Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...make you shout, “What in tarnation!”   – James Scott Austin Reggae Festival..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Maybe even ... a midnight toker?   – James Scott Neill-Cochran Easter..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Sen. Ted Cruz was a vocal backer of Rick Scott’s bid to oust McConnell, and on Tuesday he dodged..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

Here Are Your Winners for the 42nd Annual Austin Music Awards

Austin’s favorite albums, artists, and instrumentalists of 2023

"...Will Johnson..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by The Music Team

Madame Web

The Spidey-adjacent Madame Web isn't just bad, it's boring

"...Directed by: S.J. Clarkson. Starring: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Celeste O'Connor, Emma..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...readings, and a special surprise zine release.  – James Scott Council Mobility Committee Meeting..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...missing. Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Winston Duke, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Stephanie Hsu. (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Unheard Witness

The untold story of Charles Whitman’s wife is one of domestic violence red flags

"...from memory. A new book, Unheard Witness by Jo Scott-Coe, aims to bring her story to light...."

Nov. 17, 2023 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Here’s What You Missed in the First Three Days of Officer Christopher Taylor’s Murder Trial

Court is in session

"...could take that day back I would," testified Meko Scott, who called 911 on April 24, 2020, and falsely..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...(Chenneville, A Novel of Murder, Loss and Vengeance) Kim Johnson (Invisible Son) Vicki Johnson (Molly's Tuxedo) Eskor David Johnson..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

We Have an Issue: Another Dispiriting Lege Session

Why does the Texas GOP hate Texans so much?

"...Juke Joint in Zachary, La., owned by Lloyd "Teddy" Johnson (pictured)...."

June 2, 2023 Column by Kimberley Jones

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Fusebox, Alejandro Escovedo, alexalone, and the Ballinger brothers lead our recommendations

"...Thursday's the Alejandro Escovedo Trio, featuring backing by keyboardist/violinist Scott Danbom, Mark Henne on "drums and various machines," and..."

April 14, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

The 2023 CMT Music Awards Red Carpet Photos

"...Camille Johnson and Chris Robinson..."

April 3, 2023 Photo Gallery

Scenes From the First Weekend of SXSW 2023

"...Zachary Quinto at the Down Low premiere at Zach Scott Theatre..."

March 13, 2023 Photo Gallery

Luck Reunion Reveals Performer Lineup

Willie Nelson & Family, Spoon, Sir Woman lead March fest

"...Burrow Devon Gilfillian Drayton Farley Elvie Shane Eric D. Johnson Ethel Cain Guster Hermanos Gutiérrez J. Creek Cloggers Jaime..."

Feb. 22, 2023 Music Post by Kimberley Jones

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Dagmara Dominiczyk, Punkie Johnson (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...the life and impact of First Lady Lady Bird Johnson, and a long-overdue reappraisal of the impact of a..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Scorpio Season

For the Qmmunity editor's birthday, have an extra helping of queer events with yer slice of b-day cake

"...LUV NRG Eris Drew (Brooklyn), Mystic Bill (Miami), Brett Johnson (ATX), and Mouthfeel (ATX). Fri., Nov. 18, 10pm. Club..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Fall events and news from all over Texas

"...Scottish Gathering and Highland Games Nov. 11-13, Salado, www.saladoscottishfestival.com..."

Nov. 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

We Have an Issue: Another Anniversary, and a Most Excellent Addition to the Staff Box

The Chronicle turns 41

"...the contributions of our new Associate Art Director Lauren Johnson. Hailing from Dallas, Lauren has worked as an art..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Bulgarian Chainsaw Massacre

David Blue Garcia proves you can take Leatherface out of Texas in the new Netflix horror Texas Chainsaw Massacre

"...one. Stanley Kubrick bought a print of that. Ridley Scott said that he was trying to make Alien the..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes

Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson

"...roster that already includes Planned Parenthood CEO Alexis McGill Johnson and Reggie Fils-Aimé, aka the man who turned Nintendo..."

Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Cast List: Y'lan Noel, Cleopatra Coleman, Shamier Anderson, Lex Scott Davis, Justin Hartley (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dale Dudley of The Dudley & Bob Show Exits KLBJ

Longtime talk show host announced departure this morning

"...host, beginning tomorrow morning, as further plans are made. Scott Gilmore of KLBJ owner Waterloo Media provided the following..."

Jan. 4, 2022 News Post by Rachel Rascoe

True to the Blues: Eastside Kings Festival Returns

"It's not three chords, it's the heart and soul of a nation!" – Birdlegg

"...the artists he's backing: must-see Dallas soul man Ernie Johnson, whose funky, charisma-oozing singles like "Narc Man" are still..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...drummer Jason "JT" Thomas; and jam band/fusion bassist Kevin Scott after League left. More cosmic and rock-oriented than its..."

June 4, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Black Pumas Backline Lauren Cervantes and Angela Miller Maintain 20 Feet From Stardom – On Purpose

Respect and admiration remains the key to their success as co-frontwomen and backup singers

"...session work with other artists, including Ray Benson, Gordie Johnson, and Charlie Sexton. For Cervantes, however, life as a..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Chrissie Fit, Simu Liu, Steven Bauer, Liza Weil, Cranston Johnson, Alejandra Miranda, Shalim Ortiz, Lincoln Bonilla (World Premiere) DOCUMENTARY..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...fitting bookend "We're Not So OK," guest vocalist Will Johnson ruminates in sustained uncertainty amid shimmering string arrangements from..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Our Friend

Jason Segel is the friend you'd want in this true story of facing death

"...by: Gabriela Cowperthwaite. Starring: Jason Segel, Casey Affleck, Dakota Johnson, Isabella Rice, Cherry Jones, Violet McGraw, Denèe Benton, Gwendoline..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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