Braving the Wintry Mix of The Baltimorons

Jay Duplass gets back to directing with an unlikely Christmas movie

"...same energy: He’d got to know and like actors Michael Strassner and Liz Larsen and, more importantly, developed a..."

March 14, 2025 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Dust Bowl Blues and Dystopian Futures in South by Southwest Musical O’Dessa

Geremy Jaspar on his Sadie Sink post-apocalyptic Americana odyssey

"...Thou?, Pink Floyd’s The Wall, and the video to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” which he watched “endless amounts of times..."

March 7, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

In Round Rock, Vandals Target Candidate Signs

Round Rock ISD continues to look out for far-right candidates

"...Blaisdell said she later learned that signs throughout her neighborhood had been spray-painted, but..."

Nov. 1, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...being by yourself in any capacity – is a learned skill, not an innate trait a talented few possess...."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...Theatre in London had been preparing a tribute to Michael Jackson – who was set to perform 50 shows..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...embrace all of its history and the lessons we’ve learned from it, and to collaborate on ways to move..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Off Beat: Freedom Day(s)

Early-bird celebrations pepper the lead-up to a midweek Juneteenth

"...in 1865, that more than 250,000 Black Texans first learned that slavery had ended – occurred two years after..."

June 21, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Alter’s decision not to endorse stands out. “I have learned when someone shows who they are, believe them,” she..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...to SXSW as DJ Johnny Jane). As for lessons learned after achieving serious TikTok popularity, largely for sprinting while..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

W.C. Clark, the Godfather of Austin Blues, Has Died

The Texas Soul standard mentored Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others

"...Music historian and former Austin Chronicle columnist Michael Corcoran reported the news on his Substack, Michael Corcoran’s..."

March 2, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

How Acclaimed Sushi Chef Tyson Cole Achieved His Dreams in Austin and Beyond

The chef behind Uchi (and several more notable restaurants) gets Hai all the time

"...years. And Smokey took me to Japan, and I learned quite a bit of Japanese, and I fell in..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Figure 8 Expands to North Loop

The coffee shop opened quietly at 4631 Airport Blvd.

"...Figure 8 Coffee Purveyors co-owners Kathleen Carmichael and Ryan Hall first opened their coffeehouse at 1111..."

Nov. 14, 2023 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...suspense was suffered by the press corps when they learned that Paxton’s former (still?) paramour would not testify after..."

Sept. 18, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...(The Madstone) Adrianna Cuevas (The Ghosts of Rancho Espanto) Michael Cunningham (Day: A Novel) Homa Dashtaki (Yogurt & Whey:..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

What Chronicle Music Writers Are Reading This Summer

Recent musical reads on Lucinda Williams, Sinéad O'Connor, and more

"...few people in Texas actually told me when they learned I was moving to L.A., 'We'll see you back..."

June 30, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

King Louie, Killah Priest, and indie classical lead our recommended shows

"...books and records will also be for sale.  – Michael Toland Here Be MonstersButterfly Bar, Saturday 27..."

May 26, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bridge Farmers, Sue Foley, and Caelin top our list of recommended shows

"...in Austin new music ensemble Less Than 10.  – Michael Toland Obituary, Immolation, Blood Incantation, IngrownMohawk, Monday 22..."

May 19, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Inside Texas' Angels of Death, Who Refuse Hundreds of Death Row Pleas but May Expedite Daniel Perry Pardon

How the Board of Pardons and Paroles runs its ship

"...that they intended to kill him. When the Canadians learned this, they accused Texas of violating the international Vienna..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Journeyman: JaRon Marshall's Path From Black Pumas to Jazz-Hop Debut

Methodical keyboard maestro lands atmospheric LP earth sounds

"...piano at age 11, joining his church's band. He learned the fundamentals of music in junior high before acquiring..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Trusting Your Gut: Texas Film Awards Honoree Michael de Luca on a Life in Cinema

From New Line to Warners, the exec discusses his career

"...The only person surprised that Michael de Luca is being honored this week at the..."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Pro-Cop Breadcrumbs Our City Manager Has Been Dropping All Along

Just a few times Spencer Cronk showed us he puts police first

"...APD chief, both because of the fatal shooting of Michael Ramos and because of a third-party report that identified..."

Feb. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Goodbye, Daily Juice; We’re Gonna Miss You, Sa-Tén; Glad You’ve Stopped Burning, Shoal Creek Saloon; Congrats, TFWA Grant Winners; Are You Totes Insane, Proud Mary?; and More…

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

"...You Olamaie if you wish: Chefs Michael Fojtasek and Amanda Turner kick off their monthly Southern..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Nonprofits Step Up to Bring Unhoused to Warm Shelter

City struggles to reach people and bring them in from the cold

"...Michael Williams was another late arrival. He initially declined an..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Super Soldier, Super Spy: Eugenio Mira on García!

The Spanish filmmaker unpacks the inherent fascism of the superhero

"..."There's no way you don't get back home having learned something from that," he said, and that experience fed..."

Dec. 17, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Fabelmans

Steven Spielberg presents his own origin story

"...backstory of how the filmmaker discovered his vocation and learned his chops, The Fabelmans is also the story of..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Comfortable Carnage at Pallbearer Press

Horror experts Pallbearer Press make gore fashionable

"...is a little different than just Jason, Freddy, and Michael Myers," Craig laughed...."

Oct. 28, 2022 Arts Feature by Robert Penson

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...are much less specific, since as elected officials they've learned that the fewer specific commitments you make on the..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...celebration of 156 years since the last U.S. slaves learned that the Union had won the Civil War...."

June 17, 2022 News Feature

We Have an Issue: Maybe Youth Isn’t Wasted on the Young

On this week's cover: "10 Bands Under 25 That Make Me Feel Alive"

"...Has Donald Fagen Finally Learned to Vibe? Julian Towers reviews the Steely Dan show..."

June 10, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Could It Be That Donald Fagen Has Finally Learned to Vibe? And if So, What Does That Mean?

Steely Dan reels in the years at ACL Live

"...concertgoing Dan-heads wary of being lumped in with the Michael McDonald stans in attendance could at least trust the..."

June 6, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

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