Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...in a tiny room of the arts organization’s South Congress Avenue gallery space. The claustrophobic container may “evoke anxiety,”..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...kicks off for the event primarily occurring on South Congress with Louisville’s the Get Down (C-Boy’s) and North Carolina’s..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Short n’ Sweet

More events, less column is just what the editor ordered

"...Austinites to a night of Bollywood magic at this Congress sober spot. Cheers, Queers! Happy Hour..."

April 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Paramount Theatre Announces Star Wars, Pink Flamingos, Sin City for Summer Classics Film Series

Plus Robert Rodriguez gets his star on Congress Avenue

"...a roster of legends of the grande dame of Congress Avenue that includes musicians Delbert McClinton, Lyle Lovett, Jerry..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Congress Avenue’s brightest theatre will struggle to contain the bombastic..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Settling

Who do you want? Mr. Wrong or Mr. Reliable?

"...families slow-walking five abreast down the sidewalk on South Congress on a beautiful spring Saturday afternoon with their mouths..."

April 12, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is full to the brim. Dancers swirl on..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...under singer-songwriter Woot Talley’s band and the horn-fueled Rhythm Congress.   – Rachel Rascoe Aterciopelados..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

As Statesman Reporters Were on Strike, Gannett Posted Their Jobs

And published anonymously written stories

"...leader of the Austin NewsGuild, Friday on the South Congress bridge during the strike. “But they’ve attributed [articles] to..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Texas Has Kicked 1.3M Kids Off Medicaid, Most Often for Incomplete Applications

The state has the rest of April to process another 195,000 pending cases

"...here? During the COVID-19 pandemic, a law passed by Congress blocked all states from kicking people off Medicaid, even..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Ernest Cline and Felicia Day Are Waiting Under the Bridge to Bat City

Don't miss the special reading and signing tonight

"...find some the central characters in his book: the Congress Avenue bridge, home to the world’s biggest urban bat..."

April 8, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...meant to look like bats flying out of the Congress Avenue bridge. Unlike last year’s on-point inclusion of Gary..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Austin things you’ll ever do. You arrive at the Congress Avenue bridge around 7am on a bright and fresh..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...Monday 8, under the Congress Avenue bridge..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

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

"...At the high-end department store T.H. Williams at 500-502 Congress Ave., she made $11 per week wearing their new..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Off Beat: South by South Protest

Official fest flooded with grassroots organizing and anti-SX showcases

"...joined forces for a protest on Eighth Street and Congress Avenue, outside the U.S. Army’s This Is Our House..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...is planning three high-profile projects along and near South Congress Avenue, the Statesman reported. The privately owned company has..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

Austin Dive Bars That Are Neighborhood Icons

Come for the cheap drinks, but stay for the community

"...living out your rock-star fantasies is Ego’s on South Congress. But even if you don’t have musical talents, you..."

March 15, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Independent Coffee Shops for a Festival Refuel

Seven artisanal java houses worth checking out

"...Mañana in the South Congress Hotel consistently ranks among South Austin’s most acclaimed coffee..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

An Allergy-Friendly Guide to Eating at South by Southwest

Keep filled up and fueled up during the festival without risking your health

"...515 Congress, 404 S. Lamar, pterrys.com Four Brothers Venezuelan Kitchen..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...series returning for its 25th year between the South Congress Jo’s Coffee and Hotel San José. Day lineups aren’t..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...Come explore the new Big Medium space on South Congress, its gallery recently refurbished after a fire and freshly..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hardcore for a Cause, Gary Clark Jr., and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the coming week

"...2pm to 8pm at Güero’s Taco Bar on South Congress.   – Carys Anderson Gary Clark Jr...."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW 2024

Party at the post-apocalypse, smell good doing it

"...Friday 8 - Sunday 10, noon-8pm; 712 Congress, 310 E. Second..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...American cultural ambassador to the world” by the U.S. Congress and led by Robert Battle) features dancers of stunning..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...who represents us in the courts, Legislature, and U.S. Congress and Senate. Turnout is hovering around a dismally low..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bassist Mikki Itzigsohn Premieres First Visual Art Show

Ode to “Songwriters” at Yard Dog Art Gallery

"...2017 Austin City Limits taping. Yard Dog’s original South Congress location was always on her list of stops, prompting..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

John Oates, Tyler Childers, Zella Day Top Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Lineup

Single-day fest returns to Willie’s ranch March 14

"...purchasing tickets at the YETI store on 220 S. Congress, where Walker Lukens will perform a free set...."

Feb. 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Red Beans and Ricely Yours Nears Major Milestone

Austin nonprofit on track to serve its 10,000th free meal

"...built a great relationship with Hudson Meats on South Congress and use their smoked andouilles, exclusively. And since the..."

Feb. 15, 2024 Food Post by A. Richmond

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Scotty: In other good news, on Wednesday, members of Congress introduced the Connect the Grid Act, which would require..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature

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