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The News Biz Is In Deep Shiz
Local newsroom leaders see growth potential despite tough climate
Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup
Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state
DIY Dance Venue Club Eternal Announces “Indefinite Hiatus”
Events wrap Friday at 207 W. Fourth
Tributes Pour in for Chris Riley, the Kind Colossus of Austin Urbanism
Former Council member passed this week at 60 from cancer
Alright, Alright, Alright! AFS Announces Dazed and Confused Anniversary Screening
Rescheduled celebration coming to Paramount this September
Fantastic Fest Goes Console Crazy With Fantastic Games
New gaming showcase presented by Day of the Devs
Nancy Pelosi, Lyle Lovett Join Texas Tribune Festival
Full lineup announced for September politics & policy fest
Fortune and Glory: How The Spiel Celebrates Steven Spielberg
Eric Vespe discusses new podcast, life after Scott Wampler
Indie Game Celebration Fantastic Arcade Returns
The Fun Size edition comes to the Baker Center in October
Austin Workers Unionize at Game Studio Blizzard
Diablo team gain recognition in win for gaming workers
Man Ray: Return to Reason
Man Ray: Return to Reason 2024, NR, 2023 min. Directed by Man Ray. Collection of avant-gardist Man Ray’s short films, including the 1923 silent “Retour à la raison” and set to a drone-rock soundtrack by SQÜRL (Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan).
Pauline at the Beach
Pauline at the Beach 1983, 94 min. Directed by Éric Rohmer, Starring Amanda Langlet, Arielle Dombasle, Pascal Greggory, Féodor Atkine. The third entry in Rohmer’s “Comedies and Proverbs,” this romantic comedy tracks a roundelay of vacation love affairs in coastal France.
Eno
Innovative doc explores the career of musician Brian Eno
Deadpool & Wolverine
Marvel mash-up has a blast
The Fabulous Four
Another “sassy seniors” lightly raunchy comedy
Keep Yourself Cool at These Austin Bars With Pools
Dip your toe in one of these watering holes
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, July 26 – Aug. 1
Restaurant Review: Yellow Ranger
The new Chinese-American restaurant inside the Golden Horn should let its flavors roar
Album Review: BLK ODYSSY’s Pop-Rock Pivot
Rising “Funkentologist” leaves R&B behind on 1-800-FANTASY
Visual Arts Review: “Bending Light” at Women & Their Work
Texas artists showcase the strength of a story
The Verde Report: Nightmare Leagues Cup Draw Exactly What Austin FC Needed
Worst-case scenario? A three-week break to train. Best case? The biggest victory in club history.
The Austin Chronic: The Taste of Texas Hemp Cup Wants You to Get Them High
“It’s incredible to watch these farmers and the genetics get better every year”
Austin Police Chief Finalists Meet the Public
City Manager T.C. Broadnax will soon announce his pick
Day Trips: Mason County Courthouse
Historic county courthouse reopens after devastating fire
Tuberculosis Has Broken Out in Texas Prison System
Advocates and families say there are dozens of active cases
The Luv Doc: Antiquing
If you were honey, you would likely be a dark amber
From Lady Bird Lake to Paris, Austin Rowers Compete in the Olympics
It’s go time for UT alums Kate Knifton and Daisy Mazzio-Manson
Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events
It’s not scorching! Get out while you can!
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Biden Coming Monday: Joe Biden is still coming to Austin. Two days after sparking jubilation with his decision to abandon this fall’s presidential contest, Biden’s team announced that he would make an appearance at the LBJ Library Monday to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act. There is a certain…
Opinion: With Elections Looming, Texas Should Expand the Right to Vote
The laws that deny voting rights to people due to a felony conviction have no place in modern America
City-Contracted Toxic Algae Mitigation Tactic Has Seen “Mixed” Results
Algae production best slowed by limiting runoff
Qmmunity: Poo Poo Platter Closes After 12 Years
The avant-drag troupe talks the show’s history and hijinks
Thar She Glows: What’s Up With the Signal at Fourth and I-35?
Amid big transportation change, small tweaks make an impact
Local Rock Weirdos, Death Metal Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts
They’re your ears, do with them what you will
On Fifth Street, Mexic-Arte Pushes for Cultural District Designation, Funding
Designation would bring in a $250,000 per year
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
A 2012 Swiss study found that there’s a 13.8% rise in the number of people ages 60 and older who die on their birthdays compared to other days. The ortolan (also called ortolan bunting) is a type of bird and considered a delicacy in French cuisine. When eating an ortolan, diners traditionally cover their heads…
A Jukebox Musical, Chicken Tips, and More Weekday Events
Don’t pretend like you don’t need chicken tips
