March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...he also emphasizes his ability to mediate in the purple district. Lefty Mike Siegel came within five points of..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

ColdTowne Theater: Always in Motion

The comedy venue is home to diverse audiences and performers, but needs a permanent home of its own

"...has been home to all-Black improvisation troupe Sugar, Water, Purple; also Latinauts, an improvised sci-fi telenovela with an all-Hispanic..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...a passel of national touring acts. He also maintains deep ties to our jazz community, with the much-missed bands..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Gift Guide: The Movie of the Book

Five page-turners for the film fan in your life who wants the whole story

"...character who doesn't even arrive in Fairfax, Okla., until deep into the movie. David Grann's equally traumatizing book places..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...On Aug. 28, 1970, Deep Purple performed at the Jam Factory in San Antonio...."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Los Cogelones, PickleStock, Lady Dan, and more recommended Austin shows

"...What's got deeper roots than trad punk? How about ancestral punk? Los..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Best Things We Saw at Oblivion Access 2023: Earth, BEAK>, GEL, and More

Highlights from year two of the underground Austin music festival

"...violent, frequently melancholy, and always heaving forward with shrouded purple weight, the band’s songbook is consistently melodic and thick..."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 16-22

"...my triple Gemini friend Alicia has worked as a deep-sea rescue diver, an environmental activist, a singer in a..."

June 16, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...party OS with DJ sets by Ariel Zetina (Chicago), Purple Matter, p1nkstar, Turito, and Lucía Beyond as well as..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Outlander Star Caitriona Balfe, Andor Creator Tony Gilroy Join ATX TV Festival Lineup

State of the industry panel also slated for June fest

"...• A deep-dive into Casting Adaptations presented by the Casting Society, featuring..."

April 27, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...rolling out her vision with 2019 LP To Myself. Deeply soulful with a low-key vibration and a penchant for..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 3-9

"...Demon. On the first page, Zoe was facing a purple monster whose body was beastly but whose face looked..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: Dance, Dance (Queer Austin Remix)

Two queer DJ-centric parties fire up a weekend full of great events

"...dance scene of Atlanta, having founded queer girl party Deep South and gospel house party Sunday Service. In her..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Another Body follows a college student after she discovers deepfakes of herself circulating online. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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

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

"...which brought compassion even as a member of the "purple party" (i.e., a little red and a little blue)...."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Five Highlights From the League of Women Voters Mayor Forum

Candidates talk climate, cops, and city employees

"...which brought compassion even as a member of the "purple party" (i.e., a little red and a little blue)...."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Chronicle Endorsements for 2022 Travis County Elections

Our picks for state and local races

"...were also impressed with Daniela Silva, who demonstrated a deep knowledge of Austin's housing issues and compassion for our..."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature by the News Staff

Review: Peruvian Restaurant Llama Kid Is an Eastside Oasis

Once a virtual concept, this modern take is really solid

"...made from maple syrup, star anise, cinnamon, and other deep fall flavors, remind me of gulab jamun, only heavier..."

July 29, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

I Will Be Heard: Mama Duke

Lyricist thriving at the intersection of Black, female, and gay wants Austin to "feel this energy"

"...donning a vintage George Strait bomber jacket and her deepest feelings with a playful nonchalance. At one point, the..."

July 29, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Emily Wells, Dwight Yoakam, Sir Woman, Tony Kamel, Jake Lloyd, and more recommended shows

"...tied for Best Vocalist with roots channeler Ruthie Foster. Deeply emotive, earthy, Wilson's intonation swells into a "Seventies-drenched soul..."

June 3, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Heavy Lifting: The Hammond Organ Has a Special Place in Austin ... I Should Know

Austin's an epicenter for an instrument that stopped being manufactured 47 years ago

"...by its use through artists like the Allman Brothers, Deep Purple, Pink Floyd, and Jimmy Smith. Eighteen years old..."

April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Red Young

“No Willie, Waylon, or the Armadillo in 1977!!!” The Punk Beast Begins to Stir in Austin

A nascent scene takes shape in chapter three of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...to play guitar to Ted Nugent records. He loved Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Aerosmith, but also early Seventies..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Exhorder, Lera Lynn, Sobbrs, a Tom Waits tribute, and more shows worth seeing

"...2019 Exhorder comeback Mourn the Southern Skies, whose thicker, deeper girth sideswiped Come & Take It Live with Kataklysm..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

The Best a Band Can Get: The Story of Pussy Gillette

A scene veteran and a bass beginner coin the best band name in Austin – and the music's good, too

"...Prager don banana suits while Negloria meanmugs in a purple bikini, wielding a sledgehammer. A fire rages behind them...."

Nov. 19, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Review: Shinyribs, Late Night TV Gold

Austin's jolly purple joy-giver shines light into the midnight hour

"...phone, staying up all night long," croons Kevin Russell deep into Late Night TV Gold, fifth Shinyribs studio full-length..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 3-9

"...about things that have not happened is among humanity's deepest needs." I bring this to your attention, Scorpio, because..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

10 Great Birds to Peep in Austin

Austin’s birds are as eclectic as the city itself

"...colorful, seedy excretions that stain surfaces across the city. Purple martin..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Chronolog Post by Ramón Rodriguez

Five Fantastic Options for Filipino Cuisine in Austin

Finding family via bold and delicious feasts

"...minced meats, and savory seasonings. Lechon kawali satisfies with deep-fried slabs of pork belly that boast the extravagantly greasy..."

June 25, 2021 Food Feature by Adam Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...Frida’s garden. Mexican artist Frida Kahlo had a deep connection to the natural world that inspired much of..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...a Southern trap trip. "RIP2PIMP" fetes UGK's genius with deep grooving bass and jazz trumpet, organ, and electric guitar..."

April 16, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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