Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...seriously starting to do -- then the health of Austin's actors, painters, musicians, dancers, sculptors, singers, directors, and designers..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Erica Nix Is No Longer on the (Mayoral) Run

Queer artist and fitness guru ends campaign, endorses Celia Israel

"...After a fun, zany, and perfectly Austin mayoral campaign, queer performance artist, workout queen, and filmmaker..."

Aug. 31, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Austinites Asked to Do What Austinites Do Best

Weekend casting call for freak flag fly-ers

"...Austin High, a "modern day, irreverent stoner comedy," will be..."

June 25, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Laughs and Hip-Hop With Bryson Brown

With new stand-up album Lifestyle Jokes, the comedian keeps repping his roots in Austin's rap scene

"...onstage, I make sure to tell motherfuckers I'm from Austin," he explained...."

July 7, 2023 Arts Feature by Haris Qureshi

Tiny Dive Bar Indian Roller to Close

Far South Austin’s boutique roadhouse calls it quits

"...visit, and mourn the loss of another independent, eclectic Austin business that welcomed everyone inside...."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by A. Richmond

The Common Law

My neighbor takes “Keep Austin Weird” to the next level

"...overgrown and haven't ever been cleaned up. Trash and weird objects strewn throughout the yard. Lots of the neighbors..."

Nov. 6, 2020 Column by Luke Ellis

SoCo Shopping

Local boutiques offer glitzy, weird, and downright Austin-y items

"...Austin's been around long enough to be self-aware of how..."

June 14, 2016 Columns Post by Rivers Wright

Slipknot Devastates COTA

Iowa’s malevolent sons blaze and burn

"...Every touring act plays up the Keep Austin Weird schtick – in a pandering way. For..."

Sept. 3, 2015 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

What's the Buzz?

Stoner comedy '4:20 Austin High' debuts

"...weather and bad traffic, high school stoner comedy 4:20 Austin High would never have happened. In 2009, producer and..."

April 20, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Cool Keeps On

Fourteen years after AICN woke up the Web, three Austin film sites carry on the tradition

"...In 1996, when Austin fanboy deluxe Harry Knowles kick-started his already turbocharged imagination..."

June 18, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Harry Knowles, Pedazo Chunk, and the Independent Video Store

Harry on indie video stores

"...Of all the vanished video stores in Austin's storied VHS culture, the one we miss the most..."

Jan. 18, 2009 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

Developing Stories

A look at the proposed Iconic Preservation ordinance - a brilliant idea, or a nutty one?

"...Much as the rallying cry "Keep Austin Weird" resonated with the city's current anxieties and..."

Nov. 3, 2006 News Column by Katherine Gregor

Gay Place

This Pride keep the spark alive

"...unicorn is out of the bag. Pride has covered Austin in a sea of rainbows and beautiful queers. (To..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Public Notice: Lyft Up; Uber Under

The city sorts out airport ride-booking, and Uber resists

"...The City of Austin Aviation Department announced Tuesday that it had reached an..."

March 13, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Home's a Brewin'

An embarrassment of hoppy riches await

"..."Isn't every week Austin Beer Week?" I wondered, as this year's schedule was..."

Oct. 26, 2012 Food Column by Ivy Le

Citizen Mary

A Profile of Mary Arnold, Advocate for Austin

"...the business of running the family household. Fortunately for Austin, she did not...."

April 5, 2002 News Feature by Amy Smith

Theatre Review: Bottle Alley Theatre Company’s Aurora

This alien exploration works as a play and an encapsulation of what makes Austin special

"...Austin is porch culture. That’s how I describe it to..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

The Common Law

Do artistic murals require a City of Austin permit?

"...we need to get permission from the city of Austin to paint the mural or can we just do..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Fly your protest flag in Austin?

"...I own property in Austin, and I'm frustrated and pissed off at a lot..."

July 1, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

AFF Interview: Here We Are

Director David Bellarosa on Austin as the velvet coffin

"...If your education about Austin was just from films, you'd think that it was..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: Pay-to-Play City Politics

When it comes to Austin's independent businesses, the City too often is part of the problem

"...has always focused on, supported, and been supported by Austin's independent businesses. Currently we are going to be approaching..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Column by Louis Black

We're Still Here

Assessing the continuing black Austin experience

"...The first recorded African-American in Austin, Texas, was, somewhat predictably, a slave. Arriving in 1839..."

Jan. 8, 2016 News Feature by Kahron Spearman

My Dove Springs ... and Ours

What life in 'the 44' says about the two worlds of Austin

"...This Southeast Austin neighborhood is called Dove Springs. Semi-officially, its southern and..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Sam Ramos

'Crazy Carl and His Man-Boobs' Premieres April 1

No joke

"...we'd have hit our quota, but the truth is, Austin has never been short on peculiar personalities...."

March 24, 2014 Screens Post by Monica Riese

I'm Creative, and I Vote!

Find out what council candidates think about the arts

"...aspiring city officials truly get what creativity means to Austin's future and which ones just pay it lip service..."

April 25, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

That Takes the Cake

Austin cake artists strut their stuff at national show

"...of this burgeoning trend more apparent than here in Austin. Capital Con­fec­tioners is an organization of about 125 local..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Fertile Ground for Foodies

Austin's artisanal food makers bring home the bacon, perhaps

"...Englishwoman Tracy Claros arrived in Austin in 2003 with a unique food product idea and..."

June 3, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Visit Your Local Library

Austin Public Libraries like local music

"...“For more information about the Bright Light Social Hour,..."

April 26, 2011 Music Post by Margaret Moser

TV Eye

Billed as 'a new spin on drama,' the drama of 'Rollergirls' is limited to the petty arguments of whiny women having trouble getting along, because, well, you know how women are

"...When it comes to buying into Austin chic, I resist. Actually, I resist with a vengeance...."

Jan. 20, 2006 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

Austin Stories

"...week and delayed action on it until January. The Austin Warehouse Association, which represents business owners on retail- and..."

Dec. 13, 2002 News Feature

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