Theatre Review: The VORTEX’s Rabbits

Timely production tackles life in a dystopian landscape

"...The Last of Us season 2 is still a couple..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Point Austin: Death March of the Barbarians

The emperor has no clothes, no wisdom, and no moral center

"...bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in...."

Feb. 3, 2025 News Post by Michael King

Elvira, the Crypt Keeper, and Garfield Headline Our Weekday Recommendations

Find an event for you, spooky or otherwise

"...Oh boy: If there were ever an October to get a slush during...."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Can the Austin Airport Speed Up Its Sorely Needed Expansion?

Explosive growth and understaffing lead to long lines and near-misses

"...In 2023, Austin broke into the list of the 10 largest cities in the U.S...."

May 24, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SXSW Panel Recap: The First CRISPR Foods Have Arrived

Ready or not, more resilient food through DNA altering is here

"...for Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats, which are the tenets of a bacterial defense system that forms the..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Get ready for spring with travel tips and eclipse news

"...Hit the road in March to enjoy wildflower season around the..."

March 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...debuting at Coachella, Bratty bandleader Jenny Juárez brought her dreamy-then-spiky bedroom pop to last year’s Austin Psych Fest ahead..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...Alongside the requisite Asleep at the Wheel kickoff performance, this year's..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...Kendrick Lamar, Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, Mumford & Sons, the Lumineers, and ODESZA claim the big fonts, while Shania..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Medicaid Warning As many as 600,000 Texans have had their health coverage erroneously terminated in the past four months..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Blues on the Green, Texas punk tales, and more recommended local shows

"...Blues on the Green w/ Devon Gilfillian, Wild ChildZilker Park, Tuesday 18..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels

"...Actor/musician/composer Zander Schloss is the quietest sorta punk rock legend. He's acted in most..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Infinity Pool

Body doubles take on a new, sick meaning in this next gen Cronenberg horror

"...Don’t be lulled by the title: This Infinity Pool is no invite to a..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...musician Tim Stegall. You can read past installments of the “Austin Punk Chronicles” here...."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Most Memorable Moments of Sunday’s ACL Fest

Spoon, Buffalo Nichols, and Paramore’s devotional nostalgia

"...of Austin-sourced acts into an excellent afternoon. Texas-launched and beyond, here are the Chronicle music writers’ highlights from day..."

Oct. 10, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Day Trips: Lucky Land, Houston

Chinese-themed gardens guarded by thousands of terra-cotta soldiers

"...It was the terra-cotta soldiers that brought me to the park among..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Airport Art Program Makes Every Flight a Trip to the Gallery

Got some time at AUS? There's many distractions in plane sight.

"...You know what there’s a lot of at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? Art. In..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Far Out Is Having a Moment

Scrappy South Austin venue is building a major presence in the city’s live music ecosystem

"..."It's got the vibe, and it's got the capacity. That's what matters."..."

May 13, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

To Oblivion and Beyond: A Breakdown of the Bands at Oblivion Access

Translating the scrolls at Austin’s most interesting festival of the year

"...hitters, cult figures, moshers, rappers, and sub-sub-subgenre breakouts highlight the 107 acts on Oblivion Access' poster. The festival, christened..."

May 6, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Saturday

Ukraine's KAZKA, Fuck Money, Shawn Mendes, Beck, and more

"...The first in-person South by Southwest since 2019 came to..."

March 20, 2022 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Announces the Lineup for Its Free, Outdoor Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

Sammy Hagar, Mt. Joy, and Golden Dawn Arkestra headline

"...SXSW just announced their lineup of free events, which includes a three-day music..."

March 2, 2022 Music Post by Ellen Daly

Day Trips: South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, Corpus Christi

Expansive horticulture park offers fun for everyone

"...The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center in Corpus..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...Note: You often don’t know you’re witnessing history in the moment you’re seeing it, but there’s an undeniable feeling..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Inside Austin’s Fantasy Roleplaying Speakeasy With Oakda Malkuth

Straddling two worlds with Tiny Minotaur's bartending orc

"...everyone knows, plays a large part in our lives. Whether literally or metaphorically, we roll the dice, we deal..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Ten Things That Defined ACL Fest's First Weekend

Abortion ban opposition, a weather delay, and the unforgettable performances

"...Returning the Unused Rain Boots We Bought..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Friday’s ACL Fest

Megan, Miley, Maidza, and one really long line

"...The first day of ACL Fest in two years, though..."

Oct. 2, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

What to Know Heading Into ACL Fest

Forecast calls for vaccine cards, clear bags, mask areas, and rain

"...After a virtual edition in 2020, Zilker Park awaits the in-person return of Austin City Limits Music Festival, October..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Soccer Stadium Built in Line With Austin's Love of the Outdoors

How Gensler architecture's home for the Verde keeps it green

"...Designing the home stadium for Austin FC was not, shall we..."

June 18, 2021 Features Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

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

"...10am: Opening Remarks: Befriending the Breath — Featured Session Start SXSW Online off on..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

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