Entertain the Family With These Thanksgiving Weekend Events Around Austin

From holiday lights to puppy yoga, there’s something for everybody

"...on Dec. 1 at 6pm. Pre-event music from the Austin Civic Wind Ensemble starts at 5:30pm. See all 3,000..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Events Post by Addie Costello

What's a Hungry Brit to Eat in Austin?

It may not be Mum's bubble and squeak, but it's close

"...to find the best examples of British cooking in Austin. Scones and Puddings..."

May 7, 2010 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

Gael Force

Austin's Celtic tributaries feed into Austin Celtic Festival -- and the larger whole.

"...had hurriedly moved stock off the floor of Things Celtic at 911 N. Lamar amid warnings to evacuate in..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Faerie Tales

Another Scene? The Original Scene

"...illustration by Tom King Brace yourself. It's another one..."

Aug. 15, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Public Notice

Twister: This Ain't No Summer Movie

"...30 through Fri, Aug 1 at 44 locations throughout Austin. Meals are served Monday-Friday and funded through the Texas..."

May 30, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

The Winter Classic

South by Southwest 1998

"...is a key factor in her continuing significance to Austin music. She is one artist you can be a..."

March 27, 1998 Music Feature

Dancing About Architecture

"...Dallas Mexican food eatery before coming down for the Austin show. If you ask me, that provides an all..."

June 27, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Public Notice

Aaaack! It's ACAC!

"...Mars Attacks!, ACAC is back with a vengeance. The Austin Community Access Center (ACAC, nee ACTV) has some exciting..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Food-o-File

'60 Minutes' digests Whole Foods; plus, St. Patrick's Day predictions by local publicans

"...Austin in the News..."

March 17, 2006 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Second Helpings: Irish Pubs

Booze clues

"...updated by Erin Mosow. For quick, reliable info about Austin eateries, check here.BD Riley's204 E. Sixth, 494-1335..."

March 14, 2003 Food Feature

Second Helpings: Irish Pubs

"...Since you may be spending St. Paddy's day in Austin, you'll be glad to know the state of craic..."

March 15, 2002 Food Feature

Public Notice

Pull the Jumpsuit Outta the Closet, Elvis

"...annual star-studded, Elvis-encrusted, casino-style fundraiser for AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) (not Project Transitions, as we erroneously stated last..."

July 9, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Dancing About Architecture

Eyes on the Prize

"...Here it is. The confirmed lineup for the Austin Music Awards, presented by your own cute, cuddly Chronicle..."

Feb. 21, 1997 Music Column

Have Yourself an Animated Christmas

"...& Duck Pub TV commercial my own personal Worst Austin Commercial of 1998 award, but I do so with..."

Dec. 25, 1998 Screens Column by Margaret Moser

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...have not lost faith in the Chronicle or in Austin for that matter, even though in what is supposed..."

March 4, 2005 Column

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...SPOON: Some SXSW showcases you never forget. When Austin trio Spoon upstaged Ben Lee (who?) at the Matador..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Thursday Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...Timeless yet contemporary, sizzling yet poised, they lit up Austin's One World Theatre last year and promise the same..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

What the Folk?

The 2006 Folk Alliance washes ashore in Austin – brace the bulkheads!

"...Music associations around the world haven't yet overtaken the global tide..."

Feb. 10, 2006 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...the waterfront property. In the meantime, the Palacios Preservation Association hopes to find an alternative buyer who will restore..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Dah-Veed Savings Time

"...the "Lifetime Achievement Award" at Monday night's Texas Music Association dinner (see item below), don't think that there's any..."

Nov. 1, 1996 Music Column

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Spring is full of festivals and flowers

"...is open daily through March. A little closer to Austin, Sweet Berry Farms outside of Burnet says their U-pick..."

March 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Soccer Watch

"...kind with a ball and wooden bats), while our Celtic Cowboys Ladies Gaelic Football team takes on "a bunch..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Farmer's Daughter, Global Scholar

Food historian Rachel Laudan takes the long view

"...Laudan. "The farm yielded washtubs full of prehistoric flints, Celtic and Roman artifacts. And at my first school, we..."

Oct. 18, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Silver Threads and Golden Needles

Old Settler's Music Festival goes to 25

"...could be called 'roots,'" Spivey admits. "It could be Celtic or it could be two brands of folk rock..."

April 20, 2012 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Soccer Watch

Aztex introduce Paul Dalglish as head coach, and more

"...The Austin Aztex introduced their new coach on Wednesday: Paul Dalglish,..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

SXSW Showcases

All the SXSW showcases that fit

"...on Matador Records' Red River bulldozer Casual Victim Pile, Austin's the Young has a new LP on the horizon;..."

March 19, 2010 Music Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...their hearts pound with Ramones-like lust and they reference Austin legends like the Big Boys and Butthole Surfers. Red..."

March 15, 2002 Music Feature

Murder on Music Row

Nashville, we have a problem.

"...At the 1999 Country Music Association awards, former Entertainers of the Year George Strait and..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Dancing About Architecture

A: The Flatliners

"...the store explained that the Cirkus' "original venue in Austin for this tour, the Voodoo Lounge, closed its doors..."

May 15, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck