County Rushes to Get Mental Health Diversion Center and Lawyers at Bail Hearings

Commissioners say both are top priorities

"...ideation process, plans are finally firming up for a facility that would provide an alternative to jail for people..."

April 16, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Ernest Cline and Felicia Day Are Waiting Under the Bridge to Bat City

Don't miss the special reading and signing tonight

"...eclipse may have been a cloudy bust, but there’s still time for some twilight fun today with a special..."

April 8, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Old Settler’s Music Festival Announces Last-Minute 2024 Comeback

The Spring Pickin’ Party runs May 9-12, despite property sale plans

"...Old Settler’s Music Festival is back on. After canceling its 2024 edition late last year, the long-running roots music..."

April 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...taken a cross-country car journey that taught us a little about life, a little about love, and a lot..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...the Boyz: They are back and have brought the spirit of Nineties scung with ’em. Whether you chose the..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle’s Hair of the 3-Legged Dog Party Brings Breezy Grooves to Hotel Vegas

Feat. Grace Sorensen, Nemegata, Cactus Lee, Font on the patio

"...Maybe it was the bloody marys and THC drink samples, but..."

March 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Film Review: Wakhri

Pakistani teacher turned star faces violent backlash

"...bestie Guchhi (Gulshan Majeed), a member of the LGBTQ community, glams her up for a night at the club,..."

March 11, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...the same line of questioning come March: Anyone you’re excited to see at South by Southwest?..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Review: Stormy

Doc explores life in the eye of Hurricane Trump

"...Trump and his MAGA minions, Stormy Daniels has heard it all, but as she explained in Stormy, Sarah Gibson’s..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Katherine McNevins

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...The best of Broadway keeps making its way to Austin, with Texas Performing Arts announcing the..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

What’s New at the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards?

The Zev Award launches, Antone’s hosts, and winners are out of the bag

"...Awards sticks. The Austin Chronicle celebrates the year in citywide music-making with a springtime concert, now for the 42nd..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...Craig Stewart ran the Austin-based record label Emperor Jones. Initially an offshoot of his husband King Coffey's Trance Syndicate..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the Austin-shot Song to Song and his..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Conspicuous Austin Pets Alive! Transport Van Stolen, Soon Recovered

The suspect remains at large

"...In one of the most boneheaded moves a thief could possibly make, a still-unidentified man trespassed..."

Jan. 9, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

An Austin Music Poll FAQ: Attempting Answers on the 43-Year Tradition

Winner announcements move to print; the party moves to Antone’s

"...It's been 43 years. Just a few months after the..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...not given up on her dream of new jail facilities. If you ask why, she will point to the..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Review: "Holiday Show: Favorite Pieces"

Internationally flavored group show at Unchained.Art makes the artists the curators

"...founder of Unchained.Art, developed the concept of "Holiday Show: Favorite Pieces" to best showcase each of the creators she..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Travis County Diversion Center Design to Begin in 2024

Getting people in crisis out of jail is "a long time coming"

"...plan to build a diversion center to redirect people with mental illness away from jail and into treatment –..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

May December

Portman and Moore captivate in a spiky, funny melodrama of old transgressions

"...Gabriel Chung, Elizabeth Yu, D.W. Moffett and Cory Michael Smith...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...Or loves hanging out in bookstores and browsing. Or sitting at tables and taking up space in a room..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

AFF Review: Summer of Violence

Poetry as redemption in this historically based tale

"...Summer of Violence gets its title from actual events that took place in Denver..."

Oct. 30, 2023 Screens Post by Rod Machen

Feds Investigating Cruise’s Autonomous Vehicles Amid Safety Concerns

Meanwhile, entire fleet in San Francisco suspended

"...and elsewhere, General Motors’ Cruise driverless cars have become ubiquitous Downtown and notorious for behaving strangely – so much..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

The Canterville Ghost

Oscar Wilde's spirited comedy gets a breezy animated resurrection

"...who gave him vibrant, tragic life in 1997's Wilde, it's a little odd that Stephen Fry has yet to..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Council Set to Ask TxDOT to Pause I-35 Expansion Until Regional Climate Plans Done

If approved, the resolution will be the strongest stance the City of Austin has taken against the highway expansion

"...Item 45 at the Oct. 19 City Council meeting, if..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...was that the small beer industry was so aligned with the desires of its client base that no one..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Exorcist: Believer

David Gordon Green moves from Halloween to another massive horror franchise

"...David Gordon Green is definitely more than just a safe pair of hands to..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The New Democratic Fight for the Future in Texas, USA

Documentarian Andrew Morgan on the ground in the 2022 election

"...documentary Texas, USA, there's a scene in which then-Austin City Council Member Greg Casar helps to pass protections for..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Screens Feature by Brant Bingamon

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 29 - October 5

"...detective, investigative journalist, scientific researcher, or private eye. Your affinity for getting to the bottom of the truth will..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

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

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

"...91.7FM host Ryan Blake, offering a rare recording of undigitized Eighties/Nineties Austin girl group Cooly Girls. Alongside taking over..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

At PRISM 36, LGBTQIA+ Films Bring Chills, Classics, and Heartfelt Insight

Highlights from aGLIFF’s flagship film fest

"...rebranded a few times to reflect changing ideas about identity...."

Sept. 5, 2023 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

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