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"... This artist explores lesbian space while "our hands" explore everything else. Gorgons r go! (See "Heads in the Sky;..."

June 4, 2010 Features Feature

A Dictator, a Weird Wednesday, and an Election in This Week's Events

We're not stressed about the week ahead at all!

"...and mayor on down the ballot. Need help on some of the less-publicized races? Check out our endorsements here...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

New Year's Adjacent Events for the Week Ahead

Crafts, comedy, and more

"...really made a name for himself onscreen over six seasons of NBC comedy Superstore, which benefited from his stand-up..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

New Prints, Old Turtles, and Other Events This Week

Gotta gotta get out to get down

"...area, including UT, ACC, St. Edward’s, Texas State, and Southwestern. The work ranges from traditional to experimental, both in..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sketchfest, Shakespeare, and More Arts Events to Fill Your Week

Things are gonna get cheeky, queer, and local

"...scale and scope that needs to be seen in person, so rush to take in the last week of..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...speak-singing that gets your head bobbing. Touch Girl Apple Blossom, the certified best pop band in Austin, opens the..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...etc. I’d bring you to one of the fest’s many panels. There, we’d learn side-by-side about empowering trans-masc performers,..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...more. Hey, who said horror could just be horrifying? So with horror hotter than ever at the box office,..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Trains, Dance, and Lesbionage in This Week’s Recommended Events

Find some art and community this weekend

"...and master printer of Flatbed Press, Katherine Brimberry wears many hats. On top of all these hats is her..."

Aug. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Lunar Vacation, Nané Day, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Grab the earplugs and hit the clubs

"...The Cactus Blossoms..."

April 11, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Infinity Song, Softcult, and Hot Summer Nights Standouts in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Get out and get free

"...things slow with a showcase of Central Texas R&B. “Hip-Soul” artist David Shabani anchors his chill rap flow with..."

July 19, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Trivia, Traitors, and Torches in This Week’s Recommended Events

Venture forth on the weekdays

"...from this coming Monday until next Sunday are Coursen’s many foldable objects, created by him to be “self-contained sculptures”..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...for practicing your tavern jig, and thrashing metal to soundtrack your duels. Escape our mortal coil for one of..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Green Events, Nov. 15-21

"...Interested in a little theatre, this week? Some shopping, perhaps? Wanna take a class, go to..."

Nov. 14, 2007 Columns Post

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"...University Area Partners is a neighborhood association representing residential, business, nonprofit and student interests in the..."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Chapter 3: Crazy Weekly

September 1988-August 1991

"...until past 3am. In its spare time, the city also decides to build a convention center. 1990 population for..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

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Our readers talk back.

"...removing children from their parents is only a last resort...."

Feb. 15, 2002 Column

We Have an Issue: Yup, Something’s Different

The story behind our new print redesign

"...paper, and your Spidey sense is already tingling, right? Something’s different here. Indeed, it is: In this week’s issue,..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Kimberley Jones

Media Watch

The Statesman's getting smaller, but for what?

"...latest bold move was the decision to drop the weekly TV listings section, "Show World," which disappeared after 40..."

March 21, 2008 News Column by Kevin Brass

Dancing About Architecture

A recap of favorite SXSW venues that no longer exist, a few festival hot tips, some non-festival tips, a celebrity-sightings checklist.

"...once hold a decent party at anyone's house without some uptight asshole immediately calling the cops is fast vanishing...."

March 17, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Qmmunity: The Gay Place Rides Again

Original Chron legend Kate X Messer talks "Qmmunity"/"The Gay Place" origins

"...two opposing forces in the queer atmosphere: 1) A blossoming of visibility from every letter in the LGBTQ alphabet..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Column by James Scott

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...desserts flavored by that all-powerful spice of nostalgia – so expect “Forever Young” on the event playlist. Armed with..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Viva México, Mooncakes, and Motorbikes in Our Recommended Events

Lots to celebrate this weekend

"...“I live to have my mind turned inside out.” So says curator and artist in her own right Alyssa..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Culture, Arts, and More Recommended Weekend Events

Don't let the heat get you down

"...with heavy-handed dialogue about the Importance of Cooking, but season one of The Bear remains an enthralling, realistic –..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert shopping during the coming week of Fest madness. Looking for more? Find the Chronicle’s..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Gay Place

Where my queers at? SXSW, b'duh.

"...So Much Ghey..."

March 7, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

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Our readers talk back.

"...that my tax dollars will be going to subsidize many national chains that are in direct conflict with the..."

July 26, 2002 Column

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Hyde Park Baptist foofaraw and assorted cultural allegations.

"...When I voted for the current council, I did so with the understanding that they were all supporters of..."

March 9, 2001 Column

The Long, Hot Summer

Books to Spend Your Summer With

"...illustration by Jason Stout You know you're in for a long, hot..."

June 5, 1998 Books Feature

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...Austin Fashion Week..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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