Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

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

"...ensue, with cameos by Stephen Fry, Keira Knightley, and Paul Giamatti, who once said in a 2010 Tonight Show..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, Jack’s Mannequin, and Hundreds More Added to SXSW

The third 2025 music festival announcement has landed

"...Cortney Dixon (South Shields UK-ENGLAND) The Crooked Rugs (Fort Collins CO) Daily Worker (Austin TX) David Bay (Hamburg GERMANY)..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Some Local Arts, Pride, and More Recommended Events

Plan your Austin weekend

"...of the landmark environmental documentary from Anlo Sepulveda and Paul Collins. A decade after Yakona made its debut at..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Rehabilitative Power of Art in Sing Sing

Oscar nominee Colman Domingo teams with Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar in a story of transformation behind prison walls

"...And sometimes there are films like Sing Sing, the..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...Open champion Sloane Stephens, 2022 Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins, and former Longhorn Peyton Stearns are some of the..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...most enduring modern classics. Highlights include Fat Tony and Paul Wall tackling Doug Sahm, Ray Wylie Hubbard and Sir..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Meat Joy Reunion Shows and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Ways to celebrate the annular eclipse, fundraise for Sarah Brown, and avoid ACL

"..."I'm a commoner next to the likes of Albert Collins, but I've earned the right to share the stage."..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...an American Inheritance) May Cobb (A Likeable Woman) Cindi Collins (Dinosaurs and Other Ancient Animals of Big Bend) Shawn..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Hairspray

This may be the big hair state, but does this musical go too big?

"...on a local TV teen dance program, The Corny Collins Show, which she helps integrate with her high school..."

June 14, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

S.L. Houser’s Earnest “Wind in the Door” and Five More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Rod Gator, BLK ODYSSY, and Cloud Companion

"...and poet Keisha Plum with narration by bassist Bootsy Collins." First dripped March's "Honeysuckle Neckbone," a carnal R&B come-on..."

June 2, 2023 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Fox News Lauds Neo-Nazi in Ukraine With Austin Ties

Questions not asked: Why are you there? Are you a Nazi?

"...Paul Gray, a white supremacist originally from Tyler and active..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Purchases First Permanent Home

Nonprofit kicks off 1.6M public fundraising campaign for new facility

"...to prevention and wellness services,” said HAAM’s new CEO Paul Scott, who replaced longtime head Reenie Collins last fall...."

Feb. 17, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Nightmare Alley: Vision In Darkness And Light

Del Toro's sideshow noir gets a monochrome transfer

"...Collette, David Strathairn, Willem Dafoe, Mary Steenburgen, Ron Perlman, Paul Anderson, Richard Jenkins, Holt McCallany, Clifton Collins Jr. and..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Movie Review

Nightmare Alley

Guillermo del Toro goes into the dark of greedy souls in this noir remake

"...Collette, David Strathairn, Willem Dafoe, Mary Steenburgen, Ron Perlman, Paul Anderson, Richard Jenkins, Holt McCallany, Tim Blake Nelson and..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Faster Than Sound: Versatile Electronic Producer Qrion Finds Calm in Austin

I Hope It Lasts Forever arrives Friday at the Concourse Project

"...new CEO following the retirement of beloved leader Reenie Collins. Paul E. Scott will now lead the vital health..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Ada Collins Anderson, a legendary Black community leader, died last week..."

June 11, 2021 News Feature

The Table Ed Ward Built

Pioneering music journalist (1948-2021) wrote rock & roll history

"...in a 2019 interview. Helmed by 18-year-old music obsessive Paul Williams, Crawdaddy boasted a brand new Village Voice profile..."

May 5, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Denny Freeman, the Graceful Guitarist Who Made Everyone Sound Better, Has Died

Masterful player had a foundational presence on Austin music

"...the early seventies, playing alongside Stevie Ray Vaughan in Paul Ray & the Cobras. Four decades later, the gentle-natured..."

April 25, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...and Without Getting Killed or Caught, Tamara Saviano and Paul Whitfield's recounting of the complicated relationships between three Texas..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...free hybrid of livestreamed local openers (Black Pumas, Mélat, Paul Cauthen, Otis the Destroyer, Los Coast, Jackie Venson, Mobley)..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

I’ve Got Issues

Mournful, doleful, hopeful Austin comedy finds empathy in the edges

"...Directed by: Steve Collins. Starring: Macon Blair, Claire Titelman, Maria Thayer, Jim Gaffigan,..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Now Streaming in Austin: I've Got Issues

Steve Collins' melancholic comedy comes home to VOD

"...has “turned everyone in to alienated artists,” writer/director Steve Collins said. “Normally this feeling of loneliness and alienation is..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...activist and co-founder of This is About Humanity Elsa Collins and actor, activist, entrepreneur and co-founder of HARNESS Wilmer..."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...popular culture. (World Premiere) "Lions in the Corner" D: Paul Hairston. In the rural mountains of Virginia, "Scarface" started..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Schedules Supernatural Retrospective, Stephen Colbert, and More

2020 fest adds Samantha Bee, Diplo, Jack Dorsey, Disney Imagineers

"...coming to town. SXSW has just announced that Misha Collins, and Austin's own Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles will..."

Jan. 13, 2020 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Tito’s Vodka Debuts New Video Series to Shine a Light on Nonprofits

Local organization for musicians HAAM is one of the lucky stars

"...also our cultural identity,” says HAAM Executive Director Reenie Collins. Most of the HAAM musicians earn $17-$18K a year,..."

Jan. 15, 2019 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Super Troopers 2

Vermont's finest return, and this time they're Canadian.

"...Jay Chandrasekhar. Starring: Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Brian Cox, Lynda Carter, Rob Lowe,..."

April 27, 2018 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW’s Eighth Artist List

Nathaniel Rateliff, Bun B, Rob Stone, and 141 more

"...Non Blondes’ singer Linda Perry, budding Chicago rapper Kweku Collins, rootsy songwriting scion Lilly Hyatt, Nashville garage-punk faves Pujol,..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Will Johnson’s Eternal Newness

"Playback" challenges Will Johnson to a home run derby and uncovers seven things you didn't know about A Giant Dog

"...vocalist. He pays tribute to ultimate drummer/singer combo Phil Collins with a jean jacket back patch...."

Feb. 9, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Unleashes Massive Film List

High-concept horror A Quiet Place to open fest

"...at the wrong time. Cast: Joey King, Andrea Savage, Paul Scheer, Jack Kilmer, Erin Darke, Stephen Ruffin, Kelly Lamor..."

Jan. 31, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

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