Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...up to his second year in a Russian prison last week. The U.S. government officially designated him as “wrongfully..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...the 2000s. The past two years served as the launch of live music events at Austin’s Q2 soccer stadium...."

March 29, 2024 News Feature

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...with its $8.5 million in private money, was a failure-to-launch, per an article in the Texas Tribune. When the..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts

A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure

"...jazz classics, Bach, and/or the Beatles. On that note, last year’s Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Verde Report: James Ruth Is Bringing Austin FC’s Blueprint to the NFL

Club’s first head of marketing talks about building a brand

"...vision of how he would, if given the opportunity, launch the ATXFC brand in an authentic way that would..."

March 15, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Behind Two of SXSW Music’s Biggest Free Lineups

How media players and Penske partnerships avoid the sophomore slump

"...showcasing in years past, Rolling Stone upped the ante last year with the launch of their multi-day Future of..."

March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Total Solar Eclipse to Draw Crowds of Tourists to Town

The once-in-a-lifetime darkness is coming to Central Texas

"...2017 or caught the annular “ring of fire” eclipse last October. A total solar eclipse – when the moon..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Robyn Ross

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...Since launching in 2019 with the inquisitive pop-rock push-and-pull of internet-ready..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...hosts unite for one night in an event that’ll blast big-sister vibes across Bat City. TikTok titan Ellen Go..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...After announcing the winners to all 53 categories in last week’s paper, rather than on stage, this year’s event..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...of Texas state troopers and the National Guard since launching in March 2021, The Texas Tribune reported...."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...Hall of Fame inductions, much-loved Austin artist Ben Kweller launches a new award in honor of his late son,..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Carnaval to Chili Cook-Off: This Week's Recommended Community Events

A kickoff for Black History Month, Mean Girls trivia, a farewell to boobies, and more

"...Drag artist Gender Destruction celebrates their last breastful birthday with a top surgery benefit show, where..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...Watson, who will run but is unlikely to officially launch his campaign for another month. Both are women, Llanes..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Sona Shah.  – Kat McNevins Spend Time Zine Mart Launch Party..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Council Member Kathie Tovo announced her campaign for mayor last week. Tovo served on Council for over a decade,..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Yup, Something’s Different

The story behind our new print redesign

"...here. Indeed, it is: In this week’s issue, we launch a redesign of our print newspaper. This certainly isn’t..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Black Keys and Bootsy Collins Top Latest SXSW Music Announcement

Plus Angélica Garcia, Dende, Snõõper

"...Keys premieres in the film program, while SXSW announced last week that the artists would deliver a keynote address..."

Jan. 24, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Swedish Hill Is Kind of Closing; Hong Kong Supermarket, C’est Finis; Dry January Is a Good Idea All Over; But, Oh Boy, We Still Wine an Awful Lot; and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...getting onboard with the “Dry January” program this year. Last issue we shouted out the nonalcoholic tippling opportunities at..."

Jan. 10, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

With Six Seats Up in the Air, City Council Could Look Very Different Next Year

Ready to rumble?

"...anyone wanting to take him on will need to launch a campaign as soon as possible. They'll need all..."

Jan. 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...the Chronicle pops up at Cheer Up Charlies to launch our own 2023/2024 Austin Music Poll (with more details..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...culture shift that Rutanya Pearson-Mitchner has observed during her last 15 years working with TCSO. Pearson-Mitchner has been incarcerated..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Walker Lukens’ The Last Walt and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Explosions in the Sky to CAPYAC’s Far Out Fest

"...The Last Walt..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Cybertruck Event at Gigafactory Elon Musk has advertised the launch of Tesla's Cybertruck since 2019, but after the company's..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature

We Have an Issue: “Free Wrapping Paper Since 1981”

"...Last year we festooned our annual Gift Guide Issue with..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"..."People have their feelings on it, especially after these last three years."..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature

How to Watch Willie Nelson’s Friday Hall of Fame Induction, and More Music News

An Electric Church-saving fundraiser and major Latin music lineup

"...to keep their spot. The liquid-light-drenched DIY venue posted last week: "Our landlord issued an ultimatum, giving us until..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...That's the popular line on Richman, anyway, who Austinites last saw playing the Mohawk with drummer Tommy Larkins in..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...ACLU Launches Abortion Advocacy Network: The ACLU of Texas announced this..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature

City Begins Program Texting Unhoused Austinites About Emergencies

Warnings of extreme weather are a top priority

"...The city of Austin launched a new text message system on Wednesday, October 25,..."

Oct. 31, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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