Austin Elders: Meet Donald Mace Williams, the 95-Year-Old Ph.D. and Poet

He’s an expert on Beowulf, and he hasn’t stopped writing

"...His quaint Bouldin Creek home is stacked with books, and scattered..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

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

"...good one. That’s right, Chronicle reader: We’ve listed all kinds of summer events from musicals to burger competitions, all..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

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

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Austin Fashion Week..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Come, walk out into the yard with me. Sure, your yard. Stand at..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Don’t Drink That Water: The deadly algae is back! Scientists from..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...Page Burkum, yet over the past 15 years, the Minneapolis duo has evolved into an eclectic quintet that sweeps..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Anyone into jangly power pop and/or zippy post-punk should be aware..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Thank You Very Much

Doc explores the unknowable comic genius Andy Kaufman

"...restrictive a word for Kaufman. No, restrictive is too confining a word. Kaufman wanted people to laugh, but not..."

March 28, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...three days left on the clock, Senate Democrats are weighing their options for passing a stopgap bill that would..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Strip Club: Lakehills Plaza

Cajun fusion that hits the target, a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and more South Austin strip mall standouts

"...Welcome to The Strip Club, highlighting Austin’s destination strip malls. Where else can you buy..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Trans Rights, Comedy Nights, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Forgotten histories, missed connections – there’s a distinct sense of grief only members of a diaspora can..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...Pierre Argillet befriended many futurists, surrealists, and Dadaists during his time as an art collector, photographer, and publisher,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Follies, Samurai, and a Few Non-Alcoholic Events for the Weekend

Got a resolution to get out more? No problem.

"...Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays in January, Esther’s Follies on Sixth..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Find a December adventure

"...December is time for daytrippin’ while the days are warm and the evenings picturesque...."

Nov. 29, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Studio Tour, Mighty Texas Dog Walk, and More Recommended Events

Things to keep you busy this weekend

"...Thursday 14, Eastside Cinema..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...Shoegaze, noise rock, metal, post-punk, indie rock, chillwave, electroclash, and, yes, psych rock – there’s..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Austin Film Festival: The Two Faces of The Beldham

Patricia Heaton’s horror debut in a story of mothers and daughters

"...the audience and new mother Harper are the ones trying to figure it out...."

Oct. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...– Ventana Ballet – references the Spanish word for “window,” which makes sense given this local contemporary dance company’s..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2024, Power Ranked!

Welcome to Top of the Hops IX

"...Click here to jump straight to the brewery rankings...."

Oct. 17, 2024 Food Post by Eric Puga

Turkey Day Drama, a Red Hot Patriot, and Scares for the Season in Our Recommended Events

I scream, you scream, we all scream for the weekend!

"...awards. Now it’s back: the perfect time to get acquainted with this magical performance. The play follows Yamel, a..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...All About that Drought: It basically didn’t rain in September and, who knows, it may never again...."

Oct. 11, 2024 News Feature

Album Review: Haslanger and Sailors Rebop Hard Bop

Local jazz legends offer a world-class collaboration on co-leader debut

"...tenor saxophonist Elias Haslanger and trumpeter Mike Sailors icons in the Austin jazz community? Pals for 20 years, each..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Austin Elders: Meet Glen Castlebury, Former Statesman Capitol Bureau Chief

Running on coffee, nicotine, and news

"...Glen Castlebury has clear-blue eyes, a meticulously tended garden, and, usually, a cigarette..."

Sept. 6, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Other Laurens

Lackluster Belgian neo-noir about a PI investigating his dead twin's sudden death

"...Directed by: Claude Schmitz. Starring: Olivier Rabourdin, Louise Leroy, Kate Moran, Marc Barbé, Tibo..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Trains, Dance, and Lesbionage in This Week’s Recommended Events

Find some art and community this weekend

"...Thursday 22 - Wednesday 28, AFS Cinema..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...No matter how large Austin grows, it has always been a college town at..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

City-Contracted Toxic Algae Mitigation Tactic Has Seen “Mixed” Results

Algae production best slowed by limiting runoff

"...Besides mounting heat, for the last few summers, Austinites have had..."

July 26, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Pool Parties, Pride Picnics, and Other Events Worth Braving the Heat

Get good and sweaty

"...Austin Asian American Film Festival..."

June 28, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...I-35 Racist or Not: TxDOT argued in federal court that I-35 didn’t “cause discrimination.” But, KUT..."

June 7, 2024 News Feature

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