Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Hibiscus Bloom, Jess Velour, and host Nico De Gallo. Forbidden Fruit sponsors and provides sensual somethings for the show’s..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...Texas Dungeon Siege is upon us! The finest medieval musicians from across the land gather for four nights of..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Roxy Music Airs Out Its Deep Cuts At Ragged-Edged Austin Show

Even with weakened chops, the HoFers enjoy each other's company

"...For aged war beasts of the album-rock era, marshalling the..."

Sept. 22, 2022 Music Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A BLK REVOLUTION, Channel Tres, Smashing Pumpkins, the Austin Record Convention, and more local music related shows worth seeing

"...Plunged into the pandemic, Austin's Juwan Elcock – formerly Sam Houston – let his Americana act wash away...."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

The Cowboys Get a Special Talking to (Cue the Sentimental Music)

"...isn’t jinxing the Cowboys. Apparently, they read my blog for motivation, for the kind of tough love only someone..."

Dec. 28, 2006 Sports Post by Jeremy Martin

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...PLAYS FOR YOUTHProduction..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

Slanted & Enchanted

Matador Records magnate Gerard Cosloy turns the 'live music capital' into a Casual Victim Pile

"...an archaeological dig site after a flood. Puddles have formed in the trenches left by the tractors used to..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

LookOUT Fest, Circle Jerks, Holy Fawn, Bernell Jones II, Tav Falco’s Panther Burns, and a Buddy Holly Birthday tribute

"...Long Center for the Performing Arts, Saturday 3, noon..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bowie and Elvis tributes, Kelly Willis, Kool & the Gang, Unsane, and more live local shows

"...apart, Elvis Presley and David Bowie both matured into musical royalty: Presley reigning loftily as "King of Rock &..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...Charley Crockett..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

J Soulja's hip-hop open mic, an Elliott Smith tribute, and more recommended local shows

"...of a Lids store if he continues creating opportunities for his peers. His latest endeavor, an open mic and..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Carrie Rodriguez's Laboratorio, itchy-O, Fontaines D.C., Ash Lauryn, Nas & Wu-Tang, and more

"...songs and fiddling across four collaborative albums with Taylor before venturing out on her solo recording career in 2006...."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

Playback: White Riot, Black Identity

Crowdfunding a black punk narrative, shuttering the Houston Press, and soundtracking Enchanted Rock

"...For all its best intentions of inclusivity, punk remains the..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Indigo de Souza, Estrella Acosta, and More Crucial Concerts

A little hair of the dog for your post-SXSW listening pleasure

"...Creekbed Carter Hogan said of lyrical endeavors, “To me, [music is] so forgiving and generous and expansive.” This Thursday,..."

March 22, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...agreed on the most outstanding work in dance, classical music, visual art, and theatre in the past year and..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...present on how these influenced their LGBTQ lives. And before you ask, no, not everyone can talk about sleepover..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Oops!

"...Dear Editor, Thank you for featuring Music for Enchanted Rock in the Nov. 10..."

Nov. 13, 2017 Postmarks

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Rome Fortune..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

Montopolis

"...Local chamber music experimentalists, Montopolis here bends Americana into a meditative celebration..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Music Review by Kahron Spearman

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...lost a state park to developers, and wished an enchanted park a happy 45th birthday...."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The live oak tree at the top of Enchanted Rock, which has inspired religious devotion for centuries, is now in a fight for its life.

"...of the Live Oak tree at the top of Enchanted Rock, it is either a sign of the sad..."

May 19, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: Texas Travel

A trip planner for the month of March

"...Marfa Myths mixes music and film over three days, March 10-13, in Marfa...."

March 9, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Have a Ball in Austin With These Sports Summer Camps

Get your kids going with everything from gymnastics to karate

"...can since the Depression, unless that’s a new euphemism for something. Get them out of the house with these..."

March 1, 2018 Events Post

Thursday Sleepers

SXSW Music Fest preview guide

"...8pm, Molotov Musical counterpart to Barbara Ehrenreich's 2002 bestseller Nickel and Dimed,..."

March 16, 2007 Music Feature

Faster Than Sound: Free Lunch Creatives Feed Austin’s Unhoused

Musicians rally for emergency storm relief, and Spicewood's Katy Kirby debuts on Keeled Scales.

"...by Southwest. As leader of local psych-folk enthusiasts Calliope Musicals, the former played the show while the latter musician..."

Feb. 26, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips

"...wasn't until 1985 that Oberhellmann released his first wines for sale. In the decade since, the winery has produced..."

Oct. 6, 1995 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas Platters

Jimmy Lafave

"...feels like. Full of previously unreleased live material, radio performances, and studio tracks, Trail is nothing short of a..."

April 23, 1999 Music Feature

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...It has often been said that rock & amp; roll is a rather transparent metaphor for..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...Bennett, Junior Brown, and Peter Wolf at the Austin Music Hall Thursday night, or the Grand Royal showcase at..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

2000 Kids Summer Fun Guide

Listings

"...JORDAN BACHMAN PIONEER FARM For over 60 years, kids have spent their time reading..."

May 5, 2000 Features Feature

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