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Remembering John Magnuson, Tracking Restaurant Shake-Ups, and Other Culture Updates
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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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BookWoman Celebrates 50 Years of Feminist Lit Legacy
Girls in the Nose, Amanda Johnston, more ring in the store’s semicentennial on Jan. 24
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Songwriter Brian Rise Travels Through Time and Musicians
Local artist weaves Austin players, global genres at Batch Jan. 31
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Flaming Lips, Black Angels, Thee Sacred Souls to Headline Austin Psych Fest 2026
DIIV, Ty Segall join local players, international acts at Far Out Lounge May 8-10
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Hole in the Wall Founder Doug Cugini Dies at 75
Friends and employees remember generous, charismatic figure
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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
Posted inBook Reviews
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