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The Kingdom

"...The Kingdom Seeing Lars von Trier's haunting Breaking the Waves..."

Jan. 24, 1997 Screens Feature

Recommended

"...he sang his ass off. That night, D'Arby was the complete soul package, and surprisingly humble to boot. Ordinarily,..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Music Feature

Hero

"...It's getting to look like Stephen Frears may be the most cynical filmmaker of our time. A sampling of..."

Oct. 2, 1992 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

"...art spaces in our city, most folks don’t realize there’s a totally free, open-all-week option. You know! The Central..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...The Mohawk word for computer roughly translates to “it brings..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...What did April and Andy name their three-legged, half-amazing, half-terrific mutt? What character did Will Arnett..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Invited recently to the Austin Music Commission, yours truly testified about journalism and..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...El Tule’s Album Release & Final Show Hotel Vegas, Saturday 20 w/ Parranderos de..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with films like the..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Ameripolitan Awards Return to Austin for Ceremony’s 10th Anniversary

Ray Benson, Augie Meyers, and Flaco Jiménez will be honored Feb. 18

"...return to Austin from Feb. 15-18, 2024, to celebrate the roots music showcase’s 10th anniversary...."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Post by Carys Anderson

New Food Incubator Opening on Airport Boulevard

And the folks behind Fil ’n Viet are the first ones there

"...talent every six months. Located at 5001 Airport Blvd., the platform is “where culinary creatives can test, learn, and..."

Nov. 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

HAAM Day, Ron Carter, and Pecan Street Festival lead our recommended shows

"...There's no shortage of ways to support the Health Alliance..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Fil ’n Viet Is Closing, the Armadillo Den Celebrates With Sazon in a Delicious Latin Style, Holiday Bar Forwards Frozen Treats, We Haven’t Yet Said a Single Goddamn Thing About Pumpkin Spice, and – OOPS

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...– as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Sept. 13, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...August is the time to get your feet wet at a grape..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Elementary, My Dear Hopscotch; Speering the Texas Farmers Market; Summering Van Zandt; Loro’s Honey Score-o; and, oh, a Whole Lot More-o

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...– as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Aug. 2, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Blue Jean

The closeted life of a lesbian in 1980s Britain resonates with modern homophobia

"...Directed by: Georgia Oakley. Starring: Rosie McEwen, Kerrie Hayes and Lucy Halliday...."

July 21, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Council Attitudes on Land-Use Change as Limits on Building Near Houses Are Eased

Council cuts compatibility with little opposition

"...In the latest sign that the politics around land-use has dramatically..."

June 9, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Fusebox, Alejandro Escovedo, alexalone, and the Ballinger brothers lead our recommendations

"...feat. Thelma & the Sleaze, Dorian Wood, SKLOSSVarious Locations, through Sunday..."

April 14, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Flyrite Turns Seven, Fil N’ Viet Approaches Two, H-E-B Quests for the Best, the Van Zandt Brings In Ledesma, Those Garrisons Garner Multigold, and More, More, More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...– as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

March 8, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Announces Lineup for the Free Community Concert Series

The Zombies, Thao Nguyen, and SaulPaul highlight the three-day event

"...Update (3/11/23): Due to inclement weather, SXSW announced that Thursday's Community Concert at Lady Bird..."

Feb. 23, 2023 Music Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Urban Heat's Darkwave Road Map for Uncertain Times

Spaceflight-deluxified Wellness pushes beyond post-punk pastiche

"...toe in all-black everything, Urban Heat is modest about the whirlwind 12 months they just wrapped up...."

Feb. 10, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Field Guide Festival Returns With Chef-and-Farmer Collabs

Locavore celebration returns in April

"...The acclaimed Field Guide Festival will return to East Austin..."

Jan. 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Decade of Decline in Teen Parents, Support Services Brace for Rising Demand

It takes a village

"...as she left her first checkup, she also remembers the feeling of relief. At People's Clinic, Villarreal was introduced..."

Dec. 23, 2022 News Feature by Sara Hutchinson

SXSW 2023 Announces Thao, Armani White, Blondshell, and Otoboke Beaver

Among 191 acts on the festival’s first artist list

"...be that time of year? With cooler temps arrives the first South by Southwest artist list for the 2023..."

Oct. 19, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Public Notice: Is This a Column Yet?

Random notes from around the city

"..."What goes up must come down." That's the word from realtor.com, in proclaiming Austin No. 1 on..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Meet UT Math Professor and Spellbinding Songwriter Sean Keel

The seldom-performing educator's fragile voice breathes bittersweet nostalgia

"...Marcos – a nice way of saying "open mic." There are about a dozen songwriters waiting to go on,..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Feature by Jack Corcoran

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

"...lookOUT Fest With Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith, the Album Leaf, Mary Lattimore, and More..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Uprooted Community at Congress Mobile Home Park Grieves for Neighbor, Neighborhood

Disposable residents in far South Austin

"...Trouble had been brewing for months at the Congress Mobile Home Park between Stassney and William Cannon..."

Aug. 12, 2022 News Feature by Abe Asher

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