Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

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"...square in Texas.”   – Cat McCarrey “Karn Knutson: Inside the Moments”..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Austin Chronic: Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House

It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material

"...CO2 buildup, and mold cause health issues for those inside them. Hempcrete – which is breathable, mold-averse, and chemical-free..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...“held down the heart of Old Pecan with an insider’s range of African-American music, food, and culture.” Houston jazz..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...It was a particularly strong year for Austin films,..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: The Black Sea

Charming experimental debut blends improv and travelogue

"...with no money or passport. Pleas for help from American friends are denied, telegraphing that maybe Khalid has burned..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...Back in the 1990s, microbreweries wanted to consolidate the American palate for beers like Newcastle Nut Brown Ale, Sam..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Screenwriter: Andrew Lobel A devout American nun embarks on a new journey in a remote..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Slamdance Interview: Chris Jericho Takes The Death Tour

Wrestling GOAT on his new role as documentarian

"...recent record-setting AEW All In. But to the people inside and outside of that Death Tour ring, it becomes..."

Jan. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Grylls, Sam CraneProducers: Rebecca Wolff, Julia Ton Shot entirely inside the video game Grand Theft Auto, this documentary charts..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

A Foodie’s Guide to One of North Austin’s Strip Malls

Searching for the American dream at the Spicewood / 183 Center

"...like it is in Vietnam – crispy outside, soft inside – and the fillings are copious and copacetic...."

Nov. 24, 2023 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Five Themes at This Year’s Texas Book Festival

What’s hot, what’s intriguing, and who’s gonna be at the annual literary bonanza

"...both recent – the blam! pow! terrific Superfans, Assemble: Inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales,..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Column by Kimberley Jones

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...City octet pulls from cumbia, Peruvian chicha, Cuban mambo, American surf music, and even the cinematic sounds of Ennio..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

999 Eyes Freakshow & Surreal Sideshow Invites You to Step Inside an American Tradition

The beauty of the bizarre

"...sideshow, they're not kidding. Their version of the great American midway is as vibrant, alive, and evolving as it..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Council to Hire City Manager Search Firm

Selecting the searchers

"...big metros. (Among the 10 most populous cities in America, only four still use this form of government: Austin,..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sudan Archives, Ben Kweller, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

Texans Angel White, Blakchyl stood out under an annular eclipse

"...ultra mellow rapper Blakchyl in the Saturday morning spot inside the Tito's tent proved apropos. The self-professed “Queen of..."

Oct. 15, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...oatmeal coffee porters, barrel-aged raspberry sours, Belgian blonde ales inside taxidermy squirrels. The number of American craft breweries bloomed..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"...elephantine resonance in the room. Valencia's bass shakes. Life inside a vintage stereo speaker bristles and buzzes...."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

We Sorted Through 150 TribFest Events. These Five Stood Out.

Free events Saturday

"...the podcast's mission to "uncover the surprising history behind America's latest culture war," this particular episode will reflect on..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Maya Wright

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...and broke it down to an acronym: the Manifestation Inside of a Real and Absolute God in Everyone. Mirage..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Johnny Hardwick, the Voice of Dale Gribble, Dies at 64

King of the Hill star was an Austin-made comedy legend

"...Velveeta Room (which he called "the funniest room in America"), and by the mid-90s his star was already on..."

Aug. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...From inside the headquarters of the Texas AFL-CIO, Garza described local..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Verde Report: Leagues Cup Loss Latest in Disturbing Trend for Austin FC

Josh Wolff’s club just can’t seem to figure out how to juggle multiple competitions in the same season

"...lot of guys that have a pretty big role inside the group, so it's difficult," Wolff said of the..."

July 28, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Pencils Vs Pixels

Touching documentary draws on the incredible history of animation

"...Instead, it's a potted history of the medium in America, and a chance to educate audiences on pivotal artists..."

July 14, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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

Qmmunity: Let’s Get Physical

Move your body-ody-ody-ody at these fitness-focused queer events

"...challenge Dobbs has set for himself: to run across America – California to Florida – to bring awareness to..."

May 26, 2023 Column by James Scott

Five Must-See Shows at ATX TV Festival

Celebration of the small screen hits season 12 with a TV Guide's worth of screenings and panels

"...11am. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress We Have a Deal: Inside the Business of Shark Tank..."

May 26, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Night Has (Nearly) a Thousand Eyes With Sideshow Revivalists 999 Eyes

Austin original celebration of exceptional oddity returns

"...lobster boy. "Six fingers, six toes," as musician and inside talker Samantha X explained. "We don't like the word..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Grabbers

Men are not at all civil

"...grabber. Well, OK, to be fair, roughly half of America liked a grabber in 2016, but hopefully that number..."

April 14, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Tuesday

Bartees Strange, Coco & Clair Clair, plus a PinkPantheress misfire

"...Strange recounted experiences of being a Black man in America from childhood to present. Although the majority of his..."

March 15, 2023 SXSW Post by Nayeli Portillo

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