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Danny Kiranos Finds Moral Ground in the Murder Folk of Amigo the Devil
Visceral songwriter mines darkness in the human condition
Alamo Drafthouse Reopening Locations Nationwide
Mueller, Village to light back up across the summer
A Mini-Cavalcade of Canned Cocktails
Refreshing and just potent enough for spring. Or summer. Or whenever.
L’Oca d’Oro Reopens, ACC Bristol-Joseph Scholarships Activate, Chocolate In General FTW, and Small Mercies Everywhere …
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Alamo Drafthouse Heading Out of Bankruptcy
Court cancels auction as consortium becomes sole bidder
Beyond the Horizon with Denny Freeman
Austin lodestar offered the theories of life through a guitar
God Don’t Like Ugly: Austin Faith Leaders Unite to Smite Prop B
But big money’s rolling in to back camping ban campaign
The Oscars Love Austin … They Really Love Us
Alamo, McConaughey headline #TheBigScreenIsBack campaign
What’s Going On At Central Market?
The return of the Cooking School, and some tasty new products
Denny Freeman, the Graceful Guitarist Who Made Everyone Sound Better, Has Died
Masterful player had a foundational presence on Austin music
Historic Night of Firsts as Austin FC Prevails in Colorado
RECAP: The Verde defeats Colorado Rapids in comeback fashion
“Verde Invasion” Turns Heads in Downtown Denver
Austin FC fans rally in the Mile High City ahead of club’s second match
Panic Fest Review: Vicious Fun
Serial killer comedy gets to the bloody point
Weekend Wine: Try This Chianti for a Casual Dinner
The Medici family tree is full of great winemakers
Lege Finds Even More Funds for Anti-Choice Grifters
Alternatives to Abortion program gets $100M in House budget
Say It with, You Know, Flowers. For Free – In Some Keds!
The Strawberry Fields Rubber Chelsea Rainboot, to be precise
Mini Music Festival Serenades the Esperanza Community Homeless Encampment
Bands and residents soundtrack Been There event
Other Worlds is Back With a Return to the Galaxy
Genre fest is back with an in-person horror all-day minifest
Panic Fest Review: An Ideal Host
Australian comedy is Noël Coward’s Night of the Creeps
Beast Beast
Lyrical look at Gen-Z life trips on its own good intentions
We Broke Up
Awkward anti-rom-com can’t work out what kind of funny to be
SAS: Red Notice
The UK makes an entry in the “absurd jingoistic action” sweepstakes
The Mortuary Collection
Deliciously wicked horror anthology knows what makes a story work
Downstream to Kinshasa
Congolese victims of war finally get their chance for redress
Together Together
Surrogacy comedy defies the rom-com conventions
Bloodthirsty
Werewolf drama questions how the creatures of the night make that beautiful music
Sator
Occult horror will hold you in its dark, subtle spell
Wildcat
The War on Terror adds a torture porn sheen
Shoplifters of the World
Airheads for mopey goths
Taquero Mucho Owner Launches Newest Project, Gabriela’s South
Gabriela Bucio thinks pink
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmer’s markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of April 22, 2021
“A Wished for and Welcome Guest” at Co-Lab Projects
The gallery has a new home, where it aims to make you feel like “A Wished for and Welcome Guest”
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, April 23-29
Ethan Hawke Pens a Valentine to Theatre in A Bright Ray of Darkness
His new novel is also a prayer for the stage and a reminder of the healing power of performance
Day Trips: Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Ariz.
Arizona observatory is steeped in history
Qmmunity: “We Are Here, We Are Queer, and We’re on a Deadline.”
“We are here, we are queer, and we’re on deadline.” Amen to that. Last week I had the privilege of speaking with the next generation of LGBTQIA journalists (and their allies) from the NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists’ student chapter at UT-Austin. Although there are 13 NLGJA regional bodies across the country, plus several…
The Luv Doc: Passed Over
Good shit is going to happen to other people
Local Leaders Unveil the Latest Strategy to End Homelessness
“No plan” no more?
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Sea urchin gonads are a popular delicacy in Japan. Gorillas can’t swim. Native Americans speaking Munsee pointed to what we now call Manhattan and said “Manahata.” In 1822, one scholar theorized they actually said a word that meant “island where we all became intoxicated.” But another scholar later proposed it meant “place where we gather…
After Years Sheltered From ICE by Local Churches, Immigrants Get Reprieve
Trio of refugees granted stays of removal for the next year
Faster Than Sound: Live Music Preservation Fund Outlays Another $3.5 Million
City program supports 28 venues with ongoing grants as national Save Our Stages funds stall
Bill Banning Law Enforcement From Contracting With Reality Television Clears Texas House
“Policing is not entertainment.”
Austin Bats Face Uphill Battle After Freezing During Winter Storm
The road to rehabilitation begins at Austin Bat Refuge
Solar-Powered Suds
Texas breweries reducing beer’s carbon footprint
Scenes From Saturday’s Stop Asian Hate Rally and Vigil
Asian American communities gather together and refuse to be silenced
We Have an Issue: Another Day of Gun Violence in America
Do gun owners honestly think we don’t have a problem here?
Arts Listings
Virtual galleries, streaming improv, and more
Yet Another Reason to Oppose Police Violence: It’s Costing Us Millions of Dollars
Money for victims, perpetrators, and alternatives all comes from the same place
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re listening to
Death Watch: After 45 Years on Death Row, Sentence Overturned
The sentence of the longest-serving death row inmate in the United States, Raymond Riles, was overturned by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals on April 14. The court ruled that jurors at his trial nearly half a century ago should have considered Riles’ mental illness when deciding how to punish him. Riles has lasted 45…
Austin at Large: More Than We Could Imagine
At an unexpectedly delicate moment, Austinites can flip the script on public safety
The Verde Report: Oh, You Thought This Would Be Easy?
Looking back at game 1, as game 2 approaches
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Cast Your Ballots: Early voting in the May 1 special election runs through next Tuesday, April 27. Find more EV info, plus our endorsements. Austin City Council convenes today (April 22) to tackle a 59-item agenda, including a comprehensive Reimagining Public Safety midyear budget amendment and items related to decoupling activities. The meeting will be…
One in a Crowd: “Guts”
Help crowdfund Austin-produced horror-comedy short “Guts”
Amigo the Devil Album Review
Born Against (Liars Club/Regime Music Group)
Open the Crypt Door to The Mortuary Collection
How two days of filming in Austin saved Ryan Spindell’s horror anthology
Majestic Meals for the Music Industry, Honey Moon Rises Triumphant, Love Supreme Steps In Giantly, The Butcher’s Burger Pops Up, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
South By Southwest Has a New Investor
With 50% ownership in SXSW LLC, P-MRC provides “lifeline”
May 2021 Special Election
Early Voting April 19-27 • E-Day May 1
Chronicle Endorsements for the May 1 City of Austin Special Election
Our picks for the eight propositions you’ll see on your ballot
