How Negin Farsad Sees the World … and How You Should See It Too

Social justice comedian on her new book How To Make White People Laugh

"...Social justice comedian Negin Farsad’s book, How To Make White People Laugh, will not only have..."

June 20, 2016 Arts Post by Mary Cantrell

The Right to be Offensive

Joseph Kahn on his new battle rap social satire Bodied

"...was freedom of speech. With that comes the right to say things that someone will find offensive. Joseph Kahn’s..."

Nov. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hey – Are You White?

And what, if anything, do you intend to do about it?

"...who's been involved with the uglier parts of the White Power movement. His name is Wesley Connor and he's..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lulu Wang Introduces Us to The Farewell

Director talks identity, family, and Awkwafina's superpower

"...not English with "foreign cinema." But when it comes to The Farewell, even though it was shot in China,..."

July 19, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's House Music Scene Clings to the African-American Community That Birthed It

House music rose to prominence from Chicago’s black music community and hangs on here in its original form

"...This past November, the North Door hosted house music history. A more electronic and minimalist offshoot of the disco..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Music Feature by Dan Gentile

The Q&A Hole: What Does It Take to Succeed in This World?

With Rebecca Beegle, Alex Dobrenko, Asaf Ronen, and more.

"...series, wherein your reporter asks questions of various interesting people around Austin and beyond...."

Jan. 12, 2015 Chronolog Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Austin's Queer Community Supports Its Own

Spotlighting the LGBTQ people and orgs looking after our health, youth, elders, and art

"...from extraordinary circumstances, but every day, Austin's queer community shows up for one another in ways that can only..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

Stand-Up Comic Tai Nguyen's Improbable Rise to Hilarity

Vietnam-born comedian on insecurity and his shot-in-the-dark TV special

"...In June of 2015, Tai Nguyen walked into the confined side room of Cherrywood Coffeehouse and scratched..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

'The Sporting Life': … or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Start Loving to Lose

"...of horrible and painful defeat.    “Heh, heh,” his raspy laugh taunts me. “Way too hard!”    And it’s true. The..."

Oct. 25, 2006 Sports Post by John Razook

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

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

"...lost its greatest heroes, but there's still some avenging to be done. Now Captain America: Brave New World, the..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...“Thank you for continuing to support small businesses. 25% off everything.”..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Moon-Shaped Panties & the Saint of White Trash

The Late Lucinda Williams

"...from playing with the Allman Brothers Band in Knoxville to New York for VH1's Hard Rock Live and then..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...his debut album the previous March and recently signed to the influential indie label Fool’s Gold. He had his..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

'To Need, the Women Say'

Short Story Contest first-place winner

"...the evenings I have started bringing the birds inside to keep their balding necks from the dogs, though they're..."

Feb. 10, 2012 Books Feature by Mary Terrier

Ray Manzarek: Trying to Set the World on Fire

The late Doors keyboardist at the Garden of Eden

"...so I called up my subject and split off to Napa for the interview and a tour of his..."

May 23, 2013 Music Post by Danielle Zelisko

Return to Clod-Cuckold-Land

Director David Yeakle revisits 'The Three Cuckolds,' the commedia classic that got his Tongue in Groove

"...Just to be clear, Bill Irwin is down with it...."

Aug. 12, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...an official with the University Interscholastic League (UIL) will make the announcement Humphrey is waiting for: which schools are..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Two Sides to His Story

Manuel Gonzales leads the nonprofit Austin Bat Cave into uncharted territory while readying for a rapid literary ascent of his own

"...off of Duval and press their foreheads against the storefront window, making funny faces. It's as if they can..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Ron White's "Tater Salad" Days

Ron White on why stand-up is the field for him and his "Tater Salad" days in Austin

"...With the starter's pistol for the fourth annual Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival..."

April 17, 2015 Arts Feature by Russ Espinoza

To Sitcom Hell and Back

Getting her own sitcom nearly killed Margaret Cho, and she talks about the experience in her new show I'm the One That I Want.

"...leaves the comfort and safety of his home, ventures into the underworld of chaos, darkness, and the unknown, and..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...good crowd. Gender Destruction wrapped up their routine, the people cheered, and Arinna Dior Heys, the host of the..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Guide to Austin's Musical Theatre Scene

"...Judy Arnold, Jacqui Cross and Yolanda Williams in Dreamgirls photograph byKenny Braun ig and shiny and fun. Want the..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A New Generation Opens Up to Global Cuisine

Local tastemakers think outside America's borders

"...refugee camp before securing sponsorship with a family in Houston. Being only 4 years old at the time, Pat..."

Dec. 9, 2016 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Post-Pandemic, Can Schools Make Sex Education Work?

Tackling difficult subjects in Texas schools

"...Bonnecarrere remembers feeling embarrassed and uncomfortable as she walked into the unknown at Walsh Middle School in Round Rock..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

Chet Baker in Black and White, but Still Blurry

Bruce Weber reminisces on Let's Get Lost

"...Celebrity fashion photographer Bruce Weber brought his Oscar-nominated documentary, Let's Get Lost..."

April 27, 2007 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...suggestion – say, an unlikely place for a crowd to gather, like a broccoli farm or the bottom of..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Letters at 3AM: The Capacity to Take It

Perseverance is the spine of the human condition

"...per ("thoroughly") and severeus ("severe"). It worked its way into Old French, then Middle English, all the way to..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Column by Michael Ventura

Sarah Silverman Strikes Back

Telling the truth at the Paramount about Rick Perry and the n-word

"...Sarah Silverman knows how to make a shocking statement. But when Gov. Rick..."

Oct. 28, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Moontower Comedy 2018: Ali Siddiq

The Houston comedian on taking his act back behind bars

"...Ali Siddiq went back to jail. On purpose...."

April 19, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Tyler Perry's Daddy's Little Girls

Despite the fact that Tyler Perry relies on contrivances and sentimentality, he manages to spin a good yarn in the process.

"...Lauryn Alisa McClain and Sierra Aylina McClain. As a white northerner with a weakness for strange arthouse movies, I’m..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

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