Legislators, NAACP, and Professors Condemn UT’s Mass Layoffs

At least 66 people have lost their jobs, and counting

"...This state has overcome a lot of things like Jim Crow, where people of color couldn't enter these institutions...."

April 11, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...Slackers offers a mixtape of Nineties staples like a brown ale (James Brown); a nitro milk stout (Milkman); a..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...iconic ballet Revelations and newer works by Ronald K. Brown, Alonzo King, and more.   – Wayne Alan Brenner..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Back in Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards Define a Musical Spirit

Show's 10th anniversary return uplifts largely outsider roots sounds

"...debut of their supergroup, Wonder Women of Country. Junior Brown countered with “Too Many Nights in a Roadhouse,” swerving..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...awards specifically honor Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez, and include performances from legends and nominees including Reverend..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...her work. Most galleries don’t understand the Black and brown communities, and they aren’t trying to improve. “They’re just..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...exhibits, which present artifacts from prominent local families, the Jim Crow-era L.C. Anderson High School, and Black scientists and..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Free Week and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Skourge, Magna Carda, and more at the no-cost annual fest

"...Empire, where the premium hip-hop of Magna Carda, Deezie Brown, and Jake Lloyd rules the Garage. Inside, booker Moonbby..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

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

"...Award honoree, while Texas Tornados’ Augie Meyers and Flaco Jiménez will be recognized as Founders of the Sound. Lone..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Opinion: No Home Sweet HOME for Austin’s Black and Latino Communities

A member of the Planning Commission argues that Austin’s proposed new land use plan would result in another major forced relocation of Austin’s Latino community and its dwindling Black community

"...a plan that has written out Austin's Black and Brown communities, crafted without meaningful consideration of the unintended consequences..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Alberta Phillips

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...Guinn, who's previously profiled cult leaders Charles Manson and Jim Jones. Jo Scott-Coe's Unheard Witness: The Life and Death..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

Sound Unseen Brings Fugazi, Cyndi Lauper Docs to Austin

Minneapolis-based film fest spotlights local links for Austin leg

"...courtesy of co-programmer/festival director and former aGLIFF festival director Jim Brunzell and program director Rich Gill the festival added..."

Oct. 19, 2023 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: The Desk, Alpine

Beat-up desk attracts visitors to a West Texas desert hilltop

"...desk first appeared in 1979 (some sources say 1981). Jim Kitchen, a distance runner on the Sul Ross University..."

June 30, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...rock from last year's Old-Time Folks and the Last Jimenez stomps South Texas soul, alongside songwriters Bonnie Whitmore and..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Deezie Brown Kelsey Wilson (Sir Woman) Kiko Villamizar Ruthie Foster Songwriter..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Wild Life Directors: Jimmy Chin, Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Producers: Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi. Jimmy..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cactus Lee’s New Phase of Folk Realism

With Perfect Middle Hall, songwriter Kevin Dehan steps out of honky-tonk confines

"...he took swigs of a beer wrapped in a brown paper bag that sat next to him...."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by E. Ryan Ellis

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...Guaraldi's beloved tunes from the classic cartoon "A Charlie Brown Christmas." Both shows start at 7:30pm; Courtney Santana follows..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Angela Strehli's Comeback Ace of Blues Revives Antone's Records

"At Antone's down in Texas, my friends call me the queen"

"...Jimmy Reed, Otis Rush, Eddie Taylor, and more decorate the..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Book Festival 2022

"...Tenants Downstairs), Cleyvis Natera (Neruda on the Park), and Jim Lewis (Ghosts of New York) at the Changed Skylines,..."

Nov. 8, 2022 Photo Gallery

Memorable Moments From Levitation's Halloweekend

Standout sets from the four-day Austin fest

"..."Jesus fucking Christ," sighed Jim Reid toward the end of his legendarily noisy band's..."

Nov. 4, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

King Gizzard, Godspeed You!, and more lengthy band names

"...“Jesus fucking Christ,” sighed Jim Reid towards the end of his legendarily noisy band’s..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A few fests, a handful of Halloween shows, and more live music to see

"...funk with special guests David Ramirez, the Kernal, Kirby Brown, and Ryan Quiet. Legendary L.A. roots rockers Los Lobos..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...Summer Stock Austin Rap Unzel, VORTEX Repertory Company & Brown Boy Productions Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch, ZACH Theatre..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

What We’re Listening to This Week

Charley Crockett, Flora & Fawna, the Black Angels, and more

"...producer Bruce Robison's studio, the Bunker, and mastered by Jim Wilson, the lightly conceptual trot through our Southwest spins..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Book Festival Announces Omar Epps for 2022 Lineup

First author list includes Angie Cruz, Sandra Brown, more

"...Afrofuturist fantasy with Clarence A. Haynes (The Legacy of Jim Crow), and the festival will be a first look..."

July 13, 2022 Arts Post by Kaushiki Roy

What’s a Grand Jury, and Is It Being Manipulated to Indict Police Officers?

More cops are being indicted, but why all the secrecy?

"...and Broden took Fugitt's affidavit to District Judge Clifford Brown, asking for the case against Perry to be thrown..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...Brown County Fair June 1-5, Brownwood, browncountyfairandrodeo.com..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Jim Gaffigan's Happy to Bring Linoleum to Earth

The suburban spaceman comes to SXSW

"...Jim Gaffigan is no stranger to South by Southwest. In..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...reunion, brings their legacy into focus, with testimonials from Jim James, Mark Ronson, and Khruangbin, among others. Down to..."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

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