Austin ISD Fields Criticisms of Plan to Replace Nonprofit

Director of Austin Voices for Education and Youth suggests a fix

"...City Council, are engaging in back-channel discussions with Austin ISD’s board of trustees...."

April 19, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

The Austin Chronic: Austin Documentarian Links Up With Jimmy Kimmel for Reality Series High Hopes

New Hulu show captures organic humor among dispensary misfits

"...Ben Steinbauer is not a fan of reality TV...."

April 19, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Theatre Review: The Baron’s Men Presents Romeo and Juliet

The Curtain Theatre’s BYOB outdoor production is a magical night out

"...teacher was right: Shakespeare is meant to be seen, not read. And Romeo and Juliet is an ideal introduction..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Emergency Abortions – Idaho and Texas Think Not: For decades, American hospitals have adhered to a federal..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature

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

"...Indulge the desire for the finer things in life with..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...Having avoided a third consecutive snowpocalypse, Austin’s enjoying a spectacular spring, so KUTX’s four-part Rock..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Opinion: The Lack of Evidence Behind Austin’s HOME Initiative

There are indeed benefits to density, but affordability isn’t one of them

"...The evidence does not support the argument that loosening land use regulations across..."

April 19, 2024 Column by Rich Heyman

The Luv Doc: An Orgasm Party

Like bringing egg salad to a family reunion at the lake in August

"...Dear Luv Doc,..."

April 19, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center

First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity

"...Not through words. She’d tried that earlier, when she introduced..."

April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

It's a Family Affair for the Hurleys in Strictly Confidential

How Elizabeth tried (and failed) to keep son Damian out of the film biz

"...There's a famous song by Noël Coward called "Mrs. Worthington" in which the singer tries..."

April 12, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Only Life After All

Moving doc about the folk musical duo Indigo Girls

"...Life After All, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray of indie folk rockers Indigo Girls convey what they want the..."

April 12, 2024 Movie Review by Katherine McNevins

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...her addictive hard stare, Lewis kicks off the first non-original, “Country Baptizing,” with only her vocals and acoustic guitar...."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

The Austin Chronic: Former Ag Commissioner Candidate Susan Hays Is Building a Hempcrete House

It’s the first privately owned residence in Austin made of the eco-friendly material

"...forest on Google Maps’ aerial view, a crew of builders are constructing a two-story back house. Hammers striking, saws..."

April 12, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Exploring the McNeil Crossing Strip Mall

Exceptional forays into Indian and Vietnamese cuisine, plus a short trip to Subway

"...Be served thali by a robot? Find an apartment NOW!?..."

April 12, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...trivia,” he remarked, “and we wanted to create more individual events for the shop. We [had] never seen a..."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...say about big changes City Council has planned for building housing in Austin, head to City Hall at 9am..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...pivotal figure in the growth of the state's film industry, Copeland died this weekend...."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...Following last year’s notable move from Nashville to Austin, the CMT Music Awards..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Driussi Winner Powers Austin FC Past San Jose Earthquakes in Seven-Goal Thriller

RECAP: ATX defeats San Jose 4-3

"...There are good games. There are great games. Then..."

April 7, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Theatre in Motion in Overheard on a Train

All aboard Austin's Red Line for Cheerful Secrets' interactive play

"...Many plays have two acts, but not many are two legs of a journey. That's just..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

La Chimera

Josh O’Connor is a grave robber in this dreamy Italian romance

"...Directed by: Alice Rohrwacher. Starring: Josh O’Connor, Carol Duarte, Vincenzo Nemolato, Isabella Rossellini, Alba Rohrwacher, Lou..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Qmmunity: Want to Go to There

A 2000s-era sitcom rewatch stirs up thoughts on queer media

"...off-color punches 30 Rock threw as a chance to knock over a few pins I haven’t touched in a..."

April 5, 2024 Column by James Scott

Zoé Tong Is Making Dinner Fun

Modern Chinese restaurant brings to Zilker big flavors, sincere hospitality, and a ballsy refusal to be boxed in

"...When I say that Zoé Tong has big DGAF..."

April 5, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...strikes. A White House spokesperson said Tuesday “there is no evidence” the attack was deliberate, that the Biden administration..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...surreptitious blow on a Honk!TX tuba pre-pandemic. Year 12 now, the marching band summit crescendos the capital’s best free..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...Tim Smith. A Texas native and UT-Austin grad, Smith now faces a moral conundrum: Should he show the film..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Everything You Need to Know About The Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin Awards

When to vote, why to vote, and how to campaign

"...In this issue we kick off another Best of Austin Awards cycle. For 34 years, we’ve..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

How Austin Transformed Danny Brown

The Detroit wild card on getting his shit together (and finding H-E-B)

"...Back in 2011, Danny Brown was a 30-year-old, not very famous yet, Detroit rapper who’d released his debut..."

March 29, 2024 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Movies, Comedy, Books, and More Recommended Arts Events

Find an art that fits your tastes

"...of the lives of the Broq-Pa peoples of the Indian subcontinent, a constant adornment for both men and women...."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...Monday was Justin Dyer’s first day as head of..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

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