Playback: Saving Souls at the Electric Church

New venue the Electric Church converts local psychics, and Samuel Grey Horse recounts his mule variations

"...in February. Instant creative space! Since then, the Electric Church has seen their parish flourish into one of Austin's..."

June 2, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Despite Protests, Leander's Drag Queen Story Hour Will Go On

Local church saves event

"...a Drag Queen Story Hour event. As planned, Leander's Open Cathedral Church will continue to host the event after..."

June 14, 2019 News Feature by Megan Menchaca

Protesters Descend On Leander Family Pride Event

LGBTQ activists and allies turn out to support attendees

"...private family-friendly Pride event put on by a local church...."

June 15, 2019 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...when counterprotesters and allies outnumbered the protesters at Leander's Open Cathedral Church's Family Pride event that same month. – Beth..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Letters at 3AM

The gargoyles guarding the great cathedrals are a part of religion, a part of humanity, even a part of God. You come to be redeemed, but it's possible you'll be devoured.

"...aspirations to myself because my intellect shamed my emotions: Church theology seemed not only mistaken but ridiculous. And as..."

May 3, 2002 Column by Michael Ventura

Qmmunity: A Book of One’s Own

Queer book releases from this June, perfect for building a tiny Borrower house

"...The Cathedral Open House: Pride Month See the Cathedral's newest exhibit,..."

June 30, 2023 Column by James Scott

Monica Ceniceros and those atxGALS

The Cathedral? Creative Box Studios? All that art? This is them.

"...because we also want to tell you about the Cathedral...."

March 9, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Record Reviews

"...A few of the opening lines from Celebrity Skin: "Oh make me over," "I..."

Oct. 9, 1998 Music Review

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...virtuosity – and not just in concert halls and churches; they bring Bach to bars and Brahms to brewpubs...."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...Antonio projected on the front façade of the oldest cathedral in the United States. The Saga depicts the historical..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Seventh Annual Black History Month Concert

Austin gets a rare chance to hear one of Duke Ellington's concerts of sacred music

"...Ellington to compose a concert of sacred music to open a San Francisco cathedral...."

Feb. 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Raising Their Voices

An Austinite in Russia hears theatre's rising dissent

"...years hard labor for their 30-second "punk prayer" at Cathedral of Christ the Saviour. The Pussy Riot controversy split..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Arts Feature by Graham Schmidt

Starting Over

For Tuna creators Jaston Williams and Joe Sears, the fourth time is the charm

"...in Variety. In just over a year after it opened on East Sixth, Greater Tuna was playing off-Broadway, where..."

Oct. 26, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips

"...the Middle Ages and were used almost exclusively on cathedrals. A human or animal figure, gargoyles were originally used..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Lege Lines: Guns, Islamophobia, & Budget Cuts

The Lege takes on guns, Islamophobia, and sets the draft budget

"...Schizophrenic messages are coming out of the Legislature about open carry. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has sent two pieces..."

Feb. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Fake Disease That Saved Real Lives in Syndrome K

New documentary reveals a secret history of Italian resistance

"...property. (Requiem for My Mother) was shot in a Cathedral that was extraterritorial, so it was outside of the..."

Aug. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Best Music We Saw at SXSW on Wednesday

The buzzy, the brave, the thrash-able twee-pop

"...these measured, deliberately paced songs under heart music – open up, absorb Park’s meditations, and find your way into..."

March 17, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

Arms on Brazos

As it nears completion of an extended 'Great Streets' rehab project, has Austin learned any lessons?

"...years of ongoing construction, Brazos Street is scheduled to reopen in September. With that long-delayed conclusion, Brazos becomes the..."

Aug. 5, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Res Publica

Citizens' calendar, Jan. 14-21

"...AUSTIN TRAVIS COUNTY INTEGRAL CARE OPEN HOUSE Learn about area programs and services related to..."

Jan. 15, 2010 News Feature

The Carol You Don't Know

There's much more to Ms. Channing than Dolly and Lorelei

"...Curran Theatre], and I couldn't get the stage door open. My mother came and opened it very easily. Anyway,..."

July 22, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Bride From Hell

The Austin Chronicle's style avatar wants your wedding to be the peachiest. Here, he offers helpful hints to make your wedding panning that much less disastrous.

"...close, the ring boxes are going to be popping open like popcorn, setting forth a chain of events that..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Features Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

SXSW Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Wednesday night SXSW handicapping

"...10pm, Habana Bar Backyard Ex-Reflux guitarist Tosin Abasi breaks open a whole new dimension with Animals as Leaders. It..."

March 18, 2011 Music Feature

Flip the Switch

"...You gotta be kidding. My mouth is probably hanging open. Finally, the voice on the line stops, waiting for..."

Oct. 31, 1997 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Paul Cauthen’s Deep Country Gospel

Former Sons of Fathers frontman’s solo debut deals out one of the best country albums of the year

"...chair outside of the green room and waits to open for Elle King at the start of a monthlong..."

Nov. 25, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Latest Proposal

Downtown businesses and orgs form an alliance

"...Southwest; but the list also includes the Central Presbyterian Church, Saint Mary Cathedral, and the Downtown Cluster of Congregations..."

Oct. 9, 2009 News Feature by Michael King

Uncommon Generosity

Following restaurateur Michael Vilim's time and money

"...a life by what we give." – Sir Winston Churchill..."

Jan. 20, 2006 Food Feature by Wes Marshall