'Magic' Game Day, Saturday, July 14

"...Coinciding with the highly anticipated release of the latest addition to the..."

July 13, 2007 Sports Post by Sofia Resnick

Wizards of the Coast Opening New Austin Studio

Gaming mega-brand opening Austin studio under veteran director

"...Big news for gamers: Wizards of the Coast, the company behind Magic: The Gathering is coming..."

April 25, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'Magic' Game Day at the Dragon's Lair

"...call it a sport," Brian Melcher (events coordinator at the Dragon's Lair) told me Saturday, July 14, when I..."

July 16, 2007 Sports Post by Sofia Resnick

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...What did April and Andy name their three-legged, half-amazing, half-terrific mutt? What character did Will Arnett..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Season of the Homoscopes

Change is the name of the game this week in Austin’s queer event horoscopes

"...Scorpio. What does that mean? Honestly, I don't know. Other than knowing my sun, moon, and rising signs (for..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Column by James Scott

The Best Places to Play Board Games in Austin

Find a good tabletop to throw down and throw dice with friends

"...Or maybe it was Risk, a game that has the potential to tear whole families apart (from my experience,..."

Feb. 7, 2018 Events Post by Josh Kupecki

RTX 2012: Enter the Noob

Sole non-gamer in Austin attends RTX 2012, is bemused

"...this a game, or is it real?" A: "What's the difference?" – Man vs. machine in John Badham's Wargames..."

July 9, 2012 Screens Post by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Sacrifice

It's always best to seize the moral high ground

"...For the last five years, my boyfriend and I have gone..."

Dec. 22, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

The Future of Fantasy Art

This collection gives fantasy artists the large format and glossy presentation that they truly deserve

"...The Future of Fantasy Artedited by Aly Fell and Duddlebug..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Books Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Year in Gaming

"...Asked to summarize the year in adventure gaming, I thought what you're thinking:..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Screens Feature by Allen Varney

Great Gifts for the Digerati

Computer Fun for Under $100

"...The Logitech TrackMan Marble is among the front runners for..."

Dec. 19, 1997 Screens Feature by John Avignone

The JFKonspiracy

Kathy McCarty wants to know "Why?" Why is wanting to know more about the Kennedy Assassination such social suicide?

"...as a rule, care a great deal about what other human beings think of them. I used to think..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Features Feature by Kathy McCarty

What's on the Gaming Boards

Gearing up for 1998 Titles

"...informal poll of titles you can watch for over the next few months. Wargames, fantasy, simulations... and as you..."

March 6, 1998 Screens Feature by Kayte VanScoy

What the Right Hand Is Doing

Magician turned sitcom star Harry Anderson returns to Austin at Palmer Auditorium this weekend, and his former partner and cohort, Austin author Turk Pipkin, looks back as he looks forward to reuniting with his old pal.

"...Saturday evening, September 4, magician turned sitcom star (and former Austinite) Harry Anderson will..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Features Feature by Turk Pipkin

Passing the (Queer)Bomb

What's the future of the June celebration for Austin's LGBTQ community?

"...If there's one thing the LGBTQ community excels at, it's throwing..."

June 3, 2016 Arts Feature by Sarah Marloff

Magic Lantern Shines a Light on British Christmas Ghost Stories

Hang with the spirits of Christmas past

"...The British Christmas is filled with strangers and shadows. Knocks..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Wizard Rodeo Wrangles a Day of Musical Magic

Eclectic gathering returns to the Long Time sandlot field

"...On the naming of their local music gathering, Lindsey Verrill of..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Magic Gathering at SXSW Film

Carell & Buscemi comedy ‘The Incredible Burt Wonderstone’ to open fest

"...Steve and Steve – Carell and Buscemi, that is. They’ll be starring as two Vegas strip illusionists in spring..."

Jan. 15, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Half-Price Pizza, SXSE Laotian Party, Boozy Miracle on Fifth Street, the Embiggening of Micklethwait's, Hex Kitchen Sorcery, and More

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

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings:..."

Nov. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Best Things We Saw at Austin Psych Fest 2023

Toro y Moi, Automatic, and more highlight homegrown festival’s return

"...Considering Austin’s inclement weather and the precarious state of national touring – survival..."

May 1, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...The Dream Team Scheme..."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Dark Side of the Potterverse

Brad Neely's 'Wizard People, Dear Readers' and the volatility of artistic alchemy

"...The God-Wheel of Fate has stopped for all these kiddies..."

July 23, 2004 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Crosstalk: Jason Dick Rejoins the 101X Morning Show, and More Music News

The Devils reunite at Giddy Ups, and Wizard Rodeo snags Deerhoof

"...Jason Dick, the radio host known for tongue-in-cheek commentary and risqué humor,..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...In the mid-Aughts, young Austin Chronicle journo Kate X Messer approached..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Film Changes the Channel With a New Name

Festival gives TV content co-headline billing

"...Film Festival, and hello, SXSW Film & TV Festival. The annual cultural extravaganza has just announced that it's changing..."

July 28, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Studio Brings the Technology Behind The Mandalorian to Austin

Co-Production House brings science to the set

"...Six months ago, Justin Kirchhoff was in the same situation as every other filmmaker, struggling to put..."

March 5, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

These Five Last-Minute Gift Ideas Might Be the Best You’ll Ever See

Because, frankly, most other listicles like this are boring AF

"...well, you’ve heard about New Year’s Gifts, right? It’s the newest sensation, citizen! It’s a response to the pandemically..."

Dec. 21, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Evelyn Ngugi Makes the Internet a Better Place

A beacon of light on the dark side of the web

"...She'll tell you herself: Evelyn From the Internets is a raggedy kindred soul, a doting internet..."

June 16, 2017 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Off the Record

The Last Waltz: Looking back on the legacy of the Backyard and a tribute to Danny Roy Young

"...The Last Waltz..."

Oct. 24, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Hightower Lowdown

Your Pentagon PAL tracks your every move, and the FCC lets media companies redefine "local."

"...Well, good news -- the Pentagon, using a few million of our tax dollars,..."

July 18, 2003 News Column by Jim Hightower

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