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"...of modern art’s most vivid jungle scenes. How did that happen? Well, he visited zoos and botanical gardens, perused..."

May 2, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...happens remains a mystery. No one can find evidence that it was intentionally placed in that spot...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Restaurant Review: Teddy’s in Rosedale

Texan-themed spot near UT seems designed for picky-parent visits

"...and poke some good-natured fun at them. The fact that “Goodbye Earl” by the Chicks – from Dallas! –..."

April 4, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...are weighing their options for passing a stopgap bill that would avert a government shutdown, Politico reports. Eight Democrats..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...wildflowers: TXDOT wildflower hotline, 800/452-9292. Wildflower Identification, https://texashighways.com/wildflowers. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Texas Wildflower Central, www.wildflower.org/texas. Ennis Bluebonnet..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...You may imagine, yes, that this show’s solely for the lagomorphs among us. Nay,..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...Jr. was assassinated in 1968 at age 39. Being that the federal holiday was first observed in 1986, that..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...For years, Austin’s culinary scene had an unofficial mascot that rolled around in mud. In the early 2010s, restaurateurs..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...national chain of restaurants along the Santa Fe Railway that began in 1876 and ended when the last Fred..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Running Trails in and Around Austin

Here are some trails if you’re bored of circling Lady Bird Lake

"...every few miles. They’re wearing running vests and sunglasses that cost more than a small house. They’re checking their..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Sports Post by Hasina Shah

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...Texas. But this Buc-ee’s Travel Center has none of that. While the other locations never close, this one behind..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...SZA and Noname. More big names appear on August follow-up Bird’s Eye – Ty Dolla $ign lends a verse..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...All About that Drought: It basically didn’t rain in September and, who..."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature

Review: Speak No More: VVitch

This immersive, site-specific production is like a choose-your-own-ghost-adventure

"...secrets” card and randomly select a performer to assign that trait. From there, the actors coalesce to create a..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Hala Alyan, The Moon That Turns You Back..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Your Weekend Events Shopping Already Done for You!

Recommended arts and music events for your perusal

"...Follow That Bird..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...sector. The Palacios Preservation Association announced on Aug. 20 that the deal has finally gone through. The old hotel..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Thelma, Louise, Musketeers, and More Queer Films Headline Our Week in Events

Get your weekdays squared away

"...who rejects small-town conventions resonates today with its themes that parallel current issues like the right wing's fear of..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state

"...chilly 72 degrees. Before you go you should know that the city has banned single-use containers on the river...."

July 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...He enlarged the building into a two-story, 18-room hotel that operated until 1867. During this period nearly everyone involved..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

This Week's Recommended Arts Events

On walls, on screens, and in crates, get some culture this week

"...vibrant neo-expressionist works starring the three B’s – bunnies, birds, and butterflies – the New Yorker even paints with..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Wanna See the Season 3 Premiere of Industry Early? Better Get Yourself to ATX TV Festival.

Austin fest will also premiere Julio Torres’ new HBO show Fantasmas

"...That’s right: The upcoming ATX TV Festival will debut the..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...Victoria. Alvin did his homework on the Polynesian statues that average twice the size of his statues. He even..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

New year, new adventures

"...the slice with the figurine is considered good luck. That person is expected to provide the tamales for Dia..."

Jan. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Holigay Movie Review

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

"...four ho-ho-homosexual movies, graded on quality and seasonal spirit, that'll be a great way to avoid family for at..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column

Fire Up Your Smoker for an Austin Twist on Thanksgiving

Smoke ’em if you got ’em

"..."I think that fire and smoke are important parts of Texas cooking..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...at the National Ranching Heritage Center in Lubbock is that of Daniel Webster “80 John” Wallace, whose modest cross-shaped..."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Emerald Fennell and the Hideous Allure of Saltburn

Director’s aristocratic follow-up to Promising Young Woman opens Austin Film Festival

"...acknowledge what comes before," the writer/director noted, "to pretend that this exists in a vacuum." Instead, she relishes playing..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Rain on Me

A new era at the classic Fourth Street bar starts with Show Director Basüra

"...Their plan is to integrate a community vibe that honors the people and places that shaped the entertainer..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...view the annular eclipse would be in my backyard. That may still be true if the hordes of sun..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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