Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted

A soulful look at a singular artist

"...Macon to Nashville before settling in Los Angeles. His business affairs were conducted by his adored wife Vivian and..."

May 30, 2025 Movie Review by Joe Gross

Into The Long Long Night at ATX TV Festival

Mark Duplass and Barret O'Brien test their friendship for indie TV

"...the show – Duplass, O’Brien, one location shoot, a small crew and some additional Zoom and Facetime conversations –..."

May 29, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

THC Ban Imminent as Texas House Approves Prohibition Amendment

Fearmongering prevails over pro-business posture and rights of Texans

"...that Wu referred to also extended to Texas’ hemp business community, which saw unprecedented coordination and advocacy and public..."

May 30, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...F*** a Minion,” as well as Los Angeles visitors Business Casual performing their venue-appropriate Western spoof Cowboys, all-femme funny..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...for the state to “get out of the test-making business.” He noted that researchers estimate teachers spend 18 days,..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Restaurant Review: The Greek Bar Offers Quiet Mediterranean Confidence

East Oltorf spot is casual yet stylish

"...want” is a common piece of advice offered to small-business owners, and for good reason. Yet there’s something magical..."

May 16, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Andie Flores as well as out-of-town talents like NYC’s Business Casual. atxsketchfest.com. Kerrville Folk Festival..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...a booth at Cafe Java in North Austin. The small strip mall eatery is packed for Saturday brunch, but..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Dumpling Queen

A single mom grows a small business in this inspirational tale

"...based on true events follows a single mom and small business owner who builds her own dumpling empire in..."

May 2, 2025 Movie Review

Cinema, Comics, and Crafts in This Week’s Arts Events

Weekday nights are for arting

"...know the name Marc Seriff from that ol’ online business of his (AOL, for those not in the know),..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Skylark Lounge Is Closing This Weekend

Beloved Airport Boulevard venue’s farewell shows are to be announced

"...his brother Terry – who helped LaTouf and his business partner/ex-wife Mary run the Skylark – as a major..."

April 28, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Getting Weird on the Back Nine With Austin Comedy The Salamander King

Director Austin Nichols takes his ATX golf comedy to Dallas

"...Austin Muny, who must save the course from the business-minded intentions of city consultant Samantha Lambert (Adrianne Palicki, Quasi,..."

April 24, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

"...if an inquiry turns out not to be ACME business, it’s still their job to help point stakeholders in..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...that would increase the legitimacy of their industry, that business community received, instead, a plan for their extinction. A..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...incarnate, which is the fate that befalls sweet local business owner Mona Stangley and her Chicken Ranch. The long-running..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

First Look: Traphouse Caribbean

Popular Downtown eatery stakes claim as nightlife staple

"...the opportunity with a prime location, but we’re a small business where it’s just me and my other business..."

April 14, 2025 Food Post by Haris Qureshi

Wheatsville Launches Fundraising Campaign to Open New North Austin Locations

Co-op’s Guadalupe store closes in 2026

"...fundraising campaign to replace the campus-area location with multiple small-format stores throughout North Austin...."

April 11, 2025 Food Post by Angelina Liu

STAPLE! Comes Back Home to St. Ed’s

The revived indie media expo settles into its second year

"...Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex were, “it was strictly a business relationship.” St. Ed's is something more: not only did..."

April 10, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...nobody’s making stuff at home? If you’re a big business man who happens to hold top office in our..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sitting Down With Your Senator

Sarah Eckhardt goes deep on democracy, womanhood, and our era

"...of the seven siblings who went into the family business, as it were, because it’s hard work and it’s..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...resigned in March to take a position with the Small Business Administration. The Williamson County Commissioners Court replaced Gravell..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

McConaughey and Harrelson Ask Texas Senators for New Film Incentives

New fund would smooth out cash crunches ... for culture warriors

"...sack not being hackied, but they had equally important business: to provide invited testimony on Senate Bill 22, the..."

April 1, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...cats, [has] become a beacon of joy for our business,” says the store CEO. Since WAM sits on South..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

MAGA Moms and the Republican Resistance to School Vouchers

Make education public again

"...Senate Bill 2 – as its first order of business. The Texas House is currently considering its own voucher..."

March 21, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

The Austin Chronic: Crying at a SXSW Panel About Psychedelics

The power of healing evokes feelings on a trip down to the conference

"...crowd now embracing psychedelics, and I’m mistrustful of the business community that’s moved to patent aspects of naturally occurring..."

March 21, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...KUT reported Tuesday. He will serve in the U.S. Small Business Administration and will be responsible for representing business..."

March 14, 2025 News Feature

SXSW Announces 2025 Film & TV Festival Award Winners

Good Boy’s Indy fetches “Howl of Fame” honors

"...director illuminates the insidiousness of the profit-driven, billion-dollar recovery business even as he brings compassion and urgency to his..."

March 12, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...Suede, Glint Dental, and Devil’s Details Boutique offering boffo small-business scores. Stop in at Gully Cat for flash tattoos,..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...Suede, Glint Dental, and Devil’s Details Boutique offering boffo small-business scores. Stop in at Gully Cat for flash tattoos,..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hairy Situations, Pickle Parties, and More Weekend Events

Some non-SXSW arts and culture recommendations

"...Springs location comes insightful panels on entrepreneurship, hemp-preneurship, and business school – okay, maybe this is targeted at a..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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