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"...to NYC for the deeply intimate Crooklyn, a story drawing directly from his own childhood in Bed-Stuy but not..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...becomes an event space, home to watercolor painting, figure drawing, and collage making classes, as well as comedy shows,..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

“The Contemporary Print” Celebrates One of the World’s Oldest, Most Exacting Art Forms

ICOSA and PrintAustin juried exhibit runs through Feb. 17

"...in collaboration with PrintAustin. “The Contemporary Print” is PrintAustin’s annual juried exhibit that bestows a comprehensive look into fine..."

Jan. 31, 2024 Arts Post by Meher Qazilbash

Catch the Holiday Hullaballoo, Win Free Home Slice Pizza for a Year, Check Out the Newest Cambria Hotel, Know That Counter Culture Will Return, and More …

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...fir Christmas tree on Fri., Dec. 1, 5-7pm. This annual tree-lighting ceremony will include live music and other entertainment,..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Clowning Around

Queer embarrassment artist Andie Flores brings her show about "a clown idiot" to Crashbox

"...Culture invites all pups and pets to the second annual ATX Pup Weekend, a fetish and kink event spanning..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Five Must-See Movies at Indie Meme

South Asian cinematic celebration returns with groundbreakers and crowd-pleasers

"...more uses myth to explore contemporary issues, this time drawing from the folktale of a fatherless sparrow in the..."

April 14, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Live Music Illustrator Amitai Plasse Captures the Energy Onstage

The artist behind the grackle-packed 2022/23 Austin Music Awards poster

"...art in the hectic hustle and created thousands of drawings of those seated in his subway cars...."

March 3, 2023 Music Feature by Katie Karp

Review: The Filigree Theatre's Fire in Dreamland

This compelling drama ignites but doesn't blaze

"...landmark roller coasters, national hot dog eating contest, and annual Mermaid Parade that has featured thousands of sea creature-identifying..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...2020: No Mask Eight months into the pandemic –..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Bill, CupcakKe, Echo & the Bunnymen, Blxst, Boris, and more live shows to fill your evenings

"...Khxnid!, and art-pop cranium-crackers Calliope Musicals. – Kevin Curtin Exploded Drawing 56Austin Cinemaker Space, Friday 19..."

Aug. 19, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Putting the Art into Fart: Peter Strickland Heats Up Flux Gourmet

The filmmaker traces how industrial music informed his new work

"...a direct influence on the film, with one scene drawing directly from multiple listenings to Throbbing Gristle's 1977 album,..."

June 24, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Escapism and Connection: The Illustrated Life of Billy Perkins

Hustling Austin posters for 30 years, Perkins perseveres

"...by Southwest reconverging physically this March likewise resurrected Austin's annual poster-palooza, Flatstock. When the city canceled its flagship conference..."

June 17, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Spirit Adrift, Austin Reggae Fest, Nilüfer Yanya, Amyl & the Sniffers, and more recommended shows

"...Centuries Gone and teaser “Sorcerer’s Fate,” a harmonic thrasher drawing inspiration/obsession from 1977 nail-biter Sorcerer. As with the desperate..."

April 22, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

We Have an Issue: Blastoff

The story behind Richard Linklater’s new Netflix coming-of-age film, Apollo 10½

"...some as "Boyhood in space," it's a coming-of-age picture drawing on Linklater's youth growing up in space race-era Houston,..."

March 25, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Review: Jazz re:freshed Outernational Showcase Builds a Tradition of Innovation

Excitingly diverse UK scene returns to SXSW

"...Outernational showcase earns its place on the list of annual SXSW traditions...."

March 18, 2022 SXSW Post by Michael Toland

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Celebrate Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras, Valentine’s, and more in Texas

"...sold out. So, if you’re interested in attending this annual event, you’d better act soon...."

Feb. 4, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows

"...Veracruz's native style jarocho, a delicate, chiming music largely drawing percussion from the feet of dancers, but this is..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Five Things to Stuff Your Literary Stocking

Supercharge your personal, locally sourced library

"...favorite coffee table – from Austin-based artist Chad Rea. "Drawing upon my emotional response to current events, and utilizing..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Concourse Project Brings the Raver Spirit Back to Austin

High-capacity event space looks to diversify their sound

"...couple a surprisingly welcome break, downshifting from over 100 annual shows to less than 10...."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...Antonio will show “Orale! The Magical Art of Oaxaca.” Drawing on indigenous traditions, the artists use local materials and..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Ley Line, Geto Gala, Indoor Creature, & Van Mary Heat Up Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Support the Central Texas Food Bank Sept. 12 at Far Out Lounge

"...sauce kits in a remote effort to keep the annual fundraiser for Central Texas Food Bank rolling. This year,..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Public Notice: Trade-Offs and Throughput

Oak Hill tree removal halted; Project Connect “15%” done

"...The 6th Annual Austin Soccer Awards Gala will be in-person next Thursday,..."

Aug. 6, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Qmmunity: Save the Date

Austin Black Pride, Austin Pride announce summer celebration dates

"...the link... Austin Black Pride announced last week its annual Pride celebration for June 9-13. After an online-only celebration..."

May 14, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

PrintAustin 2021 Reproduces Community Online and Off

At this celebration of printmaking it's gather, prints, repeat

"...PrintAustin's annual exhibition and print sale fundraiser features 12"x12" prints by..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Dicks to re-form to recut "Too Political?" besides also drawing veterans including Hickoids ("Starvation Dance"), Mudhoney ("Aim Tastes Good"),..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Faster Than Sound: Damn, Kathy Valentine Can Write!

Go-Go's local Kathy Valentine reflects on her memoir at three Austin fall events

"...lot of businesses and jobs and mental health. Exploded Drawing's Decade of Electronic Exploration..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Hot Sauce Festival FAQ

Everything you need to know to keep it saucy

"...its kind and one of Austin's largest and best-known annual food events, drawing as many as 10,000 spectators. But..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature

Hillary Clinton, Anthony Fauci Headline This Year's 100% Virtual Texas Tribune Festival

Programming includes Ted Cruz and Lincoln Project mischiefmakers

"...The Texas Tribune Festival has never had trouble drawing top policymakers and politicos to participate in its annual..."

Aug. 11, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Rooster Teeth Cancels RTX 2020

After initial rescheduling, fan event returns in 2021

"...pulled the plug on the 2020 edition of their annual RTX Austin fan convention...."

June 25, 2020 Screens Post by David Sotelo

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...thousands of quilters descend upon Paducah, Ky., for its annual quilt competition, doubling the town’s population. “The Academy Awards..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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