Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...– played by Diane Ladd in an arguably career-best performance. Despite its over-the-topness, with Cage taking on an Elvis-infused..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 1-7

"...the Rolling Stones since 1962, is a gritty, rugged man notorious for his rowdy carousing. Lots of observers predicted..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Some Slutty Fun, Laughs for Lunch, and More Weekday Events

Our recommendations for the week ahead

"...Imagine a world where humans didn’t exist. No, not like Pixar classic Wall-E, but..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Hiring More Police Is Not a Great Way to Prevent Murders

A closer look at Austin's growing number of homicides

"...that increased them, all over the U.S., have seen many more homicides this year and last than in any..."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Luv Doc: A Little Dahoo Dores

We have to make space in our hearts for the paste-eaters like Greg Abbott and Dan Patrick

"...If I were a betting man though, I would put my money on your brother-in-law..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by The Luv Doc

The Gravity of Sound

The Bubble's new studio stands as Mark Genfan's swan song

"...the world of recording, you'll find individuals whose patently irrational existence hinges on willing inspiration out of others. That's..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Zach Theatre's The Ballad of Klook and Vinette

In tracking one couple's affair, this production shows us how love is an imperfect art

"...bar. (Austinites know the type.) Enter Vinette, a young woman with a stride so confident, it cues a smooth..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Playback: Friday the 13th Reaps Austin Music

Joe Valentine, Ponty Bone, Fai Jow all pass on the same day

"...Easy to dismiss Friday the 13th superstitions as irrational nonsense, but the calendar's most ominous day found the..."

July 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Here We Go Yet Again

Michael Ventura revisits his "Letters at 3am" Columbine column

"...so scared, I'm so scared." So are we all. Many are saying that guns aren't the problem; they blame..."

Feb. 16, 2018 Chronolog Post by Michael Ventura

Page Two: This Too Shall Pass, Or … Ain’t Got Time for That Now

Along came Trump

"...has survived worse. They advise that this concern is irrational, that a politician with bad ideas will be corralled..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Weird City Hip-Hop Live Shot: Austin’s Own

Grassroots local bill represents – raw, hungry

"...an undeniable energy and strong wordplay. Having a hype man was a great move. Supa brought a style reminiscent..."

Sept. 27, 2014 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Lit-urday: Romance and Cigarettes

Novels perfect for fueling the fire of a summer weekend

"...husband and baby, visiting her family in their high-wall-secured mansion in Port-Au-Prince, and within the first chapter, Mireille has..."

June 14, 2014 Books Post by Jessi Cape

No Botox at the Death Cafe

Meeting looks past the 'wrinkles' of a taboo subject

"...at one another, then at the stone, before the woman to my left picked it up. She wanted to..."

Sept. 20, 2013 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

SXSW 2011 Film Reviews

"...Buck Brannaman, the focus of this documentary, is the living prototype..."

March 18, 2011 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Our Transient Friends

"...before shaking hands and going our separate ways. This man was not only the most pleasant person I spoke..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Postmarks

Page Two: Spinning Tales

The GOP masterfully weaves a tapestry of deceit

"...emphasizing how global warming is a lie representing the irrational fanaticism of environmentalists. Then they detail the anti-American, anti-business..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Column by Louis Black

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Rather than endorsing in all contested races – since many of these are frankly walkovers without major party opposition..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Rather than endorsing in all contested races – since many of these are frankly walkovers without major party opposition..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature

The 'Chronicle' Endorsements

Our picks for the Nov. 7 election

"...Rather than endorsing in all contested races – since many of these are frankly walkovers without major party opposition..."

Oct. 20, 2006 News Feature

Hard Habit to Break

Moonlight Towers' DIY road rage: This is you, Austin

"...agent, a mailing list, and not much else. No manager or full-time publicist. They're their own record label and..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Summer Reading

"...under the bewitching influence of flamenco culture and its romantic Gypsy heritage, Didi blossoms while Rae fine-tunes a persona..."

June 9, 2006 Books Feature by Nora Ankrum

The Hells Angels Hit

Anthony Benesh was shot down by a sniper – the suspects, and theories, are legion

"...source. The gesture was only a quick retort; the man put the gun away, and the two rode off...."

May 19, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Weed Watch

Court rules 55 years for 24 ozs. of pot is not cruel or unusual

"...Judge Paul Cassell handed out the 55-year term, a mandatory sentence of five years for the first gun charge..."

Jan. 20, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...mean the commissioner is supporting our employees in a manner that is equal to the unmatched level of public..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Column

Naked City

Texan lawmakers introduce bills for medical pot and industrial hemp

"...hemp production. "This is an industrial product," said Paul spokesman Jeff Deist. "This would essentially eliminate the federal roadblocks..."

April 15, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...[News Editor Michael King responds: Despite his superhuman diligence, Andy Costell apparently overlooked "Wake Us When It's..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Column

Weed Watch: Senate Mulls Med-Mari Defense

Bill would allow medical use claims in drug cases; mandatory sentencing slagged

"...Mulligan – the state's chief justice for administration and management of its trial courts – last week blasted the..."

Nov. 26, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

The Hope Is We Learn From History

"...Editor: Politicians prove themselves most dubious when they manage to transfer certain "hard truths" to the realm of..."

Sept. 28, 2004 Postmarks

Page Two

Left-leaning criticism is not the same as political extremism

"...the two-party system – which means I expect and demand an active, aggressive opposition party...."

July 9, 2004 Column by Louis Black

Page Two

Readers seeking "objectivity" won't find it here; the Chronicle is dedicated to advocacy and opinion, and always has been.

"...boycott only have two sides? Obviously not; there are many. Objective reporting would seem to me to suggest dispassionate..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Column by Louis Black

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