Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...the benchmarks – tin signs, muslin totes, and ubiquitous Johnson’s Backyard Garden snapbacks – were agrarian drag, the movement..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

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

Crucial concerts for the week to keep you out and about

"...Wood Elias Haslanger and Andre Hayward: Tribute to JJ Johnson..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Free Show, Holiday Hootenanny, and More Crucial Concerts

Gary Clark Jr., Geto Gala, Robert Earl Keen, and more recommended shows

"...child dance party series born from the minds of Brett Johnson and Claudia Hernandez, weekly club nights at various..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Moontower Comedy Festival Gets Therapy With Dr. Phil Live

First look at the lineup for next year’s comedy fest

"...Oakerson, character genius Maria Bamford, Daily Show correspondent Josh Johnson, and comedy powerhouse and Cirque du Soleil star Brad..."

Oct. 24, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...missing. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

School’s out and June is the beginning of summer fun

"...out-of-the-way roadhouse surrounded by towering pine trees. Lloyd “Teddy” Johnson, the bar’s owner, can give a long list of..."

June 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Photos

"...Camille Johnson and Chris Robinson..."

April 3, 2023 Photo Gallery

Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2023

"...Jake Johnson at the Self Reliance premiere at Zach Scott Theatre..."

March 13, 2023 Photo Gallery

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Garden parties at Ah Sing Den. Helmed by DJ Brett Johnson and Claudia Hz, the outfit will celebrate its..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...Big Jay Oakerson Blair Socci* Brad Williams Brandi Davis Brett VerVourt Brian Posehn Bryson Brown Carlos Ballarta Carlton Wilcoxon..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Dagmara Dominiczyk, Punkie Johnson (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Dance, Dance (Queer Austin Remix)

Two queer DJ-centric parties fire up a weekend full of great events

"...together." Sharing decks with Powell are two local heroes: Brett Johnson, a groovester who also co-founded MBM, and Purple..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the life and impact of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, and a long-overdue reappraisal of the impact of a..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...T4T LUV NRG Eris Drew (Brooklyn), Mystic Bill (Miami), Brett Johnson (ATX), and Mouthfeel (ATX). Fri., Nov. 18, 10pm...."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio, itchy-O, Fontaines D.C., Ash Lauryn, Nas & Wu-Tang, and more

"...resident Lupie, and Might Be Magic co-host/bona fide legend Brett Johnson join. – Christina GarciaTruth EP by Ash Lauryn Fontaines..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"..."Untitled Magic Johnson Documentary Series" Director: Rick Famuyiwa, Producers: Jeremy Allen, Jordan..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Marc Maron, Nikki Glaser Headlining Inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs Festival

Amped-up comedy fest adds over 100 comics and podcasts

"...Saturday Night Live stars Chris Redd and James Austin Johnson will be bringing the yuks, while Natasha Leggero and..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Recommended Austin Arts Events

Our weekly pick of the top art events to get you out of the house

"...BLiPSWiTCH & Sloane Lenz (wardrobe designer); Celeste Camfield & Brett Marcom (musician); Errin Delperdang & Lindsey Taylor (animator); Alyson..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Chrissie Fit, Simu Liu, Steven Bauer, Liza Weil, Cranston Johnson, Alejandra Miranda, Shalim Ortiz, Lincoln Bonilla (World Premiere) DOCUMENTARY..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...HOUBBQ.com. Rounding out the People’s Choice Award winners were Brett’s Backyard Bar-b-cue of Rockdale with second and Daddy Duncan’s..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Luv Doc: He Doesn't Fish

There is no legitimate excuse for racism, sexism, or supporting our demonstrably imbecilic president

"...My wife and her sister are really close and..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...door, that we can fit under one house," says Brett Johnson, a veteran Austin house DJ who hosts the..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...McRae, Chris Sullivan, Nate Mooney, Christopher Heyerdahl, Anne Marie Johnson (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Wave Three Crashes Down

Music and madness fill festival lineup

"...to hell. Jeff Bridges, Chris Hemsworth, Jon Hamm, Dakota Johnson, and Cynthia Erivo lead an all-star cast in Bad..."

Sept. 13, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...exchange for gifts instead. Cast: Jessica Barden, Hayley Law, Brett Dier, Timm Sharp, Avan Jogia, Camila Mendes (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Death By Festival Counts Down to 10/31

New horror/metal fest finalizes films with anthology premiere

"...the micro-budget horror scene: "The Halloween Blizzard of '91" (Brett DeJager, Bonejangles); "The Samhain Slasher" (former Evanescence drummer Rocky..."

Oct. 7, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Wilson

A lonely curmudgeon finds out he has a daughter

"...Directed by: Craig Johnson. Starring: Woody Harrelson, Laura Dern, Isabella Amara, Judy Greer,..."

March 24, 2017 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...sidekick Lefty Brown (Bill Pullman) has ridden with Eddie Johnson (Peter Fonda) his entire life. But when a rustler..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Resurrection of Gavin Stone

A former actor finds faith in his hometown

"...Directed by: Dallas Jenkins. Starring: Brett Dalton, Anjelah Johnson-Reyes, Shawn Michaels, Neil Flynn, D.B. Sweeney,..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...amidst a host of small, beloved local businesses (Mrs. Johnson's Bakery, Quality Seafood, Lammes Candies, the Omelettry, et al.)..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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