Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...She remembers baking pies each Saturday. She remembers being caked in..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 23-29

"...crafted a reputation as a masterful storyteller. A key moment in his development as an emotionally intelligent artist came..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Review: Call Me Animal: A Tribute to the MC5

Austin contingent delivers highlights on Joecephus’ 2 LP set

"...that their debut live strike remains the rarest of specimens: a pure expression of rock & roll. That, along..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Guy, an eagerly awaited blockbuster reboot of the 1980s action-comedy television series...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: An Upsell for Your Latte

We have pumpkins. The Irish have Guinness.

"...spent Thanksgiving with them. I am happy with this arrangement because my parents live on the East Coast and..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Prisoner With Cancer Received Delayed Treatment, Little Family Visitation, Then Died, Family Says

Tony Sendejo’s last days were painful, chaotic

"...to the difficulties they face when trying to get treatment for cancer. Their stories rarely get media attention but..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A New Documentary Meditates on Texan Electronic Composer Pauline Oliveros

Celebrate the queer theorist behind Deep Listening this Sunday at AFS

"...Heloise Gold first met Pauline Oliveros at one of the influential composer's concerts..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Martindale Man Who Shot Unarmed Immigrant Found Guilty of Manslaughter

Terry Turner killed Adil Dghoughi south of Austin in 2021

"...The basic facts of Terry Turner’s 2021 killing of..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...Daniel received degrees from UT, but this free football pregame concert with Gary Clark Jr. might as well warrant..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...After a few early switcheroos – namely, the last-minute dropout of Kali Uchis from both weekends..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"...might get loud. Like, really loud. In a 15-by-15-foot acoustically padded and carpeted box at Space ATX in South..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over Manners' longtime Hip Hop Hooray broadcast this year, Blake works as..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...I've come here to clear my head, but first I'll break..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Howie Mandel: "Everything I've Done, I've Fallen Into"

The Moontower Just For Laughs headliner on his accidental career

"...career, and the many ways in which he has become a household name...."

April 19, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...Cyrus Gray climbed to the stage with slow, measured steps. It was Jan. 2, the beginning of a..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...They call it a lineup drop for a reason: South by..."

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 massively successful TTRPG (that's table top role playing game). There have been big-screen takes on D&D before, but..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

One Afghan Family’s Journey to Safety in Texas

From Kabul to Austin

"...As the Taliban advanced throughout Afghan­istan in the summer of 2021, Siawash Osian had more pressing concerns. A..."

Jan. 6, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Raul's in Overdrive: "AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!"

In 1978, visits from Patti Smith and Elvis Costello plus the Austin Punk Scene’s first record could mean “AUSTIN IS UN-MELLOWING OUT!”

"...and punk musician Tim Stegall. You can read past installments of the “Austin Punk Chronicles” here. Boycott Bogus Skunks..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Luv Doc: Testing Your Loyalty

Nobody's eating Pujols, not even if he parks a hundo this year.

"...Over Thanksgiving my boyfriend's older brother hit on me for the third time. The first..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Family Decries Police "Murder" as APD Releases Troubling Incident Video

Moonesinghe shot from behind within moments of APD arrival

"...viewing the critical incident video, it appears Kathy Mitchell’s assessment of the police killing of Rajan Moonesinghe was correct...."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Männkitchen Pepper Cannon vs. The Horse Leg

When the spicy dust is clear, only one will be left standing

"...the people behind Männkitchen want you to regard their so-called Pepper Cannon as the apex of machine evolution...."

Dec. 1, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top Texas Drummer Ernie Durawa Turns 80

The Sunday Antone's celebration benefits nonprofit HOME

"...mine in the dining room of his South Manchaca home, the jazz percussionist who grew up in a San..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Angela Strehli's Comeback Ace of Blues Revives Antone's Records

"At Antone's down in Texas, my friends call me the queen"

"...Immediately inside, a black-and-white snapshot of the Lubbock-born beauty in..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

King Gizzard, Godspeed You!, and more lengthy band names

"...King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Reiterate Fest Face-Melts..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

The Jesus and Mary Chain's Jim Reid Talks Rock Cycles and Roky Erickson Ahead of Levitation Return

For "anybody that wants to make a bit of a strange noise"

"...won't flat-out say he's seen it all when it comes to rock music. But in the course of a..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Tiny Dive Bar Indian Roller to Close

Far South Austin’s boutique roadhouse calls it quits

"...the teeny bar just south of Slaughter Lane on Menchaca Road, announced its closure via Instagram alongside the lineup..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by A. Richmond

One Woman’s Battle for Justice After a Cop’s Reckless Driving Killed Her Partner

One moment destroyed Pam Watts' life and created an activist

"...Pam Watts has no clear memory of learning that her partner, Jennifer Miller, was dead...."

Sept. 16, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Behind the Wheel With Deezie Brown

After five years of fine-tuning, the perfectionist producer and rapper rolls out 5th Wheel Fairytale

"...couldn't quite manage it, but Deezie Brown has inspired me to quit my job...."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...29-Oct. 4, will feature 21 world premieres, 14 North American premieres, and 21 U.S premieres, plus a host of..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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