The Opera, a Laboratorio, and One Wild Nothing in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shoegaze, black metal, jazz, punk, and more

"...features modern songs from the likes of Harry Styles, Sam Smith, and the Beatles. (Look, at least two of..."

May 16, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...eight more roles to the canon, all within the same show. Andrew Scott plays the entire cast of Chekhov’s..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Warfare

Brutally realistic depiction of a real-life mission in Iraq

"...Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis, Joseph Quinn, Finn Bennett, Michael Gandolfini, Charles Melton, Evan Holtzman, Noah Centineo and Henrique..."

April 11, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...British accent pokes through his delivery), while Welsh singer/guitarists Sam Willmett and Tilly Harris of the Bug Club craft..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...greatest performances by flesh-and-bones actors in Muppet films? Why, Michael Caine as the grasping old miser Ebenezer Scrooge in..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Announces 2025 Audience Awards

The Accountant 2, Luv Ya, Bum! take home prizes

"...Documentary Spotlight category. This time it's Luv Ya, Bum!, Sam Wainwright Douglas and David Hartstein's biography of the late,..."

March 17, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Winners of the 43rd Austin Music Awards

The best bands, venues, backstage folks, and more, as voted on by you

"...Austin Music Industry Hall of Fame: Michael Corcoran..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature

Metal, Hip-Hop, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

BodyRock ATX, Escuela Grind, Grace Bowers, and more

"...the world premiere of a new American soon-to-be classic, Sam Lipman’s Concerto for Trumpet and Orchestra. Leonard Bernstein’s On..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Chronicle Guide to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

As Captain America enters a Brave New World, every MCU film reviewed

"...Captain America for the first time, as former Falcon Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) brings us one step closer to..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

On Swift Horses Rides Into SXSW

ATX true crime series The Yogurt Shop Murders also joins fest

"...Andrew Patterson, Producers: David Heyman, Teddy Schwarzman, Jeffrey Clifford, Michael Heimler, James Montague, Will Greenfield, Screenwriter: James Montague Charismatic..."

Feb. 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...performance style brings life to songs from Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, the Temptations, and more. The show’s proceeds will..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...starring David Oyelowo, and the intriguing Happy Face. Director Michael Showalter's newest project is a massive shift from his..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Lots of live music options ahead

"...All angsty teenagers have the same fear: What if I die in my hometown without..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Benefits, Parties, and All-Around Crucial Concerts for the Week

Graham Reynolds, Big Bill, Urban Heat and more

"...your bells in all the wrong ways.   – Michael Toland Tomar & the FCs..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...also Christopher Walken! Paul Reubens for a hot second! Michael Keaton’s Batman, developed like a full-bodied wine but deferring..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...necessary to protect evidence-based health policies. A presentation by Michael Emerson focused on Evangelical Christians, who are dubious of..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature

La Doña, Geto Gala, the Queen of Christmas, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in live music

"...through her eight LPs, the Portland, Oregonian might even sample ATX. Both Chamber Music Society (2010) and Radio Music..."

Nov. 15, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Levitation, a Cumbia Halloween, Jazz Hall of Fame, and More Crucial Concerts

From spooky to undead and beyond, these are the shows to see

"...with many people just like you. 1998’s fantastic and sample-rich You’ve Come a Long Way, Baby will feature heavy,..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Gladys Knight, Nick Shoulders, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live this week

"...Friday 25, Sam’s Town Point..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

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

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...11 to see what insights participating artists Eepi Chaad, Michael Anthony Garciá, Nitashia Johnson, Bárbara Miñarro, Natalia Nakazawa, Rebeca..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

S.L. Houser, TsuShiMaMiRe, and More Crucial Concerts

Plus country jams, doom metal, and a jazz tag team

"...only night Coke will perform alongside it.   – Michael Toland Gatecreeper, Frozen Soul, Worm..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...great place to start. However, Vampyr, filmed at the same time and released two years later, is just as..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...4, and composer Graham Reynolds October 5, with filmmakers Sam Wainwright Douglas and David Hartstein joining on all three..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Film Festival Announces First Wave of Titles for 2024

Releases from Samuel L. Jackson, Talk to Me producer

"...AFF will also have its share of world, North..."

Aug. 22, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...Angels Hung From the Arches of Heaven. Secret weapon Sammy Duet, band-founding guitarist, also counts Crescent City metal legacies..."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...Sam slept here. Down the road from the Grimes County..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...preview of new music on the horizon.   – Michael Toland Elgin Music Festival..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...caustically astute comics of the last 50 years the same name. But guess who got the last laugh? Now..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Southwest Film & TV Festival Announces Audience Awards

Audience and jury love Bob Trevino Likes It

"...Austin radio host by directed by David Hartstein and Sam Wainwright Douglas, took top honors among musical true stories..."

March 18, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film & TV Festival Announces Jury & Special Awards

Bob Trevino Likes It, Grand Theft Hamlet win top prizes

"...Winner: Grand Theft Hamlet Directors/Screenwriters: Pinny Grylls, Sam Crane, Producers: Rebecca Wolff, Julia Ton..."

March 14, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

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