TV Legend David E. Kelley to Receive ATX TV Festival's First Showrunner Award

Plus indie TV gets the spotlight at this year's fest

"...that bill. A lawyer by training, Kelley broke into entertainment with his script for the 1997 legal thriller From..."

May 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...(Union vs. The Union) shows just how dire our entertainment landscape is. However, as presented by everyone’s favorite anti-capitalist..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...From Amazing Aeffects – aka Gothess Jasmine’s entertainment org – comes a celebration befitting global Black Fae..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Cast Your Ballot Now in the 35th Annual Best of Austin Readers Poll

Find out who made the finalist round

"...in 175 categories across eight sections – Arts & Entertainment, Kids & Family, Nightlife, Politics & Media, Shopping, Services,..."

May 9, 2025 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...of Austin. The Office of Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment informed Mayor Kirk Watson and Council this week that..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...to the newly-established Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME)...."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Queens of Drama

Glittercore black comedy goes all out on style

"...feature, Queens of Drama. The French filmmaker paints nostalgic imagery with a bold brush – at times, a little..."

April 25, 2025 Movie Review by James Scott

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...city-style department, the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME). After years of performers, administrators, boards, and venues..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...artists in the local Latina/o/x/e community. The party offers entertainment for people of all ages, including an art market,..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: J Soulja, FROM THE SOUL II

Southern culture and perseverance fuel sequel to 2020 LP

"...sequel such as “FLAVOR” and “WYA?!” uphold the 4Life4Ever Entertainment founder’s longtime desire to channel the South as a..."

April 18, 2025 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Austin Art Narrowly Avoids the Wrecking Ball

New city office works to save artwork facing demolition

"...the newly created Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment, says the city still technically owns the pieces until..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

STAPLE! Comes Back Home to St. Ed’s

The revived indie media expo settles into its second year

"...STAPLE!’s early years at the Marchesa and Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex were, “it was strictly a business relationship.” St...."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...legions of movie and book fans who make the pilgrimage. This black bird is hardly the thing that dreams..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...When OpenAI launched its AI image generator last week, fans of living legend Hayao Miyazaki..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Muralist Mila Sketch Celebrates a Decade of Creativity in Austin

Innovative immigrant artist on her approach, future, and love affair with the city

"...Sketch’s signature style – vivid, surreal cityscapes infused with..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by Julie Royce

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...for Frisky Business Burlesque’s new immersive show featuring narrative-driven entertainment inspired by Greek god of indulgence Dionysus. Lineup includes..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

Seth Meyers and Jane Seymour Announced for ATX TV Festival

Andor creators and Mark Duplass also added to lineup

"...of a special panel about the growth of cozy entertainment experts Acorn TV. The Emmy winner, legendary Bond Girl..."

April 2, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Theatre Review: Unveiled Takes a Rodgers and Hammerstein Approach to the Bible

SoundBeacon Entertainment's new-old musical comes to Scottish Rite

"...with high kicks and high drama. Presented by SoundBeacon Entertainment, Unveiled is a new musical from local writing team..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The City of Austin Is Still Tweaking the Live Music Fund

Music Commission plans 2025 grant program, meets new ACME director

"...the newly formed Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment will reshape the city’s creative sector...."

March 28, 2025 Music Feature by Angelina Liu

What’s New With This Year’s Best of Austin Poll

When to vote, how to campaign, and more questions answered

"...faves in 175 categories across eight sections (Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Kids & Family, Nightlife, Politics &..."

March 28, 2025 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...told me to lay off the jokes about Sony Entertainment buying Alamo Drafthouse, which is fine and actually I..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Pop, Metal, Jazz, and Some Unclassifiable Crucial Concerts

Your guide to the week in live sound

"...jazz heritage is about more than just arts and entertainment: It’s also about education. There’s a reason Huston-Tillotson University’s..."

March 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Just One Spark: Disney and the Business of Joy at SXSW

Josh D'Amaro and Alan Bergman on how to make someone's favorite ride

"...movies,” chimed in Alan Bergman. As Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, he’s engaged with every aspect of the company ,but..."

March 16, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rounding Up a Good Time at Rodeo Austin

This year’s rodeo features fun for kids, music lovers, and enjoyers of carnival rides

"...wheel and all the other spinny rides.) There’s daytime entertainment well-suited for young ones: It’s right there in the..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Transformation of Dirty Sixth Has Begun

Cars at night and customers during the day

"...blocks that make up this part of Austin’s Downtown entertainment district in numbers far greater than any typical afternoon...."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...a pop-up, so you can grab a little analog entertainment, too. Queer Muslims Ramadan Iftar Dinner..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

SXSW Announces 2025 Film & TV Festival Award Winners

Good Boy’s Indy fetches “Howl of Fame” honors

"...Her frankness about the perils and pitfalls of the entertainment industry are on full display in a performance that..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...at least this celebration of hearty food and down-home entertainment is free and open to the public. Grab some..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: For Queers By Queers Fest Recs and More

Mostly unofficial SXSW recos, local non-Fest fun, and Oscars complaints this week in Qmmunity

"...Need another D in your D&D entertainment-sphere? Why not add drag with returning Stiletto Coast cast..."

March 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

March out there and celebrate spring

"...fire manipulation featuring a performance circle focusing on fire entertainment, flow arts, and live music at Smither Park from..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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