Public Notice: The EV/AV Club

Thinking big about planning and mobility

"...development code rewrite – in particular, the rationale behind having two sets of code for "Transect" and "Non-Transect" areas..."

March 10, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Public Notice: EV / AV Club, Continued

More mobility musings, SXSW Week Two & beyond

"...on autonomous vehicles that I wrote about last week have already taken place, but there's still some action to..."

March 17, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Napoleon Dynamite

Indie film about teenage dork celebrates the youthful underdog.

"...His tiny, lisping 32-year-old brother (Ruell) is a chat-room slave; his uncle Rico (Gries) sells "NuPont fiberwoven bowls" to..."

June 25, 2004 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Transgender Dysphoria Blues

A “superior” golf club and Against Me! – common ground?

"...site outing the inventor of the “scientifically superior” golf club – Essay Anne Vanderbilt – who committed suicide before..."

Jan. 23, 2014 Music Post by Abby Johnston

'Banned Toons' at the Alamo

Kansas City's Chucky Lou AV Club brings a collection of banned Looney Tunes shorts to the Alamo Drafthouse Downtown.

"...film historian Gary Huggins from Kansas City's Chucky Lou AV Club...."

June 13, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...with illustrations by the talented LA Johnson – a must-have for the independent yet insecure spirit. Sheesh: I wouldn’t..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Chaos in Tejas Live (Saturday): Metalcore Mohawk

Rotten Sound, Baroness, Kill the Client, and Coliseum rip

"...Favoring Y&G, the revamped quartet pumped power into “Take My..."

June 2, 2013 Music Post by Michael Toland

All About Guitars

"...distaste. He says residents of this South Austin neighborhood have been known to shoot these peacocks, because they make..."

April 16, 1999 Music Feature by Kim Mellen

ATX Television Fest: Fargo Music Panel

Not surprising: Jeff Tweedy hates the Eagles

"...panel, "Fargo: The Music Team," moderator Erik Adams (The AV Club) talked with Noah Hawley (creator/showrunner), Maggie Phillips (music..."

June 14, 2016 Screens Post by Ashley Moreno

I Broke Bad for 'Breaking Bad'

A (spoiler-free!) appreciation of one of TV's greatest shows

"...on a steady diet of Law & Order, embarrassing Bravo marathons, and rom-coms. But I watch the hell out..."

Sept. 2, 2012 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Wednesday Rewind

Shapes Have Fangs' wild Western adventure

"...outskirts of Vegas? That's what this video for Shapes Have Fangs' excellent “The Desert” reminds OTR of...."

Dec. 15, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Day Party Crawl

"...Tag Team/Onion AV Club Party..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

We Have an Issue: In Pets We Trust

Introducing our third Pet Issue, plus Chronicle endorsements for the March primary

"...wig in honor of Presidents Day. While Hank would have certainly brought great dignity to the part, I think..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Best Music We’ve Seen So Far at SXSW 2023

An insightful Jeff Tweedy, sunshiney Armani White, and more

"...spoke through a mix of solo material and Wilco favorites. The insightful performance exceeded expectations of a platform-supported SXSW..."

March 14, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: It’s Patisserie Week!

French pastry rules the cover, and other reasons we're eating cake right now

"...We have a number of excellent stories in this week's issue..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

AFS Invites You to a Sundance at Pioneer Farms

Festival brings drive-in screenings plus special streaming panels

"...Horizon High School where students in the Criminal Justice Club navigate how their commitment to a safer community places..."

Jan. 7, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: On This We Can Agree

Land development code, the D.A. race, and adieu to Sarah Marloff

"...news reporting and our political columns, of which we have three in current rotation. I'll try to throw up..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Getting His Due

This week's cover story spotlights rapper J Soulja

"...less tangible? How do you measure the impact you have on a single listener? What about on your community..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: It’s Been a Year, All Right

It's the Top 10s issue; plus, meet the new Food Editor

"...smart feeling to chase, but I was lucky to have that feeling fall in my lap again and again,..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Why Austin?

Scratching our heads over the University of Austin, and celebrating the spirit of creativity and curiousity already alive in our city

"...target list back in 2013. Also: Can y'all just leave us out of this?..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Let’s Talk About Sex

The pioneering adult toy shop Forbidden Fruit turns 40

"...years in business this fall. (Welcome to the 40s club, y'all!) Keeping Austin well-supplied in sex toys – erm,..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Welcome to the Drinks Issue

Beer rankings, women with spirit, and guys with great wives

"...Zeke reports the pumpkin – procured from the Optimist Club of Austin's pumpkin patch off Lamar – weighed 29..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Wash Your Damn Hands

On SXSW, and coronavirus, and SXSW and coronavirus

"...is going to be canceled due to concerns of coronavirus spread. As I type this, city officials have just..."

March 6, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Theatre and queer people have been entangled since the very first wigs were powdered,..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...probably brought flowers. Back in Brooklyn, the Honey Brothers have rediscovered the instant joy inherent in playing that most..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Southwest brought in the big guns for its third wave of showcasing artists, including blues rock duo the Black..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Live Shots

"...goofy-looking guys from Sacramento. That guitarist looks like an AV nerd from high school. But the sweaty little mongoose..."

June 30, 1995 Music Feature

How to Attend the Sundance Film Festival's Screenings at AFS

Indie film showcase brings this year's hottest titles to AFS's new drive-in screen

"...Dr. Tickets $25 per car, $15 per additional passenger, available in advance at www.austinfilm.org/2021-sundance-film-festival...."

Jan. 22, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Silver Lining

The Octopus Project's Avalanche instrumentalism

"...on helium. With the Oct. 16 release of Hello, Avalanche, the group's third full-length on local imprint Peek-a-Boo Records,..."

Oct. 5, 2007 Music Feature by Austin Powell

The Toronto International Film Festival

A first-timer's diary

"...the Masters tribute to great directors. Now, if you have an expensive sponsor or festival badge, you're getting into..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

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