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Hole in the Wall Founder Doug Cugini Dies at 75
Friends and employees remember generous, charismatic figure
Caroline Drew
Caroline is the Music and Culture staff writer and reporter, covering, well, music, books, and visual art for the Chronicle. She came to Austin by way of Portland, Oregon, drawn by the music scene and the warm weather.
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Chrystabell Honors Collaborator, Mentor David Lynch with The Spirit Lamp
Multimedia performance at Radio/East celebrates filmmaker’s birthday on Jan. 20
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State of Grace Scores Vintage Finds for All
Shop Grace Womack’s mid- and plus-size vintage clothing finds at LoLo Wine pop-up Jan. 17
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A Moving Memoir for Lone Star Loners
Texas-raised author Stefan Merrill Block releases memoir with a message
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Behind the Legal and Financial Chaos Circling Empire
Employee exodus, artist boycotts threaten Red River staple
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Red River History Celebrated in New Zine
Plus NEA receives funding and fans criticize Dale Watson’s Trump Kennedy Center performance in this week’s cultural news
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Austin Reggae Fest, Old Settler’s, and More Local Spring Fests for Every Music Lover
Country, bluegrass, pop, and more descend on the Live Music Capital
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SXSW 2026 Adds Hannah Cohen, MARCO PLUS to Music Festival Lineup
Regional Mexican genres, experimental acts, and rap mark festival’s second announcement
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Little Mazarn’s Intergenerational Growth
Experimental folk trio plays the Chronicle’s Free Week showcase on Jan. 10
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Matt Kivel’s Dreamy Escape From L.A.
Songwriter reflects on the City of Angels from the Violet Crown
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SIMS Announces Dick Chalmers Music Venue Program
Mental health nonprofit memorializes beloved Red River icon
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Monks Jazz Club Moves to St. Elmo
New Performance Venue zoning designation helps owners maintain listening room ambience