Inaugural Austin Theatre Critics Awards Drop 2024-2025 Nominees

Delicious drama of awards anticipation

"...of Life, City Theatre Austin Maddy Lamb, Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde, The Filigree Theatre Teresa Carson, The Little..."

May 21, 2025 Arts Post by Cat McCarrey

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Contemporary Art, Lumas from Berlin, and Paris’ Galerie Duret.   – Richard Whittaker Margie Criner: “Sound & Vision”..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Celebrating Culture, History, and Hops With Kaiju Cut and Sew

Owner Chris Gomez helps organize AANHPI markets, mahjong, and more

"...of Asian American culture and history. Fast-forward some years – and federal administrations – later, and we’re here in..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

APD Chief Lisa Davis Reorganizes Department Top Brass

Only three assistant chiefs from previous admin staying on

"...Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis has reshaped the executive team at the Austin..."

April 25, 2025 News Post by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...have an effective strategy” to hire more officers. Chief Lisa Davis responded to the report, presented at City Council..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...Southwest announced its audience awards for the 2025 Film & Television Festival...."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Transformation of Dirty Sixth Has Begun

Cars at night and customers during the day

"...historic Sixth Street has offered a consistent nightlife experience – lined with shot bars and dance clubs, it’s the..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Crucial Concerts to Enjoy as SXSW Wanes

Embrace the anarchy or wait for the masses to depart

"...of Crockett’s album earns one priority Friday admission wristband.   – Amber Williams Third Man Records and CREEM’s Two-Day..."

March 14, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Taking Stock of Texas Bills Aimed at Cracking Down on Immigration

They include a proposed Texas Homeland Security

"...Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis told KUT that the Austin Police Department would..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

SXSW Film Review: Death of a Unicorn

Jenna Ortega stars in darkly absurd tale of carnage and corporate greed

"...of a Unicorn, Claudette Godfrey, head of SXSW Film & TV, warned the palpably excited audience: “I seriously don’t..."

March 9, 2025 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

The Powerful Never Change in Death of a Unicorn

A24’s star-studded satirical horror comes to SXSW

"...purity and beauty to some. For others, the rainbow-pooping, Lisa Frankified epitome of childhood pizzazz. Yet they weren’t always..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Review: Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera

One Ounce Opera’s micro-opera showcase invigorates

"...audience, which featured attendees of all ages, it’s clear – this is an experience for everyone...."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

2025 Oscar Nominated Short Films - Documentary

"..."The Only Girl in the Orchestra" (Molly O’Brien and Lisa Remington)/..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Movie Review

Presence

Steven Soderbergh ghost story takes on an otherworldly POV

"...drama, 2020’s You Should Have Left. Instead, freelance psychic Lisa (Woolams-Torres) warns it’s all irrelevant to the ghost, which..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Fusebox Facts, Sullivan’s Travels, and More Recommended Events

Some recommendations for the week ahead

"...the director goes undercover as a hobo, and comedy – as well as the comely Veronica Lake – ensues...."

Jan. 24, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 3-9

"...AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): The Mona Lisa is a world-famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci. Beneath..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

The 10 Biggest Austin News Stories of 2024

A year of upheaval and settling dust

"...taken the helm at APD. Austin’s interim city manager, Jesús Garza, fell under scrutiny over shady payments from the..."

Dec. 13, 2024 News Feature by the News Team

Austin Energy Proposes New Gas Generation as Part of 2035 Resource Plan Update

Critics say it “blows up” climate plans; AE says it improves emissions

"...Utility Oversight Committee meeting November 19, AE’s Deputy Manager Lisa Martin explained that the 2020 resource plan was adopted..."

Dec. 9, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Austin’s Police Chief Begins “100-Day” Initiative to Engage Community, Develop Solutions to Department Problems

Lisa Davis wants to hear from police supporters and critics

"...Austin’s new chief of police, Lisa Davis, has launched a 100-day action plan which she..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: Butch County Says Bye for Now

Lead singer and founder Katy Koonce talks the queer rock group’s history

"...Live music is what defines Austin – even more so than barbecue, Bird scooter piles, or..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Column by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, says she is “shocked” at the Matt Gaetz A.G...."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

Shefali Luthra on Texas’ Role in the Undue Burden Unleashed by Abortion Restrictions

Texas Book Festival author to discuss the loss of reproductive rights in Sunday panel

"...The Supreme Court first scaled back Roe v. Wade, which protected the right to an abortion until the..."

Nov. 15, 2024 News Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...The final performance of award-winning, Houston-based artist, and composer Lisa E. Harris’ four-part performance series, Elements IV: Fire, will..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 1-7

"...of the world’s most famous paintings are the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. Both were made by Leonardo..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Austin Film Festival: Face Your Own Fears in The Fetch

An Irish legend gives grief a face in J.C. Doler’s debut feature

"...Fetch version of Nicholas. The actor praised makeup artist Lisa O'Neal for not only coming up with an effective..."

Oct. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...up last weekend at the ATX Theatre Halloween Costume & Thrift Sale. Shoppers browsing for party attire may have..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

As City Starts Opening Secret Police Misconduct File, New Contract Could Seal It Back Up

Meanwhile, lawsuit reveals more ways city keeps info secret

"...it would also close the G file back up – at least partially. A copy of the contract obtained..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fantastic Fest Review: What Happened to Dorothy Bell?

Found footage horror is a chill burn, not a run through the woods

"...of her computer screen in session with her shrink (Lisa Wilcox). When she makes the inevitable stumbling steps into..."

Sept. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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