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Nov. 27, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Talking George Lucas, Pop-Up Hanukkah, and More Events
Get out this week with our recommended happenings
"...generously above that if you can: In a red state that will only feel more emboldened by a Trump..."
Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Live Music Recommendations for the Week
Shoegaze, hip-hop, jazz, and three days of Wilco
"...beat voodoo,” we wrote in reviewing the Austin Blues Festival. Son of angelic falsetto Aaron Neville and cousin to..."
Nov. 29, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson
Turkey Prep, Indigenous Films, and More Weekday Events
Events to attend before you're too stuffed to move
"...“teenage wasteland,” which was inspired by young people’s music festival behavior. – Kat McNevins Window Dressing XLI: Rosie..."
Nov. 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, November 15-21
"...SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): My father was a big fan of the military. As a young man, he..."
Nov. 15, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny
Cute Animals, Crafty Adults, and More Recommended Events for the Week
Movies, arts, and more things to do
"...space that they are, invites all with artistic projects big and small to come work on ’em over in..."
Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events
Step outside and appreciate some art
"...artworks. A decade on, the spectacle continues with a big ol’ dino skeleton, spectral sea vessels, and a few..."
Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup
Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news
"...who constructed nine temporary temples at the Burning Man festival in the Nevada desert and other sculptures around the..."
Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts
From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see
"...Spitz, Grocery Bag, Porcelain, Witches Exist, Farmer’s Wife, and festival co-founders the Black Angels brush up against international favorites..."
Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson
A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events
Liven up your weekend with these undead events
"...good cause. – Lina Fisher The Great PUGkin Festival..."
Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Austin Film Festival: Christopher Yates Finds His American Spirit
Interview and first teaser for this Austin-made romantic drama
"...gets its world premiere at this week's Austin Film Festival...."
Oct. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations
Your weekend is spoken for
"...Austin Horror Film Festival..."
Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts
Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations
"...opened for contemporary alt-soul/hip-hop favorites SZA and Noname. More big names appear on August follow-up Bird’s Eye – Ty..."
Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi
Mike Flanagan, Bill Lawrence, Henry Winkler Appearing at ATX TV Festival
Celebration of the small screen announces first 2025 programming
"...The reigning king of horror TV, a giant of big laughs on the small screen, and one of the..."
Oct. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two
The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more
"...the crowd. Jenkins, who is also now a real estate mogul as well as the head of Corporate Thugz..."
Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman
Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events
I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!
"...Los Angeles to present at Latino Theater Co.’s Encuentro festival. – Cat McCarrey A Beautiful Day in November..."
Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Sturgill Simpson Stays Outlaw, Tyler, the Creator Gets Sentimental, and Other ACL Sunday Highlights
The fest stayed sunny on the final day of the first weekend
"...of current University of Texas students to nab a festival slot. Shaded from the scorching 2pm sun by the..."
Oct. 7, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup
Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun
"...little of the 3.5 million acres of the original Big Thicket remains...."
Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024
Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline
"...The annual literary festival staged around the state’s Capitol announced its lineup of..."
Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin
Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!
Recommended arts and music events for your perusal
"...Who’s the big yellow bird with the giant feet, who loves his..."
Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Exclusive: Nightbitch, The Room Next Door to Screen at Austin Film Festival
Fest adds five world premieres in second round of titles
"...Austin Film Festival yet again proves itself as one of the last..."
Sept. 16, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...and David Cook in the race. Frank is a big supporter of school vouchers, a scheme allowing private religious..."
Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature
Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup
Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways
"...Enjoy the cooler weather and these happenings around the state in September...."
Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
ArmadilloCon, Art, a Hot Sauce Hootenanny, and More Recommended Events
Get out and get spicy this weekend
"...2016, while working at the George Eastman Museum in upstate New York, scholar Denise Khor located The Oath of..."
Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Horror Unearthed: The Return of Confessions of a Serial Killer
The lost Austin horror classic finally gets the respect it deserves
"...up paying the bills. Indeed, prior to Confessions his biggest onscreen acting roles were as an uncredited extra in..."
Aug. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Fantastic Fest Announces 2024 Lineup
Love of out-there cinema brings Terrifier 3, The Wild Robot
"...confirmed to bring their movies in person to the festival, with Will Ferrell in attendance for the world premiere..."
Aug. 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events
Don't let the heat get you down
"...for hot weather. Mayhaps a fan, m’lady, or a big honkin’ sunhat? – James Scott The Grizzly..."
Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup
Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state
"...August is harvest time around the state, plus there’s lots of other activities to get you..."
Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Headlines / Quote of the Week
"...But hey, is there any better place in the state to spread your ashes? Apparently not, according to a..."
Aug. 2, 2024 News Feature
The Rehabilitative Power of Art in Sing Sing
Oscar nominee Colman Domingo teams with Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar in a story of transformation behind prison walls
"...Since its premiere at last year’s Toronto International Film Festival and through its current release by A24, the film..."
