SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...I’m in the overlap. You’re in it, too, right? SXSW is definitely in it...."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

Feb. 12, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Find the Elephant in a Virtual Table Read for a New Austin Film

Chinwe Okorie uses childhood embarrassment for her latest short

"...short, "Lovebites." That film was supposed to screen at SXSW 2020 as part of the Austin Film Society Showcase...."

Feb. 12, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...South by 2020 was the first festival to be cancelled due to..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: A Home of Its Own

In this week's cover story, Robert Faires previews classical music station KMFA's stunning new $11 million facility in East Austin

"...ready to vote some more very soon: After a 2020 hiatus, the Chronicle's "Best of Austin" Awards are returning...."

Jan. 29, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Contextualizing Broken Spoke Owner James White

Honky-tonky lifer died of congestive heart failure at age 81

"..."Before SXSW, before Austin City Limits, there was the Broken Spoke,..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

The Parlor Believes in Community, Artists, and Pizza

A daughter's plea

"...'Well, we just made our 20-year anniversary [in January 2020]. Is it worth it to try? How are we..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Demi Lovato Doc Opening SXSW Film 2021

Punk icons, serial killers, wrestlers, and comedy in movie list

"...Music, film, and a social conscience have always underpinned SXSW, and the three converge as Demi Lovato: Dance With..."

Jan. 14, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Best Livestreaming Artist: DJ Mel Best 2020..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

We Have an Issue: Under Construction

Time to roll up the sleeves and start rebuilding our democracy

"...The Red-Headed Stranger We All Know and Love: SXSW announced Wednesday that country music icon and weed entrepreneur..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Beautiful Something Left Behind

The hard path to healing when kids suffer a death in the family

"...Winner of the 2020 SXSW Grand Jury Prize for Best Documentary under its..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

AFS Invites You to a Sundance at Pioneer Farms

Festival brings drive-in screenings plus special streaming panels

"...and Channing Godfrey Peoples, director of the rightly-lauded and SXSW-award-winning Miss Juneteenth. There’ll be more local connections when Elizabeth..."

Jan. 7, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Austin Music Poll Got COVID-19

In a once-in-a-lifetime music year, the 40th annual Austin Music Poll pivots.

"...For hundreds of locals, the 2019/2020 Austin Music Awards transpired as the last big show..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Sundown for the El Rey Network

Robert Rodriguez's cable network ends broadcasting

"...Rodriguez originally announced the network in 2012 as a..."

Jan. 5, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Festival Films of 2020 You Haven't Seen Yet

The best of the fests from Austin and beyond

"...Love is a many-splendored thing, and you never know..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Recapping the Year SXSW Got Canceled

Venue closures, fundraising, and industry layoffs headlined Austin music's difficult 2020

"...mixed audience reception, called the decision to shut down SXSW "something that had to happen." Efforts to reschedule gigs..."

Jan. 1, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Jana Birchum's Top 10 Photos of 2020

"...Ramos Rally, held outside Austin Police Headquarters, May 30, 2020 Staff photographer Jana Birchum writes: “Black Lives Matter and..."

Dec. 17, 2020 Photo Gallery

John Anderson's Top 10 Photos of 2020

"...Supporters cheer during a rally held by 2020 Democratic presidential primary candidate Senator Bernie Sanders at Auditorium..."

Dec. 17, 2020 Photo Gallery

Marjorie Baumgarten's Top 10 of 2020

"An eye toward 2020 hindsight"

"...this year – hindsight will have to be my 2020. I'm sorry. I promise to catch up. I've been..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Top 10 Arty Ways 2020 Was the Best Year Ever

Barbara Purcell shares art highlights from a year that tested our sanity and humanity

"...3) NON-SXSW The city's decision to cancel its largest annual event..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Richard Whittaker's Top 10 in 2020 Cinema

"Who knew?"

"...They were all already in town for the canceled SXSW Film Festival, so why not cram one showing in..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Looking for Bright Spots in a Historically Bad Year

The Top 10s Issue

"...The Electoral College affirmed Joe Biden's presidential win on..."

Dec. 18, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Reveals First Speakers for 2021 Fest

Climate, cannabis, and creativity featured in initial drop

"...We already know what the all-digital SXSW 2021 won’t look like; that is, SXSW Online won’t..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

Checking In: Los Coast Frontman Trey Privott Maintains Balance

“I’m doing my best to take care of myself and create things”

"...“The most stressful part of COVID-19 has been how..."

Dec. 15, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Other Worlds Review: Sweet River

Australian supernatural thriller follows a mother's pain

"...the past to rest. There are hints of 2007 SXSW favorite Grimm Love in the way the story is..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Archenemy

Revisionist Superman riff brings new meaning to street-level superheroics

Dec. 11, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Young Jazz Lions Atlas Maior Double Down

Bandleader Joshua Thomson forges a pandemic soundtrack

"...Atlas Maior stayed in Austin during the entirety of 2020, which for us is a pretty rare occurrence compared..."

Dec. 8, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Tara Bhattacharya Stages Interference Fest – Women Making Noise 2020

Sound artist and festival curator promotes the creative class

"...“Over a decade in Austin, [tonal producer] Tara Bhattacharya..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Focusing on Mental Health at the Capital City Black Film Festival

The online version of the fest becomes a celebration of healing

"...Festival have kept to the plan for this weekend's 2020 virtual edition. Executive Director Winston G. Williams explained, "Before..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Go Fever’s Acey Monaro Paints Houses Down Under

“So, so, so relieved about the outcome, can’t wait to get back now”

"...both closed in the weeks following the cancellation of SXSW. So the first half of March was pretty bloody..."

Nov. 30, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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