It's Gonna Get Pitch Black at Other Worlds

David Twohy named this year's Defender of the Universe

"...audio puzzles, the Lightning Round, the Buzzertastic Finale, and Smart-Ass Points for wrong, but funny answers. Assemble a team..."

Nov. 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Swoop House’s Hospitality Honcho Has All the Luck

Stephen Shallcross carries on with Happy Foods and De Nada and more

"...example, the land that Swoop House occupies on Gonzales Street. "It's really the only smart professional thing I've ever..."

Oct. 30, 2020 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Roosevelt Room Reopens, Launderette Brings the Bagels (and Schmears), and – Who Was That On Netflix's Meateater Last Week?

All the news that's fit to make your taste buds quiver

"...numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Sept. 23, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Development Through a Barbecue Lens

Shane Stiles shares the location history and future of Stiles Switch BBQ

"...how that location came about. It's more lucky than smart, but it turned out to be a good location...."

Sept. 11, 2020 Food Feature by Rod Machen

Council: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two southeast projects divide dais; APD's state grants OK'd

"...The first case, located at 508 Kemp Street in Montopolis, would take a vacant 2-acre SF-3 lot..."

Sept. 4, 2020 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Council Recap: Too Little Affordable Housing, or Too Much?

Two Southeast projects divide dais; APD’s state grants OK’d

"...The first case, located at 508 Kemp Street in Montopolis, would take a vacant two-acre SF-3 lot..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

Slabs, Screw, and Stories from the Country: Deezie Brown & EC Mayne Soundtrack Bastrop County

Candy Blue Like Screw reclaims Texas rap heritage

"..."Bastrop County Jail, just down the street from the elementary/ Seeing kids from fourth grade fighting..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Dave Franco Picks Up The Keys to The Rental

How scary hotels and Atlanta shaped his horror debut

"...an unlikely combination. Franco made his reputation in broad, smart comedies like Neighbors, Superbad, and 22 Jump Street, while..."

July 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Whose Streets?

Imagine if you can... No police, no cars...

"...to go ..." to the Greater Austin Crime Com­mis­sion's "Smart policing reform is possible without jeopardizing the safety of..."

July 17, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

In Memoriam: George Wilkerson

Remembering Esther's Follies' first sketch-writing superstar

"...half left to open their own space up the street where Joe Sears and Jaston Williams had a theatre,..."

June 17, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Multifarious Mike Wiebe

Music, comedy, faux-Christianity: the many faces of the Drakulas/Riverboat Gamblers frontman

"...long-standing punk band Riverboat Gamblers at Jackalope on Sixth Street, he jumped backward off the bar into a crowd..."

June 12, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

What Will Local Shows Look Like in the Future?

What will shows look like in the live music capital? That's all local club owners can think about.

"...Maggie Lea predicts her half outdoor venue across the street will forgo walk-up bar service altogether...."

May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 8-14

"...was young, I had a fun-filled fling with a smart Gemini woman who years later became a highly praised..."

May 15, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

Chronicle Readers Share What They Love and Miss About Austin

Everything from restaurants to neighbors to long, stress-free walks

"...Turns out our readers have been doing the same..."

April 28, 2020 Chronolog Post

Council Recap: Tip the Band, Skip the Pork Chop

Relief funds for artists, planning for fair and just mobility

"...the Crestview neighborhood via N. Lamar Blvd. or Morrow Street – that is, from the St. Johns and Highland..."

April 24, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Crew Has Answers

Nine pro chefs and YouTube personalities tackle our burning food Qs

"...was so exciting to learn from all the talented, smart, and funny editors around me – and I had..."

March 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

VFW

Ultraviolent Fantastic Fest throwback makes its vengeance-filled return

"...leaned hard into the former: now VFW goes full Street Trash as a cadre of of Vietnam War aging..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Understanding Austin’s Urban Livestock Rules

Hog heaven? Mini-pony paradise? It's your backyard.

"...your New Balances and go dashing down your neighborhood street with Li'l Seabiscuit trotting along next to you...."

Feb. 14, 2020 Features Feature by Kevin Curtin

The World of Wayfinding in Austin

How we get from here to there in our ever-changing city

"...The signage system built upon that with its own smart choices; we pay no mind to the fact that..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...and doing it in a terribly entertaining manner. He smartly called certain trends – the one-man show, a more..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Musicians on How Best to Employ City Funds Earmarked for the Local Scene

$3 million in HOT funds are coming. Now what?

"...Let's think long-game and get smart...."

Jan. 10, 2020 Music Feature

Top 10 Quotes From Austin Politics in 2019

The smart, dumb, courageous, and cowardly words from the local and state political arena.

"...to overturn Austin's move to decriminalize camping on the street (June 28)..."

Dec. 20, 2019 News Column

Sugar Pine Cafe Stands Out From Austin's Japanese Food Pack

Charming North Austin restaurant boasts onigiri and homemade ice cream

"...casual spot serves said Japanese fare would be a smart move.)..."

Sept. 13, 2019 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound: 10 Fresh Finds at Hot Summer Nights

Ten sunspots on Hot Summer Nights’ triple-digit lineup

"...acts, populates the live, original music alternative to Sixth Street weekly, but for the next four days, they perform..."

July 26, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Contemplates How to Make I-35 Suck Less

The past, present, and future of the man-made barrier through the heart of our town

"..."We call it 'the Main Street of Texas' for a reason," says Randy Hopmann, director..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Did How Did This Get Made? Get Made?

Paul Scheer brings his live movie podcast to Austin

"...and Scheer staggered out of a screening of Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (a film that, famously, has so..."

June 7, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Mobility Weekend

"...Then comes the Austin Eastside Scooter Tour, organized by Smart Trips Austin, a joint effort of the city and..."

May 17, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Dimension Sculpture Park

Springdale Road is increasingly strung with gems, and this is the newest one

"...impressive than their predecessors – has moved across the street from Dimension Gallery on Springdale. Across the street and..."

May 3, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: Earth Day Redux

Early showers stretch timeline for Earth Day celebrations

"...to put the first fully electric buses on Austin streets this year, and construction of a smart charging facility..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Street Corner Arts' Junk

Ayad Akhtar's drama about Eighties junk bond traders plays like a prequel to 21st century America and its financial crises

"...unusually long cast list for a semiprofessional theatre production. Street Corner Arts has gathered a strong ensemble, and thanks..."

March 8, 2019 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

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