Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex to organizing his enduring Jump On It event series, he’s done his fair share..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Slime and Screams: Producer Matt Manjourides on the New Street Trash

The splatter punk sequel gets its Austin premiere

"...to splatter punk classic Street Trash, but producer Matt Manjourides is exactly the man for the job...."

May 23, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: Austin FC Is Historically Bad at a Pretty Important Part of Soccer

Verde and Black’s lack of scoring is approaching record levels of terribleness

"...to the 2013 installment of D.C. United, who scored just 22 goals over a full 34-match season, a rate..."

May 23, 2025 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Suffers Worst Home Loss In Club History to Minnesota United

Head coach offers head-scratching defense of 3-0 loss

"...Things might be beginning to unravel for Austin FC. The..."

May 4, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...yard with me. Sure, your yard. Stand at a good surveying distance and assume the stance: hands on hips..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...Monday 24, St. John Branch Library..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

St. Paddy’s Day, SXSnacks, Sailor Moon, and More Weekend Events

Our recommendations for the waning days of the Fest

"...John C. Reilly Is Mister Romantic..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...current Sixth and Lamar building. Thursday leans indie-pop-rock with Jo Hill, Sierra Spirit, and Molecular Steve. Friday kicks open..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

35 Recommended SXSW Music Acts

From rock to new age to Irish traditional, these are the incoming artists to see

"...name’s merits, but all festival veterans know – there’s just too much to see. From buzzy UK indie bands..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...that’s perfectly fitting for Memoir of a Snail, Adam Benjamin Elliot’s Oscar-nominated first feature in 16 years (told you..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...glider museum, send your love a special Valentine, and join a Mardi Gras parade this month...."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Celebration of Black Women, a Benefit for Palestine, and Other Crucial Concerts

Hans Zimmer, Superfónicos, Lola Tried, and more recommended shows

"...in this Austin-based quartet, though guitarist Ray Garza, drummer Jeff Stringer, and bassist Gianni Sarimento craft an equally invigorating..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth Rogen and just one of the over 100 features and TV shows,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Inside the Multi-Partner, “Second Chance” Takeover of 29th Street Ballroom

Tweedy’s and Resound Presents teams lead venue’s management

"...Chess Club, Kinda Tropical, Tweedy’s, Little Darlin’, and Yellow Jacket Social Club soft-launched 29th Street Ballroom before Christmas, with..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Sound Unseen Rocks AFS Cinema

Fest screens films on pop fame, a lost guitar, and a legendary metal club

"...Sound Unseen director Jim Brunzell was very open about the imminent hiatus. After..."

Dec. 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...group founded in 1915 to support academic freedom, tenure, joint decision making between university faculty and administrators, and due..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Ethics of Playing God in Meanwhile on Earth

Director Jérémy Clapin explores the bleak choices society makes

"...and director of 2019's Oscar-nominated I Lost My Body Jérémy Clapin knows that omnipotence. Yet while his follow-up feature,..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Verde Report: An Offseason of Change

Austin FC ends season with a win, and with the hunt for a new head coach at the top of the to-do list

"...in a fashion that hopefully represents an omen of good things to come next year. The Verde and Black,..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...you see lining the highways and backroads of Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty, Jasper, and Polk counties are second- and third-generation..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin FC Keeps Playoff Hopes Alive With Draw vs. LAFC

Gallagher: “Two wins in a row and you flip this thing”

"...Austin FC injected some life into its late-season push for the MLS..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...Jade Adia, Our Shouts Echo..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Let Us Help You Pick Out the Perfect Live Show This Week

Our writers pick the best live music for the week ahead

"...out on tour one last time.   – Abby Johnston RippleFest Texas 2024..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Historic hotels, hummingbirds, and highways

"...Enjoy the cooler weather and these happenings around the state..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Verde Report: Austin FC Finally Looks Like a Complete Team ... Only Seven Months Late

Too little, too late? Or right on time?

"...Sometimes, things just aren’t quite ready when we’d like them to..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Shoegaze, Synthpop, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts

Whatever your genre, we got you

"...and teen years. Unlike the cartoons of the West, Japan has a, shall we say, more enthusiastically music-forward approach..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Sweet sheep, Lonesome Dove peeks, and more to see around the state

"...Rancher and real estate salesman Jonathan Pierce built the two-story, 25-room hotel for his clients..."

Aug. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Art in Motion, Pride Kickoff, and More Weekday Recommendations

Arts and more to keep you busy

"...Through Jan. 5, 2025, Blanton Museum of Art..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Jukebox Musical, Chicken Tips, and More Weekday Events

Don't pretend like you don't need chicken tips

"...a $50 Letterpress Play gift card. Submit by Monday, July 29, through letterpressplay.com, and tune in to their emails..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...dance parties, but The Austin Chronicle’s kickoff party starts things slow with a showcase of Central Texas R&B. “Hip-Soul”..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Crowns, Camps, and CineClub Highlight Our Recommended Weekday Events

Wasted your weekend? We got you covered.

"...the process is flower-power expert Lillianna Vines, whose day job has her creating unique floral arrangements for all types’a..."

July 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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