Austin Art Narrowly Avoids the Wrecking Ball

New city office works to save artwork facing demolition

"...grim for the longstanding art pieces in the Austin Convention Center. The city shed its ownership over the pieces..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...person has felt this title’s truth. (Or knows its cousin, “My uterus is trying to kill me.”) Finally, Yola..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

When the Convention Center Is Demolished, 30 Years of Public Art Is Going With It

City won’t save iconic pieces from building redevelopment

"...The colors inspire “moments of reverie.”..."

Feb. 14, 2025 News Feature by Maryam Ahmed

Eastside Venue The Coral Snake Has Closed

Venue and bar announced its sudden end Thursday night

"...East Cesar Chavez venue the Coral Snake closed suddenly last week. The bar’s staff announced..."

Jan. 21, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Reflections on This Section

What were Editor James’ top 10 Qmmunity interviews?

"...under-filling – and feel that end-of-the-year fear. It’s a common enough worry that strikes me: Have I made enough..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Column by James Scott

Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point

Multigenerational comedy about the last family holiday before Grandma sells the house

"...Starring: Elsie Fisher, Maria Dizzia, Michael Cera, Ben Shenkman, Sawyer Spielberg and Francesca Scorsese. On Christmas Eve, a family..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Movie Review

Music and Crowds From ACL Music Festival 2024: Saturday (Weekend 1)

"...weekend's standout performances, and find all of our ACL coverage, at austinchronicle.com/acl...."

Oct. 7, 2024 Photo Gallery

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Suing Over Outsider Money: Austin mayoral candidate Doug Greco..."

Sept. 13, 2024 News Feature

First Look: Lil’ Easy Fine Cajun Food & Bar

Eastside dive promises casual Cajun and vibey outdoor boozing

"...Shallcross, who hails from Baton Rouge and is co-owner of American diner Sawyer & Co. and Mexican restaurant..."

May 15, 2024 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Qmmunity: Ride ’Em Cowboy

Sawyer Stoltz and Jeremy Stilb talk the upcoming live table read of their adult film script, BULLRIDE

"...Annie, where Daddy Warbucks goes on the radio to conduct a coast-to-coast search for her parents,” said BULLRIDE co-writer/director..."

May 3, 2024 Column by James Scott

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...Invited recently to the Austin Music Commission, yours truly testified about journalism and all-ages music ops...."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Qmmunity: Top Five Scene Shakers

Qmmunity counts five major queer scene shake-ups in 2023

"...change: From January to this very December, Austin's queer community weathered good, bad, and neutral shifts to the status..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...In the words of concerned gay Austinites who email me without reading this column:..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Gift Guide: Tabletop Gaming From Austin

Rolling the dice on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is just one way to kill some time over the holidays

"...families and work, it's not enough to enjoy the company of your friends – there needs to be a..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Matthew Monagle

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Bid the sun farewell and enjoy a fall fair this October

"...the hordes of sun watchers descend upon the Hill Country as is predicted, but here in Austin it will..."

Oct. 5, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Review: Alchemy Theatre's Pipeline

Weak choices undermine the hard-hitting angst that drives this play

"...March? That was playwright Dominique Morisseau, who in 2017 composed the uncharacteristically thin script for this entertaining but unremarkable..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Blood on the Controller With The Texas Chain Saw Massacre

Who will play, and what will become of them?

"...of pixels – and cut down trespassers on the Sawyer family property as obstacles zip across the screen. But..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Screens Feature by Matthew Monagle

Why Do Christopher Taylor's Attorneys Want His Trial in Trump Country?

Take a look at the counties they chose from

"...murder trial to be moved out of progressive Travis County. Taylor's fatal shooting of the unarmed Mike Ramos –..."

Aug. 4, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Cop Who Killed Mike Ramos Wants Trial Moved to Deep-Red County

Supporters: judge’s ex-husband, Alex Jones-connected attorney

"...want his murder trial moved out of progressive Travis County. Taylor’s fatal shooting of Mike Ramos – an unarmed,..."

July 28, 2023 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The Boogeyman

Can Hollywood just knock it off with the trauma horror?

"...with the release of Host. Shot and set during COVID-19 lockdowns, the Zoom-based Host became a pandemic favorite and..."

June 2, 2023 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Bill’s Oyster Does Lunch, Sawyer & Co. Brightens Breakfast, Lucky Dog Saké Spikes a Rooftop Pool, The Driskill Flaunts Some Fine Tequila, Fierce Whiskers Is About to Go Jump In the Lake, and More

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

June 2, 2023 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bill’s Oyster Does Lunch, Sawyer & Co. Brightens Breakfast, Lucky Dog Saké Spikes a Rooftop Pool, The Driskill Flaunts Some Fine Tequila, Fierce Whiskers Is About to Go Jump In the Lake, and More

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

"...Bill’s Oyster, the new specialty seafood restaurant and cocktail bar in Downtown’s Second Street district (205 W. Third),..."

May 31, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

LeRoy and Lewis to Open Brick & Mortar Restaurant

Acclaimed barbecue truck gets a glow-up

"...truck LeRoy and Lewis (led by Evan LeRoy and Sawyer Lewis with their team) is expanding into its own..."

April 11, 2023 Food Post by A. Richmond

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...Moontower Just for Laughs just made its lineup of comedy and comedy-adjacent personalities even more irresistible. The two-week festival..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

Qmmunity: Entering a New Era

Austin's queer scene enters a new era of great shows, genuine artistry, and good music

"...happen," Turito explains over email. "The Y2K persona was conceptualized as a Femmebot Desirous Virus, and it was only..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Column by James Scott

Buh-Bye, Brunch Bird & Plow Burger; Howdy, Masa y Más; Greetings, New Pastry Chef at the Carillon; Oooh, Nice Use of Celery, Bloody Mary Festival; Looking Beyond that Mag Mud Mania; and, Yeah, Even More –

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

"...Welcome to a whole new year, and here’s some of..."

Jan. 4, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

10 Local Eats That Impressed in 2022

Duck! Soup! Dumplings!

"...Duck Soup Dumplings at Apt 115..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Seth Meyers and Devon Walker Bringing the Funny to Moontower

Late Night host and SNL star join the 2023 comedy fest lineup

"...A former fixture on the Austin comedy scene and Moontower veteran before he departed for NYC,..."

Dec. 1, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

BBQ Ramen Tatsu-Ya Is Open, ATX Grill RH Is Open, Lazarus No. 2 Is Coming, It’s Oinkers Away at Wine & Swine, Dovetail Pizza Is Imminent, and Something Something Halloween, Amirite?

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

"...stealthily debuted their new brisket-forward bastion of yum where Contigo used to be (2027 Anchor); and we’ve yet to..."

Oct. 26, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Big-Boy-Sized

Your Qmmunity editor is under the weather, so enjoy an extra-large queer listings section this week.

"...Truly sickening: I finally got COVID-19. In my weakened state, I spent my weekend sleeping,..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Column by James Scott

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