The Goldfinch

Donna Tartt's metaphorical novel gets an award-season adaptation

"...Directed by: John Crowley. Starring: Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman, Hailey Wist, Finn Wolfhard, Jeffrey Wright,..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Vegan Magazine Founder Summer Burton Talks Reason and Queso

Former Buzzfeed exec and Texas native is obsessed with animals

"...Over a midweek lunch at Mother's Cafe, Hyde Park's vegan-friendly institution, we sat down with Summer Burton to chat..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Michael Ray Charles' New Art Asks Hard Questions About Race and America

The internationally acclaimed artist returns to Austin with new work that, as ever, leaves us asking ourselves what we see

"...spreads the paint deliberately but quickly, filling in the sketched-out semicircle with a bright shade of red. As the..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

It Chapter Two

Back to Derry as the Losers Club takes on Pennywise again

"...Directed by: Andy Muschietti. Starring: Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Bill Hader, Isaiah..."

Sept. 6, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

First Look at the Austin-Made Comedy-Musical Sister Aimee

First trailer for an (un)true story

"...Last September, we talked to star Anna Margaret Hollyman while the film about the original megapastor,..."

Aug. 22, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Causing Trouble as We Smiled: A Dusty Story

Playwright Timothy Braun remembers the canine companion who changed his life

"...way home today," I told my wife. A dog ran through the middle of the road on Cesar Chavez..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Arts Feature by Timothy Braun

Envisioning a More Flavorful Future With Emmer & Rye’s Fermentation Program

Chef Alfred Francese becomes a self-made flavor scientist

"...Natural tinkerer, microbe-whisperer, and flavor enthusiast Alfred Francese, sous chef and larder master..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

Separating Fact From Fiction Regarding Austin's Homelessness Strategy

"...What ordinances were changed?..."

Aug. 2, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hentaii Looks to Broaden the Idea of What People Can Do in Drag

From artistic lip-syncing to live sets and beyond

"...In America, it’s known as “anime porn,” in Japan, it translates to “pervert,” and in..."

July 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

Ending HIV in 10 Years: How Do We Do It?

CDC director visits Austin, calls for a "disruptively innovative" plan

"...leadership. The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, along with other federal public health leaders, visited..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...Break out your best red carpet attire! aGLIFF – the All..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Roosevelt Room Stands Its Ground in a New Downtown

How the right lease negotiations kept the Fifth Street bar in business

"...one knew when. As Downtown Austin was growing tall and fancy from Seaholm to Rainey, Fifth and Lavaca stalled...."

July 12, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Fonda San Miguel Hosts All-Women Guest Chef Dinner Series

Four-course dinner prepared by celebrated sister chefs

"...For sister chef duo María Elidé Castillo and Delfina Castillo Tzab, cooking has always been tied to..."

July 10, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

July Is Crime Month: The Crime Blotter, Week 2

A curated guide to unlawful activities around town July 8-14

"...Since July Is Crime Month at the Chronicle, the ruffians and reprobates at this rag want to be sure..."

July 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Music Advocates Say Convention Center Expansion Key to Unlocking City Funds

Can the commercial music industry finally get a cut of the HOT action? Also: City protects venue employees from receiving sound citations and Austin rapper Hella Sketchy dies of overdose.

"...Long before the concept of expanding the convention center became the hotly debated civic issue..."

July 5, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

L.A. Stands in for the ATX in 9-1-1: Lone Star

Fox confirms new Rob Lowe vehicle will not shoot in Austin

"...In recent years, through shows like AMC’s The Son and HBO’s The Leftovers, Austin has built up a reputation..."

July 2, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Food and Ag Lab: Keeping Your Meals Safe

Local ACC-backed start-up fights the good fight for food safety and more

"...Truth: One of the things that you never want to get, even in our obsessively acquisitive society, is..."

June 21, 2019 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Late Night

Emma Thompson and Mindy Kaling spark and bond in this timely and charming media satire

"...Directed by: Nisha Ganatra. Starring: Emma Thompson, Mindy Kaling, Amy Ryan, Max Casella,..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Secret Life of Pets 2

The cute critters return, but breaking the pack up means no one has as much fun

"...bone, Hollywood loves a good sequel. 2016's talking creature animation The Secret Life of Pets was a dog's-eye view..."

June 7, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Veronica Mars, All Grown Up at the ATX Television Fest

Series creator Rob Thomas explains why the cult show has to change

"...has never shied away from life's gritty realities. Unlike many millennial teen melodramas – which glossed over everything from..."

June 7, 2019 Screens Feature by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips: Eagle Eye Observatory

Keep an eye on the night sky

"...Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles outside of Burnet..."

May 24, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Utopia Fest Announces 2019 Music Roster

Mikaela Davis, Brownout, and Toubab Krewe highlight lineup

"...it always was. The 2018 hierarchy of headliners proved an aberration, so now the gathering again focuses on emerging..."

May 21, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Oscar-Winning Screenwriter Revisits Milk With Austin Screening

Dustin Lance Black on the pendulum of progress

"...openly gay public official when he was elected to San Francisco Board of Supervisors. He, along with S.F. Mayor..."

May 3, 2019 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It doesn't mean stiff..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Playhouse's Copenhagen

In the conversations of this Michael Frayn drama, we learn that history is broken, just like us

"...is not just pretty stagecraft. As you focus your eyes, you see it is an intentionally placed atomic symbol,..."

April 19, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Luv Doc: A Real-Life Swipe Right

There is a difference between being likable and having a neurotic need to be liked

"...trying to brag, I know I'm not the only woman who has this problem, but most men I meet..."

April 5, 2019 Column by The Luv Doc

19 Post-Punks to Bounce Around To

"...7:20pm; Fri. 15, Container Bar, 1:15pm Co-vocalists Jason Balla and Emily Kempf, respectively of notable Chicago acts Ne-Hi and..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Point Austin: It Ain’t Easy Being Weird

Welcome to Austin – accept our gift of the spirit of change

"...of repeating myself – occupational hazard of longtime reporting and advancing age – I hope regular Chronicle readers bear..."

March 15, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Stacey Abrams, Without Concessions

Now and for her whole life, the rising star finds her own path to victory

"...Stacey Abrams were governor of Georgia, as she had planned, we might not be seeing her at SXSW this..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Better Bites Bakery Offers Vegan, Allergy-Free Desserts for Everyone

Cupcakes, brownies, cake balls, and more

"...Leah Lopez makes parents cry, but she doesn’t troll anyone on Facebook or pick fights at the playground. She’s..."

Feb. 5, 2019 Food Post by Alisha McDarris

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