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

Capernaum

Lebanese drama of the destitute is tough to watch, but tougher to live

"...perils of puberty, selling juice and Chiclets on the street corner. His life of hard slog and petty crime..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Rebooted City Council Gets a New Chance to Fix Austin

10-1, take two

"...the inaugural version adopted in 2014, which touches every street in the city and comprises initiatives on corridor planning,..."

Jan. 11, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Can You Ever Forgive Me?

True life forgery black comedy rings surprisingly true

"...expression – the theatricality of his portrayal of this not-so-street-smart bullshit artist is fascinating. Together, these two fine actors..."

Nov. 2, 2018 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Michelle Tea Brings Her Latest Book to UT

Iconic queer memoirist reflects on her past and future writing career

"...assassin) Valerie Solanas, the history of San Francisco’s lesbian street gang HAGS, and the fallout – and controversy –..."

Oct. 24, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

The Baker Brothers Find Their Kin

Behind the story of the gritty SF drama (plus, Mogwai!)

"...Jonathan B.: And have a street-smart quality to him. Even though he's a super-quiet, introverted..."

Aug. 30, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Ballad of Townes & Blaze

The twisted but not-so-tall tale of Van Zandt and Foley, Lonesome Dove meets Barfly

"...you feel comfortable and always had something funny or smart to say. It may have worked to their detriment,..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Features Feature by Sybil Rosen

Playback: Friday the 13th Reaps Austin Music

Joe Valentine, Ponty Bone, Fai Jow all pass on the same day

"...years later, he bought the 311 Club on Sixth Street and played there several nights a week with brothers..."

July 20, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Restaurant Review: Hank's

Windsor Park's latest dining destination is hit or miss

"...of which are on the other side of 51st Street in the Mueller development. Until recently, Windsor Parkers were..."

July 20, 2018 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

World Cup Watch

And then there were eight

"...Courtois caught a Japanese free kick. Five perfect, difficult, smart plays in a row, from five different players –..."

July 6, 2018 Sports Feature by Nick Barbaro

Getting Caught on 7 Splinters in Time

Director explains mindwarping time travel flick before screening

"...her ascent to household recognition. In hindsight, a pretty smart decision that looks smarter with time...."

June 27, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

City Council: The Race Is On

Previewing November’s elections for Districts 1, 3, 8, and 9

"...East Austin Advo­cates, she's president of the East 12th Street Merchants Association, and has used that work to establish..."

June 22, 2018 News Feature by the News Staff

Implementing the Mobility Bond and Corridor Construction Program, if You Can Wait for It

Going to take a long, long time

"...Steve Adler has said, is to turn them into "Smart Corridors" that are designed to maximize safety and minimize..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature by Jack Craver

Roaming the Corridors

"...From 18th Street to 29th Street, and 24th Street from Guadalupe to..."

June 8, 2018 News Feature

American Berserk Theatre's Killer Girls

When the killer girls of this timely satire strike back at abusive bros, revenge is sweet, smart, and hilarious

"...statement or lawsuit; they use physical force to exact street justice on the men who torment them. They grab..."

May 18, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Inka Chicken's O.G. Peruvian Fare

The South American cuisine is having a moment in Austin's scene

"...ceviches, pisco sours, and gorgeous haute takes on Lima street food. We've already mentioned how smitten we are with..."

May 18, 2018 Food Column by Emily Beyda

The China Hustle

The next global economic meltdown, in terrifying detail.

"...noticed because it did not take place on Wall Street's back door. In 2008, the U.S. economy was in..."

April 20, 2018 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Playback: The Greyhounds Hoof It

Groove-mongering R&B duo the Greyhounds get mule-headed, S.S. Hangover floats Laguna Gloria, and the Austin Music Commission overlooks music hub

"...spiritualist Samuel Grey Horse, better known as the Sixth Street Cowboy. The saddle proved inspired transportation last month when..."

April 13, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

John Krasinski and Emily Blunt on Their New Horror A Quiet Place

The filmmaking power couple on fighting monsters and real intimacy

"...a younger actor I thought, wow, that is so smart. But then I realized that applies to everything. Your..."

April 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Review: Princess Nokia

Breakout rapper reps an entire matriarchy

"...the rest of a squished Clive Bar on Rainey Street Thursday night joined the catharsis, jumping to every rhyme,..."

March 16, 2018 SXSW Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

SXSW Film Review: Most Likely to Murder

Sketch-friendly comedy proves you should never go home

"...cameos from comedians like Billy Eichner (Billy on the Street, Parks and Rec) and John Lutz (SNL, 30 Rock)..."

March 13, 2018 SXSW Post by Ashley Moreno

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