John Kerry to Kick Off Texas Tribune Festival

Other speakers include Nancy Pelosi, Beto O'Rourke, Jeff Flake

"...Ever wanted to ask our elected officials what precisely they’re doing to pull America back from..."

Aug. 1, 2018 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The Luv Doc: Break It Off Easy

Who gets the cat and the flat-screen?

"...to be there anymore. How do I break it off easy after so long?..."

Aug. 18, 2017 Column by The Luv Doc

Pink Elephant Puts Black LGBTQ Artists Center Stage

Austin's queer hip-hop fest returns for year two

"...Sheldon McNeal, president of Austin Black Pride (which kicked off Thursday, March 30), worked together to make sure both..."

March 31, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Courtney Naquin

Playback: Off With Their Fez!

Lovejoys gets priced off of Sixth Street, Swan Dive pulls back from live music, and the Blind Pets plot their own fundraising scheme.

"...almost six years and I'll wash the dead bugs off your grill because I want to put out vinyl..."

July 20, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

Local songwriter Johnny Goudie takes the stand while Trailer Space Records preps for Record Store Day

"...Monster brought a Beatlemania-type frenzy to the Frank Erwin Center. With a revolving backdrop that looked like the set..."

April 15, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Courtney Love vs. Boudoir Queen, Jason Reece vs. Conrad Keely, Border Patrol vs. Texas Tornados, and other dream matchups

"...shortly after Willie Nelson's arrest late last year (see "Off the Record," Dec. 3, 2010). "We know it's happening..."

Feb. 4, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Snapshots from Free Week on Red River

"...similar feat with the outside batting cage. OTR knocked off the rust at the Alternative Softball League's happy hour..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Sign of the Times: Emo's partners with Antone's as the Cactus Cafe's iconic years draw to a close and Daytrotter moves to town

"...and finishing her photo archive for the Dolph Briscoe Center for American History at the University of Texas. "We've..."

Aug. 20, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Mixed signals: KUT takes over the Cactus Cafe, Pachanga owns Fiesta Gardens

"...own PBS children's show but also duetted with Suzanna Choffel and joined Vallejo for what sounded like "Paradise City"..."

May 28, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Casting the annual ballot for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and paying tribute to poster artist extraordinaire Bill Narum

"...from Dylan himself, Doug Sahm was once more left off the ballot, along with the 13th Floor Elevators and..."

Nov. 27, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Counting down 2008 in lists and casting the first ballot for the annual Chronicle Music Poll

"...a Ghost (Light in the Attic) 10 Locals from Off the Beaten Path..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Putting on the gloves for round three of Fun Fun Fun Fest, Dangerous Toys go platinum, and Okkervil River stands for a fire demon

"...(see "ACL Fest Sunday Reviews," Sept. 26), which gets officially released at Mohawk on Saturday as part of the..."

Nov. 7, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

An all-star tribute for a Red Headed Stranger, Girl in a Coma awakens with help from Joan Jett, and Tia Carrera constructs its Electric Ladyland

"...local psych trio shatter the decibel limit during its official South by Southwest showcase in March (see "Off the..."

May 9, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

SXSW music news and carryings on

"...SXSW officially started for OTR with a 10am roll call at..."

March 14, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Graham Williams of Transmission Entertainment breaks down this weekend's Fun Fun Fun Fest, while Ian McLagan and the Chronicle music staff sound off on the 2008 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ballot

"...Off the Record: What two bands would you like to..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Music Column by Austin Powell

U2 -- Opening Night, National Car Rental Center, Sunrise, Fla., March 24

"...Sweat poured off Bono's face. He kept that damn Matrix coat on..."

March 30, 2001 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

An Off-Key Carol

"...illustration by Jason Stout Half our century ago, in..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Column by Michael Ventura

Off the Desk:

"...the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC). (During the runoff, the Sierra Club and Slusher's campaign publicized the fact..."

July 12, 1996 News Feature

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...chased by a tricycling Davis. The film also spun off several sequels, including infamous additions Leprechaun 4: In Space,..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Verde Report: McKinze Gaines Caps Off ATX Homecoming With “Unforgettable” Goal

Summer addition wows his hometown crowd against the LA Galaxy

"..."Just run around and make things difficult for the center backs," the 23-year-old attacker recalls being told...."

Oct. 1, 2021 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...the efforts of our council members and other elected officials, numerous partner organizations, and regular citizens who stepped up..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Faster Than Sound: The Musicians at the Center of UT's "Eyes of Texas" Debacle

Inside the Longhorn Band's first-ever Black student group, LHBlacks.

"...police killing of George Floyd. Saxophonist Devin Williams dropped off food at his bandmates' homes...."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...Burnet Middle School in North Austin to press AISD officials for details on what kinds of changes the district..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Congressional District 21: Center vs. Left?

How flippable is this district?

"...the Chronicle). The margin was narrow (31%-29%), and the run-off result will depend on turnout and the breakout of..."

May 11, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Off the Record

SXSW News and Carryings-On

"...took over the parking lot behind the Austin Convention Center for an all-day, two-stage marathon hosted by Matt Pinfield,..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature by Austin Powell

Five and a Half Things About Sheryl Cole's Re-Election Kick-Off

SMDs to education, the Capitol Complex to … lipstick?

"...only omnibus project on Cole’s mind. She also rattled off a list including long-underway improvements to the urban renewal..."

Nov. 30, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Off the Record

Sad Days, Lonely Nights: Visiting the Sahara Lounge and The Jon Dee & Friend Show

"...a family business that we're trying to grow grassroots-style," offers McGarrigle (see "Papa's Brand-New Bag," July 27, 2007), best..."

Aug. 12, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

TV Eye: Front and Center

Eyeballing what NBC and Fox are serving up in the the fall

"...season – the time when the broadcast networks show off their prime-time offerings for advertisers. Not unlike a bunch..."

May 20, 2011 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Off the Record

Austin Music Poll winners are just going to have to wait until the Austin Music Awards, plus a closer look at SXSW's international acts

"...Hot Off the Presses..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Home for the holidays with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Schmillion, and Dax Riggs

"...band's first tour. "Wait, is everyone taking their shirts off?" asked touring bassist Michael Cera before tropical ballad "Pineapple..."

Dec. 17, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

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