Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...Fifteen years ago, Austin Voices partnered with AISD to create service centers and has run them ever since. Known..."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Emergency Abortions – Idaho and Texas Think Not: For decades, American hospitals..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

Austin's Aaron Moten's Trip From Batboy to Fallout

How one St. Ed's actor became part of the new Prime series

"...establishing exactly what kind of Fallout they wanted to create was the first job for the showrunners. Robertson-Dworet called..."

April 11, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...event’s second trip around the sun as Austin best – and only – queer-focused trivia night...."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...Austin metro area has about a 3.7 employment rate – up from a solid 3 right around the holidays...."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Will Austin ISD Push Out a Highly Regarded Partner?

The district is proposing to give away family service centers

"...Youth. “You know, if our work is so good – if it’s a national model that helps 7,000 families..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Theatre in Motion in Overheard on a Train

All aboard Austin's Red Line for Cheerful Secrets' interactive play

"...never taken the Red Line, and the train would create a unique yet familiar environment, even for people who..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...possibilities are nearly endless for a dedicated TV baby.   – James Scott Artist Talk with Kollective Fusion..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun

Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in

"...When I say that Zoé Tong has big DGAF energy, I don’t mean that..."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Works, as well as East Cesar Chavez diner Sawyer & Co. and French brasserie Justine’s. Saturday: all day, for..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Travis County Aims to Allow Defenders at Bail Hearings

The defunct program has faced a two-year uphill battle

"...learned that a new, limited test of the program – known as Counsel at First Appearance (CAFA) – is..."

March 29, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Shayda

An Iranian mother and daughter find refuge from family violence in a Melbourne women’s shelter

"...Indeed, Niasari relied heavily on her mother’s memoir to create the script. It’s a wise move, as Mona’s world..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Visual Art Review: Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation’s “The Still Life”

This charming exhibit rehabilitates neglected stuffies, then puts them to work creating art

"...Foundation in Austin. A rescue shelter, but for stuffies – for soft, humanly fabricated creatures of all kinds –..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: AI Casanova

Maybe you’re not the Cyrano de Bergerac that reeled them in

"...it is wrong for me to use AI to create my profile on [a dating site]. He says I..."

March 22, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Scruff’s Barbershop Grows Out Its Roots in New South Austin Digs

The gay-owned barbershop offers inclusive, gender-affirming haircuts

"...he felt ready to expand farther into Austin and create another space that captures the inclusive spirit of the..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...Austin ISD elementary students aren’t reading at grade level – in other words, 22,000 young Austinites face a risk..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...Clear the Air, who’ve made it their mission to “[create] access to cleaner air for artists, musicians, and organizers..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...I’m sure someone will speak on this important work.   –James Scott A Gore-Met Feast..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Gets Federal Funding to Cover I-35 With Public-Access Land

Council set to consider another loan this week

"...to do that is to build caps and stitches – land bridges – over the highway, so that people..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin FC, Philadelphia Union Share an Unlikely Bond

The fans were there, even before MLS was

"...there’s a supporters group without a team, make noise, create attention, create awareness, and hopefully that will attract something.”..."

March 15, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Dinosaur Jr., Flo Milli, Estevie, and More Reviews From Thursday of SXSW

Standout sets from the clusterfest

"...Though South by Southwest and its offshoots always create a downtown muddle, Thursday felt particularly active. Open-to-the-public offerings..."

March 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Cuckoo

Black Forest fairy tale strains credulity

"...Schafer (Euphoria, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes plays Gretchen , a surly teen whose musical..."

March 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Panel Discusses Promoting DEI in the Workplace

In challenging times, supporting diversity is more critical than ever

"...people actually do the work, it’s important that they create clear guidelines, provide great resources, and ask people in..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...and Special Award winners of the 31st SXSW Film & TV Festival...."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 15-21

"...think differently. In my view, it’s your birthright to create sanctuaries for yourself that incorporate so much variety and..."

March 15, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

SXSW Film Review: Mogwai: If the Stars Had a Sound

Band doc ends up being breathtaking look at community building

"...trying to stand out. Following the band as they create their 10th studio album at the height of COVID,..."

March 13, 2024 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Visual Art Review: Laurie Frick’s “What did you do today?” at Ivester Contemporary

Data-driven works present art and technology with hope for connection

"...Traditionally, Frick creates captivating geometric artwork based on information pulled from open-source..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

SXSW Film Review: Wakhri

Pakistani teacher turned star faces violent backlash

"...she witnesses a provocative dancer who inspires Noor to create her alter ego, Wakhri. The film’s first act is..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Panel Recap: Teens, Screens & Wellbeing: Youth in the Digital Age

How can adults support teens in a digital world?

"...monolith – race, gender, location, and socioeconomic brackets all create different experiences that extend online...."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

SXSW Panel Recap: The First CRISPR Foods Have Arrived

Ready or not, more resilient food through DNA altering is here

"...in chemistry, and the tech’s already been used to create life-saving therapeutics...."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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