The Santaland Diaries: Mean, Mean, Mean -- But in a Good Way

Ada Calhoun finds wicked delights in Zach's production of David Sedaris' The Santaland Diaries.

"...his season of forced perkiness as a green tights-clad elf at Macy's famous Santaland, the artificial-snow-coated department store village..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Dancing About Architecture

Texas Friendly?

"...of blues players ranging from teenagers to old-timers... Retarted Elf are doing a free CD release show at Liberty..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Music Column

Texas Piano Professors

"...and Willie Nicholson. Turn the love light low. RETARTED ELF Liberty Lunch, Saturday 16 If you didn't score tickets..."

Sept. 15, 1995 Music Feature

Austin's Comic Strippers: Part of the Big Picture

Divya Srinivasan

"...series of frames which told the story of an elf and his magic adventures. Srinivasan intends to construct it..."

May 12, 1995 Books Feature

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The Elf on a Shelf tradition began in 2005...."

Dec. 27, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...a full-bodied wine but deferring to scene-chewing co-stars! Treat yourself to this gift of a film that’s both darker..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...After a full day stuffing yourself and trying to avoid fights with the Trumpier parts..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Fantasy Tavern the Tiny Minotaur Raises Funds for Expansion

Not just another Austin faery tale

"...the concept of the story behind the Tiny Minotaur itself.” See, the Minotaur has its own lore: A way..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

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

"...a boring office holiday party subplot, and really fake-looking elf ears: This movie deserves a bag of coal...."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Qmmunity: Transitioning to the Big Screen

For Qmmunity Editor James Scott’s birthday, and Transgender Awareness Week, five trans movie recommendations

"...Last year I used my birthday column to introduce myself – "My name is James Scott, and I'm the..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...2022, US Premiere, 61 min A naive postman finds himself corresponding with a mysterious woman in Felix Dembinski’s auspicious..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Problemista

Los Espookys' Julio Torres makes his playful film debut

"...in Problemista Alejandro’s more kin to Hermey the misfit elf in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, a kid with a..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Holiday Eventsoff the Beaten Path

Suggestions for those who have done every merry thing

"...top of a parking garage at the downtown location. Elf, Home Alone, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and (debatable Christmas..."

Nov. 29, 2022 Arts Post by Ali Juell

Memorable Moments From Levitation's Halloweekend

Standout sets from the four-day Austin fest

"...tunes with killer hooks and mucho misbehavior from their self-titled debut album, with lead singer Bella Borbon strutting around..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Saturday and Sunday

Die Spitz, L7, and the Pinky Rings as Fembots

"...like a headliner. Donning clown garb and an unidentifiable elf costume, the self-proclaimed "boy band with tits" primed Mohawk’s..."

Oct. 31, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 28 - November 3

"...in the waking world will improve as you give yourself maximum rest. The teachings you will be given while..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Qmmunity: Homo for the Holidays

Events where you can find queer cheer during the holidays

"...austinpride.org/pink. Die Felicia Holiday Horrors Do ugly Xmas sweaters, Elf on the Shelf, and caroling sound more scary than..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Always There to Help: Mark Jensen, 1968-2021

ABGB co-founder was committed to community and generous to musicians

"...with his ludicrously goofy hype role as Randy the Elf in Wild Bill's Honky Tonk Holidaze musical. A candidate..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...No" message from what sounds like a smack-addled Keebler elf) would get him banned from most elementary schools. Leary..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Ten months of social distancing hardly lends itself to hands-on community volunteerism, but even after the last..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

A Handful of Holiday Events to Keep You Busy and Safe

Xmas weekend offers online and drive-in things to do

"...Kitty Buick, Chique Fil-Atio, Rosalind Hussell, and Geneva Convention. Elf..."

Dec. 22, 2020 Events Post by the Chronicle Listings Crew

A Dangerous Man

At 18, Billy Joe Wardlow took a man’s life. Nearly 30 years later, the state still wants his.

"...The plan's magical thinking revealed itself as Wardlow stood on Cole's front porch at dawn...."

June 26, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

OUTsider Fest Review: Christeene With Bed Tundee

Austin provocateur brings her signature “fiery stank” home

"...Bed Tundee, and backup dancers, T Gravel and Dawg Elf...."

Feb. 20, 2020 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

"Jesse Narens: Creak, Crack, Creep" at Yard Dog Gallery

This Portland artist's images of nature transmogrified are a perfect antidote to holiday overcheer

"...Santa? That jolly old elf is cowering behind a stalagmite, pretty much scared shitless,..."

Dec. 6, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band

"...proto-prog of "A Wizard of the Wind" and double-header "Elf Curse/Seahorse Retreat" with obvious love and devotion. It's a..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Music Review by Michael Toland

Holiday Dining Doesn't Have to Be All Stomach Cramps and Anaphylaxis

Picnik’s edible philosophies

"...holiday feasting seem to snowball faster than Buddy the Elf can throw. If you've already given up all hope..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Books to Read and Wrap for the Holidays

Ditch that elf on the shelf so you can put all these nifty books there

Dec. 7, 2018 Arts Feature

Summer Stock Austin's Rob1n

This new musical brings Sherwood Forest's noble outlaw to our time with a message of togetherness

"...funny beyond her years as she did playing the elf Mel in last summer's A Shoe Story.)..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Ty Segall

"...again, warbly vocalisms, impenetrably fuzz-encrusted guitar work, and boppin' elf grooves delightfully set the man apart from like-minded neo-hippies..."

April 27, 2018 Music Review by Tim Stegall

Holiday Viewing: Bad Santa

Foul-mouthed fun for the holidays

"...tidings and goodwill toward men, 2003’s Bad Santa introduces itself with all the Christmas cheer of a lump of..."

Dec. 15, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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