The Austin Chronic: SXSW Is High on Psychedelics, as Cannabis Programming Wanes

Conference programming manager Adam Wode explains why South by Southwest is turning on to psychoactive substances

"...This follows a national awakening on consciousness-altering substances. Psilocybin mushrooms are now legal in..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, December 15-21

"...muddle that you miss the signs that a great awakening is nigh. Start rehearsing how you will feel when..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin-Made Comedy Home Free Is Taking Homelessness Seriously

How a chance encounter in 1997 keeps changing lives

"...Professor as an alfresco house guest, and a genuine awakening for the housemates. "We thought we were broke," said..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 8-14

"...book, Friedan reported on those early days of the awakening: "We couldn't possibly know where it would lead, but..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Review: Doctuh Mistuh’s Lizzie: The Musical

America’s most infamous axe murderer gets a riot grrrl makeover

"...likely far less to do with political and sexual awakening and more to do with inheritances and murder for..."

July 18, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 2-8

"...cave or catacomb, but a symbol of a spiritual awakening or an enlightening epiphany. For the purposes of your..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Five Films at Cine Las Americas

The best movies from the Spanish and Portuguese diaspora and Indigenous peoples at the annual film festival

"...of Augusto Pinochet. This raw depiction of a political awakening premiered at the Cannes Directors' Fortnight and has been..."

June 2, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring

This is not a love letter, it’s a wake-up call

"...older, and affluent – are prime for some in-your-face awakening. At Hyde Park Theatre – where audiences are younger,..."

May 23, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Review: Large Brush Collection & Creekbed Carter Hogan, Split

Tape of tender lullabies envisions a warm refuge for queer people

"...into one tender lullaby, their poignant lyrics fuel an awakening. Nora Predey and Gabriela Torres of Large Brush Collection..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Productions and performances, from the fantastic to the unfortunate

"...light of the lockdowns and losses, every theatre now awakening from its COVID-induced slumber and announcing a show or..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Margo Price, Will Hurd Headed to Texas Book Festival

Celebration of literature, Nov. 5-6, releases full author lineup

"...bringing his upcoming debut novel, Afrofuturist drama Nubia: The Awakening. That was followed in August with word that Janet..."

Sept. 7, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Get a Clue: Janet Evanovich is Coming to the Texas Book Festival

Catch the “the most popular mystery writer alive” this November

"...nine-time NAACP Image Award winner Omar Epps (Nubia: The Awakening). Expect a whole library's worth of authors to be..."

Aug. 10, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Ice Ice Baby

Beat the record-breaking heat with our cover story about Casey’s New Orleans Snowballs

"...November lineup, including actor/debut novelist Omar Epps (Nubia: The Awakening) and bestselling author Sandra Brown (Overkill)...."

July 15, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Texas Book Festival Announces Omar Epps for 2022 Lineup

First author list includes Angie Cruz, Sandra Brown, more

"...an early look at his debut novel, Nubia: The Awakening...."

July 13, 2022 Arts Post by Kaushiki Roy

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

An Antone's anniversary, Lonestar Unleashed, Country Willie Edwards, Rakim, and more recommended shows

"...dreamy visual captures the introspective moment before a creative awakening, threaded through the interesting match of Vonne's multi-instrumentalism and..."

June 24, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...niece approaches her quinceañera, igniting a sexual and mystical awakening in Clara, and a journey to free herself from..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Ground Floor Theatre’s Dot

An authentic albeit imbalanced emotional journey into dementia

"...reaction to it are exquisite. The moving moments of awakening turned in by Oktavea LaToi, as unfiltered younger sister..."

May 19, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Review: Zach Theatre's Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch

Surprisingly minimalist adaptation of beloved kids book still enchants

"...journey to find his secret admirer becomes a worldview awakening – a celebration of friendship and social connection with..."

May 6, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 25-31

"...foolish, sublime kisses and sincere but inscrutable kisses and awakening kisses that change the meaning of kisses altogether. Are..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Trans Awareness Week: aGLIFF’s Bears Rebecca Fonté on Queer Cinema’s Power

“It's important that we have people who are telling our stories”

"...her earlier screenwriting work dawned part of her transition awakening. After years of writing characters for her friend –..."

Nov. 15, 2021 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 12-18

"...that some people have for healing or inspiring or awakening their fellow humans. It could mean an ingenious quality..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Timshel Is the Gospel According to Women

Translation of Bible passages finds the stories lost between the lines

"...2020 Democratic candidate Marianne Williamson called for a "spiritual awakening," it, along with her eccentricities and often left-of-center-left politics,..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Arts Feature by Ramón Rodriguez

Austin Restaurant Weeks, Triumphant Tiki Freaks, Yellowbird's Milton Speaks, Mind the Top Chef Peeks

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...the COVID situation, but due to the, ah, Workers’ Awakening provoked by the COVID situation – and, while bargaining..."

Sept. 22, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Heartless Bastards A Beautiful Life

Erika Wennerstrom's extraordinary personal and artistic journey reaches a new pinnacle

"...sets a clear landmark mapping along Wennerstrom's long, grand awakening. The Mountain rises with its own rebirth after the..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

True to the Blues: Eastside Kings Festival Returns

"It's not three chords, it's the heart and soul of a nation!" – Birdlegg

"...and outs of music theory, which he calls "an awakening."..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Reporting Life

Oh, the places you'll go

"...Snap Pilsner as the "Official Beer of Austin" ("Brewed Awakening," Food, May 15, 2015) after a panel of seven..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 23-29

"...3) "Raw light spills from your eyes, utterly naked, awakening an intoxicating shimmer of adventure." 4) "I ask you..."

July 23, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly June 25 - July 1

"...may have similar experiences in the coming weeks. Mind-opening, heart-awakening experiences may arrive. Your views of the Very Big..."

June 25, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Jason June's Gay YA Agenda

The author makes a sex-positive, funny, queer addition to the genre

"...explicitly gay sex positive. Through writing Jay’s adolescent sexual awakening, Jason June establishes his goal was to “[make] it..."

June 1, 2021 Arts Post by James Scott

Ley Line & Nané Reopen Paramount Theatre with Spiritual Lift

Live music’s return to the downtown beacon felt familial

"...rather a propulsive drive into an entirely new energy awakening...."

May 24, 2021 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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