Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...ready to unleash all those singular seconds.   – James Scott The Prom..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...and Sunday morning rings in a drag brunch featuring Eileen Dover, Amy H. Graves, Scarlet Sagamore, and Serena Blake...."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...before the show’s April 28 end date.   – James Scott Koyaanisqatsi..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...riffs. Bluegrass picker Montana Sand, Puerto Rican rapper Stephy Lee, alt-soul quintet Telefaze, plus Lavender Scare, Tommietee, and Calmer..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, Sam Sahni, Antay Nagpal, Screenwriters: Dev Patel,..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...camaraderie of its three young leads, played by Erana James, Nathalie Morris and Manaia Hall.”..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Drugstore June

Comedy about an extremely online pharmacist who investigates a robbery at her drugstore

"...Directed by: Nicholaus Goossen. Starring: Esther Povitsky, Bobby Lee, Beverly D'Angelo, Haley Joel Osment, Bill Burr and James..."

March 1, 2024 Movie Review

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...special guests Roxy Castillo and Shi Feticcio.   – James Scott Crooklyn..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Sends in the Clowns

Pamela Adlon, Frank Oz, John Leguizamo, and more for Comedy Festival

"...And would it be SXSW Comedy without James Adomian and his uncanny impressions? Having previously delivered keynotes..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...favorites. The setlist included songs by Doug Sahm, Jerry Lee Lewis, and the 13th Floor Elevators, who were all..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Cactus Lee..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Quick Guide to Chronicle Endorsements for 2024 Primary Election

Going to the polls? This handy list of our recommendations might help.

"...“Randy” Sarosdy * Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6: Bonnie Lee Goldstein * State Representative, District 19: Dwain Handley State..."

Feb. 18, 2024 News Post by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...LP, with alexalone opening.   – Raoul Hernandez Gabe Lee..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

March 2024 Primary Election Endorsements for Travis County Residents

Our choices for local, state, and national races

"...has broader experience. Justice, Supreme Court, Place 6: Bonnie Lee Goldstein *..."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...will show you how to channel your inner Stan Lee and Jack Kirby – or maybe Alison Bechdel or..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...will show you how to channel your inner Stan Lee and Jack Kirby – or maybe Alison Bechdel or..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

"...Jordan Peele, Win Rosenfeld, Ian Cooper, Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee, Christine Haebler, Anjay Nagpal Screenwriters: Dev Patel, Paul Angunawela,..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...Chef: Texas category) selected as semifinalists in the 2024 James Beard Awards last month. When you consider the hundreds..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: Dickie Lee Erwin, Snake Doctor

Rootsy singer-songwriter’s 11th LP adds new pop shimmer

"...a single psychedelic banjo tune. It took singer-songwriter Dickie Lee Erwin 45 years to do it, and then he..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Michael Hall

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...the update of the show, Gosling takes over from Lee Majors as Colt Seavers, a stuntman who finds himself..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...music events around town, head to Chron Events. Cactus Lee Times Three Antone’s Nightclub, Thursday 4C-Boy’s Heart & Soul,..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Future Gladiators and Fantastical Stories Mark the Literary Year in Review

Pulled from the shelves

"...they become warriors fighting to the death with other enrollees for a chance at ultimately winning their freedom. The..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...Golden Roses, Kat Hasty, Dallas Burrow, and Reckless Kelly. Asleep at the Wheel bandleader Ray Benson is the ceremony’s..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

NADC Burger Goes Brick-and-Mortar, Birdie’s Reprises Bistro Remy, Luminaire Gets Spanish with Wines, the Oyster Is (Part of) épicerie’s World, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...We already told you about pastry chef Margarita Kallas-Lee's excellent new dessert shop and commissary, Wolf and Wheat;..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dry Cleaning, Hinds, Rawayana Announced in SXSW 2024’s First Artist List

The first wave of 149 showcasing acts headed to Austin

"...SWITZERLAND) Hinds (Madrid SPAIN) Holiday Ghosts (Brighton UK-ENGLAND) HONESTY (Leeds UK-ENGLAND) Horse Jumper of Love (Boston MA) Hot Garbage..."

Oct. 11, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Frozen Treats Fest at Holiday on East Seventh

Beat the heat while you eat the sweet!

"...Sept. 21, 5pm, Holiday will host Michelin-starred chef Margarita Kallas-Lee (co-owner of Sushi by Scratch Restaurants and Pasta Bar),..."

Sept. 14, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival

Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop

"...bonds between brothers, friends, lovers, and a father (Tommy Lee Jones) and his son are put to the ultimate..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...BLONDE DEATH (Presented by Bleeding Skull) D: James Dillinger aka James Robert Baker USA,..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...family offered safe haven to outlaws Jesse and Frank James and the Younger brothers...."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jordan Moser's August residency, a pair of Millers, and more recommended Austin shows

"...LCD Soundsystem. Vocals inflect with slightly more charisma than James Murphy's sad drone. Call that post-post-post-punk? – Laiken Neumann Miller..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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