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"...examining issues and testing out solutions. That’s exactly how Leela Theatre presents Anklets in the Boardroom, a series of..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

"...Phillip Frankland Lee of Sushi by Scratch and Pasta|Bar, a key figure..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

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

"...in with Chris Stapleton and Orville Peck, Dua Lipa bleed Burnt Orange, and Chappell Roan go out on a..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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!

"...and Margaret Engel and first performed in 2010 with Kathleen Turner starring as Ivins. Texans of all ages ought..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...free taco, a listen to live music by Curtis Lee and his band, and know your purchases will have..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...the update of the show, Gosling takes over from Lee Majors as Colt Seavers, a stuntman who finds himself..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...Horses Would Run; BLK ODYSSY, DIAMONDS & FREAKS; Cactus Lee, Caravan; DAIISTAR, Good Time; Die Spitz, Teeth; Magic Rockers..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Review: Penfold Theatre’s Box

Audacious retelling of an equally audacious life

"...just prior to his departure, Henry married Jane Floyd (Lee Eden), a white English teacher, and toured as a..."

June 28, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Bill Callahan Cactus Lee Melissa Carper Mobley Album of the Year: Spoon -..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Diggin' Way Down Into Life With Carolyn Wonderland & A. Whitney Brown

For Valentine's Day, we bring you a snapshot of life at home with a blues musician and her comedy writer husband

"...old glossy promo photo of the boom-boom-boogie bluesman John Lee Hooker, autographed in a way where it appears he..."

Feb. 11, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Festival Review: Holidays at all Costs

French comedy is a hilarious descent into chaos

"...Stevan Lee Mraovitch's social satire, which won Comedy Vanguard award at..."

Oct. 28, 2021 Screens Post by Adrienne Hunter

Arkansas

Neo-noir is more Spaghetti Western than southern-fried Tarantino

"...Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Vince Vaughn, Clark Duke, John Malkovich, Eden Brolin), Michael Kenneth Williams, Vivica A. Fox, Chandler Duke..."

May 8, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

East Austin Studio Tour 2018, First Weekend

"...Lee Edwards (24), showing at Cement Loop, 5811 Berkman #140..."

Nov. 14, 2018 Photo Gallery

Eddie Stout Is a One-Man Historical Blues Society

On the eve of his Eastside Kings Festival the Dialtone Records founder remains doggedly preservationist

"...King's Band Wanda King (6-7pm) Andrea Dawson with Bill Eden (7:30-8:30) Lady Lotion (9-10)..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Top 10 National Albums of 2016

Our favorite picks from across the country

"...10) Frankie Lee, American Dreamer (Loose Music) Abby Johnston (Electronic)..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Music Feature by Neph Basedow

DVDanger: The Hallow

There’s something evil in the woods

"...these outsiders, headed into Straw Dogs or (more recently) Eden Lake territory. But it’s quickly clear that the locals..."

April 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gypsy Son

Former Zeros front punk and True Believers co-captain Javier Escovedo circles back to Austin

"...debut, City Lights. On his new Kicked Out of Eden, Escovedo returns to the post-Dolls rock & roll he's..."

Feb. 19, 2016 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Film Adds Midnighters and More

Horror lineup announced, plus shorts and more

"...of wannabe crooks botch a small-town bank heist and flee with their hostage deep into the California desert, where..."

Feb. 9, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Southwest Theatre Productions' Exit 27

At its heart, Aleks Merilo's play about boys exiled from their cultlike church is about mind control

"...one female character (played superbly by high school junior Lee Eden), who is known simply as "the Outsider." There's..."

Jan. 29, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...the stylish and cerebral thriller Ex Machina, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Urban Farmers Celebrate Renteria Win

Springdale Farm's opponents not pleased, however

"...the farm and the farm's resident mobile food trailer, Eden East – a claim that has since been refuted..."

Dec. 19, 2014 News Feature by Anna Toon

Ray Manzarek: Trying to Set the World on Fire

The late Doors keyboardist at the Garden of Eden

"...I was listening to Muddy Waters, Jimmy Reed, John Lee Hooker, and all of those guys before rock &..."

May 23, 2013 Music Post by Danielle Zelisko

Thanks for the Memories

'Chronicle' staff past and present on 20 years of covering SXSW Film

"...the event kept growing, initially under Nancy, then Angela Lee, then Matt Dentler, and now Janet Pierson. I think..."

March 1, 2013 Screens Feature by The Screens Staff

A Closer Look at the Paramount Lineup

Spike Lee, Amy Heckerling to present films

"...glossed over two big names: Amy Heckerling and Spike Lee...."

May 15, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Film Awards Announced

Jury and Audience picks

"...Special Jury Recognition for Performance: Jamie Chung – Eden Besedka Johnson – Starlet Nico Stone – Booster..."

March 13, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2012 Film Lineup Announced

'21 Jump Street' selected as Centerpiece Film

"...Eden Director: Megan Griffiths, Screenwriters: Richard B. Phillips, Megan Griffiths,..."

Feb. 1, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

You're Going To Want To Remember This

A few words with Nora Ephron: writer, filmmaker, foodie, and turtleneck enthusiast

"...fourth grade, to alter nature's course: buying a Mark Eden Bust Developer, splashing cold water on her chest every..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Long Road Out of Eden

The Eagles, Muse, and Phish to headline ACL 2010

"...Blues Traveler, Pete Yorn, the Soft Pack, Gayngs, Amos Lee, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Ozomatli, Richard Thompson...."

May 18, 2010 Music Post by Austin Powell

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...“Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story” (USA, 86 min.) Director: Stefan Forbes Featuring:..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Off the Record

Welcome to "Spazmodica," the future of Austin music

"...released its disappointing double album, Long Road out of Eden, exclusively (and fittingly) through Wal-Mart. Then there's RCRD LBL,..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

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