Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...an adaptation of Othello, which was originally performed by white actors in Blackface...."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...share their creations, while the Spits play Friday and White Denim play Sunday. Proceeds benefit food-industry worker support nonprofit..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...as fiercely fanged as the recent gal pals in White Lotus, but maybe with literal wolves? And finally, heap..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Psych, Blues, and Conjunto Festivals Headline Our Crucial Concerts

This week's recommended live offerings

"...Quartet is Malkmus, multi-instrumental collaborators Matt Sweeney and Emmett Kelly, and drummer Jim White. Though all four have careers..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...worked next door for the Pinkerton Detective Agency. Starched white tablecloths cover the tables crammed into the first-floor dining..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...this scene in 1997’s Lost Highway – when a white-faced Robert Blake terrorizes a saxophone-wielding Bill Pullman with only..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Shrooms, Trolls, and Gaga in This Week’s Recommended Events

Art, crafts, and more weekday fun

"...Alamo Mueller undertakes the heavy lifting with their current black-and-white screenings, which continue into crime thriller territory with a..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: We’re All in This Together

There’s lots to do in queer Austin even after the circus is out of town – and non-queer people can come, too!

"...show with San Marcos’ own Solangel Vergara, the legendary Kelly Kline, and the pup-tastic Frk. HaPuppy St. Paw-trick's Day..."

March 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...acknowledged a live singer. Very little rose above the white noise produced by the computer belonging to her wingman,..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Brand Events and Immersive Experiences, No Badge Required

A black hole re-creation, the Criterion Mobile Closet, and Alien: Earth close encounters await

"...right? Age of Union’s activation, a collab between artist Kelly Nunes* and environmentalist Dax Dasilva, boasts floor-to-ceiling mirrors to..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...Chinese American teenager undergoes experimental trans-racial surgery to become White in order to secure her chances of winning Prom..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...original script by Jonathan Lynn brings Colonel Mustard, Mrs. White, Yvette, and the whole list of suspects to the..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Fucking Trump Voters

That is a crime against humanity, so stop it

"...was an amplified, more senile regurgitation of the nauseating white power propaganda of his 2016 campaign, but it seems..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...were totally loyal to him, that follow orders." John Kelly, a former chief of staff, told The Atlantic that..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...powerhouse Anderson .Paak. – Haris Qureshi Australian Bard Paul Kelly Revisits Cities of Texas..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...today. Visit the Golden Age of Hollywood with Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O'Connor, and timeless, toe-tapping songs.  ..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

City Council Countdown: Meet the Candidates

Here’s one minute of information on each race

"...then lost the 2020 contest to another Republican, Mackenzie Kelly...."

Aug. 30, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...miss a single sweaty, subversive moment.   – Cy White POSTPONED: Big Freedia..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...museum’s front plaza. Other unmistakably Blanton pieces include Ellsworth Kelly’s Austin, a building-sized installation, and a blue mural in..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Ghost Funk, Fast Devo, an Elliott Smith Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music with a little help

"...debut album, Still in Bloom.   – Doug Freeman Kelly Willis and Dallas Burrow..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

A Comic Con, Drag Birthday, and More Recommended Events

Party hard this weekend

"...early birds out there an event of their own. Kelly Bach and partner Snugg will facilitate a soundtracked yoga..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Blackwater Lane

Gothic whodunnit's red herrings just stink

"...Directed by: Jeff Celentano. Starring: Minka Kelly, Dermot Mulrooney, Maggie Grace, kris Johnson, Alan Calton, Judah..."

June 21, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...“IH 35 reinforced the segregated division between the largely white population of Central and West Austin and the largely..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

Crosstalk: Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh Are the Wonder Women of Country

Chalk breaks up, Big Sugar reemerges, Die Spitz shoots a music video

"...Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh have formed a..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Back in Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards Define a Musical Spirit

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

"...rallying rendition of “Miles and Miles of Texas.” Still, Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Western Swing Female award winner..."

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

"...must-see Austin-affiliated trio of Brennen Leigh, Melissa Carper, and Kelly Willis add to the in-store show/signing with irresistible song-swapping..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...The Fall Guy Director: David LeitchProducers: Kelly McCormick, David Leitch, Ryan Gosling, Guymon CasadyScreenwriter: Drew Pearce..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...CM Alison Alter (who, along with CM Mackenzie Kelly, voted against the ordinance) reinserted regulations on short-term rentals..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

A Gift Guide for the Austin Music Fan in Your Life

Try a Nineties Austin oral history, Willie birthday LP, or BLK ODYSSY ashtray

"...Adrian Quesada does Destiny's Child, Toadies sing Kelly Clarkson, and Fat Tony tries out the Texas Tornados..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...a used-book haunt or the clean lines and fresh white paper of a place that specializes in new printings,..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

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