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Sound & Color: Four Visual Depictions of Austin’s Musical Identity
The Contemporary Austin Unveils New Daniel Johnston Tribute Mural Last Saturday, driving into Downtown, I passed nuns and figures in old-timey robes holding cloth banners. I saw little boys in suits carrying a statue of the Virgin Mary on their shoulders, marching like a pint-sized funeral procession to the annual anti-abortion rally occurring on the…
Now Streaming in Austin: ‘An Uncomfortable Woman
New short film makes perpetual unease the villain
Austin’s Culinary Community Raises Funds for Texas French Bread
Camp East bake sale sells out in one hour
SXSW Adds Sasami, Petey, John Moreland, Stunna Girl, and More
36 days out, festival now adds music weekly
Money Chicha, Greyhounds, Carolyn Wonderland, Deezie Brown, Sir Woman to Play Austin Music Awards
Tickets on sale now for March 8, benefiting the SIMS Foundation
Texas Officials Optimistic as Freezing Temps Approach
Peak energy demand forecast for Friday morning
SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon
Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list
Spider House Is Gone, Sweet Ritual’s on Hiatus, Kerlin’s Got Brisket-Filled Kolaches, Home Slice Celebrates National Pizza Day, Jo’s Coffee Hosts Annual Chili Cook-Off, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Vegan Ice Cream Shop Sweet Ritual Suspends Operations
Pandemic takes its toll on popular scoop shop
From Stage to Page to Screen: Inside the Script of West Side Story
Tony Kushner explains the process of adapting a classic
9 Spots for Quality Matcha in Austin
Go green with these local tea makers
Sundance Review: Cha Cha Real Smooth
Cooper Raiff’s bittersweet romance in the post-college drift
Rodriguez Attacks Casar Over Homelessness Policy
Dems condemn political ad’s “Republican-style” tactics
Blood Donations Are Needed, Here Are Some Tips for First-Timers
Since the start of the pandemic, donations have decreased 10%
Behind the Latest AISD Controversy and an Eventful Week for Austin Restaurants
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Sundance Review: Meet Me in the Bathroom
NYC music doc is as rambling as the city
Flee
Animated documentary gives a new look to the refugee experience
The King’s Daughter
Long-delayed historical fairy tale is an overdue oddity
Charli XCX: Alone Together
Pop icon’s “making of” doc is a sugar rush of positive fandom
Poly Styrene: I Am a Cliché
A daughter recalls growing up with a punk icon mum
Last and First Men
Overlooked SF novel becomes a mournful but hopeful meditation
Clean
Adrien Brody gets dirty in this suitably scummy revenge drama
La Soga: Salvation
Sequel to 2009’s Dominican action-thriller
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows
AISD Weighs Schedule Change to Fix Budget Woes
Proposal would cut planning time for teachers in half
Public Notice: Brave New World
Remaking Austin, one highway and music club at a time
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, January 28 – February 3
New Lawsuit Again Aims to Remove Endangered Status for Warbler
TPPF refuses to leave the birdies alone
Austin’s Best Food and Drink Events This Week
Dinner parties, farmers’ markets, beer, wine, and more for the week of January 27, 2022
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Meet Your New Council Member: Chito Vela has won the special election to be Austin’s next City Council member representing District 4. Vela will take Greg Casar’s place on the dais following Casar’s departure to run for U.S. Congress. Read more. And on to the Next Election Cycle: The last day to register to vote…
Arts Events
Art galleries, live performances, and more
The Gloves Come Off in Travis County Precinct 4 Race
The primary contest for Travis County Commissioner Pct. 4 heated up last week as Del Valle ISD Trustee Susanna Ledesma-Woody brought attention to incumbent Margaret Gómez’s largest donor: billionaire Joe Liemandt, who gave Gómez $25,000, Save Austin Now $75,000, and Donald Trump $250,000. Travis County Judge Andy Brown also took $100,000 from Liemandt in December.…
Day Trips: Fairfield Lake State Park, Fairfield
Want to buy a state park?
Community Events
Local events, volunteer opportunities, fitness classes, and more
The Luv Doc: A Low Tolerance for Inaccuracy
Further proof that Latin is a trash language
Texas French Bread Burns, La Mexicana Says Adios, Texas Sake Company Brings the Sushiko, Delysia Brews Up Major Wins, Patika Re-opens Downtown, and More …
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
Opinion: Antisemitism Grows in Troubling Times but We Are All Part of the Same Biblical Tree
Recent antisemitic events in Austin and Texas have roots in previous eras of nationalism and political discord
How Cranky Granny’s Sweet Rolls Went From a Teenager’s Dream to a Must-Stop Destination
Sianni Dean wants to see her cinnamon rolls across the country
Opinion: Let’s Double ACC’s Nursing Program
We need more nurses now, and Austin Community College’s highly ranked RN program is the place to make that happen
Five Cinnamon Rolls to Seek Out in Austin
Plus two more worth leaving the city limits for
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
Genghis Khan used carrier pigeons to relay commands across Asia and Eastern Europe. Ben Burtt, co-winner of a special achievement award at the Oscars for sound effects editing in the film Raiders of the Lost Ark, used his own toilet tank cover to produce the sound of the opening of the lid of the Ark…
Five Visual Arts Things to See by Private Appointment
Make a date for your socially distanced gallery visit
The Verde Report: Sizing Up Austin FC’s Roster After Offseason Makeover
Retooled and refreshed, ATXFC is carrying plenty of confidence into a crucial second season
Chito Vela Sails to City Council
Vela wins D4 special election in a landslide
Austin Opera Probes the Power and Perils of Connection With The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs
The local company launches a new collaborative production for the nation
What We’re Listening to Right Now
Nakia, Sun June, Norman BA$E, Good Looks, 8½ Souvenirs, and more local sounds worth seeking out
Council Set to Approve Settlement for Sexual Assault Class Action Lawsuit
2018 lawsuit argued systemic flaws in justice system failed survivors
Abbott Flirts With Endorsing School Vouchers
Primary challengers pressure the governor from the right
Austin at Large: Making Good Trouble on I-35
America’s infrastructure systems are broken, but TxDOT has gone the extra mile
Austin Makes the MovieMaker Magazine List of Best Cities for Filmmakers
Even in the pandemic, the city stays a home for filmmakers
