Free State of Jones

Matthew McConaughey stars in pic about little-known Civil War event

"...Thomas Francis Murphy, Bill Tangradi, Brian Lee Franklin, Jacob Lofland, Joe Chrest and Donald Watkins...."

June 24, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Getting a Read on the State of Anti-State Bookstores

Brave New Books and Monkeywrench Books keep thinking outside the mainstream

"...Around the turn of the century, Slacker-era Austin was on its way out...."

Feb. 9, 2018 Arts Feature by Taylor Prewitt

Playback: In a New York State of Mind

Mother Falcon hits Gotham, Not in the Face sears Vancouver, and Black Joe Lewis comes home

"...indie-pop orchestra Mother Falcon, and your band's the size of a soccer team, everything becomes more complicated: ordering food,..."

June 21, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...One fundamental story, two plotlines, three basic tales, five..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

50 Best CBD Oil Companies of 2020

Here are 50 best CBD oil companies you can buy from in 2020

"...isn’t just another flash in the pan. With all of the medical science backing it right now, this wonderful..."

Jan. 23, 2020 Events Post

The Tools of the Trade

Southwest Texas State's Jazz Program

"...where your particular timeline begins, with the first syncopation of the blues form, with Ragtime, with King Oliver, or..."

June 13, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...curious, why do so many great posters come out of Texas? You'd think this site came out of Texas..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Miles and Miles of Canvas

For 2011, the Texas Biennial lives up to its name by spreading across the state

"...in some ways, since I spent a fair amount of time here as a younger person and my parents..."

April 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...Citizens of Austin, prepare to meet the official representatives of your..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: The Best of Austin

A concept in search of an author; characters in search of a form; memory in search of meaning

"...sky, a Model T drives up to the top of a hill. A dog jumps out to run across..."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Different Court and State, Same Alex Jones

Jones keeps lying in court and getting caught

"...Alex Jones may have made Maya Guerra Gamble briefly internet-famous, but..."

Sept. 23, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Here is a List of the Best CBD Edibles for Sale in 2020

The best CBD edibles and CBD gummies for sale today

"...edibles (also called CBD gummies) are the perfect marriage of taste and wellness. This one-two punch is a healthy,..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Events Post

We Asked Writers To Review Bands They’d Never Seen Before at Free Week in Austin

First looks at Dregs, Chief Cleopatra, Exotic Fruits, Nuclear Daisies

"...balmy weather or lighter viral counts than previous years, Free Week 2023 landed the largest in recent memory. Long..."

Jan. 9, 2023 Music Post by Nayeli Portillo

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...film history: Sandra Bullock strutting on high heels out of an aircraft hangar in Miss Congeniality, Los Lobos' cover..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Omi Osun Joni L. Jones' Theatrical Jazz

The accomplished stage artist, scholar, and UT professor pens the first study of artists translating jazz aesthetics into theatre

"...moves in a straight line, that follows classical notions of character down clearly plotted paths, that adheres to Aristotelian..."

Sept. 18, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Agony of the Ecstasy

Will the federal and local crackdown on ecstasy put raves out of business?

"...if you're over, say, 10 years old. The wisdom of such an accouterment for anyone old enough to sport..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Thank You, Central Time Zone: A Preview of the 2007 NFL Draft

"...to Texas from the East Coast for a multitude of reasons. I don’t like to wear pants (this is..."

April 26, 2007 Sports Post by Timothy Braun

Raul's in Overdrive: "Have a Good Time, Get in Free, and Drink Some Beer"

Enter 1978, when Austin punk meets San Antonio’s the Next and Dallas’ the Nervebreakers

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 6, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin punk by veteran writer..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Page Two: Earth, Stones, and Thorns of the Wild Ground Growing

The poetry of the right-wing soul: an appreciation

"..."In my hour of darkness, in my time of need," as Gram Parsons..."

Jan. 27, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Rick Perry, Lord of the Dance?

Why would a former Texas governor go on reality TV? Why not?

"...Rogers. Nijinsky. Baryshnikov. Graham. Legends of Terpsichore. And now … Rick Perry. The former governor..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Ozone of His Own

Texas environmentalists wonder when George W. Bush will face up to the consequences of killing the Tejas emissions-reduction program.

"...Jim Marston. The Austin lawyer who directs the Texas office of the Environmental Defense Fund was talking about Governor..."

Sept. 8, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Playback: A Plethora of Pride

Gay Pride, Asleep at Wheel 'Then and Now,' and David Yow confirms he's a Dick

"...LGBTQ brothers and sisters by partying at a variety of Pride events in Austin. Not just DJs, drag queens,..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly June 25 - July 1

"...problem for you anytime soon. You're not in danger of getting swept away by a tsunami of insatiable desire...."

June 25, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Glam Punks of 70s Austin Get Up to Their Gypsy Tricks

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part two: Glitter rock (1972-76) fades

"...and Arthur Lee and Johnny Echols grabbing a piece of the action in Love. Then he got sent to..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

UT Hosting Debate on Visions of McCain and Obama

Event Thursday at LBJ School, free and open to public

"...presidential candidate to support, UT's Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs is hosting an event this Thursday to..."

Oct. 21, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

The Most Memorable Moments of Saturday’s ACL Fest

Billie Eilish, Jack Harlow, Mongolian metal, Doja Cat, Dayglow, & more

"...sunny Saturday set the scene for a packed day of live music at Zilker Park. Here are the Chronicle..."

Oct. 3, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Survival of the Fittest?

The unlikely story behind the Austin-based black comedy, Natural Selection.

"...accounts, an unlikely story: During the 1996 Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference and Film Festival, a pair of..."

Feb. 4, 2000 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Shut Alex Jones Up!

"...Dear Editor, Alex Jones is a Nazi turd – an arrogant, narcissistic, megalomaniacal,..."

Dec. 7, 2005 Postmarks

Alex Jones’ Bankruptcy Gambit Fails to Stop Connecticut Trial

How much will the conspiracist owe families?

"...Local man Alex Jones is likely feeling a sense of déjà vu this..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert shopping during the coming week..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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