Patti Smith and Bikini Kill in One Weekend

Lighting strikes twice in Austin, and Pleasure Venom opens

"...Patti Smith wasn't sure we were coming. Onstage, the Chicago-born, New..."

May 13, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Staging Human Resources: The Musical Despite the Pandemic

Mallory Schlossberg knew she'd face challenges staging her new musical now, but she decided to just do it and figure it out

"...Human Resources: The Musical, co-created by Schlossberg and composer/arranger Alexandra Smith, livestreams this Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4 and..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Arts Feature

Thoughts on Housing First

July 23, 2018 Postmarks

Tone Deaf

Deaf Austinites say police can't seem to listen to reason

"...deaf resident will take a negative turn, says attorney Alexandra Gauthier, who was appointed to handle Valdez's case. It..."

Dec. 3, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...of life. Cast: Daisy Ridley, Brenton Thwaites, Mark Coles Smith (World Premiere) DOCUMENTARY SPOTLIGHT..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...A House Is Not A Disco Director: Brian J. SmithProducers: Jeremy Truong, Joe Conforti What if you really did..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...Max Lipchitz, Mary Beth Fisher, Francis Guinan, Bradley Grant Smith (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2018 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Top honors go to Drowsy Chaperone and Fixing Troilus

"...for outstanding comedy production, along with awards for director Alexandra Bassiakou Shaw, actor Jeff Mills, and the entire cast...."

Nov. 7, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Scandalous Summer Soul Playlist

Scandal Music Supervisor Alexandra Patsavas explains

"...also streams on Netflix. Rhimes enlisted renowned music supervisor Alexandra Patsavas...."

June 17, 2015 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Exhibitionism

Hay Fever: Child's Play

"...Some stand-out turns include the three-part "Swing Dance," by Alexandra M. Landeros, as simple a piece as you'll ever..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Review

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...the seemingly perpetual rise of indie filmmaking rogue Kevin Smith), and Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Conference and Festival '98 Further Reflections

"...hint of vulnerability beneath a steely exterior. - Claiborne Smith..."

March 27, 1998 Screens Feature

A Dog’s Way Home

They're all good doggo adventures, Brent

"...Directed by: Charles Martin Smith. Starring: Jonah Hauer-King, Ashley Judd, Alexandra Shipp, Edward James..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page, Justice Smith, Sophia Lillis, Chloe Coleman, Daisy Head (Opening Night World..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Uncovering the Next Generation

Austin Youth Film Festival puts the focus on young movie minds

"...Festival. Founded and hosted by two film educators – Alexandra Thomas of Headwaters School, and Austin School of Film..."

May 18, 2018 Screens Feature by Tinu Thomas

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...Cast: Amir Asgharnejad, Brett Gelman, Adam Pearson, Annie Hamilton, Alexandra Marzella, Hugo Armstrong, Joe Hartzler, Andrew Lauer (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...her life. Cast: Hadley Robinson, Emily Hampshire, Brandon Mychal Smith, Kausar Mohammed (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...never even gave a thought to trying harder. Will Smith and director Barry Sonnenfeld will give it a go..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...Featured Session Featuring Andrew Zimmern, David E. Kelley, and Alexandra Cousteau. (CHANNEL 1)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Poseiden's son and his pals reunite to retrieve the Golden Fleece, but only the film's special effects grabbed our attention.

"...Directed by: Thor Freudenthal. Starring: Logan Lerman, Alexandra Daddario, Douglas Smith, Leven Rambin, Brandon T. Jackson, Jake..."

Aug. 9, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Moon Conch) David Bowles (The Prince & the Coyote) Alexandra Bracken (Silver in the Bone) Max Brallier (Last Comics..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival 2020: The Full Line-Up

All 150 authors announced for the 25th anniversary lit celebration

"...Conscious Leadership: Elevating Humanity Through Business • Rebekah Manley, Alexandra and the Awful, Awkward, No Fun, Truly Bad Dates:..."

Sept. 16, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Girls Robin Sloan, Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore David Hale Smith, Dallas Noir Matthew Specktor, American Dream Machine J. Courtney..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...work. Cast: Magge Brown, Dave Proscia, Wade Madsen, Jessie Smith, Pol Rosenthal (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...the Duplass brothers, Jonny Mars, Andrew Garrison, and Yaké Smith, as well as local premieres of fest-tested films from..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Show and Tell

Spring Previews 2000

"...D: James Wong; with Devon Sawa, Ali Larter, Derr Smith, Kristen Cloke, Daniel Roebuck, Amanda Detmer...."

Feb. 25, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...drag by Gothess Jasmine, composer Graham Reynolds, ballet dancer Alexandra Achieng Ligawa, comedian/actress Lee Eddy, and film pro Lauren..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...these days. It’s been 40 years since last-Hickoid-standing Jeff Smith first hooked up with sick six-string sensation John Thomas..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Two Drag Performers Talk Moving to Austin From San Marcos

Beau Elliot and Kino Kino come to town but don't forget their roots

"...lineup featuring Halima Abshir, Leo Garcia, Aaron Seroussi, Lisa Smith, and Moe Christine. Re-Tucked..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Column by James Scott

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Aguava (Chapel Hill NC) AIDA (San Francisco CA) AJ Smith (Nashville TN) Alexandra Whittingham (Manchester UK-ENGLAND) Alexia Bomtempo (Brooklyn..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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