Exploring the McNeil Crossing Strip Mall

Exceptional forays into Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, plus a short trip to Subway

"...at Sangam Chettinad Indian Cuisine, and its large dining room is bustling with North Austin’s flourishing Indian community, and..."

April 12, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more

"...Elephant in the room. A group of residents in West..."

April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...knocking on doors, and eventually ended up at the Elephant Room, that basement bar, thinking maybe I could be..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...hardcore troupe Slow Pulse draws from lightning-fast EP No Room for Goodbyes, while Boston-based blazers Bonginator blend sludgey thrash..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...epic power struggle ensues between an actor, a former elephant trainer, and a kettle-corn kingpin to claim his throne...."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Diving Into a High-Stakes Election Year

Contemplating a March primary, a November election, and the Austin Music Poll Ballot – vote now!

"...year. (For now, let's not talk about the orange elephant in the room.) In this week's cover story, senior..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

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

"...Twins. – Rachel Rascoe Torrential Torment by Skourge Brannen Temple XpressElephant Room, Friday 29..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

Three LGBTQ holiday movies to throw on, plus one bad queer movie challenge

"...Seasonal spirit: 10 out of 10 white elephant gifts...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...Max Frost, modern soul establishment Madison McFerrin, and Austin bedroom R&B warper Clarence James. – Rachel Rascoe Jarhead FertilizerThe..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

COP28: The Elephant in the Room

Why is fossil fuel phaseout not being discussed more seriously?

"...outside the negotiation space, and assert that on this "elephant in the room," people of goodwill should not actually..."

Dec. 3, 2023 News Post

The First-Ever Austin Women in Jazz Festival and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus visiting acts from Burna Boy to Mike Dimes and Dro Kenji

"...head to Chron Events. Austin Women in Jazz Festival Elephant Room, Friday 17 Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, Saturday 18..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Luv Doc: Oral

He's not that into it

"...wound on their forehead. Yes, you can acknowledge the elephant in the room, but do you really want to?..."

July 7, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SCOTUS Addresses Elephant in Room: The U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week..."

June 16, 2023 News Feature

The Luv Doc: Grabbers

Men are not at all civil

"...shrinking. Your dating pool seems to be the locker room at Mar-a-Lago. That's quite an achievement for someone who..."

April 14, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Owen Wilson and the Joy of Paint

The star of the new wry comedy on the inner and outer life of Burlington’s No. 1 art show host

"...so instantly recognizable and allows him to dominate a room even when he's seemingly so humble. And what's so..."

April 7, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...Oh My. Catch her on opening duty at Speakeasy Ballroom, followed by San Antonio amapiano specialist Prince Euro.  –..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Restaging an Austin Music Awards Cover, 40 Years Later

David C. Fox's photo shoot proves 1982/83 winners are still gigging

"...and many more alongside a regular gig at the Elephant Room...."

March 3, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Isabella Lovestory reprises a recent local stop for Boiler Room’s December show at the Concourse Project. Japan/Colorado hip-hop act..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"..."I Can't Stop." – Derek Udensi NYE w/ Ephraim Owens QuintetElephant Room, Saturday 31..."

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

"...leading his ever-evolving jazz ensembles, longtime staples of the Elephant Room, Parker Jazz Club, and, of course, Monks. Indeed,..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Sunset Commission Approves Final Recommendations

Increased transparency, some accountability for environment agency

"...addressed in the SAC's approved recommendations. "They're ignoring the elephant in the room, which is that TCEQ is not..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...Texas.  – Christina Garcia Mike Sailors & Tough Tenors Elephant Room, Thursday 27..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

The Film Family That Slays Together Makes Child's Play Together

Documentarian Kyra Elise Gardner celebrates the community around pint-sized slasher Chucky in in Living With Chucky

"...said. She laughed, stepping around the awkward, 2019 remake-sized elephant in the room. The lack of impact made by..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Screens Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile, Red Young, Chucky Blk, and more recommended shows

"...just for the party. – Robert Penson Red Young's Tenor MadnessElephant Room, Saturday 16..."

July 15, 2022 Music Column by Julian Towers

Pretty in Pink: A Gabriela Bucio Story

The millennial Midas brings reggaeton and Mexican regional to Sixth Street and beyond

"...in just four years, she continues growing. A "perreo-themed room" called Rosa Mami just opened upstairs at her Downtown..."

July 8, 2022 Music Feature by Christina Garcia

Local Officials Make Promises on Gun Safety

Mayor Pro Tem Alison Alter, County Judge Andy Brown, and others look to stem gun violence

"...the state and federal level," referring to the immovable elephant in the room...."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Beloved animated series gets a baffling meta makeover

"...bizarre gumption of Tim Burton's tale of the flying elephant, in which he spent tens of millions of Disney's..."

May 20, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Leading Independent Concert Promoters Resound and Heard Presents Join Forces

The two Central Texas bookers merge staffs and venue portfolio

"...behind-the-scenes venue operations at both Parish and Empire Control Room & Garage...."

May 5, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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

"...Along with Ludwig's, I also started playing at the Elephant Room, while Flanigin would play the B-3 at a..."

April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Red Young

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Paul Wall, Why Bonnie, Jim Keller, El Combo Oscuro, and a Punk Rock Lottery lead our recommended shows

"...Empire Control Room, Saturday 18..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Music Column by Julian Towers

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