Riverside, where they're now facing off against the the man they believe may have shot two people yesterday evening. Evacuations! Assault rifles! Pandemonium! Ok, so it's not as sensational as that: Police have sealed off Burton Drive from Oltorf Street to Riverside Drive,......

We just got back from Waterloo Records where we purchased two wristbands for SXSW Music. How on earth did we get them ahead of time? Our charming smile? Our heady blogger street-cred? Sleeping with Mr./Mrs. SX? The answer is D) None of the Above. The real reason we got the early jump is because we signed up for SXSW's SMS Service, which sends you text message updates with the latest buzz around the festival,......

*Photo from GardKarlsen.com* From Austin’s KVUE. A large portion of Southwest Austin, including Barton Creek Mall, is without power. Austin Energy is aware of the problem and is working on it. Traffic lights around MoPac and 360 are out and you're encouraged to avoid the area. For continuing coverage on this breaking news event, please refer to their site......