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Feb. 3, 2023
Vol. 42, No. 23

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Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s, and Others Weather a Weeklong Power Outage “We survived … again!”

FronteraFest Review: How to Be an Ethical Slut How to have a good time in three parts

The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers Demands Higher Pay at South by Southwest 120 artists including Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto, Eve 6, & Zola Jesus sign

Can Spencer Cronk Weather the Storm After the Storm? City manager once again at risk after "ice hurricane"

Slamdance 2023 Review: The Underbug Indian politics trap paranoia, prejudice in home-invasion thriller

NEWS

Mom Seeks Justice for Son Killed by APD

The police kill, advocates rally, white people urged to act

Austin at Large: Canaries in the Shelter Line

Musicians are a useful proxy for the unmet housing needs in Austin neighborhoods

by Mike Clark-Madison

Can Spencer Cronk Weather the Storm After the Storm? City manager once again at risk after "ice hurricane"

City, County Issue Disaster Declaration, Seek Federal Funds for Cleanup to Come Food Bank will be at two Eastside locations tomorrow

D.A. Drops Charges Against One Officer (of 19) in Eighth Street Shootings Nicholas Gebhart faced trial in Brad Ayala case

Mayor Apologizes for Lack of Communication as 120,000 Austinites Are Still Without Power Austin Energy "cautiously optimistic" about power restorations

Mom Seeks Justice for Son Killed by APD The police kill, advocates rally, white people urged to act

FOOD

Gluten-Free Without (Much) Misery

Eating in Austin with a wheat allergy

by Jessi Cape

Quack’s Bakery, Julio’s, and Others Weather a Weeklong Power Outage

“We survived … again!”

by Melanie Haupt

Texas Wine Revolution Pairs Texas Chefs With Wines, Auctions Sip, bite, bid, raise money for Texas hospitality workers

Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of February 2, 2023

Gluten-Free Without (Much) Misery Eating in Austin with a wheat allergy

More for Your Heart’s Desire on Valentine’s Day Delight your darling with these sweet and savory choices

Free Cheese from Antonelli’s; Pasta Paisanos Power Up; Aiello’s Red Sauce Redux; BBQ Ramen Tatsu-ya Gets Swole; Bearded Baking Boosts Bastrop Brunching; and More All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

MUSIC

Homegrown Duo the Point Present a Feast of Talent With Berto's Banquet

When two old souls meet an Italian drummer twice their age

by Gary Lindsey

Five Takeaways From the New Austin Music Census

2022 survey shows musicians moving farther from city core

by Chad Swiatecki

The Union of Musicians and Allied Workers Demands Higher Pay at South by Southwest 120 artists including Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto, Eve 6, & Zola Jesus sign

Austin Record Stores for Your Listening Pleasure Nine shops to satisfy your vinyl urges

Homegrown Duo the Point Present a Feast of Talent With Berto's Banquet When two old souls meet an Italian drummer twice their age

Review: Blushing
Tether/Weak (Kanine)

Review: LP Giobbi
Garcia (Remixed)

SCREENS

The Power of Platonic Intimacy in Close

Director Lukas Dhont explores tender moments of boyhood in his new drama

by Richard Whittaker

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Slamdance 2023 Review: The Underbug Indian politics trap paranoia, prejudice in home-invasion thriller

The Power of Platonic Intimacy in Close Director Lukas Dhont explores tender moments of boyhood in his new drama

Overcoming Fear With Deon Taylor How covid and the George Floyd protests shaped his new film

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

Japan’s 8mm Revolution Hachimiri Madness exposes the new radicals of the punk era

ARTS & CULTURE

Leather Magnolias: In the Chair at Daddy's and Scruff's

How two gay-owned barbershops are changing the face and faces of East Austin

by James Scott

Leather Magnolias: In the Chair at Daddy's and Scruff's

How two gay-owned barbershops are changing the face and faces of East Austin

by James Scott

Review: Zach Theatre & Deaf Austin Theatre’s Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella An innovative approach to a marvelous play

The Sound of Crystals at Corteo Inside rehearsals at the traveling Cirque du Soleil show

Big Medium to Leave Canopy This Spring Little tells the long and short of it

Review: Flood of Spirits World premiere conjures up a haunting evening

Leather Magnolias: In the Chair at Daddy's and Scruff's How two gay-owned barbershops are changing the face and faces of East Austin

COLUMNS

Day Trips: Luther Hotel, Palacios

Historic Gulf Coast hotel is under threat of demolition

by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Queer Black Womanhood

Local nonprofit Queer Black Women Alliance makes space for their community, plus more queer events

by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Out of Your League

Old people are smart. That's how they get old.

by The Luv Doc

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

by Mr. Smarty Pants