It's Only Life After All

Moving doc about the folk musical duo Indigo Girls

"...In the documentary profile It’s Only Life After All, Emily Saliers and Amy..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Katherine McNevins

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...The Boot ranch outside of Gonzales kicks off its first Cattle Country Music Festival..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Glen Powell to Enter Texas Film Hall of Fame

Actor to be honored ahead of Austin premiere of Hit Man

"...The biggest night in Texas film is about to honor one of its fastest rising talents. Glen Powell, native..."

March 27, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Photographer Melinda Wickman Swearingen, Whose Images Defined Outlaw Country, Has Died

The Texan famously snapped Waylon, Willie, and more

"...Melinda Wickman Swearingen, a photographer who captured iconic images of the Texas outlaw country music scene, died March 18...."

March 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...about love, and a lot about ourselves? Okay, most of us haven’t, but damn if movies don’t overrepresent this..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South By Memories

Austin filmmakers recall some of their most memorable moments at the hometown festival

"...SXSW party. Keefe Boerner, who is the assistant director [of] production services at Moody College of Communication, rushed me..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...after Sundance in late January. Following that, SXSW kicks off in another few weeks. And shiftless writer that I..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reservation Dogs Star Devery Jacobs to be Honored at ATX TV Festival

Horror powerhouse duo Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel also at fest

"...Elora Danan in FX's Reservation Dogs, but she's also made an impact as a staff writer and episode director..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...Alongside the Austin Music Awards’ annual Hall of Fame inductions, much-loved Austin artist Ben Kweller launches a..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...SXSW – its cultural history suddenly churns into visions of tomorrow. Cherubs remain a living, seething, bouncing bridge between..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...walls, fluorescent lights, the occasional “keep your distance” line of tape on the floor: Most art galleries present one..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...February means Mardi Gras parades, Valentine's getaways, and hints of spring..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Robert Rodriguez to be Honored on the Avenue of Paramount Stars

Spy Kids, Machete director gets his plaque this summer

"...director becomes the latest artist celebrated on the Avenue of Paramount Stars...."

Jan. 26, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...Wallace was involved in a dispute between two groups of men near Rundberg Lane in North Austin. Both groups..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Crosstalk: KMFA Announces Middle Sattre’s Sophie Mathieu as 2024 Composer-in-Residence

While Mange plays final show due to anti-trans legislation

"...initiative seeks to diversify the classical music world in honor of late Austin musician Mason. Mathieu, a cellist who..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 26 - February 1

"...PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): In honor of this pivotal time in your life story, I..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Recommended Austin Events

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

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Qmmunity: Brrr, It’s Cold in Here

Shake off the icicles and step out on the gay Austin streets with these queer events

"...theys out there who've braved last week's freeze: Shake off the icicles and step out to queer fun. Off..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Column by James Scott

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...in Argentina are strapping plastic bags to the backs of cows to trap methane gas released due to flatulence...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...the paper every Thursday. And for our complete listings of upcoming live music events around town, head to Chron..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Chronicle Staffers Pick Their Go-To Dishes in Town

The food that keeps us coming back for more

"...roots at Pasta | Bar. It was so evocative of summer and very rooted in a sense of place..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Food Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 3-9

"...organism can continue for long to exist under conditions of absolute reality; even larks and katydids dream." Since she..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Waco in the Sans Bar, Diwali in Thanksgiving, RedFarm in Downtown, Trona in the News, Graham Reynolds in Cahoots, and, OK, C’mon, Where Is Antonelli’s New Place?

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

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled..."

Nov. 1, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 27 - November 2

"...Ófeigur Sigurðsson writes, "You should never do what's expected of you; there's always another path through life than the..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...got news about the October annular eclipse and lots of fun events during the month...."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Is Sea Moss Austin’s Next Superfood?

The edible algae is riding a wave of popularity across town

"...the Atlantic Ocean, shall we? Along the rocky coastlines of Europe, North America, and the Caribbean there grows sea..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Food Feature by Hannah Uebele

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Temple of Angels, a DJ Chicken George benefit, a Soap Creek Saloon reunion, and more recommended shows

"...Temple of Angels, Mujeres Podridas Parish, Saturday 26..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 18-24

"...you are French, chances are you have never heard of Saint-John Perse (1887–1975). He was a renowned diplomat for..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Demolition of City-Owned Home Depot Building Finally Underway

It only took 15 years

"...It takes a special kind of building to draw a crowd to celebrate its impending..."

Aug. 16, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...Who said that you had to get rid of all the toxic people in your life? Not when..."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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