Going With Jenny

Like the couple in it, this new play about marriage has charm but could use a spark

"...Co-written by the husband-and-wife team of Thomas and Sherry Jo Ward, Going With Jenny hits on something so ordinary..."

Jan. 21, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Another Travelin' Band

Monsters of Folk on Friday, Friday, Fridaaaaay

"...Five years ago, Jim James, Conor Oberst, and M. Ward teamed with Saddle Creek producer Mike Mogis for a..."

Nov. 16, 2009 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Mayfield Fights Back

Ward and June Say Nay in Northwest Hills

"...Ward and June, the avengers. Yeah, I know, I know..."

Jan. 3, 1997 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Chaos in Tejas Live (Night No. 2): Bolt Thrower

British bulldozer grinds through

"...dervish last night, original recruits Baz Thomson and Gavin Ward locked strings in a disciplined axe assault, and Jo..."

June 1, 2013 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Theatre in the Round (Rock)

Penfold Theatre makes its entrance up north – where it's always wanted to be

"...of the chamber musicals The Last Five Years and John & Jen at Austin Playhouse and the Hideout, respectively...."

Aug. 6, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...(The Great Invisible) returns with her Sundance Film Festival award winner Descendant...."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...Monday, Dec. 31, with three hours of events geared toward families, followed by a parade – the Grand Procession..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...Nick believed passionately in several things, among them moving forward by communistic/ democratic consensus, and that he was always..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Mr. Brody, Keith Maitland's follow-up to his SXSW 2015 award-sweeping Tower, makes its local premiere after debuting at the..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Suspended in Time

The community song of Wilson Street awaits its next refrain

"...– Joan Didion, The White Album..."

Aug. 13, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Girls Can Tell

Gadding about

"...a band called the Tiny Adventurers, who gigged at Jo's Hot Coffee on SoCo as part of South by..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature by Melanie Haupt

2003 Texas Book Festival Preview

"...denoted with a .Saturday, Nov. 89:45-10:30am House Chamber Bookend Award Ceremony Honoring Shelby Hearon & Elmer Kelton..."

Nov. 7, 2003 Books Feature

The 2002 Austin Chronicle Restaurant Poll

Critics Picks

"...a MillionMigasPolvo's, Las ManitasSandwichesOyster Po'Boys at Quality Seafood; Sloppy Joe at NeWorlDeli; Chicken with Parsley Vinaigrette at Jo's; AzulHonorary..."

May 24, 2002 Food Feature

Recommended

"...quartet, led by the Cranberry-Sundays sounds of singer Kimi Ward Encarnation, found on the band's pretty pop debut Lucky..."

Nov. 3, 1995 Music Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...or witnessed firsthand. We can’t wait to experience the joy and energy radiating from the Paramount when we share..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Dembanger D: John Berardo Screenwriters: John Berardo, Lindsay LaVanchy, Brian Frager Ellery..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...only beacon of hope and freedom for the vast majority of humanity. The type of specious and deadly message..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Column

Scanlines

"...– was to take one of my favorite authors, John Steinbeck, and watch the films based on his books..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...last lineup on the ColdTowne stage. Featuring all-timers like Jose Da’Hype, Clayton Maderia, Moe Christine, Destiny LaLane, Julie Talbert,..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

Texas Book Festival Unveils Full Author Lineup for 2024

Matthew McConaughey and Malcolm Gladwell headline

"...paperback release of McConaughey’s hit memoir Greenlights, the Academy Award-winning actor will have a Nov. 16 sit-down chat with..."

Sept. 19, 2024 Books Post by Amaya Austin

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...of Stacey Abrams and Lawrence Wright and Texas Writer Award recipient Elizabeth Crook...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...Gala, Half Dream, Jane Leo, JaRon Marshall, Jeff Lofton, Jon Muq, J. Serrato, J Soulja, Kelley Mickwee, Lara Price,..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...the eagerly awaited TV adaptation of Parasite director Bong Joon-ho's Snowpiercer (itself adapted from Jacques Lob and Jean-Marc Rochette's..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...millionaire have in common? Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, and John Hodgman will all be at the 2019 Texas Book..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...The film festival (March 8-17) already announced Jordan Peele's eagerly-awaited doppelgänger horror Us as the opening night..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Fox with a massive voice cast (including Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Scarlett Johansson, Yoko Ono, and dozens more) in..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Paramount Announces Summer Classic Film Series Lineup

See the whole schedule and get some tickets to escape the heat

"...and Wine) will present a 45th anniversary screening of John Huston's hard-hitting boxing drama Fat City...."

May 16, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music No. 5

Hurray for the Riff Raff, Naomi Achu, Cakes da Killa, and 171 more added

"...week’s announcement of 30 acts hailing from the 512. Journeyman guitarist Ian Moore has been added alongside rapper Kydd..."

Jan. 27, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

Austin's Monster of Folk strolls down Mermaid Avenue, inside Woxy's DJ booth, and beating the drum for HAAM Benefit Day

"...Will Johnson is the Swiss Army knife of indie rock. During..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

After a Fashion

This week, Stephen manages to connect Barbara K, the Shangri-Las, and Joey Buttafuoco. Go figure.

"...Clay Pit shortly before Christmas, the legendary Barbara K, Jo Carol Pierce, my sister Margaret, and myself met for..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

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