Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...upcycled papers to help you craft a unique, eco-friendly masterpiece that expresses both your creativity and your adoration for..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

South by Southwest Film Wrapping Up With The Idea of You

Michael Showalter’s new romance stars Anne Hathaway

"...again. The Idea of You is a sexy, unexpected masterpiece with a fresh perspective on love, age, attraction, and..."

Jan. 30, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 5-11

"...our creative imagination to craft new elements of the masterpiece known as the story of our life. Leos come..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year

"...was asked about the process of sculpting his marble masterpiece David, he responded, "You just chip away the stone..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Kimberley Jones’ Top 10 Films of 2023

"...3) Asteroid City Wes Anderson's stealth masterpiece smuggled a meditation on grief into a bouncy yarn..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Screens Feature

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...second LP Voces, with astonishing results. While the term masterpiece may exaggerate, the record's deftly balanced, expertly crafted mix..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Six Decades of The Nutcracker at Ballet Austin

Stephen Mills sprinkles seasonal magic on a beloved Christmas institution

"...Disney including The Nutcracker Suite in his 1940 animated masterpiece Fantasia didn't hurt). Mills suggested that it may in..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights, Wichita Falls

Holiday wonderland carries on a family’s Christmas tradition begun in the 1920s

"...of Lights Committee was created to care for L.T.'s masterpiece. They flipped the switch on the first Fantasy of..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

The Strangler

Restored French serial killer flick is more Albert Camus than Freddy Krueger

"...Strangler/ L'étrangleur, a knowing reference to Albert Camus' existentialist masterpiece The Stranger/L'Étranger. Émile is only interesting to writer/director Vecchiali..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 17-23

"...love to see you intensify your devotion to your masterpiece – however you understand "masterpiece." It could be a..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

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

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...than just another bop record – it's considered his masterpiece. Taking a musical trip around the world, Rivera explores..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...to the American Express stage to perform the post-grunge masterpiece Jagged Little Pill almost in its entirety. With her..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...in for a delightful half-hour experience. It’s a real masterpiece that belongs in whatever Austin Beer Hall of Fame..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...to the American Express stage to perform the post-grunge masterpiece Jagged Little Pill almost in its entirety. With her..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Exorcist: Believer

David Gordon Green moves from Halloween to another massive horror franchise

"...to William Friedkin and William Peter Blatty's genre-defining 1973 masterpiece, it is a thematic heir to the widely reviled..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...saw him return as a headliner after jazzy, sociopolitical masterpiece To Pimp a Butterfly sent ripples across the United..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Review: Zach Theatre's Hershey Felder as George Gershwin Alone

A masterful tribute to the father of the Great American Songbook

"...Blue" early in the evening, Felder returns to the masterpiece at night's end and gives us a stunning presentation..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Austin-Based Ten Atoms Signs Regina Spektor and the Breeders in National Expansion

Ryan Matteson discusses his artist management firm's new Chicago office

"...Diamond, releases October 27, a project Matteson calls their "masterpiece."..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

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

"...– so named to tribute Billy Lee Brammer's tri-novella masterpiece on Texas politics – had a dedicated audience, who..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 18-24

"...years of life experience before you can make your masterpiece into something that will feel real and true and..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Fantastic Fest Gets Toxic With The Toxic Avenger

Fall of the House of Usher, The Creator added

"...increasingly deranged door-to-door salesman in this forgotten home invasion masterpiece...."

Aug. 15, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Last Voyage of the Demeter

Horror sets sail with the scariest section of Dracula

"...damned ship inspired by the disaster in Stoker’s 1897 masterpiece of horror, Dracula. The eerie slaughter of the crew..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Residential Address: The College of Hip-Hop Knowledge Schools Austin on Homegrown and National Talent

Organized Konfusion's Prince Po joins Fresh Fridaze on July 14

"...Stress: The Extinction Agenda is considered an alternative hip-hop masterpiece by many of the old guard. Despite Prince Po's..."

July 7, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Summer fun is heating up around the state

"...brickmaker, mason, and builder, Gibson added flourishes to his masterpiece. The building has a hidden stairway for the judge..."

June 30, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Best Things We Saw at Oblivion Access 2023: Earth, BEAK>, GEL, and More

Highlights from year two of the underground Austin music festival

"...one Austin-born filmmaker in particular, Tobe Hooper, whose Bastrop-shot masterpiece, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, shares a great deal of..."

June 19, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, June 16-22

"...for now. Cultivate the privacy necessary to usher your masterpiece to further ripeness...."

June 16, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Ol' Webhead's latest adventure is a breathtaking masterpiece

"...that he can't fix everything. This is an animated masterpiece that can make a moment of two teens sitting..."

June 2, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels

"...a copy of George Clanton's surging, anthemic 2018 dance-trance masterpiece Slide and disappear in a flash.  – Julian Towers..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...bomb going off in reverse, Indigo De Souza’s April-bound masterpiece of a third album, All of This Will End,..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Music Spotlight: Indigo De Souza

Indie rock liberator finds "incredible clarity" on upcoming third LP

"...a bomb going off in reverse, De Souza’s April-bound masterpiece of a third album, All of This Will End,..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

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