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"...as all-knowing force.  – Richard Whittaker Upcycled Paintings Workshop: Landmarks of Austin..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How to Adult: Advice for New Grads, and Anyone Else Still Trying to Figure This Thing Out

100 things we know now that we wished we knew then

"...for their wisdom when you start hitting life’s scarier landmarks, like losing a parent or finding a lump. 98)..."

May 10, 2024 Features Feature by the Editorial Staff

South by Southwest Is Headed to London

Culture fest adds third venue as global expansion continues

"...a post with a video of all the city’s landmarks and a warning of “culture klatsch incoming” (causing the..."

May 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Color in Sara Hickman’s An Eclectic Array of Texas Musicians

Presenting two illustrations from Sara Hickman’s new volume

"...• Hickman's coloring page subjects both released latest career landmarks in Alejandro Escovedo's La Cruzada (2021) and Spoon's Lucifer..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Emerald Fennell's Saltburn to Open Austin Film Festival

Promising Young Woman followup leads first title drop

"...dies. Along the way, she distracts herself with picturesque landmarks, craft breweries, and picturesque men in craft breweries, but..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring

This is not a love letter, it’s a wake-up call

"...a local radio DJ who lovingly recalls the cultural landmarks and hangouts of Miller’s youth, each ending with the..."

May 23, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

This week's recommended shows include mini-fests celebrating rockin' girls, Latinx talent, and Christmas shopping

"...Festive Fest fundraiser at Feels So Good. Celebrating 2022 landmarks like becoming the first nonprofit to partner with the..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

What the Broken Spoke's Historic Designation Could Mean for Music Venue Preservation

Honky-tonk could join sites eyed for city venue investments

"...state hotel occupancy tax revenue to improve and preserve landmarks that substantially contribute to tourism. [inset-2-right]..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...With a Little Help From My Historians: The oldest..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature

Five Austin Filming Locations to Make You Feel Like a Star

Get your cameras out for the most memorable Austin movie moments

"...Famously filmmaker-friendly, Austin's streets and landmarks have been featured in dozens of movies over the..."

Aug. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: Wind Turbines

Fun facts about the giant pinwheels along Texas highways

"...along U.S. 84 between Sweetwater and Lubbock are prominent landmarks on the long drive. In South Texas, the windmills..."

July 22, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Faster Than Sound: BabiBoi's Spitfire Soundtrack for the Club and Beyond

Ballroom rapper joins the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce's Pride in Local Music next Saturday, and more music news

"...Recent landmarks include the first official ball at South by Southwest,..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

What’s to Become of Austin’s Unofficial Gay District?

A development plan would maintain Oilcan Harry's but displace two other gay-friendly bars

"...to the 1920s and 1930s, likewise don't qualify as landmarks on their own, per a city planning report presented..."

May 13, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Austin’s Leading Independent Concert Promoters Resound and Heard Presents Join Forces

The two Central Texas bookers merge staffs and venue portfolio

"...Upcoming landmarks on the Resound calendar include two nights of Bikini..."

May 5, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Drive-Through Trail of Lights Passes on Sale Now

No pedestrians allowed for second year

"...and access to a 3-mile course around Downtown Austin landmarks festooned with Xmas cheer...."

Oct. 7, 2021 Events Post by Skye Seipp

The LBJ Presidential Library at 50

For five decades, the LBJ Library & Museum has been not only keeping history but also making history

"...doesn't show up on any lists of iconic local landmarks. It isn't the most monumental structure in the city..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"..."We did the landmarks," remembers Fung. "We went to Studio 54 and then..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Struggling to Connect With My Downtown Life Through Virtual Reality

Immersing my avatar in SXSW XR

"...receptacle respawned on Congress Avenue. Apart from three well-depicted landmarks, the Contemporary Austin art museum, the Paramount/Stateside, and the..."

March 17, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: And The Award for “Loosiest-Goosiest Award Show Reimagining” Goes To ...

"...Austin Landmarks Meet XR: SXSW has collaborated with extended reality experts..."

March 5, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival

Digital environment will be virtually like being there

"...with a recreation of many of the city's recognizable landmarks and favorite venues, including the Paramount Theatre, the Contemporary..."

March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...concerts, livestreams, and fundraisers. Plus, local artists still delivered landmarks: Gary Clark Jr.'s primetime performance of "This Land" on..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Top 10 Arty Ways 2020 Was the Best Year Ever

Barbara Purcell shares art highlights from a year that tested our sanity and humanity

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Nightstream Review: Anything For Jackson

The love of grandparents rips the doors off Hell

"...the same off-kilter, nausea-inducing dread as two other recent landmarks in dire and dour low-budget paranormal drama, The Deeper..."

Oct. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Live-Tweet Hell on Wheels With Us

The astonishing true story of the birth of Roller Derby

"...in a host of familiar (including some now lost) landmarks like the old Austin Music Hall and Playland Skate..."

July 13, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin at Large: Every Day is Juneteenth

Yes, freedom is worth celebrating. But it also bids us to do some serious reflection.

"...the onset of the 10-1 council, that contains the landmarks and heritage of the Black community for whom Juneteenth..."

July 3, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Watch: Trouble in the Streets’ Desert Dystopia

View West Texas post-apocalypse on new “Mad Science” vid

"...played on the track. Footage ventures through the artistic landmarks surrounding Marfa – like Prada Marfa, Target Marathon, and..."

June 29, 2020 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Eyes on Tillery Street Pecan Groves

"...can never be undone. These pecan trees are historic landmarks of the Eastside and should be protected. With increased..."

April 19, 2020 Postmarks

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards 4/15 – canceled Landmarks: Art All Night 3/26 – postponed, new date TBA..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: Pandemic's Effect on Travel

Out of town closings due to the threat of COVID-19

"...entry and tours of its two Houston folk art landmarks The Orange Show and The Beer Can House until..."

March 17, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

“Keep Austin Weird” Originator Remembered for Choosing Community Over Capital

Red Wassenich passed away Feb. 28

"...his best friend Chuck Herring, helping to preserve Austin landmarks like the Cathedral of Junk and Stephanie Distefano's El..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Francesca D'Annunzio

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