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"...Missile Strikes Kill American Aid Worker in Gaza: This week, Israeli Prime Minister..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...wagon, so her stories were full of rangers and American Indians. She described being in the woods, seeing a..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Accents and Cowlicks: Julio Torres on Problemista

SNL alum explores the magical world of immigration

"...actress: Torres explained the part was originally written as American “but then Tilda found that accent and it really..."

March 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...rose bouquet.   – Richard Whittaker “Iconic Objects From American’s Music History”..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...of these fine materials to hand-stitch dog toys for animals residing in local shelters. Visit their website to sign..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...The James Beard Awards have recognized the best in American food culture since 1990. Winners will be announced on..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: Call Me Animal: A Tribute to the MC5

Austin contingent delivers highlights on Joecephus’ 2 LP set

"...Scottish axeman Zal Cleminson injecting frantic energy into "The American Ruse" and a red-blooded "Rocket Reducer No. 62 (Rama..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Singh, Sara Zandieh, Neel Patel A 30 year old Indian-American virgin gets a job teaching high school Sex Ed...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...in the throwback vein, Panda Bear (Noah Lennox of Animal Collective) and Sonic Boom (Peter Kember of Spacemen 3)..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...show without a technical difficulty.” Trudging forward, unreleased track “Animal House” debuted after vocalist/guitarist Ellie Livingston dedicated it to..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Biden’s Border Wall Decision Draws Local Democrats’ Ire

Environmental laws waived for construction

"...have long flagged that the wall disturbs ecosystems and animal migration patterns. “What we see are more migrant deaths,..."

Oct. 6, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 6-12

"...desert, repenting. You only have to let the soft animal of your body/ Love what it loves."..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Five Fantastic Fest Flicks From the American Genre Film Archive

AGFA Creative Director Joseph A. Ziemba goes bugnuts with this year’s restorations

"...The American Genre Film Archive – AGFA to its friends –..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Hamilton, Madison, Jefferson, Adams and the Brawling Birth of American Politics) Jennifer Bristol (Cemetery Birding: An Unexpected Guide to..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...cinematic history this year may come with the North American premiere of Caligula: The Ultimate Cut. Few movies have..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Finding Sasquatch in Summoning the Spirit

How a Texas bigfoot migrated to Oregon for new cryptid horror

"...that I was really trying to explore. I'm Latin American, I grew up Catholic, I consider myself very spiritual,..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...of early 2020 quarantine? Maybe jazzy bedroom-pop, while the Animal Crossing soundtrack blasts from your Switch? The Ballroom's lineup..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...and Turkish delight, all of it run through South American rhythms. The Bogotá trio's second LP last spring belongs..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...including Joe Nick Patoski's 1,000-word piece for the Austin American-Statesman's Aug. 25 edition, or Michael Ventura's huge five-page Raul's..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Five Gifts of Literary Delight for You or Anyone Lucky Enough to Be Your Friends or Family

Sentence yourself to a long stretch of reading pleasure

"...as the waters of a hot spring in the American Southwest’s human-scarred desert, and learning what they are is..."

Nov. 28, 2022 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

This Thanksgiving, Consider Native American-Inspired Dishes

Cooking with Indigenous ingredients

"...top-priority education (for literally everyone), especially during National Native American Heritage Month, the reality is that America's "favorite holiday"..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

ACL Interview: The Chicks’ Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer Talk Social Media, Hometown Feelings, and Plans for a Multigenerational Zilker Debut

“It’s always fun, but nerve-racking, to be back in Texas”

"...happy people being creative, for the most part – animal videos, kitty cats. My daughter rides horses, and there’s..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Animals, Society, and Race at Huston-Tillotson

New course tackles how animal welfare work intersects with racism

"...Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE), a Baltimore-based nonprofit that..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: What’s Up With the Orange Line?

Plus, turtles and other pets in need

"...this annual event for the Turtle Survival Alliance's North American Freshwater Turtle Research Group since 2016. Come watch and..."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Film Festival Lands The Whale

Brendan Fraser's Venice smash to open fest, Oct. 27-Nov. 3

"...Friends, Cara Consilvio's recounting of Brent Nicholson Earle's epic American Run for the End of AIDS, a mammoth run..."

Sept. 8, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Meetings, Meetings, Meetings

The fall schedule is heating up

"...District 1: Thu., Sept. 8, 6pm at Asian American Resource Center, 8401 Cameron..."

Aug. 26, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin’s Animal Shelters Struggle to Uphold No-Kill Reputation in the Face of Overcrowding

How overcrowding and mismanagement of Austin Animal Center and Austin Pets Alive! have them struggling to keep up

"...largest city to designate itself a no-kill sanctuary for animals. That came to an end in 2021 when Los..."

Aug. 5, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Public Notice: City Budget Season Continues

A primer on the schedule and the tax rates

"...D1: Wed., Aug. 3, 7pm, Asian American Resource Ctr., 8401 Cameron..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin Restaurants for Special Occasions

Want some ambience to go with your food? No problem.

"...wine bar and cafe, Birdie's offers a minimalist Continent-inspired American food menu that changes subtly on a regular basis..."

June 14, 2022 Food Post

Five Things to Head Off the Hex on Friday the 13th

Shake off the curse of this mini-Halloween

"...maybe you made your own, as shown when the American Genre Film Archive and Bleeding Skull! present The F13th..."

May 13, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

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