The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Mr. Do-It-All

Jon Gallagher is still finding ways to prove his immense value to the club

"...my favorite silly sports debates to wage with buddies over a beer (or, in our increasingly distant and digital..."

March 21, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...boozy fermented rice bev but don’t want to travel overseas for a sip? Well, well: You’re in luck, Chronicle..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest 2026 Reduces to Seven Days

Rolling format ends as fest adapts to life with no convention center

"...3-6, Monday to Thursday, while the main festival took over downtown March 7-15, Friday to the following Saturday. The..."

March 16, 2025 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Shows Grit and Heart in Road Win Over LAFC

Verde and Black gets scrappy in SoCal

"...far this season, scoring just two goals through four games, it’s also conceded just as few. The result has..."

March 16, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...eating a ham sandwich with chips. When two kids discover a nefarious board game that, when played, summons giant..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...release and signing of Lonesome Drifter. No badge or cover required, but each Waterloo purchase of Crockett’s album earns..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Verde Report: Austin FC Players Find Confidence Amid Frustrating Start to Season

Win-loss tally aside, there’s reason for optimism

"...doesn’t make watching a team score just one goal over three full games any less frustrating...."

March 14, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Strip Mall Spotlight: Crossroads Shopping Center

Selling my soul down at the Chili’s

"...touchscreen on the table for contactless payment or video games, and NO NAPKINS...."

March 14, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Bad Breaks Doom Austin FC in Loss to Colorado Rapids

Big advantages in shots and possession don't pay off

"...Rafael Navarro’s 18th-minute goal, a silky chipped finish over Brad Stuver off a surgical through ball from Djordje..."

March 9, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Queen of the Ring

Drama based on wrestling pioneer Mildred Burke

"...Cornette (who appears here as an NWA commissioner) fuming over those inaccuracies. Moreover, as much spit and spirit as..."

March 7, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...of glossies, zines, and other readable materials ups their game this Fest season with a party thrown in collaboration..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...Diane Ladd in an arguably career-best performance. Despite its over-the-topness, with Cage taking on an Elvis-infused persona and Dern..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...all day and night, considering how angry people are over the proposal, which would allow funding for public schools..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Terror Has Your Number in Drop

Director Christopher Landon on his latest nail-biter coming to SXSW

"...While the team didn’t even bother haggling over platforms, there was no cutting corners on getting the..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Chewing the Fat About Austin-Made Barbecue Documentary For the Love of Meat

10th anniversary screening comes to the Bullock

"...'05, '06. ... I had my foot in the game a little bit, enough to know what I was..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Ilie Sánchez Brings Barça Beauty, Brains to Austin FC’s Midfield

After a season-opening win, the Spaniard’s impact is already being felt on and off the pitch

"...midfielder Sergio Busquets, another all-time great, “You watch the game, you don’t see Busquets. But if you watch Busquets,..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Bow to the Grandmaster, Austin’s Best New Act Winner

11-piece group talks supergroups, self-mythology, and their “more than a band” family unit

"...They perform their self-described “medieval funk” in black suits, cover their eyes with black shades, and wear hats that..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...up stakes and leave. Whether it’s the far-right state government depriving you of your civil rights, the scorching, climate-change-fueled..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

The Luv Doc: A Pretty Low Bar

Give me a ghost-driven Jaguar any day

"...change jobs, I had to change career fields entirely. Overall, the move worked out really well except for one..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Public School Rally Moves Indoors Due to Cold Snap

Save Texas Schools rally brings advocates from across the state to Austin

"...we’ll be live streaming in there and we can overflow outside. Then, at 12:30, our speakers will finish and..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Verde Report: How Austin FC Brought the Vibes Back for Year Five

Expect genuine optimism at Saturday’s season kickoff

"...which fan interest waned, momentum stalled, and a 70+ game sellout streak survived presumably in the same manner that..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

After Five Years, George VonDoom and CasinoATX Revive the Austin Hip Hop Awards

Feb. 22 event seeks to foster community for local MCs

"...in the years following, a one-man effort to give overlooked artists more exposure – and something to look forward..."

Feb. 18, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World , every MCU film reviewed

"...Tony Stark outing himself as ol' shellhead- changed the game for the mysterious superhero thing...."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...pop into this pre-Valentine’s party offering unique fun and discovery. Beyond scoping out the museum’s fascinating exhibits and learning..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...The final keynote add: Meredith Whittaker, president of Signal,..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...et al.), bourbon & rum barrel-aged beers on tap, games, and live zydeco and traditional Cajun music. Free entry..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: The Lifestyle

Power bottoms really carry the load

"...you haven’t shared. I get it. This is the game I’ve chosen. Spotty information is the inevitable curse of..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...and crawling through work on Wednesday with a well-earned hangover. Plus: themed drag at 10:30pm over at Swan Dive...."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Clowning Around With Fou Fou Ha

Clussy Fou discusses the avant-garde troupe’s history ahead of their 24 Carrot Show

"...worshiping that orange Umbelliferae. Described by Clussy as a “game show meets church service,” the performance defies the usual..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...Directed by Daniel Minihan (True Blood, Game of Thrones) and adapted by Bryce Kass from Shannon..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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