Austin Elders: Meet Donald Mace Williams, the 95-Year-Old Ph.D. and Poet

He’s an expert on Beowulf, and he hasn’t stopped writing

"...writer, go to work for a newspaper, where they’ll blue-pencil your copy and teach you not to waste words.’..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Thursday 24, BookWoman & Online..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...– aka Ed West. Suit up in your best blue jeans and hit Chups lookin’ hot as hell all..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...I make an Al Pacino joke in the subject line...."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Thank You Very Much

Doc explores the unknowable comic genius Andy Kaufman

"...on Saturday Night Live and the breakout star of blue-collar comedy sitcom smash Taxi, he was also a dangerous..."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crow Bar Reopens on the Eastside With a New Focus on Live Music

Aryn Jonathan Black and Steve Gee rebuild after 2022 arson

"...and Bram Stoker’s Dracula gracing the maroon walls. Red, blue, and purple lighting transforms the bar at night into..."

March 27, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

The Unforgiving Lens: Lucy Lawless Makes Her Documentary Debut With Never Look Away

Actor turns director for life of war photographer Margaret Moth

"...Like her peers, she put her life on the line every time she stepped off the plane, with only..."

March 13, 2025 Screens Post

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in access to internet and digital devices along socioeconomic lines. The solution? The commission proposes a few remedies, recommending..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...open with electro-pop by Sofie Royer but forks to country-blues with the Deslondes and Charley Crockett’s release and signing..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Aiko, Jurassic 5’s Soup, Quiet Light, and More Reviews From Monday of SXSW

Music fest kicks off with a bang

"...by curly-headed drummer (and girlfriend) Kat Almagro and fiery blue-haired guitarist Dawe Gates. From the first note of cheeky..."

March 11, 2025 Music Post by Miranda Garza

Buzzing Around With The Wasps

Austin filmmakers find the sting in a 2,500 year old Greek comedy

"...film had its Austin premiere last month at the Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In, but now makes the move..."

Feb. 26, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SIMS Foundation Resumes Services After 90-Day Pause

Nonprofit unveils restructured care model

"...the service pause and Martillotti-Cartwright’s practice not accepting Lobas’ Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, the therapist continued working with..."

Feb. 20, 2025 Music Post by Angelina Liu

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...If you want to avoid Cap being the lantern-jawed, blue-eyed and blonde-haired Aryan stand-in that fake patriots think he..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...and killed two Slayers in his day, but this line from earlier episode “Lovers Walk” might be best for..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...in 2024 than in 2020. “The failures of solidly blue cities have been major talking points for Republicans over..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...On the film side, Headliners announced include The Accountant 2, the unexpected sequel to..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Parton This Interruption

Qmmunity chats birthday girl Dolly Parton with Dolly of ATX, Brigitte Bandit

"...“ready to dazzle you with acts that blur the line between playful and provocative.” Lesbian Game Night..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...mail each month. The medications come from providers in blue states which have passed so-called shield laws that provide..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature

Live Music Recommendations for Post-Xmas and New Year's

Charley Crockett, DJ Paul, and more crucial concerts

"...Memphis rock & roll legend Alex Chilton’s career traversed blue-eyed soul stardom with the Box Tops – scoring a..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Uncle Lucius, Norman BA$E, and More Holiday-Adjacent Live Shows

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...Sixth staple with Minor Mishap Marching Band’s festive horn line, resident drag ensemble Vixens of Volstead’s Holiday Revue performance,..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Bird

Danger, nature, and coming of age in Andrea Arnold's latest

"...by an unscrupulous pack leader. If there’s a through line to Andrea Arnold films, it’s how close to the..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Visual Arts Review: Ashley Swarts' “Waiting for a Sign”

Small fragments, giant impact in the artist’s collage creations

"...Upon closer examination, rich details consume the viewer. Each line and texture, made from tiny pictures or cut-up text,..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Jack White Tears Into Austin With a Show at Mohawk, and a Surprise Performance at Contintental Club

Rocker delivers intimate sets in ATX, promising two more in 2025

"...Keeping in line with his currently unfolding No Name Tour, a moniker..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Review: On the Ground at Levitation 2024

Gang of Four, Swirlies, Slowdive, and more highlights from the four-day fest

"...on music veterans; others push modern talent with a lineup so cutting-edge it feels alienating. For me, the bill..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Restaurant Review: Bird Dog Pit BBQ

Burnet Road barbecue joint serves staple menu items with heavy smoke flavor

"...Burnet Road, Bird Dog Pit BBQ straddles an interesting line. It occupies the former home of Big O’s Pit..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Austin Film Festival: The Two Faces of The Beldham

Patricia Heaton’s horror debut in a story of mothers and daughters

"...a moment, and originally we had [Heaton] say the line back, and we kind of went, ‘Oh, we don’t..."

Oct. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...- Friday 25 & Tuesday 29 - Thursday 31, Blue Starlite Drive-In..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Album Review: William Harries Graham’s Annie’s House

Native Austin son and singer-songwriter comes of age with fourth LP

"...standout “Annie Are You There,” lingering with a deep loneliness of the want and fevered, paranoid wondering about an..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...Gurthrie working today, the Arkansas troubadour delivers talking folk blue and sincere ballads that can strike simultaneously hilarious and..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...the brewery’s consistency with the quality of their core/mainstay lineup (35%); the brewery’s execution of their taproom/biergarten (25%); the..."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

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