Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...output came with a menacing shadow, a threat of violence at the edges. In the past decade, her post-millennial..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...what critics called racist dog whistling and glorification of gun violence. In the lyrics, Aldean condemned cussing out cops..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...too hideously: Sudhoff’s exhibition “explores our increased exposure to gun violence and the alarming lack of measurable gun reform..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Point Austin: The Never-Ending Story

Millions of guns, and countless murders

"...I invite you to spend an hour perusing the Gun Violence Archive, the ongoing, nonprofit, heroic effort to catalog..."

Feb. 20, 2024 News Post by Michael King

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...the book’s unpacking of both the climate crisis and gun violence isn’t ambitious enough, the author also tees up..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...left turn,” Gutierrez told us. “I’ve seen what that gun can do to a child, can do to a..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...Do you think gun violence is way out of control in these United..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Evil Dead Rise Star Alyssa Sutherland Discusses The Mental State

New drama looks at how rural communities are bereft of resources

"...Gun violence and mental health have become an either/or debate..."

Dec. 23, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

APD Officer Indicted for 2022 Killing of Tech Entrepreneur in South Austin

Daniel Sanchez faces deadly conduct count

"...away. After hitting the ground, Sanchez yells, “Drop the gun!” and instantaneously fires three shots, followed by two more...."

Dec. 20, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Horror of Austin Shooting Spree Sparks President’s Call for Gun Reform

Shane James shot his parents and four others seemingly at random

"...600 mass shootings and roughly 40,000 deaths due to gun violence in the U.S. this year...."

Dec. 7, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Silent Night

The action's too familiar in John Woo's gimmicky revenge flick

"...back in America to deliver his signature brand of gun violence for the first time in two decades –..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...To Gun or Not to GunThe Supreme Court heard arguments this..."

Nov. 17, 2023 News Feature

Texas Case Has Supreme Court Deciding Whether to Keep Guns From Domestic Violence Offenders

Justices heard arguments this week

"...advocates worry about – a violent, angry man with guns...."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

During Closing Arguments in Christopher Taylor Murder Trial, Attorneys Appeal to Sense of Fear, Justice Among Jurors

Jury deliberating as of Wednesday morning

"...the two poles in the political divide over police violence that widened in America throughout the summer of 2020...."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

To Keep Teens Out of Jail, Travis County Pilots First of its Kind Program for Those Accused of Assaulting Caregivers

Kids in the program get resources to stabilize

"...on scientific findings about interventions that effectively curb domestic violence. Because it’s new and evidence-based, the University of Texas..."

Nov. 8, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

National Media Flock to Yoga Teacher “Love Triangle” Murder Trial in Austin

Prosecution says GPS places Kaitlin Armstrong at scene

"...his opening statement, prosecutor Rickey Jones said that a gun at Armstrong’s house matched shell casings at the scene..."

Nov. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...Derek Chauvin killed George Floyd and protests against police violence swept the nation, outrage in Austin sparked by Ramos'..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...their name too. It said, ‘Defend our kids against gun violence. Restrict guns, not drag.'”..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Point Austin: Hate Crimes Require Sparks Before They Ignite

Who’s holding the guns?

"...cultural groundwork, and the excuses, for individual acts of violence...."

Sept. 8, 2023 News Post by Michael King

The Equalizer 3

Final adventure in the cinematic reboot of the 1980s TV series

"...The Equalizer 3 are audacious in their bloodshed: McCall’s gun plows through an eye socket and shoots henchmen through..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Blood on the Controller With The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Who will play, and what will become of them?

"...So if Kentucky-based video game publisher Gun Interactive has big expectations to meet with The Texas..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...in the conviction rate for violent offenses, including family violence assault, and improvements to the way the D.A.’s Office..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...got a perspective on migration restrictions, racism, and state-sanctioned violence, but Shabani’s toolkit for reaching the people is dipped..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

After Shootings, Chases, and a Gun Drawn on a Child, Austin Wants DPS Out. Gov. Abbott Won't Allow It

Easy come, uneasy go

"...ending the partnership. This likely references incidents of police violence, in one case threatened and in two realized, by..."

July 21, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

City Says No More DPS, Abbott Sends in More Troopers

Mayor Watson’s DPS gambit just got a lot messier

"...ending the partnership. This likely references incidents of police violence, threatened or realized, by state police. Since May, troopers..."

July 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

We Have an Issue: Another Dispiriting Lege Session

Why does the Texas GOP hate Texans so much?

"...physical well-being. They responded to the senseless and ceaseless gun violence plaguing our state not by enacting commonsense gun..."

June 2, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Kandahar

Tense exploration of Afghanistan's chaos camouflaged as an action flick

"...the Taliban took over. Even if grizzled everyman Tom, gun in hand against a setting Middle Eastern sun, is..."

May 26, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Locked Courtroom Sends Mike Ramos Murder Trial Back To Square One

First of two murder trials for APD’s Christopher Taylor begins

"...car, a Toyota Prius, and that he had a gun...."

May 22, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Hypnotic

Robert Rodriguez and Ben Affleck team up for a pulpy mindbender

"...Time in Mexico – sweated, greasy, sullen sex and violence...."

May 12, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Stick Together

In light of frightening futures, the queer community must stand together

"...proclaiming their right to live free of conservative claptrap. Gun violence remains prevalent and unaddressed by those whose poor..."

May 12, 2023 Column by James Scott

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