Posted inArts
Austin Latinx Micro-Book Festival Highlights Lone Star Lit
Two-day schedule of readings, workshops welcomes Chicanx, Latinx, and Indigenous writers from across the state
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.
Posted inIn The Pocket
The Many Sides of Future Front
Ten years in, nonprofit celebrates multiplicity at Front Festival
Posted inCrosstalk
Farewell to Frank Beard, Beardless Drummer of ZZ Top
Texan performer died August 17
Posted inArts Reviews
“Somos Animales Poéticos” Weaves Nature, Memory in Photographs
At Dougherty Arts Center, Cristina Velásquez’s photo-based compositions relish texture
Posted inBook Reviews
Tangling Intimacy, Migration, and Representation
Essayist Hilal Isler depicts women on the brink in debut story collection Har Mar
Posted inIn The Pocket
Is Rainey Back? Nightlife Street Seemingly Enters Another Cycle of Success – and Scrutiny
In the Pocket sets out to answer the age-old question
Posted inCrosstalk
Buzzy New Homes for Dancing, Eating, and Jazz Snapping
Outer Heaven, Ramen Del Barrio, Monks Jazz Club, and Luv Fats open new doors
Posted inArts
Torch Literary Arts Lights Supportive Flame at New Brick-and-Mortar
Nonprofit celebrates 20th anniversary by opening the Torch Center
Posted inMusic
Lauren Lakis, Latin Dukes, Libby and the Loveless, and DJ Mahealani Bring Sonic Heat to Hot Sauce Festival
Spicy sauces and sounds head to Radio/East on August 30
Posted inMusic
Empire Courthouse Saga Comes to a Close
The confusing, contested war over control of the music venue has been decided – maybe for good
Posted inIn The Pocket
Pop Performer Quentin Enters Their TOMGIRL Era
Dynamic diva celebrates new album
Posted inIn The Pocket
Sittin’ With Blaze Brings Austin Outlaw to New Audiences
Tribute album includes tracks from local artists, plus Lucy Dacus and Lucinda Williams