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June 2, 2023
Vol. 42, No. 40

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Travis County Moves to Stop Jailing Austinites With Mental Illness Leaders commit to 100-day deadline to overhaul mental health services

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

Listen to This: Henry Invisible Celebrates Positive Vibrations in “Dance Music Saves” New single features influential drummer Bernard Purdie

Solero Flamenco's “A Journey Through Spain” From Andalusia to Austin, flamenco emanates expressive energy

Statesman Reporters Strike and They’re Prepared to Again They’ve raised $15,000 to pay employees losing wages

NEWS

Assessing the Damage the 88th Texas Legislature Has Done So Far ... and Bracing for What's Yet to Come

When the Lege hits home

by Maggie Q. Thompson

Legislature Narrowly Averts Funneling Public School Funds to Private Schools

How schools fared in Texas' 88th legislative session

by Brant Bingamon

Travis County Moves to Stop Jailing Austinites With Mental Illness Leaders commit to 100-day deadline to overhaul mental health services

Statesman Reporters Strike and They’re Prepared to Again They’ve raised $15,000 to pay employees losing wages

City Proposes Barton Springs Road Safety Improvements Yearlong pilot would reduce car lanes and more

Statesman Staff Strikes for a Wage Floor of $60,000 Gannett strike is part of a nationwide effort

City Workers Protest City Manager’s Mandatory Return to Office Protesters say it will be disastrous for recruitment and retention

FOOD

Former Barbecue Pop-Up Opens Lockhart Brick-and-Mortar

Barbs B Q expands their range

by James Scott

Local Pastures Brings the Farm to the City

Two farms, one trailer, seven days a week

by Deven Wilson

Koko’s Suspension, El Naranjo’s Lamb Jam Win, Sushi Bar’s Guest Chefs, Uchibā and Yamas and Carve are On the Way, Bouldin Creek Dances a Foxtrot, and More All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

Uchibā Austin Arrives This Summer Uchi’s casual lil bro to open Downtown

Former Barbecue Pop-Up Opens Lockhart Brick-and-Mortar Barbs B Q expands their range

Local Pastures Brings the Farm to the City Two farms, one trailer, seven days a week

Austin's Best Food and Drink Events This Week Dinner parties, farmer's markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of June 1, 2023

MUSIC

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A farewell party for Jim Eno, Rock the Park with Rosie Flores, and more recommended shows

Crosstalk: Take a Tour of UT's Moody Center, and More Music News

New business partnerships at the Paramount and Grapetree Records

by Kriss Conklin

Listen to This: Henry Invisible Celebrates Positive Vibrations in “Dance Music Saves” New single features influential drummer Bernard Purdie

Time Ain’t Accidental: Jess Williamson’s Album Release Aligns With Two Nights at the Continental Club Former Austinite talks Texas roots and fantastic new LP

Listen to This: The Push & Shove Takes a Big Rock Swig With “These Times” Venue and beverage scene vets unite for debut LP The Rookie

Watch This: Highlights of the Original Austin City Limits Piano The legendary ivories of the legendary show, played by legends

Crosstalk: Take a Tour of UT's Moody Center, and More Music News New business partnerships at the Paramount and Grapetree Records

SCREENS

How to Run a TV Festival in a TV Strike

ATX TV Festival respects writers as they work and protest

by Richard Whittaker

Latest Film Reviews

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman, The Boogeyman, and Sanctuary

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Geeky Lifestyle Brand BoxLunch Brings Exclusive Indiana Jones Pop-Up to Austin Fortune and glory awaits you at Barton Creek Square this weekend

Watch This: Highlights of the Original Austin City Limits Piano The legendary ivories of the legendary show, played by legends

From Pilot to Prime Time: 50 Years of Austin City Limits Five decades of music resonate at ATX TV Festival

Five Films at Cine Las Americas The best movies from the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora and Indigenous peoples at the annual film festival

How to Run a TV Festival in a TV Strike ATX TV Festival respects writers as they work and protest

ARTS & CULTURE

Arts Review: "Floriculture"

The impermanence of floristry and the eternal nature of tattoos highlight Pastiche House’s fusion philosophy

by Wayne Alan Brenner

Arts Review: "Floriculture"

The impermanence of floristry and the eternal nature of tattoos highlight Pastiche House’s fusion philosophy

by Wayne Alan Brenner

Arts Review: "Floriculture" The impermanence of floristry and the eternal nature of tattoos highlight Pastiche House’s fusion philosophy

AusPop Organizes a Tribute to Frank Kozik A special night at the Mohawk to celebrate the print master

Photographer and Digital Artist Rodell Warner Wins Tito’s Prize for the Arts Austin-based Trinidadian artist takes home award for rising creators

Daniel, Kurt, and Jeremiah: Why “Hi, How Are You” Matters Austin's most famous mural is a case study in art preservation and cultural impact

Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring This is not a love letter, it’s a wake-up call

COLUMNS

Day Trips: Fortney House, Nacogdoches

Former Austinite’s shop is filled with eclectic home furnishings

by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Donuts

A blessing and a curse

by The Luv Doc

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

by Mr. Smarty Pants