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International Musicians Keep Austin’s Scene Alive, but They Struggle to Stay
Putting the “world” in Live Music Capital of the World
Greg Casar Hopes to Chart New Path for Democrats as Chair of Progressive Caucus
The sophomore rep gets tapped for top position
First Look: Black Gold
Mems Davila brings elevated South Texas barbecue to North Austin
Living La Vida Lucas With The George Lucas Talk Show
Connor Ratliff and Patrick Cotnoir get into the Lucas lore
Frank Grillo Bites Back in Werewolves
The rough-and-tumble actor on becoming America’s grizzled hero
RM: Right People, Wrong Place
RM: Right People, Wrong Place 2024, NR, 80 min. Directed by Seok-jun Lee. Film chronicles the eight-month production of BTS bandmate RM’s second solo album, Right Place, Wrong Person.
NCT DREAM Mystery Lab: DREAM( )SCAPE in Cinemas
NCT DREAM Mystery Lab: DREAM( )SCAPE in Cinemas 2024, NR, 138 min. Directed by Margo Yeji Lee, Yoondong Oh. Concert doc filmed at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome during the K-pop group’s third world tour.
for KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE
for KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE 2024, NR, 100 min. Directed by Joel Smallbone. Concert doc featuring Joel and Luke Smallbone’s megapopular Christian pop group.
Solo Leveling – ReAwakening
Solo Leveling – ReAwakening 2024, R, 160 min. Recap of popular anime’s first season coupled with the first two episodes of the second season.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
How the Grinch Stole Christmas 1966, NR, 26 min. Directed by Chuck Jones, Voices by Boris Karloff, June Foray, Dal McKennon. Magnificently narrated by Boris Karloff and animated by cartoon legend Chuck Jones, this is the one you grew up watching on TV every Christmas.
Andre Rieu’s Christmas Concert
Andre Rieu’s Christmas Concert 2024, NR, 150 min. Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, Dutch violinist and composer André Rieu is joined on stage by the Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists including Dutch singer Emma Kok to perform Christmas classics.
Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup
Find a December adventure
Luther: Never Too Much
Documentary about the all-too-short life of the soul/R&B singer
Moana 2
Moana and Maui return for a new high seas adventure
Bird
Danger, nature, and coming of age in Andrea Arnold’s latest
Heavier Trip
Deadpan comedy sequel to 2018 Norwegian sleeper hit
Pushpa 2: The Rule
Epic conclusion to two-part Indian action drama
Maria
Angelina Jolie stars in this biopic of the divine one, opera’s Maria Callas
As Trump Prepares to Take Office, UT Professor Says Journalists Should Take a New Approach
Solidarity journalism puts vulnerable people first
Chronicle Endorsements for the Travis County Runoff Election
Who we like for the City Council District 7 and AISD at-large Position 8 races
The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Rawdawg
Inside the controversial run club like none other in Austin
Info for the December 14 Travis County Runoff Election
Early Voting runs Dec. 2 – 10
With the Overdose Death Crisis Continuing, County Commissioners Consider Options
Advocates say Narcan isn’t enough
New Federal Rule Requires Refunds for Canceled and Delayed Flights
But airlines may apply it differently
Visual Arts Review: Ashley Swarts’ “Waiting for a Sign”
Small fragments, giant impact in the artist’s collage creations
City Slowly Takes Steps to Launch Community Police Oversight Board
The board is mandated by the Austin Police Oversight Act
Lighten Up at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center’s Luminations
Santa Claus won’t be there, but nature will
Headlines / Quote of the Week
Watson Wins (Officially): Carmen Llanes Pulido has formally ended her mayoral campaign, which cemented Mayor Kirk Watson as the outright winner of the Nov. 5 election. He will now serve a four-year term beginning in January. Last week, Llanes Pulido requested that the city of Austin conduct a recount of ballots cast in the 11…
Austin Chronic: Oh No! My High Ass Just Emailed a Dead Person
Finding the humor in my stoned missteps
Day Trips: Traders Village, Houston
Houston flea market is a family-friendly festival
The Luv Doc: A Culinary Mount Everest
You can’t expect starving people in buckle shoes to make smart choices
Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend
Take a peek at our recommended events
Opinion: Right-Wing Extremists Need Leftist Blood to Function
The right wants faculty and students to fall in line, writes a UT grad student. There’s an alternative.
Talking George Lucas, Pop-Up Hanukkah, and More Events
Get out this week with our recommended happenings
Qmmunity: Take It Easy, But! Take It
Don’t be afraid to slow down and slack off when you need to
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, November 29 – December 5
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
The ribbon fish appears to glow when light hits it due to iridophores, which are mirror-like crystalline structures in its cells. Texas has them. Mel Blanc began to smoke at age 9, survived a car accident at the notorious Dead Man’s Curve resulting in a two-week coma, recorded The Flintstones in a full body cast,…
The Strip Club: Swooning for Vietnamese Food at Chinatown Center
A feast of riches Austin’s OG Asian food hub
Live Music Recommendations for the Week
Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco
