Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, Anjay Nagpal Screenwriters: Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela, John..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: The RuPaul Express

Join the Ru-volution in Austin at one of our local Drag Race watch parties

"...in this lineup featuring Clayton Maderia, Ava Smartt, Moe Christine, and Aira Juliet. Jose Da'Hype guest hosts. Thu., Jan...."

Jan. 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

New films from Jeff Nichols, Alexander Payne on the schedule

"...Problem With People Writers: Paul Reiser, Wally Marzano-Lesnevich, Director: Chris Cottam (all in attendance) World Premiere..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Circle Brewing Co. Closes; épicerie and Franklin Barbecue Bring the Brisketed Croissanty Brilliance; There’s a Coffee Festival and a Craft Brewers Festival and a Mediterranean Festival and – So Much Going On!

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...may recall that longtime Circle Brewing food trailer Huckleberry, Davis Turner’s wheeled bastion of seafood excellence, moved to Still..."

Sept. 27, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Festival to Celebrate Lost's Damon Lindelof With Outstanding TV Writer Award

Fall fest also adds All of Us Strangers, The Holdovers

"...Mrs. Davis, his big-swing sci-fi for Peacock (co-created with Tara Hernandez),..."

Sept. 14, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Five Live and Legendary Austin Performances This Month

Local stages shake with terror, delight, and motion this September

"...Archive Theater's new adaptation of his poetry and stories. Chris Fontanes, Jennifer Rose Davis, and Adriana Fontánez will bring..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...Brandi Davis The queer Texan headlines Cap City with openers Angelina..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Five Gallery Shows to Beat the Summer Heat

Cool visions, cool on the skin

"...Hunter, Tia Boyd, Queen Deelah, Elizabeth Hudson, Kemi Yemi-Ese, Chris Hill, Moyo Oyelola, Joe Anderson, Carlton Wilcoxson, Elisha Luckett,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Elementary, My Dear Hopscotch; Speering the Texas Farmers Market; Summering Van Zandt; Loro’s Honey Score-o; and, oh, a Whole Lot More-o

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Lamar) – the new restaurant from chef Colter Peck, Chris Arial, and Allan Bautista – is now open for..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Planned Parenthood Marks Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

A year without Roe

"...and the 10th anniversary of former state Sen. Wendy Davis' filibuster on abortion-restricting legislation (an event worthy of a..."

June 30, 2023 News Feature by Ali Juell

Qmmunity: More Pride, Less Prejudice

In a way, we're all gay Darcys looking for our gay Elizabeths in the thrush of Pride parties

"...cowgals" Sarah Spear and Alyssa Spatola. This month features Chris Bryant, Brandi Davis, Jose Da'Hype, Cat Swatner, and Clara..."

June 9, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

News and events from Corpus Christi to Fort Davis

"...People’s Choice award in 2022. Third place went to Chris Guinto and Melineiege Beauregard of Hawaii, who were back..."

May 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: Austin Playhouse's Indecent

Passionate tribute to a landmark lesbian kiss is a warning from history

"...Diana Huckaby’s period-correct costuming and dialect coach Amanda Cooley Davis’ work with actors whose characters employ heavily accented, broken..."

April 24, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Air

Feel-good history of the Air Jordan centers on the shoe, not the man

"...by: Ben Affleck. Starring: Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Viola Davis, Chris Tucker, Julius Tennon, Jason Bateman, Matthew Maher and..."

April 7, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Board Certified

Qmmunity rounds up notices from Austin's queer community calling for music, art, and more

"...Martin-hosted comedy showcase featuring Irielle Wesley, Ashley Sharma, Brandi Davis, Chris Hills, and Danny Goodwin. Thu., March 23, 10pm...."

March 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

Famous Faces During the Final Weekend of SXSW 2023

"...Chris Messina at the Air premiere at the Paramount Theatre..."

March 20, 2023 Photo Gallery

SXSW Film Review: Air

The good guys win in this charming origin story for the Air Jordan

"...as hyper-aggressive sports agent Dave Falk (a gloriously overblown Chris Messina) belligerently reminds Vaccaro. Which is unfortunate, because Vaccaro,..."

March 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW TV Review: Mrs. Davis

Mad nuns, mad AIs, and mad energy from the new Peacock show

"...This year, it is the upcoming Peacock show Mrs. Davis. Set in the present, it’s a sci-fi/fantasy/fable starring the..."

March 16, 2023 SXSW Post by Joe Gross

SXSW Announces Ben Affleck’s Air as Surprise Closing Night Film

Air Jordan origin story stars Matt Damon

"...luminaries filling out a pretty stacked cast include Viola Davis (playing Jordan’s mother, Deloris Jordan), Jason Bateman, Marlon Wayans,..."

March 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Review: Citizen Sleuth

Doc is a dogged investigation of true-crime podcasting

"...Emily Nestor comes onscreen, you can see why director Chris Kasick wanted to make a film about her...."

March 12, 2023 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...with verve and panache. Current supernova, future superstar.  – Christina Garcia JaRon Marshall..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Flyrite Turns Seven, Fil N’ Viet Approaches Two, H-E-B Quests for the Best, the Van Zandt Brings In Ledesma, Those Garrisons Garner Multigold, and More, More, More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...You know the Hotel Van Zandt (605 Davis), right? That excellent Mark Zeff-designed boutique venue that lights..."

March 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

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

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

"...Jojo T. Gibbs, Manny Jacinto, Ayden Mayeri, Thomas Mann, Chrissie Fit, Andrew Hyland, Chelsea Peretti, Margaret Cho, Darrell Hammond..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...TX) 9m88 (Taipei TAIWAN) The Accidentals (Nashville TN) Adrienne Mack-Davis (Rochester NY) Afrotronix (Ndjamena CHAD) Aguava (Chapel Hill NC)..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...rarely dragged themselves out of the direct-to-video mire. Now Chris Pine (Star Trek) leads the adventure in this big-budget..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Counter Culture Is Closing and Rents Are Rising, Brunch Is Opening at Asti and Maie Day and Side Eye and Pretty Much Everywhere In Town, Gift Guides Are Clamoring For Your Hard-Earned Spondulics, and OMG What Is This Armadillo Rangoon?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...online, “The thoughtful, colorful, comfort-food cafe run by Sue Davis will close at the end of December. The vegan..."

Dec. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Archive Theater's A Sherlock Holmes Christmas

Should you welcome this Holmes for the holidays with seasonal cheer?

"...The facts are these: About four o'clock on Christmas morning, Peterson was returning from some small jollification and..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Election Ticker: As First Ballots Cast, Is Turnout Surging, Lagging, or Both?

Get your vote on in this week's "Election Ticker"

"...Kim Gilby told the Chronicle, and County Elections Administrator Chris Davis reached out to both locations to "solve any..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Outstanding Featured Performer Amanda Cooley Davis (Julie Westler), Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions Sam Domino (Lonnie..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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