Truth to Father Christmas

"...thoughts and frustrations precisely while talking to an unresponsive Santa Claus. To hit home even harder, my adult daughter..."

Jan. 3, 2024 Postmarks

Young Claus

Charming tale of Santa before he was so jolly and round

"...of reindeer. But how often do you think of Santa Claus as a young man – or even a..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

The Luv Doc: Belief Is Magic

Nobody comes to Jesus because of the rigorous scientific scrutiny of the Christian religion

"...Santa Claus is referred to as a "right jolly old..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

The Austin Chronic: Christmas in Texas

A holiday miracle for the weedless traveler

"...Where weed's still illegal – damn, I need Santa Claus..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Column by Kevin Curtin

JuiceLand Expands, Wax Myrtle’s Prepares to Close, the Museum of Ice Cream Goes Pink, Oseyo Debuts a Fantastic Brunch, Garbo’s Welcomes Santa Claus, and More

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

Dec. 15, 2023 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...new unwrapped toy at this holiday party featuring Naughty Santa & Krampus photo ops, Jell-O shots, and free prezzies..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

JuiceLand Expands, Wax Myrtle’s Prepares to Close, the Museum of Ice Cream Goes Pink, Oseyo Debuts a Fantastic Brunch, Garbo’s Welcomes Santa Claus, and More

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

"...Let’s see – what else, what else? Santa Claus (or at least some highly convincing imposter, right?)..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...Santa Claus Museum Tours Dec. 1-30, Columbus, www.santamuseum.org..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Santa Claus Is Comin’ to A-Town: Small Business Saturday

Make sure you shop local this season

Nov. 24, 2023 Chronolog Post by Hannah Rossi

Austin Film Festival to Celebrate Lost's Damon Lindelof With Outstanding TV Writer Award

Fall fest also adds All of Us Strangers, The Holdovers

"...– takes a job as a suburban strip mall Santa Claus where he encounters his long estranged daughter. With..."

Sept. 14, 2023 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Day Trips: Luther Hotel, Palacios

Historic Gulf Coast hotel is under threat of demolition

"...were placed on the hotel's expansive front lawn and Santa Claus arrived at the dock on a shrimp boat...."

Feb. 3, 2023 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Christmas Bloody Christmas

Joe Begos delivers more than coal in this Santasploitation gorefest

"...stopping off at their friend’s toy shop where the RoboSanta+ is on display and hitting their local bar for..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Movie Review by Sarah Jane

Violent Night

David Harbour cracks down hard on the "naughty" list in the Christmas slugfest

"...hyperviolent Christmas movie. But a hyperviolent Christmas movie where Santa Claus himself murders his way through a house of..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Lazarus Opens on Airport, J-Prime Opens Downtown, Old Thousand and JewBoy Bring the Holiday Fusion, Chanukah Gets the Haute Cuisine, and Everything Is Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas

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

"...more tinsel than you can shake a cracker at. Santa and his elves may even be making a surprise..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, October 28 - November 3

"...exploring the perks of generosity. Halloween costume suggestion: philanthropist, Santa Claus, compassion freak...."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Owen Kline Turns the Funny Pages

New movie looks at the grotesque and absurd sides of collection

"...Even down to the Santa Claus, sitting on the steps. That guy (Peter Lucibello)..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Cantaloupe is a type of muskmelon. Persian and Santa Claus melons are also muskmelons. The term "cantaloupe" refers..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Pistols' "Sub-Mission," Mott the Hoople's "Death May Be Your Santa Claus," and "'Let's Spend the Night Together' really fast,..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Hard Luck Love Song

Austin-made romantic noir is “Just Like Old Times”

"...Song ends with violence. Mulroney and his crew of Santa Claus-looking heavies come to take back their money, and..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Brad Lichtenstein Producer: Steven Cantor, Brad Lichtenstein, Jamie Schutz, Santana Wilson (co-producer) Three strangers' lives become inextricably entwined by..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Dear Santa

Behind the scenes of Operation Santa

"...Santa Claus is real. We all know this, there is..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Gifting Here to Keep Austin Queer

Plus, Bulimianne Rhapsody's Holiday Horror and more queer cheer

"...need, Austin Pride is back with Kelly Kline's Pink Santa Toy Drive (www.austinpride.org/pink), and the Austin LGBT Chamber of..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan

The Luv Doc: Doesn't Believe in Therapy

The Luv Doc has some great news for those of modest mental acuity

"...for stealing your sandwich off the table. Science isn't Santa Claus. It doesn't stop bringing you toys if you..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Column by The Luv Doc

Day Trips: Walkway of Lights, Marble Falls

Marble Falls’ Walkway of Lights illuminates the holiday spirit

"...by a flood that destroyed many of the figurines. Santa Claus and his reindeer were last seen being washed..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Holiday Art Bazaars Are Still Bringing Good Cheer

Who wouldn't love a creative gift by an area artist or artisan? Here's where you can find them.

"...holiday art bazaars think big, hosting more vendors than Santa has elves. Windsor Park Backyard Makers Market is the..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fatman

Season's beatings with Gibson and Goggins in bloody Santa story

"...best surmised as "Mel Gibson plays a surly, drunken Santa Claus who has to fight off Walton Goggins as..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Brea Grant, Modern Scream Queen

The Stylist star, 12 Hour Shift director and UT grad becomes a powerhouse of horror at Fantastic Fest

"...Speaking about casting against type. Micky Foley. Giant, adorable, Santa-loving teddy bear of a man, and you cast him..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

With SXSW 86'd, Foodservice Industry Preps for Struggle

And you thought extra sidework was bad? Oh, baby.

"...For Austin’s foodservice and hospitality industry, it’s like Santa Claus decided not to leave the North Pole during..."

March 11, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Southwest Theatre Productions' Trade With Klan

In Donald E. Baker's new drama, the utter plainness of an Indiana small town makes its devotion to the KKK all the more shocking

"...safe platitudes, he spouts hatred warmed up beneath his Santa Claus beard. Emi Larraud as Daniel, the moral center..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Bombshell

Finding sympathy in Fox’s #MeToo moment by ignoring everything else about Fox

"...character’s physical attributes are impeccable, Kelly’s toxic ideologies (i.e., Santa Claus is a white man) are underplayed. That’s not..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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