Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...years. Zooming out, Record Store Day ambassadors Paramore tap David Byrne for a split single in which the artists..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros

Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle

"...set. Carnaval-sized Day of the Dead decor rose equally striking all over the grounds, including a 20-foot red and..."

March 4, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Acuario brings stories based around her life as a working mom and woman of color from her comic show..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...a photo gallery from the awards courtesy of photographer David Brendan Hall.)..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...sticks. The Austin Chronicle celebrates the year in citywide music-making with a springtime party/concert, now for the 42nd year...."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Beetlejuice

There's a lot of life in this show about death

"...abode with the ever-so-morose teen Lydia Deetz (Isabella Esler, making a cracking main stage debut), her boorish and emotionally..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...in his spare time, stars as the Kid, a low-ranking brawler in an underground fight ring who works his..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...his attention to more musical inspirations, from Prince and David Bowie to Björk and Taylor Swift. United by his..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Slamdance Interview: The 23-Year Wait for Bliss

Inside the unexpected sequel to 2001's Virgil Bliss

"...In short, he said, he just got busy: with making other films, with teaching at NYU and Emerson, with..."

Jan. 23, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Why Is Art Acevedo Back Overseeing APD?

City manager picks controversial former chief as top deputy

"...Many current criminal justice advocates are too young to..."

Jan. 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...AWOL. The big budget flick from John Wick co-creator David Leitch opens May 3, but SXSW attendees get to..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week?..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...Find the full schedule at aclfestival.com. Looking for more ACL Fest recommendations? Check out our interviews..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Austin’s Sole Federal District Judge May Be the Most Overburdened in America

The case of the missing judges

"...the age of 78 to join local law firm King & Spalding. "There are a lot of little reasons..."

Sept. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...street. “This is Texas drag, y'all, we do not fucking play! Make some noise for Brigitte Bandit!”..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

That’s Entertainment: The Paxton Impeachment Trial So Far

Texas’ most addictive reality show heads into week 2

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a progressive..."

Sept. 11, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...THE ANIMAL KINGDOM D: Thomas Cailley France, 2023, North American Premiere, 130..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crosstalk: Remembering Brad Houser of Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, and More Music News

Mala Fama opens on Sixth Street, and Golden Hornet seeks young composers

"...with a list of Austin acts including Suzanna Choffel, David Garza, Greezy Wheels, Golden Dawn Arkestra, and the Mingtones..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Saint Teresa: Richard Linklater and John Pierson on the Icon of Slacker

The director of Slacker and the film's sales agent discuss the creative importance of actor and musician Teresa Taylor

"...had to be in our digital age where we're looking at that online, so that those colors, when it..."

Aug. 4, 2023 Screens Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 7-13

"...in the mood. It's adapted from a text by David Wallechinsky and Irving Wallace. You are standing before two..."

July 7, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Boogeyman

Can Hollywood just knock it off with the trauma horror?

"...Savage. Starring: Sophie Thatcher, Chris Messina, Vivien Lyra Blair, David Dastmalchian, Madison Hu and Marin Ireland...."

June 2, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

The Little Mermaid

Inessential remake of the Disney classic is bloated as a puffer fish

"...Directed by: Rob Marshall. Starring: Halle Bailey, Jonah Hauer-King, Melissa McCarthy and Javier Bardem...."

May 26, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As the Guardians of the Galaxy gather once more, every MCU film reviewed

"...into a comic/tragic, alcohol-fueled meltdown midway through this outing, marking Tony Stark as one of Marvel Comics' all-time great..."

May 5, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...I Am Everything, which just played at Sundance. Also making the trip from Park City are the remarkable STILL:..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2022 Awards Short Lists

Everything Everywhere All At Once leads nominee pack

"...• Cate Blanchett, TÁR • Viola Davis, The Woman King • Danielle Deadwyler, Till • Mia Goth, Pearl •..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Timbeko, Shinyribs, TC Superstar, an Exquisite Corpse, and more recommended shows for the week

"...Beaumont boogie king Kevin Russell shares a distinct musical grounding with local..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Music Column by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...play outside: Jackie Venson, Shinyribs, Carolyn Wonderland with Shelley King."..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Other Worlds Says Sorry About the Demon

Sci fi film fest announces final lineup for final outing

"...But Other Worlds has never been just about looking forward, but also about celebrating the visions of tomorrow..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...ED. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission announced that David Yoskowitz, Ph.D. will be the new executive director of..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Austin Chronicle Halloween Costume and Home Display Contest

"...David Johnson’s cemetery..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Photo Gallery

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