Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...Spanish Franciscan missionaries arrived in Texas late in the 1600s...."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...pilots of the flying machines with a nearly 84-foot wingspan were trained at the South Plains Army Air Base..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Youth Theatre, Late Movies, Brat Dances, and More Recommended Events

It's not scorching! Get out while you can!

"...like Austin FC and Louis Vuitton, and his work spans multiple different media from painting to installation. With both..."

July 26, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Local Rock Weirdos, Death Metal Out-of-Towners, and More Crucial Concerts

They're your ears, do with them what you will

"...chair massages, and mini-manicures from the combination music venue/record store/spa and salon.   – Abby Johnston Swamp Dogg..."

July 26, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...toilets, a nice video production facility, and an on-site spa being constructed for their workers. But one thing in..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Ways to Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Austin Based on Your Sun Sign

Beer, BBQ, raves, rooftop parties, and calming yoga, to name a few

"...aesthetic. Pampered Libras might get away to Lake Austin’s Spa Resort and take advantage of steam rooms, saunas, meditation,..."

March 26, 2024 Chronolog Post by Christina Garcia

Qmmunity: Hot & Spicy Homoscopes

Pride Month predictions for what queer events you'll end up enjoying

"...Gays With Clay, an oasis pool, inflatable loungers, and spa goodie bags. Sat., June 24, 2-7pm. 3409 E. Fifth...."

June 23, 2023 Column by James Scott

Sex, Lies, and Katie Folger

The Austin artist on her new show, Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

"...in a special way. And it just kind of sparked and snowballed and gathered momentum from there...."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Hearing the Imperceptible as Laraaji Collaborates With Plants in a Church

Welcome to the most curious performance of SXSW Music 2023

"...did this ivy plant sound like? To me, synthy spa music, though as soon as Laraaji and his partner..."

March 19, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...but that’s probably for the best.  – Austin Powell Spaceflight Crawfish Boil Sat 18, 1pm, Scholz Garten..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

10 Holiday Treats for Dogs (and Their Humans)

Local artists and artisans putting pets first

"...5) Dog spa day courtesy of Major Darling's apothecary offerings (majordarling.com), including..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Kimberley Jones

Five Gifts of Literary Delight for You or Anyone Lucky Enough to Be Your Friends or Family

Sentence yourself to a long stretch of reading pleasure

"...desert, and learning what they are is a better spa treatment for your mind than most bodies can ever..."

Nov. 28, 2022 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Luv Doc: A Couple of Days

There's probably a decent La Quinta in Lubbock

"...amenities are sick. It has a private beach, a spa, an infinity pool, and as near as I can..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

Fantasia Review: Cult Hero

Silly Canadian comedy-horror gets the biggest laughs from its smarts

"...what was supposed to be a New Age health spa. She just wants her hubby back, while Domazar is..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Years After Miguel Ravago's Death, Fonda San Miguel Names New Chefs

Blanca Zesati and Carlos Monroy tasked with expanding classic menu

"...Chicago native Zesati, most recently of Miraval Resort & Spa here in Austin, specializes in developing meals for folks..."

May 5, 2022 Food Post by Melanie Haupt

Day Trips: Faywood Hot Springs, New Mexico

Healing waters and a whole lot of history

"...Don't go expecting a spa with fancy soaps. This is a bare-bones, do-it-yourself health..."

May 6, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Is ‘Sushi By Scratch Restaurants: Cedar Creek’ Worth Your Driving Time & Money?

The answer is in the pines, in the pines

"...Bar in the Golden State. A sort of detail-obsessed, conversation-sparking pasta omakase version of his raw fish triumph. And..."

April 28, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Meanwhile Brewing’s National Beer Day at Loro; C-C-Cake Club Congregates; Fojtasek Everywhere You Look, So Very Very Much Sushi, and How About That Sweet Live Fire Action, Hoss?

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

"...Remember how Phillip Frankland Lee and Margarita Kallas-Lee brought..."

April 6, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Defending a Community Where Some Reject You in Bad Axe

David Siev's love letter in a time of hate comes to SXSW

"...14, two days before the anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings, in which a gunman targeted spas employed largely..."

March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Cody Song

Winebelly Shutters, Via 313 Shudders, Rosen’s and Rosita’s Go Brick-and-Mortar, Huckleberry Has a Moving Experience …

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

"...Coffee Roasters to run their coffee program. Bonus: The space boasts an interior designed by Lilianne Steckel, who’s made..."

Jan. 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

You Deserve an Escape This Year, to Hotel ZaZa

Because you've totally earned this level of comfort

"...[And here’s where we cover the beyond-Austin option.]..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Four Non-Alcoholic Bevs We're Buzzed About

Pick your sips, from a sparkling yerba mate and sugar cane water to faux-bourbon and "mood-lifting" CBD cocktails

"...a confirmed teetotaler or just gifting your liver a spa retreat this Sober October, liquor-free libations don't have to..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Food Feature by Kimberley Jones

Fonda San Miguel Regains Face, Black Food Week Continues, Barkin’ Creek Debuts, Boozy Cauldron Quests the Parish, and More …

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

"...Barkin' Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath, the biggest pet spa in Austin – with its own brand of food..."

Sept. 8, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Staycationer: Hotel ZaZa Austin

Your Close-to-Home Guide to Getting Away

"...the lounge couches). I love the design of the space too, which juxtaposes elegant Spanish tile and French bistro..."

April 14, 2021 Food Post by Veronica Meewes

Opinion: Over 200,000 Asian People in Central Texas Feel the Heartache of Georgia. Do You?

Central Texas leaders and community members should stand against anti-Asian hate through specific actions

"...mother. "I canceled my mother/daughter date to the [Korean] spa," said another mother. "I'm too scared to leave my..."

April 2, 2021 Column by Darlene Lanham

Water Distribution Sites Open Around Austin

Boil water notice, water use restrictions still in place

"...other surfaces • Add water to a pool or spa • Conduct foundation watering, or • Operate an ornamental..."

Feb. 21, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

The Joy of Shower Beer

Advice: Get sudsed up with these eight Austin craft brews

"...amount of heat like it's your own personal mineral spa hot tub. That'll help you work up a nice..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Learn to Make the Omni's Salted Watermelon Spritz Recipe

And three other fruity spritzes for summer (hotel not included)

"...Enter Austin’s Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa. They've sent along four spritz recipes, adapted from their..."

July 6, 2020 Food Post

Austin At Large: Unsafe Together

The highway before us is littered with risks, but it’s the only way to go

"...the protests below, some as they lounged on the spa deck. As they watched the crowds being dispersed by..."

June 5, 2020 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

How One Hair Salon Is Getting Back to Neon-Colored Business

Shell Vega of Urban Hair weighs her options

"...the waiting area. "We're a hair salon, not a spa, so I like the energy to be a little..."

May 22, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

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