Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...An out-of-the-blue email from the National Endowment for the Arts has blown a massive hole..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Burlesque Festival Takes It All Off

This year’s celebration celebrates diversity, freedom, and glove peels

"...reactionaries have entered the fray, can there be any greater act of rebellion than boobs, butts, and the sound..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They'd Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Fresh looks at Grace Sorensen, Witches Exist, Vermin the Villain, Ariel & the Culture

"...Despite gridlocks caused by Cruise-brand driverless cars unable to hang..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

SXSW Film Review: The Spine of Night

Rotoscoped fantasy layers myth, legend, and gore

"...Rotoscoping - the art of drawing animation directly from live action reference footage - has been..."

March 19, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Arepa Dealers Sling Venezuelan Snacks and Coffee at Cuatro Gato

At Coconut Club's all-day cafe the heart is an arepa

"...are South America; they are their grandmothers; they are community, evolution, and brightness in a dark time. Now, they..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...If we told you that a prince were coming to South by Southwest, you’d..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

None of the Gluten, All of the Fun at Wild Chix & Waffles

Southern flair comes to North Austin

"...a rapidly changing restaurant hub these days, and one little spot has revamped not only their quirky interior but..."

April 12, 2019 Food Column by Jessi Cape

Residential Art Gallery Collection Rert Is Creative Austin as It Used to Be

Amanda Jones and Chad Hopper let the Rert ones in

"...Amanda Jones and Chad Hopper of Collection Rert. And that makes perfect sense, as proclaiming this city's lack of..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

UFC Fight Night Comes to Austin

Texas brawlers and strikers fill out the card

"...The Ultimate Fighting Championship has announced the full card for when..."

Jan. 3, 2018 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

When Jimmy Comes Out, Go Crazy

Crowd's-eye-view of a 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' in Austin taping

"...Austin's been on the receiving end of loads of late-night love all week, thanks to Jimmy Kimmel, who's been..."

March 14, 2014 Screens Post by Robert Faires

'Night of the Living Dead'

Weird City Theatre brings George Romero's classic zombies to the stage

"...zombie walk is to loll your head as if it's a little too heavy and the muscles have begun..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

When Tomorrow Comes

"...Policemen ticketing a guy for bathing in the fountain across from The Dallas Morning News..."

Oct. 16, 2007 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

'Friday Night Lights': Westlake Bested, Watch Out for Westwood

"...Tonight's pick game is easy: Westwood visiting Leander at A.C...."

Oct. 6, 2006 Sports Post by Christopher Gray

Please Shut Up at Music Events

"...While I realize Austinites are somewhat jaded when it comes to the incredible..."

Sept. 22, 2003 Postmarks

Do Not (Po)Go Gently Into the Night

Punk Rock(ers): Not Burning Out, Not Fading Away

"...illustration by Roy Tompkins Saturday night, a few weeks back:..."

May 23, 1997 Music Feature

Make It a Mocktail Party

Tips for a booze-free celebration

"...you’re sober-curious or simply seeking a hangover-free way to celebrate the new year, an alcohol-free night doesn’t have to..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Food Feature by Ren Leija

Siete Sound Bites: Music and Noms on a Saturday Night

Mexican-American food brand brings a concert-and-a-meal

"...we can certainly enjoy a virtual one, especially when it features exclusive performances by the Tiarra Girls, Gina Chavez,..."

Sept. 7, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin at Large: And Still, We Rise

Austin has liberated itself from exhausted narratives before. It's time to do it again.

"...June 7 was already an important date in Austin history. Now it deserves to be a..."

June 12, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Help Save Vulcan Video at Today's Big Fundraiser

Special all-day party to keep the Austin movie institution open

"...Ever watched Empire Records and got to the Save the Empire..."

June 8, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tonight is Saturday Night With Sax Man Bobby Keys

Documentary follows the sixth Rolling Stone from West Texas to legend

"...Pete Best and the Beatles. Dave Mustaine and Metallica. Every legendary band has that..."

May 28, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

LGBTQ Forces Prevail at Capitol – For Now

One religious liberty bill dies; another moves forward

"...Updated Friday, May 17, 4:30pm:..."

May 17, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

A Year in Local Music Crams Onto One Stage at the 2018/19 Austin Music Awards

Unique musical moments make for a night of fan-voted accolades

"...Community, legacy, and the Austin music of today. That's a..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

"Trans in Texas" Comes to HBO

HBO's Vice series returns to the Lone Star State to cover trans rights

"...Tomorrow night, Vice on HBO refocuses its gaze on Texas’ trans..."

Aug. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Texas Rollergirls Pulling for Mayor Leffingwell at Fun Fun Fun (Literally)

Flat track Roller Derby league smashes on Saturday, tugs on Sunday

"...Never let it be said the Texas Rollergirls take a weekend off...."

Aug. 17, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Dark Was the Night

Blind Willie Johnson gets his place in history

"...You may not be familiar with Texas gospel bluesman Blind Willie Johnson, but you almost..."

June 2, 2010 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

It's All Gone Pete Tong

A superstar DJ goes deaf in Ibeza in this mockumentary that observes his process of coping.

"...Directed by: Michael Dowse. Starring: Paul Kaye, Beatriz Batarda, Mike Wilmot and Kate Magowan. The king is..."

June 10, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

It Takes Two

Asking local musical couples what it's like to do everything together

"..."O my Luve's like the melodie, that's sweetly played in tune" -- Robert Burns, "A Red,..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

The War at Home

"...Directed by: Emilio Estevez. Starring: Emilio Estevez, Martin Sheen, Kathy Bates and Kimberly Williams. It's one of those terrific..."

May 16, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Scream, Dawson's Creek Creator Kevin Williamson Comes to ATX TV Festival

Plus fest gets into the enigma of great casting with new panels

"...Why have one legendary showrunner at your festival when you can have two? Last week,..."

May 13, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

"Annie Miller: I see london, I see france" at MoHA

This show in the Cage Match Project series casts the viewer as peeping Tom, looking through holes in a boarded-up trailer to view art

"...At a recent press conference, a reporter asked actress Isabelle..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Arts Review by Melany Jean

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