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"...Thanks to longtime jazz compadre Mike Mordecai of BBA Booking and the Austin Jazz Society, a GoFundMe account is..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Faster Than Sound: Venue Relief Pending as COVID-19 Spike Stalls Restarted Gigs

Also, sampling Flobama's beats, and remembering landmark pianist Margaret Wright

"...equity consultant Joyce James on long-term plans for diverse booking, hiring, and outreach. Regarding requirements, Economic Development Director Sylnovia..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Select Live Music Reemerges

ACL Live reintroduces in-person audiences, alongside steady outdoor calendars at the Far Out Lounge and Sagebrush on South Congress.

"...of corporate virtual stuff," reveals Jenna. "Because of the booking requests we're getting, I know people are really wanting..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Wood & Wire Hit a High Point in Uncertain Times

After garnering a Grammy nomination, the bluegrassers roll it forward

"...to Radio Coffee & Beer, where it became a central hub of Austin bluegrass – if such a thing..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Precinct Chairs Set to Choose Next County Judge

Rarely used selection process causes a stir

"...a joint city/county department, as is EMS) and with Central Health (the stand-alone public health care district). COVID has..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

APD Starts Shrinking

Council set to make cuts now, plan for more to come

"...or through an interlocal agreement with Travis County like Central Booking? A staff memo issued on Aug. 10 indicates..."

Aug. 14, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Lack of Tests…?

"...for raising the issue of lack of tests at Central Booking [“No Virus, But Few Tests for County Inmates,”..."

May 29, 2020 Postmarks

No Virus, But Few Tests for County Inmates

As COVID-19 outbreaks behind bars happen across the country, closer scrutiny at Travis County jail protocols

"...in the hub of the jail facility's operations, the central booking facility, where police officers bring all they arrest,"..."

May 29, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

There Is a Light That Will Never Go Out at Austin's Drive-In Theatres

Theatres may be shuttered, but the in-car cinema experience still shines bright

"...Gov. Greg Abbott changing statewide rules effective May 1, Central Austin's only drive-in reopens on May 4...."

May 1, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Garza Leads Council Into Magistration Fray

Providing both defense and prosecution counsel at magistration 24 / 7 would cost $4.1 million annually, says Travis County

"...the interlocal agreement between city and county to operate Central Booking is up for renewal – a fact, Garza..."

April 17, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Council Preview: The City Will RISE Again

$15 million fund proposed to help deliver quick cash relief

"...the latest update to the city/county agreement that governs Central Booking. (The city’s municipal judges serve as magistrates for..."

April 8, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Travis County Jail Population Continues to Drop

COVID-19 accelerates the trend, despite Abbott’s pushback

"...magistrates to consider as new accused offenders arrive at Central Booking. As the pandemic has increased in scope, and..."

April 7, 2020 News Post by Michael King

For Now, County Jail Succeeds in Keeping Out COVID-19

Law enforcement, advocates agree on need to reduce jail population

"...Upon arrival at Central Booking (at the Downtown jail), arrestees are asked a..."

March 20, 2020 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Location Is Everything for the Lake Travis Film Festival

New fest brings indie cinema to new audiences outside of the city center

"...festivals in Austin stick to the same handful of central venues, and that's why Albert saw an opportunity to..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Glam Punks of 70s Austin Get Up to Their Gypsy Tricks

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part two: Glitter rock (1972-76) fades

"...and Stones upended the musical universe, he observed South Central denizens groovin' to "Day Tripper," and Arthur Lee and..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...bigger independent labels, publishing and licensing people, management and booking agencies, etc. – and honestly, a lack of any..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Ed Ward Unleashes His Second Volume on The History of Rock & Roll

First-generation rock critic visits Teen Pan Alley

"...by some folks he met at Austin's new punk central Raul's. He thus contributed openly and later became staff..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Film Society That Brought Indie and Arthouse to Austin Returns

AFS hosts a series of the movies that inspired Cinema 40

"...inspired the group to bring arthouse and indie to Central Texas...."

Nov. 22, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: Santa Fe, N.M.

Art and food in the enchanting city of Santa Fe

"...For Santa Fe, the central industry is art, while in New Orleans, it is..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Decadence With a Price at Arlo Grey at the Line Hotel

Impeccable attention to detail at the lakeside restaurant

"...heritage, and her Michigan upbringing – while utilizing seasonal Central Texas flavors. It's intended for small, shared plates and..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound: Cutting Up on Tuesday

Queer nightlife gets a new clubhouse, SIMS Foundation faces spiked membership, Spoon’s greatest hits, and more

"...in abandoned couch factories, the crew dreamed of a central landing pad...."

June 28, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

13-0!

U.S. goalfest puts exclamation point on the first round of the WWC group stage

"...Nigeria shutting out South Korea, and Germany and France booking their places in the knockout round with wins over..."

June 14, 2019 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

Other Worlds Film Festival Comes Back Home

SF extravaganza gets a new name and an old home

"...is that the fest is returning to its original central Austin location: The Galaxy Highland 10 Cinema. That was..."

May 31, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

7 Central Texas Destination Restaurants Worth the Trip

Travel guide-worthy dining and tucked-away spots near Austin

"...Summer fun is synonymous with food and travel, and Central Texas is #blessed to have more options than even..."

May 17, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound: The College Kids Are Alright

First-ever KVRX Fest offers a buzzing platform for indie artists, Symphony Square, and industry-aspiring students. Also, Broken Spoke daughter Ginny White-Peacock needs "robot legs."

"...a "safe, diverse, inclusive, and joyful" assemblage. She and booking director/Chronicle music contributor Elise Barbin discussed plans here earlier..."

May 17, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: Vivien Goldman’s Lasting Echoes of Feminist Punk

Vanguard journalist brings new book to Austin, the Larriva family remembers their friend Elliott Smith, and local musicians pop up all over the place

"...a free event Monday, April 29, 7pm, at Austin Central Library. Her book finds a home locally on UT..."

April 26, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Bob Byington and Kaley Wheless Go to Nebraska in Frances Ferguson

Small-town sins follow an unlikeable person in this likable film

"...an informed commentary on events. Per Byington, rather than booking a professional recording studio, he and Offerman captured the..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Ultimate Queer Guide to SXSW 2019

Often imitated, never duplicated, we’re here to keep it real kweer

"...be found on the lineup for the Ground Floor Booking Showcase...."

March 1, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Luv Doc: Lucky You

How can someone who has experienced such wealth and plenitude ever hope to live a life free of tortured conscience?

"...I mean ... where is the humility? Where is..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

Second Wave of Acts Added to Moontower Comedy Festival 2019

Latest list of headliners shows Moontower up Schitt's Creek

"...It's a booking of Schitt's Creek: Up Close & Personal, a behind-the-scenes..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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