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“Piecing It Together” Gives Credit to Austin’s First Graffiti Artists
The Mexican American Cultural Center exhibition captures the lore and legends of the local graffiti scene early on
Study Shows Growing Racial Disparities in APD Traffic Stops and Arrests
Black, Hispanic drivers overrepresented in police enforcement
ATL Rap Duo Earthgang Returns to ATX, This Time As Sold-Out Headliners
Spillage Village mayors bounce Come & Take It Live like a trampoline
SXSW Adds 105 Acts
Whoop-Szo, Blood, Fennesz, and La Meme Gang join the fest
A Brief History of Austin’s LGBTQIA Movement Through Design
From protest to punk flyers, how LGBTQIA design has evolved in Austin
Matthew Patin Named Texas Book Festival Literary Director
Local writer/editor will book authors for fest’s 25th year
Capital Factory Announces Merger With Station Houston
Startup hub is also partnering with Rice University and the Ion
Atari Announces Plans for Austin Hotel
Yeah, like the games – but don’t get too excited
Check Out the New Q&A Hole Trailer
Kevin Curtin chats up Sabrina Ellis, Abhi the Nomad, Ray Benson, & more
Alamo Season Pass Now in Austin
Unlimited ticket subscription service now open to all
Löwin Reborn With New Single Fool for Thinking
Sara Houser stands out on pop single
Umlauf in the Sky Like Diamonds
The renowned sculpture garden takes fundraising to a new height
Former Texas Tribune Editor-in-Chief Emily Ramshaw Announces New Media Project, the 19th
Austin headquartered media outlet looks to start publishing by summer
In Memoriam: Peg Miller
Last call for the big-hearted co-owner of Chicago House
Gary Clark Jr. Triumphs at Grammys
Patty Griffin and Willie Nelson also collect honors
Dining for One at the Rubber Repstaurant
Austin’s Rubber Repertory provided, I mean, anything you desired
Weekend Wine: A Tale of Two Italian Red Wines
Dalla Terra brings big aromatic flavors to the table
Lucky McKee Talks His New Thriller Kindred Spirits
Austin-made twisted tale of family bonds hits VOD this week
Sloke One and Billie Buck Discuss Their Art This Week on The Austin Chronicle Show
Graffiti and gig poster art take the stage in new exhibits
Rape Survivor Sues Local Motel for Failing to Help Her After Assault
The motel is accused of lacking adequate security, more
Council Unanimously Votes to End Low-Level Pot Enforcement
Manley responds: “APD will still enforce marijuana laws”
Rooster Teeth Launches Harley Quinn Clothing Line
Local studio reenforces its position as Warner’s cool brand
Roddy Ricch Boxes Himself In at Sold Out Emo’s Show
Compton rapper delivers his chart-topping hit … three times
The Last Full Measure
A true story of a hero denied recognition
The Gentlemen
Guy Ritchie insists on ruining our fond memories of Snatch
Clemency
The death penalty reconsidered from the eyes and heart of a warden
Color Out of Space
Lovecraft adaptation finally captures eldritch horror
Detective Chinatown 3
Massively successful Chinese action-comedy series heads to Japan
The Glam Punks of 70s Austin Get Up to Their Gypsy Tricks
The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part two: Glitter rock (1972-76) fades
A Beginner’s Guide to Persian Food in Austin
What to order and where to find fare from one of the oldest global food traditions
How Does School District Policing Support Local Students?
To serve and protect
Soccer Watch
Longhorn notes: UT senior forward Cyera Hintzen was drafted into the National Women’s Soccer League Thursday, Jan. 16; she’ll join goalie Abby Smith, the only other Longhorn drafted into the NWSL, on the Utah Royals… Ex-UT coach Chris Petrucelli has been tabbed to coach the U.S. U-18 women for their trio of games at the…
An End to Pot Prosecutions?
Council considers resolution to effectively decriminalize low-level possession
Day Trips: Interurban Railway Museum, Plano
Remembering the interurban rails
Point in Time Count Looks to Give Overview of Homelessness in the U.S.
Service providers, volunteers gear up for annual PIT Count
Faster Than Sound: Demons & Delights – The Art of Billie Buck
Local illustrator makes “Hot Soup” at the relocated Austin Museum of Popular Culture
After 17 Years In Jail, Rosa Jimenez Awaits Retrial or Release
With stage 4 kidney disease, attorneys worry retrial will turn into a death sentence
Jarrott Productions’ The Niceties
In this staging of Eleanor Burgess’ drama, the frictions of American society catch fire in an academic’s office
Public Notice: Department of Unintended Consequences
Could the new land development code actually make Austin less affordable?
Austin Playhouse’s Tiny Beautiful Things
There’s excellent work in Austin Playhouse’s production about Cheryl Strayed writing an advice column, but where’s the humility?
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmers’ markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of January 23, 2020
“PrintAustin: The Contemporary Print” at Big Medium
To go or not to go: That’s ultimately a stupid question
One in a Crowd: The Choice
Immersive VR doc explores the right to choose abortion
Qmmunity: Vote for the Future You Want
Plus Magical Realness returns and a sneak peek at OUTsider 2020
Election Ticker: From the Council Dais to Round Rock
Endorsements are rolling in for March 2020 Primary
In Production: A Trip to Rehab in Addict Named Hal
On-set for the upcoming feature from the front lines of addiction
Quote of the Week
“I think the majority of people … understand that the criminalization of marijuana is counterproductive and want to see a path, not just to decriminalization, but legalization.” – Council Member Greg Casar
ATX Film News: Zellweger, Linklater, Bujalski, Oh My!
Plus AFF gets an NEA grant and … Cats 2?
Headlines
Bike Lanes are for Bikes: The city Transportation Department announced it will step up enforcement of prohibited parking in bike-only lanes by issuing more tickets and towing more vehicles. A call to 311 can summon traffic police. Gas-Free Transit: Cap Metro unveiled its first two electric buses Wednesday, Jan. 22, to go into regular service…
An Immigrant Family Brings Iranian Cuisine to Austin
Chef Amir Hajimaleki and his family honor the fundamentals of Persian cuisine in all six of their restaurants
Luv Doc: Sea Monkey Foot Tattoo
There is no reason to stand on principle
American Hypocrisy Revealed in The Misogynists
“Self-righteous, smug and wicked.” Onur Tukel pulls no punches in this extended Q&A
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
With 0.03 people per square kilometer, Greenland is the least densely populated territory on Earth. Gwyneth Paltrow’s website Goop.com has one item for sale called “This Smells Like My Vagina Candle.” The item costs $75 and is sold out, but you can add your name to a waiting list. Koalas only eat eucalyptus leaves, and…
With $4 Million in Debt Trudy’s Files for Bankruptcy
Company still hopes to “win back the goodwill of the customers”
Retaliation Reported Against Some Participating in APD Racism Investigation
Activists ask city to protect those speaking out against bigotry
