When the Convention Center Is Demolished, 30 Years of Public Art Is Going With It

City won’t save iconic pieces from building redevelopment

"...her piece, Index for Contemplation. From Russian tea sets to Buddhist temples, the work draws inspiration from all over..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...tent is at the SXSW Conference, as demonstrated in today’s latest lineup announcement, where Hollywood heavyweights like Kevin Bacon..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Theatre Review: The VORTEX’s Rabbits

Timely production tackles life in a dystopian landscape

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

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 7-13

"...20-Feb. 18): Born under the sign of Aquarius, Clyde Tombaugh discovered the heavenly body known as Pluto in 1930...."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Rooster Teeth Is Back!

Online pioneers relaunch with Burnie Burns back at the helm

"...management: Burnie Burns, cofounder, former Chief Creative Officer, and creator of the original series on which the studio was..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...World War II, the U.S. military used gliders – motorless and unarmed airplanes – to support airborne troops. The..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Porcelain War

Doc about Ukrainian artists persevering in time of war

"...fires of war have burned bright, there's a tendency to elide a country and the conflict. It's happened with..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Restaurant Review: East Austin’s Mercado Sin Nombre

Cafe specializes in corn and coffee

"...I’ll admit to being a sucker for an elaborately designed restaurant. I..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 24-30

"...In old Hawaii, it was forbidden for ordinary people to touch objects that belonged to the chiefs or to..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...An old friend to the festival from films like Long Shot, Good Boys,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Musk-essori: Elon Musk is laying the groundwork to open a private school for kids ages 3-6 in..."

Jan. 17, 2025 News Feature

Texas Lege Preview: Statewide Change to Housing Rules?

Thanks to HOME, most of that change is already here in Austin

"...Texas Republicans appear ready to once again take aim at building rules in cities..."

Jan. 10, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...It’s 2025 and time to get your daytrippin’ shoes on for another year of..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Cognitive Scientist Has Tips for Rethinking New Year's Resolutions

This January, consider bumping your resolutions to March

"...phrase elicits an eye roll, you’re not alone. According to the Pew Research Center, seven out of 10 Americans..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Amber Williams

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...More Billionaire Buddies: Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. ambassador to Italy? Houston billionaire Tilman Fertitta, owner of the Houston..."

Dec. 27, 2024 News Feature

Council Says Hello to New Austin Energy Plan

Carbon-free by 2035, but using fossil fuels for now

"...The big business before City Council last week was approval of an update to Austin Energy’s..."

Dec. 20, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Day Trips: Texas Transportation Museum, San Antonio

Old Steam Engine No. 6 had a role in Texas history

"...in retirement at the Texas Transportation Museum in San Antonio...."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

West Campus’ Nueces Mosque Readies for Renovation

The new generation at the center of the project looks to the future

"...Tucked between towering high-rise apartments, a humble yellow house stands out against..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by Amaya Austin

Fun Floats With MoHA’s New Holiday Show

Titanic #2: The Floater promises to be another hit for the Museum of Human Achievement

"...might say, for December’s most anticipated avant-garde theatre project to descend upon the un-heated, un-airconditioned interior of that warehouse..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Kyle Mooney on Limp Bizkit and the Death of the Monoculture in Y2K

SNL star takes on the missed apocalypse with writer Evan Winter

"...When Kyle Mooney was looking for one artist to embody the spirit of his directorial debut, Y2K, it..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: Enough Is Enough – Preserving Austin’s Vanishing Soul

How property rights legislation is decimating Texas heritage

"...Texas Legislature has given property owners expansive rights against historic designations that would protect historic/cultural heritage from demolition. Since..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by JuanRaymon Rubio

Opinion: Right-Wing Extremists Need Leftist Blood to Function

The right wants faculty and students to fall in line, writes a UT grad student. There’s an alternative.

"...On the other, they would despise it. After reading last week’s article “The Right-Wingification of UT” by Brant Bingamon,..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Column by Maggie Hawkins

With the Overdose Death Crisis Continuing, County Commissioners Consider Options

Advocates say Narcan isn’t enough

"...crisis designation for overdose deaths another two years until October 2026. The declaration was first made in 2022 after..."

Nov. 29, 2024 News Feature by Sara Willa Ernst

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Michelin Guide Delivers Stars to Austin Restaurants

Craft Omakase, Barley Swine among one-star awardees

"...At a ceremony in Houston last night, Michelin Guide announced the awardees for its..."

Nov. 12, 2024 Food Post by Kimberley Jones

The Ethics of Playing God in Meanwhile on Earth

Director Jérémy Clapin explores the bleak choices society makes

"...Animators play god, creating worlds from nothing. As writer and..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Off Beat: What Are Austin Musicians Losing During SIMS’ 90-Day Service Pause?

Out of funds, mental health nonprofit goes dark

"...self-medicating with pills and alcohol. He was walking down Barton Springs one day in October 2009 when he collapsed..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Austin Chronic: Hemp Cup Spotlights Dank Weed and a Thriving Scene

And Austin grower Errganix takes top prize

"...What are you two doing together? I wondered, submerging my flat, wooden sample spoon into..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Fantasy Tavern the Tiny Minotaur Raises Funds for Expansion

Not just another Austin faery tale

"...on Cesar Chavez, their limited outdoor space has been built out to include myriad setting details thanks to owner..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Outer Heaven Disco Club Is Closing Next Year

Owner Sean Daigle says his landlords won’t renew his lease

"...Club will close next year, owner Sean Daigle announced last week. The venue at 1808 E. 12th has about..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

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