The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Wednesday

The buzzy, the brave, the thrash-able twee-pop

"...as many waiting outside the venue as there were inside...."

March 17, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

SXSW Live Shot: Charles Bradley

To touch the hem of his garment

"...Outside: Chaos, desperation to get inside a small venue down a winding, out-of-the-way path in..."

March 18, 2015 Music Post by Tim Stegall

News Ticker: April 22

All the news that's fit to blog

"...bait and switch, and Reese Witherspoon fails to be America's sweetheart. Disappointment is on the News Ticker...."

April 22, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Web Prez

Crafting campaign, inside and out

"...independent groups. ...But this time, it was all coordinated inside the campaign."..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by Wells Dunbar

Grown Man Wears Spandex, Touches Balls ...

The Defuser takes to the court.

"...Shoots charity event this week at the Cantu Pan American Recreation Center. Kids ages 8 to 13 competed in..."

Jan. 31, 2008 News Post by Andrea Grimes

Record Reviews

"...Sound of Lies (American)..."

April 25, 1997 Music Review

Bad Axe

Extraordinary documentary inside one family's fight to survive COVID, the lockdown, and racism

"...The COVID pandemic highlighted a dark reality America can't avoid: It didn't take much to make cruelty..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

CBD Recipe: Grilled Smokey Eggplant Dip

From Tracey Medeiros’ new cookbook, The Art of Cooking with Cannabis

"...Cooking with Cannabis: CBD and THC-Infused Recipes from Across America – the fifth cookbook by author Tracey Medeiros –..."

June 9, 2021 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Hustling Uncut Gems With the Safdie Brothers

How their family history glistens in their New York story

"...feature from the Safdie Brothers, is like being trapped inside a pinball machine, a kinetic fury of movement and..."

Dec. 24, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top Books of 2018 for American Road Tripping

Two novels set on the open road and two accounts of life in Trump's White House all made for journeys deep into America today

"...story provides a scathing and witty assessment of an America throttled by income disparity, corporate malfeasance, political corruption, and..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Day Trips & Beyond: Wright in Wisconsin

Wisconsin driving trail showcases architect’s diverse styles

"...years after his death in 1959. As one of America’s best-known designers, the style and beauty of his work..."

July 27, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Playback: David Ramirez’s Lost Art

David Ramirez’s America, HAAM Benefit Day, and the reverend of Austin music

"...year-and-a-half of my life," reveals Ramirez, who processes the American experience on "Stone Age":..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Wild

Reese Witherspoon stars as Cheryl Strayed in this autobiographical trek of expiation.

"...dazzling enough to earn her the silly sobriquet of “America’s Sweetheart” more than once in a 25-year-long career. Whether..."

Dec. 12, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Winedale's Lauds and Losses?

Shakespeare program earns honors as historic buildings fade

"...around. Old Will's taken up residence on a wall inside the barn, on a shiny new plaque from the..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

World on a String

Young violinists from across the globe flock to Austin for North America's first Menuhin Competition

"...the player, as well as the fact that we're inside a music building on the University of Texas campus,..."

Feb. 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'BBQ Pitmasters' Returns on a New Network

Aaron Franklin back as a judge on reality cooking competition show

"...the switch from The Learning Channel to the Destination America Network, BBQ Pitmasters’ new season starts up this evening...."

Dec. 16, 2012 Food Post by Mick Vann

Bye-Bye, Win Streaks; Bye-Bye, Brits

"...at Chelsea on Wednesday, both at 1:30pm. … South America kicked off its marathon World Cup 2010 qualification process..."

Oct. 17, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Opposition to Immigrant Detention Centers Mounting

"...the private, for-profit facility operated by Corrections Corpor­ation of America, under contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The..."

Sept. 27, 2007 News Post by Patricia J. Ruland

What We Learned

What is the state of the arts in America and where does Austin fit in the mix?

"...June, arts leaders and arts administrators from across North America made Austin the epicenter of discussion about the current..."

June 24, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Mob House Rules

Trail of Dead introduces their new epic release to the world

"...About 12 hours before the most famous Texan in America begins his second term – "Finally, the moment we've..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Moontower Comedy Festival Gets Therapy With Dr. Phil Live

First look at the lineup for next year’s comedy fest

"...Dr. Phil but Adam Ray, whose hilarious imitation of America’s most risible not-actually-a-medical-doctor is part of the first wave..."

Oct. 24, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Chronic: I Really Needed a Lazy Day at Lazy Daze

An Amsterdam-style coffee shop where you can smoke inside

"...half-century, “cannabis consumption lounges” are a recent trend in America, with Alaska in 2020 being the first of 12..."

May 31, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Austin FC Bounced From Open Cup By Chicago Fire

El Tree overcomes sloppy start, but goes scoreless in 0-2 loss

"...first chance to reach the final eight of North America’s oldest soccer tournament...."

May 25, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Five Things to Experience at Fusebox Festival

The return of the avant garde and experimental drama and artextravaganza

"...reality version of highlights featuring two of opera's biggest American stars, Tamara Wilson and Russell Thomas, who will lead..."

April 8, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gift Guide: Puzzle Me This

Jigsaw joints of Asian food, jigsaw japes that Hurt so good

"...staring blankly at a screen just because you’re staying inside, citizen. You don’t have to be virtual all the..."

Dec. 11, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

News from Hueco Tanks, Black's Barbecue, and lots more

"...like just another random pile of rocks. On the inside the rock preserve is a gallery of prehistoric and..."

Feb. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

12 New TV Shows to Watch in January

Plus another dozen returning shows to reacquaint yourself with

"...binging so much TV the fictional people who live inside the box will start to feel like family...."

Dec. 29, 2020 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Q&A: John Lee Hancock on The Highwaymen

Texas director retells the Bonnie and Clyde story from the cops’ view

"...America’s fascination with outlaws can invert morality. It’s easy to..."

March 9, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

ACL Live Review: The Revolution

Prince has entered the quonset-like hut

"...again over the weekend. Seeing the sheer numbers crammed inside ACL’s quonset-like hut at 6pm, word must have gotten..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Tim Stegall

ACL Headliner Brockhampton Dreams Big

What we learned from band doc The Longest Summer in America

"...abuse allegations. At 62 minutes, The Longest Summer in America captures the comedown in black and white...."

Sept. 21, 2018 Music Post by Jeremy Steinberger

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