The Austin Chronic: Cheech and Chong and Toking With a Troll

Stoner icons materialize for surprise C-boy’s appearance

"...the old-school scenesters there for Swollen Circus – a SXSW-week local hootenanny that Michael Hall from the Wild Seeds..."

March 29, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Protesters Disrupt SXSW Panel: Activists disrupted a SXSW panel that featured Atlanta..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature

SXSW Panel Discusses Promoting DEI in the Workplace

In challenging times, supporting diversity is more critical than ever

"...Wednesday’s DEI in Tech panel underscored the importance of sustaining – and amplifying –..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Can Museums Solve America’s Education Inequality Problem?

SXSW panelists discuss the power of public spaces

"...At SXSW’s Building Resilient Public Spaces in a Time of Crisis..."

March 14, 2024 SXSW Post by Lina Fisher

Scenes from SXSW, March 10-12

"...their favorite snapshots from the past few days of SXSW 2024. Pictured here: Teezo Touchdown during Rolling Stone's Future..."

March 13, 2024 Photo Gallery

An Uninformed Guide to the Latest SXSW Buzzwords

We help you make sense of the lingo flying around the Fest

"...SXSW is always looking forward. Trying to keep up with..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Renovitch

Mike Judge and Cast on the Impact of Office Space 25 Years On

SXSW panel celebrates the cult comedy that refuses to quit

March 15, 2024 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Can Reviving Extinct Species Slow Climate Change?

SXSW panel explores the science of de-extinction

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Book Bans Get Pushback at SXSW

“We're organizing around this because who else is doing it?”

"...17-year-old high school student from Fort Worth, at Monday’s panel on the book ban crisis – 1984 or 2024?..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

Experts at SXSW Ponder AI and the “Future of Truth”

Will the tech go the same destructive route as social media?

"...has been noted, South by Southwest is lousy with panels on artificial intelligence this year. One of those filled..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

At SXSW Austin City Limits Reflects on 50 Years

The longest-running music TV show maintains “underdog” authenticity

"...of music they can bring to the screen. The panel also emphasized the show’s place in both setting and..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Panel Combines Brain and Computer Power Through Neurotech

The future is here and kinda terrifying

"...The AI track at SXSW consisted of roughly 150 panels, certifying artificial intelligence as..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Madeline Duncan

Selena Gomez Sparks Mental Health Conversation at SXSW

The star talks embracing treatment, Girl, Interrupted, and a new app

"...In a Sunday panel moderated by licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Jessica Stern, pop..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Miranda Garza

Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2024

"...Scenes from the first two days of SXSW 2024..."

March 10, 2024 Photo Gallery

Mike Judge and Cast on the Impact of Office Space 25 Years On

SXSW panel celebrates the cult comedy that refuses to quit

"...As the moderator of Saturday’s Office Space reunion panel pointed out, the comedy classic was the first movie..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

SXSW Panelists Talk LGBTQ+ Activism and Power

Struggles and hopes in the fight for queer rights

"...here that are fighting constantly,” Martinez said at a SXSW panel. “Texas is counted out so frequently but the..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

Advocates, Researchers Detail the Damage Being Done by Crisis Pregnancy Centers

SXSW panelists urge it’s time to “dismantle, defund” CPCs

"...they lure people in,” Aziz said at a Saturday SXSW Conference panel. “Telling people, ‘Come here because we do..."

March 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

SXSW Panel Recap: Teens, Screens & Wellbeing: Youth in the Digital Age

How can adults support teens in a digital world?

"...offering negativity without solution. What adults should do, the panelists agreed, is work with teenagers, not speak for them;..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Can Reviving Extinct Species Slow Climate Change?

SXSW panel explores the science of de-extinction

"...The panel took the format of a fireside conversation: Green asking..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Madeline Duncan

SXSW Panel Explores the Health Care Crisis in a Post-Roe America

Reproductive rights activists talk speaking out

"...other states with similar bans,” Zurawski said during a SXSW panel. “We wanted to warn people and educate them.”..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Naina Srivastava

On SXSW Day 1, Protesters Condemn Army and Defense Sponsorship

Artists continue to drop out of the Fest in response

"...the day of the protest, the festival presented the panel Driving Innovation: Technical Advances in Transportation, featuring Army veteran..."

March 9, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

SXSW Panel Recap: The First CRISPR Foods Have Arrived

Ready or not, more resilient food through DNA altering is here

"...greater public perception of that difference is the hope. (Panelist del Pup and her group in the Netherlands, the..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Panel Finds Families Struggling to Make Ends Meet in Different Ways Across America

Mayors meet in Austin to discuss the affordability problem

"...A Catch up with all of The Austin Chronicle's SXSW 2024 coverage...."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

“Lie Detectives” SXSW Panel Tackles Political Disinformation Ahead of Election

Katie Harbath and Sasha Issenberg share political insights

"...discussion between Katie Harbath and Sasha Issenberg at a panel during SXSW’s opening day. Harbath currently works at tech..."

March 8, 2024 SXSW Post by Austin Sanders

Experts at SXSW Debate if AI Will Save Us ... or Destroy Us

Scads of panels ponder a rosy or bleak future

"...businesses. The frenzy is reflected in the myriad related panels at this year’s SXSW: There will be discussion of..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Explores the Progressive Power of Ballot Measures

Organizers from different states discuss letting the voters decide on issues like abortion

"...the ballot measure effort in Arizona, will join a panel discussion on the power of organizing to restore progressive..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Rodeo, a Pet Pfest, Country Dance, and More Community Events

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

"...You thought SXSW was the only days-long party in town promising loud..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

South by Psychedelics

Psychoactive substance research gets a spotlight at this year’s festival

"...SXSW 2024 boasts an impressive three-day track of programming about..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...The stars have aligned for South by Southwest’s latest..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

South by Southwest Announces Black Keys Keynote and More Featured Speakers

Jane Fonda, Dwyane Wade, Elijah Wood top latest announcement

"...from South by Southwest performing artists to featured speakers. SXSW announced today that Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney will..."

Jan. 16, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

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