Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Founded by Aaron Franklin of Franklin BBQ, Mohawk owner James Moody, and Feast..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Field Guide Festival Returns With Huge Portions and Huge Passion

Food fest celebrates local chefs and farmers

"...hand. Saturday, at an outdoor theatre space at Fiesta Gardens overlooking Town Lake, attendees could learn about regenerative cattle..."

April 30, 2025 Food Post by Taylor Tobin

City Council Adopts First Ever Food Plan

Stepping into a future where food is a human right

"...that politics can work for the people,” said Larry Franklin, a co-chair of the Community Advisory Committee...."

Oct. 18, 2024 News Feature by Eden Shamy

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...sheep and is about to add a 12th at Franklin Mountains State Park outside of El Paso. The addition..."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...The Bavarian Administration of State-Owned Palaces, Gardens, and Lakes agreed to let the San Antonio Museum..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Qmmunity: Austin Pride Week Returns

Austin Pride organizers confirm events are moving forward as planned, strongly encourage attendees to mask up

"...have done away with the ticketed festival at Fiesta Gardens, although the free-to-attend Downtown parade is expected to sashay..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Zero Waste, Black-Owned Startup Nurtures Community One Plant at a Time

Black Lives Veggies plants seeds of change

"...of volunteers is bundling plants for pickup and Larry Franklin is demonstrating how he fortifies compost to make a..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...Austin festival darling Hot Luck, and you know Aaron Franklin isn't going to show out with anything other than..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...help them fulfill that purpose. April 6, 11am-6pm Fiesta Gardens ATX Food Truck Fest: Texas Throwdown..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Myra Franklin of Cardiff, Wales, has a spot in the Guinness..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Community Gardens to Fulfill Your Secret Farmer Fantasy

Local veggie spots and how to get a plot of your own

"...basil mutating on your windowsill? Check out these community gardens to raise tomatoes with your own hands and guarantee..."

Oct. 27, 2018 Food Post by Melanie Laporte

The Gospel According to Lee Fields

Soul man tells it all ahead of Saturday’s ice cream social

"...the crack Brooklyn band that joins him at Fiesta Gardens...."

June 22, 2018 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Get Ready for the 11th Annual Austin Ice Cream Festival

A day jam-packed with frozen treats, competitions, games and more

"...than 7,500 attendees are expected to head to Fiesta Gardens to cool off with frozen treats at the festival..."

Aug. 3, 2017 Food Post by Kali Venable

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...According to Better Homes and Gardens, cookies crumble because the recipe may contain too much..."

Jan. 20, 2017 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Deer Comes Up Roses

Transcendental Texans serenade the seasons in song premiere

"...Ben Franklin’s adage, “Early to bed and early to rise, makes..."

May 23, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Glorious Renewal

The Contemporary Austin gives new life to the place where it all began, Laguna Gloria

"...for 16 years and was an ardent supporter of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Upon her death, Time magazine was quoted:..."

March 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...including surf pop duo Best Coast, gospel veteran Kirk Franklin, Jamaican roots reggae outfit Morgan Heritage, rock songsmiths Broncho,..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Gardens & Villa (Santa Barbara, Calif.)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Concierges Make the Call

Seasoned hotel vets share their insider knowledge

"...Enoteca on South Congress for Sunday brunch. She admits Franklin is a favorite when people want barbecue, but they..."

March 1, 2013 Food Feature by Gracie Salem

Food-o-File

Heavy hitter chefs descend upon Austin for SXSW

"...Domestic, that Anthony Bourdain swooned over the barbecue at Franklin and JMueller BBQ (no surprise), and that he and..."

March 23, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

My Children Are Becoming Heavy

When San Antonio rock ruled South Texas

"...1960s rock scene a look as identifiable as Jim Franklin's armadillos are to Austin's 1970s. Heavily influenced by Robert..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Living La Vida Local

Giving back to those who give back

"...• Engagement: Franklin Gardens and the Chestnut Neighborhood Revitalization Corporation, for helping..."

May 21, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Is Austin Getting Left Behind on the 'Livability' Front?

'Sustainability' is much more than a 14-letter word

"...the luncheon, are consistent with the federal livability principles: Franklin Gardens, a senior rental housing facility in Austin; Midtown..."

May 14, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cactus Cafe Closing Is Deeply Saddening

"...fiddle. Where's Big Rikki, Guacamole Queen of the kitchen/beer gardens? Freda and the Firedogs spawned Marcia Ball and Johnny..."

Feb. 15, 2010 Postmarks

Eat Local Week 2009

Eat Local Week keeps Austin busy and full while supporting youth outreach

"...Hands of the Earth Farm, local school and community gardens, and more and offers a chance to win impressive..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

11th Annual 'Austin Chronicle' Short Story Contest

Introduction and Results

"...Ellis, Jay Ewing, Mark Fagan, Tommi Ferguson, Liz "Poison" Franklin, Heather Frankovis, Verushka Gray, Sarah Hamlin, Dan Hardick, Anne..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Living in the Moment

MM Pack profiles legendary foodie Ann Clark.

"...hard and the hours were long. We'd take Aretha Franklin dance breaks to maintain the energy."..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Food Feature by MM Pack

Postscripts

Comedy that stands the test of time, and royal dictates that don't.

"...Ephron (Crazy Salad: Some Things About Women), and Benjamin Franklin (Wit and Wisdom From Poor Richard's Almanack). "Unlike as..."

Dec. 15, 2000 Books Column by Clay Smith

Public Notice

Club Skirt, autumn leaves, and the flu are all back!

"...This weekend's Skirt, Fri, Oct 22, 7pm-midnight at Fiesta Gardens, benefits Metropolitan Community Church and the HIV Wellness Center,..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Public Notice

We'll Always Have Tuxpan

"...and silent), plus Valentine's Treasure Boxes (bring another Ben Franklin), filled with gift certificates to local businesses for those..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

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