Bay of Angels, Books, and a Brewery Bee in This Week’s Arts and Culture Events

Movies, spelling, and more weekday fun

"...Feeling a bit dystopian in the current political climate? Check out the first half of the original Hunger..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Ground Game Texas Vows to Keep Fighting for Decriminalization

Executive Director Catina Voellinger responds to Ken Paxton’s crusade to recriminalize marijuana in Austin

"...a clash between outdated power structures and communities mandating change,” Voellinger offered. “Direct democracy is how Texans fix what..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Pivotal Vote on Future of I-35 Approaches

Council must decide in May to cap or not to cap

"...most congested highway – will worsen the effects of climate change while doing little to alleviate traffic. But paving..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

UT’s Oldest Research Institution Focused on Oil Gets a New Leader

Lorena Moscardelli says she’s hopeful about sustainable energy

"...a world that’s becoming more and more affected by climate change, Moscardelli is choosing to be hopeful...."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

City Could Raise Taxes, Cut Costs Amid Funding Fears

Departments asked to identify 5% of budget for potential cut

"...the prior century (though, that too has begun to change)...."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

At SXSW Reducing Carbon Comes in Many Flavors

Panelists share glimmers of hope for the climate

"...Oceanography told the Chronicle, discussing the magnitude of the climate change crisis facing humanity. Then he clarified that he..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

War, Meet Climate Change

SXSW Arctic panel explains climate impact on national security

"...place where two of the globe’s greatest threats – climate change and warfare – amplify each other. Sherri Goodman,..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Opinion: Our Love of Guacamole is Killing Monarchs. But There’s Hope for Deforestation-Free Avocados.

Grocery stores and consumers must commit to ethically sourced avocados

"...making the reserve more vulnerable to the effects of climate change and less suitable for the butterflies...."

March 7, 2025 Column by Stephanie Feldstein

Tracking, Vacuuming, and Sinking Carbon at SXSW

Time to save the planet

"...11, 4pm, Hilton Austin Downtown, Salon B Solving the Climate Crisis from Space..."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

East Austin Needs More Trees, and This Nonprofit Is Planting Them

February 28 event will add foliage on Huston-Tillotson campus

"...an upcoming production about our relationships with trees as climate change impacts become more prevalent. The Vortex’s website states..."

Feb. 25, 2025 News Post by Mattea Gallaway

Tell Me More

"...government depriving you of your civil rights, the scorching, climate-change-fueled summers, the cost of housing, or the lack of..."

Feb. 25, 2025 Postmarks

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...government depriving you of your civil rights, the scorching, climate-change-fueled summers, the cost of housing, or the lack of..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of the area’s many bars, KUT reports. The traffic change has been promoted as a way of making the..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature

Aquatic Anime and Crafty Options in This Week's Recommended Events

Getting out isn't just for the weekend

"...yours can re-create a summer scene safely guarded from climate change via its glass bottle confines. Who knows? If..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

"...That’s how wide the tent is at the SXSW..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

City Council Gets Its Head in the Game

With only one first-term Trump-era vet and several rookies, Council squares up

"...as a 10-1 mayor – love or hate the changes Council made to the city’s housing policy, for example,..."

Jan. 31, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...owned slaves when he was young, but had a change of heart and eventually led the Pennsylvania Society for..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...more recent definition was informed by the radical social changes of the 1960s. Books like Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...blues to the 04 Center. Joining the bill is climate activist and fellow culture crosser Seth Glier. The multi-instrumentalist..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

City Council Has More Time to Decide on Funding for I-35 “Caps”

TxDOT moves deadline to decide on the $900 million cost

"...added debt (Council members also want to fund a climate change bond/tax increase within the next year or two)..."

Jan. 3, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...continue beyond their lifetimes? As the world wavers over climate change’s steep ledge, conversations about preservation have produced the..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: A Generation Plan for the Next Generation

Council Member Ryan Alter on why now is not the time to include new gas-fired power generation in the Austin Energy plan

"...not talking about aging gracefully, I’m talking about our climate. Just this October, Austin’s average high temperature was 91.6°..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by Ryan Alter

Council Updates Austin’s 100-Year Water Forward Plan

Amid increasing drought, conservation goals require customers’ help

"...As Austin looks toward a future of co-accelerating climate change and population growth, Council has approved the first..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Increase in Cost of I-35 “Caps” Means Less Money for Other City Projects

New estimates show cost of caps increased by 61%

"...improving a highway expansion project that will have negative climate effects while even Texas Department of Transportation engineers acknowledge..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Tariffs with Mexico, Texas’ largest trade partner, would reduce exchange among auto and electronic manufacturers and lead to higher..."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature

COP29: As Another Trump Term Looms, a Not So Rosy Outlook for Climate Negotiations

In times of geopolitical tumult, civil society rises to the challenge

"...world’s eyes turn to Azerbaijan for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Post

COP29: The Intersection of Health and Climate

VIDEO: Air pollution, climate disasters have big impacts

"...world’s eyes turn to Azerbaijan for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Post

The Right-Wingification of UT

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

"...by those looking to leave is the state’s political climate. Anxieties about academic freedom, DEI attacks, access to reproductive..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

COP29: Subnational Solutions to Global Impact

VIDEO: Spotlight on local governments prioritizing climate plans

"...world’s eyes turn to Azerbaijan for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Nov. 19, 2024 News Post

COP29: Tackling Climate Change’s Impacts on Migration

Activists seek to raise awareness about climate displacement

"...world’s eyes turn to Azerbaijan for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), Austin-based Texas Impact/Texas Interfaith Power &..."

Nov. 17, 2024 News Post

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