Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...my darling, why not have your own Patrick Swayze/Demi Moore moment with the Clay Studio Tour? Try your hand..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...Aniello, Producers: Jen Statsky, Paul W. Downs, Lucia Aniello, Michael Schur, David Miner, Morgan Sackett INDEPENDENT TV PILOT COMPETITION..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...emerging as a serious threat to prior D.A. Margaret Moore in 2020. Sylestine, who mounted a challenge to Garza..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Immaculate Director: Michael Mohan Producers: David Bernad, Sydney Sweeney, Jonathan Davino, Teddy..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Audrey Director: Natalie BaileyProducers: Michael Wrenn, Dan Lake, Shannon Wilson-McClinton, Diya EidScreenwriter: Lou Sanz..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Film Critics Association Announces 2023 Award Nominees

Killers of the Flower Moon, Oppenheimer lead field

"...McAdams, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret Julianne Moore, May December Da'Vine Joy Randolph, The Holdovers Best Ensemble..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best New Year’s Eve Concerts Happening in Austin

Eleven live music options to ring in 2024, from Snail Mail to Gary Clark Jr.

"...it with 2021's streamlined, electronic-tinged Valentine. A recent Thurston Moore collaboration – via a Lou Reed cover, no less..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Music Column by Carys Anderson

May December

Portman and Moore captivate in a spiky, funny melodrama of old transgressions

"...Directed by: Todd Haynes. Starring: Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, Charles Melton, Gabriel Chung, Elizabeth Yu, D.W. Moffett and..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...of first-degree murder for fatally shooting, while on duty, Michael Ramos three years ago...."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Mister Organ

Tickled director sails into a true-life Cape Fear

"...with Farrier as the lead character – a low-stakes Michael Moore...."

Oct. 13, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

The Exquisite Torments of Ken Paxton

Why is everybody so mean to the Texas Attorney General?

"...at the doorstep of former Travis County D.A. Margaret Moore...."

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

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...want you gringo for the murder of our brother Michael Brent Ramos,” “blue lies matter,” and “stop killing Latino..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Point Austin: On the Border and Elsewhere, Gov. Abbott Suffers the Little Children

Best governor in the nation? Depends on who you ask.

"...From 2005-2020, now-retired Austin Chronicle News Editor Michael King wrote about city and state politics from a..."

July 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

We Have an Issue: Read Before Burning

Welcome to the Books Issue

"...Welcome to the Books Issue. It's a far-ranging thing:..."

June 30, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Totally in Sync, Tribe Mafia Joins DAWA's Black Music Month Residency

Austin hip-hop duo talks TV placements ahead of Antone's show

"...Keli'i Grace's My Partner and 10 songs in John Michael Nolan's Heartbreak Falls. By these numbers, Broxton and Daniels..."

June 2, 2023 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Chasing the Story of Chop & Steele

Ben Steinbauer and Berndt Mader tell a goofy First Amendment story

"...So the initial idea for what Steinbauer called a “Michael Moore-type piece, very knowingly making a point,” soon collapsed..."

May 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Air

Feel-good history of the Air Jordan centers on the shoe, not the man

"...I don't care about Michael Jordan. But then, I don't care about David Justice..."

April 7, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crosstalk: Austin Parks and Rec Board Discusses Fair Pay at SXSW, and More Music News

The latest moves from Austin's Tribe Mafia and Jackie Venson

"...Complex, Waterloo Park, and Brush Square Park. Festival rep Michael Whellan asked the board to postpone the item until..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Lina Fisher

SXSW Film Review: Air

The good guys win in this charming origin story for the Air Jordan

"...I don't care about Michael Jordan. But then, I don't care about David Justice..."

March 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Announces 2023 Film Grand Jury Award Winners

Raging Grace tops best narrative category

"...Special Jury Award: Riders on the Storm (Designer: Casey Moore)..."

March 14, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Love and Cinema: Janet and John Pierson

Texas Film Awards honorees and indie cinema's fairy godparents Janet and John Pierson look back on 40 years at the movies

"...Slacker, The Thin Blue Line, Clerks, Go Fish, and Michael Moore's Roger & Me, a film that was as..."

March 3, 2023 Screens Feature 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

"...to support Manley, Austin Justice Coalition Executive Director Chas Moore said at the time...."

Feb. 14, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...Angelina Martin Ariel Elias* Ashley Gavin* Ashley Sharma Avery Moore Ben Schwartz & Friends* Big Jay Oakerson Blair Socci*..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...trip from Park City are the remarkable STILL: A Michael J. Fox Movie, about the Back to the Future..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...impact of a comedy groundbreaker in Being Mary Tyler Moore. Speaking of reappraisal, expect debate around The New Americans:..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Ruthie Foster, Booker T. Jones, Kate Kortum, Hyd, and more local shows worth braving the chill

"...New York to continue her already impressive career.  – Michael Toland Scuare Album ReleaseHole in the Wall, Sunday 20..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Gus Baldwin & the Sketch, High Desert Queen, No Limit reunion, Beto y los Fairlanes, and more recommendations

"...Instagram A post shared by Kevin Curtin (@dirt_curtin) Angelo Moore & the Brand New StepContinental Club, Thursday 19..."

May 20, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Seehorn, Katelyn Nacon, Gabriel Rush, Amy Hargreaves, West Duchovny, Michael Ian Black, Tony Shalhoub, Elisabeth Henry, Roger Hendricks Simon..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concert Countdown: New Year’s Eve Edition

"...this gig won't be a roof-raising, soul-stirring good time. – Michael Toland Nané NYE w/ BLK ODYSSY, TC SuperstarEmpire Control..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Music Column by Greg Stitt

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