Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...supposed to care a lot about the arts, it’s always been an oddity that there’s no unified arts department..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Mama Duke Has Her Eyes Wide Open

The genre-hopping artist discusses her latest album, You Can Open Your Eyes Now

"...crossed while we peek out to see if it’s safe.” An out and proud lesbian, she says the title..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Column by James Scott

Austin ISD Board President Eyes Tutoring Program Expansion to Prevent Illiteracy

One-on-one time may save money on remedial teaching down the road

"...A mile away, at Pillow Elementary, another tutor was teaching letter sounds...."

Dec. 6, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Allie X, the Bill Ball, and Oodles of Locals in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Lots of reasons to get out of the house and break out the earplugs

"...starts throughout the pandemic, is punctuated by its bottom-heavy, vibe-forward title single. Opener Redbud is a white-hot ray of..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...Who remembers when Waller Creek was just a spooky walkway that never seemed worth the trouble? It was revitalized..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Oddities, Psychos, Unprofessionals, and More Weekday Events

Get out and get weird

"...such as Longlegs and Art the Clown. Crawl your way to Friday’s opening night gala for nibbles from chef..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Rally Austin Lends Empire Control Room Team $2.2 Million to Buy Garage, Expand

Iconic Venue Fund consolidates two-part club’s ownership

"...Rally Austin, formerly known as the Austin Economic Development..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Opinion: Help on the Horizon: Homelessness, Addiction, and Hope

We need to support a multifaceted approach that addresses housing, harm reduction, and supportive services simultaneously

"...his belongings and, most importantly, his life. Without a safe place to rest, finding and holding a job seemed..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Column by Maggie Luna

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...by artist Ata Mojlish, who comes to Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based gallery centers..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: More Transit and Housing Options in More Locations Are Critical for Austin’s Future

The executive director of Transit Forward on the positive environmental impacts of greater density

"...destroys critical wildlife habitats, leaving native animals with fewer safe places to live. And Austin was just ranked fifth..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Bill McCamley

Taking Austin’s LGBTQ Temperature

Getting the hot and cold scoop from local LGBTQ community members on queer Austin

"...that I could be in my queerness and feel safe,” Hernández says of Austin’s inclusive spirit. “There’s a really..."

Aug. 9, 2024 Features Feature by James Scott

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...When it was his turn, Gould walked forward and took the glass from the maestro. He prayed..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Megan Thee Stallion Was More Than a Hot Girl at Moody Center

It's the summer, so we had to get hot with the stage titan

"...the most crowd participation.) As a digital countdown ticked away the seconds to zero (perfectly synchronized in "A-minooooor"), the..."

June 14, 2024 Music Post 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

"...build an emergency kit, and stay informed about public safety events. It did inspire me to sign up for..."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...“contemplating the transitions through life, processing the struggles, finding ways forward with knowledge, sometimes hard lessons from our past,..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: What Grindr Is Not

It’s the singular artistic achievement of the Eighties band Escape

"...actually exist now that my mom is dead. I forward this supposition not because of the biological unlikelihood of..."

March 29, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...sequential art is put into your narrative hands.  – Wayne Alan Brenner Austin Oddities Market..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...near Oltorf Street in South Austin, in such a way that most people don’t know it’s there. Wallace was..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...of resistance, folks). The project aims to widen the highway to create more lanes for carpool and buses, not..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"...family to Palm Bay, Florida, in 1999. B-o-r-i-n-g, but safe...."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...Brigitte Bandit came forward in a maroon cocktail dress, her face seemingly larger..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Here’s Why Travis County D.A. José Garza Seeking Reelection Matters

He’s a leader in the growing progressive prosecutor movement

"...as a “conversation” on reforming criminal justice and public safety. That conversation, Garza continued, “has become polarized, lines have..."

Aug. 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Texas’ New Law Seeks to Kick Out Elected Prosecutors (Especially Ours)

"Rogue prosecutor" law takes effect Sept. 1

"...to prosecute certain types of crimes – is a straightforward push for a crackdown on abortion, in direct response..."

July 7, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Girls Rock Austin’s Ethos: I’m Not Sorry, I Rock

Trans and nonbinary-friendly camp gears up for Saturday show

"...would later come to realize beast was the best way to describe the program's intensive 16 years of empowerment...."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Trusting Your Gut: Texas Film Awards Honoree Michael de Luca on a Life in Cinema

From New Line to Warners, the exec discusses his career

"...Michael de Luca himself. Modestly, he said he was always surprised when people paid attention to his career...."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rancho Alegre Fundraises to Save Their Conjunto Festival During AmplifyATX

Cut from city arts funding, Alegre aims to raise 35k this week

"...LeMoine. “For [the city] to completely restructure it this way without a soft transition … I know it's not..."

Feb. 28, 2023 Music Post by Chad Swiatecki

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 20-26

"...yours. You can summon an acute instinct about which way is forward, if only you will recognize the subtle..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

A New Council With New Energy Aims to Get City Hall Unstuck

Change is coming, but how much?

"...including in places like D4 where gentrification is already underway. "It's a false choice to suggest we have to..."

Jan. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Goodluckhavefun Gallery Gets a Visit From “Yours,” Truly

Qmmunity Editor James Scott checks out queer art at DIY garage gallery

"...Last Sunday, I pulled up on the curving driveway of Goodluckhavefun – a gallery curated within the garage..."

Jan. 14, 2023 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Big, Contentious Austin Energy Rate Hike Finally Arrives at Council

Power for the people?

"...losses from 2020 and 2021 and avoid them going forward. AE's original "revenue requirement" – the additional funding it..."

Nov. 25, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

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