City Manager Search Down to Two Candidates

Finalists will address public at March 25 forum

"...over growing tensions with the city’s Democrat-turned-Republican mayor, Eric Johnson. The other is Sara Hensley, city manager in Denton..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Film Review: A House Is Not a Disco

Portrait of the Pines on Fire Island moves and shakes

"...Not a Disco, the debut feature-length documentary by actor Brian J. Smith (Sense8), celebrates the hedonism, sadness, and complicated..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Joe Gross

South by Southwest Sends in the Clowns

Pamela Adlon, Frank Oz, John Leguizamo, and more for Comedy Festival

"...Andrew Rannells • Annie Lederman • Beth Stelling • Brian Simpson • Cazzie David • Chris Fleming • Chris..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW 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

Five Austin Studio Tour Shows

So many artists, so big a city, almost too much beauty and fun

"...Austin Community College opens their vast complex to allow..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Cloud Tree Studios & Gallery Expands in Time for Austin Studio Tour

Fostering community remains central to the artistic mission

"...policy. The person responsible for that open door, co-owner Brian David Johnson, has worked over the years to develop..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Arts Feature by Maya Wright

The New Atticus Finch

Richard Thomas deconstructs an icon in To Kill a Mockingbird

"...Way ever since, most recently as Hubert Humphrey opposite Brian Cox as LBJ in The Great Society...."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

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

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...– cut with raw lyrics that warrant bandleader Aramis Johnson's loose emo croons. Though the fourpiece has branded itself..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Sharper

A stylishly smart and satisfying con artist drama

"...Directed by: Benjamin Caron. Starring: Julianne Moore, Sebastian Stan, Briana Middleton, Justice Smith, Phillip Johnson Richardson, John Lithgow and..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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

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

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

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

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2022 Awards Short Lists

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominee pack

"...• Brendan Gleeson, The Banshees of Inisherin • Brian Tyree Henry, Causeway • Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Residential Address: Jon Dee Graham and the Snakes of Central Texas

Wednesdays @ Continental Club, 9:30pm-close

"...Gordie Johnson and Bobby Landgraf have both brought shreds of many..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Austin Punk Chronicles: "Hard, Fast & Unapologetic" – Raul's Shifts Into Fourth Gear

In the wake of the one-night debut of the Skunks and the Violators, Austin punk begins in earnest in Chapter 5, Part 2 of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...None of us were great musicians. We weren't Eric Johnson or somebody like that. We weren't on that level,..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Ten Years of "Unreal Estate" at Cloud Tree Gallery

Oh, the places you only wish you could go!

"...“Spoke Art just reached out to me,” says Brian David Johnson. Johnson’s been running the well-regarded Cloud Tree..."

Aug. 10, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bullet Train

Brad Pitt bumbles entertainingly through a hyperviolent slapstick comedy

"...by: David Leitch. Starring: Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Brian Tyree Henry, Hiroyuki Sanada, Andrew Koji, Bad Bunny..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Generally sweet in disposition, future Delinquents leader Brian S. Curley on several occasions witnessed Morales go from..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Qmmunity: Queer Texan Pride Rides Again

Qmmunity rustles up queer events all over Central Texas

"...Pride Fest, hosted by Highland Lakes Equality Center at Johnson Park Amphitheater, with daytime delights like food trucks and..."

June 3, 2022 Column by James Scott

Trans Day of Visibility Rally

"...Rev. Remington Johnson speaks..."

April 4, 2022 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...upcoming TV shows, including producer Ava DuVarenay's adaptation of Brian Wood's critically acclaimed DMZ for HBO, and the long-awaited..."

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 Things That Make Perfect Luggage-Sized Gifts From the Austin Studio Tour

Cool stuff that's small enough to wrap

"...the most refined porcelain around. 1027 Arthur Stiles, ryanmckerley.com. Brian David Johnson..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The 2021 Austin Chronicle Halloween Costume Contest

"...Brian & Theo Daigle - Curious George & The Man..."

Oct. 28, 2021 Photo Gallery

Two Austin Art Shows You Don't Want to Miss

One closing, one opening, both extraordinary

"...yes, because of all of that – and because Brian David Johnson’s tiny gallery store is one of this..."

Sept. 29, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Reenters Stage 4 of COVID-19 Precautions

Fully vaccinated residents should mask up, urge health officials

"...patients admitted to the hospital are vaccinated, said Dr. Brian Metzger, medical director of infectious diseases at St. David’s..."

July 23, 2021 News Post by Beth Sullivan

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...best indie acts. As Darkbird, headliners Kelly Barnes and Brian Cole dabble in both rollicking swagger and sentimental atmospherics,..."

June 11, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Bradley Bell, Pablo Jones-Soler Producers: Ross Levine, Emmie Lichtenberg, Brian Ferenchik Charli XCX, a popstar in quarantine, embarks on..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...by superb local players including pianist Ben Irom, guitarist Brian Pardo, and most significantly violinist Kimberly Zielnicki, the bandleader..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

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