The Austinites Behind What Happens Later, Meg Ryan’s Return to Rom-Coms

Writers and producers share the details behind the intimate, eccentric, and nostalgic story

"...both speak adoringly about their creative partnership in the summer and fall of 2020, when they sent drafts and..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Screens Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Austin's Hip-Hop Pioneers, in Their Own Words

The Austin History Center-archived rappers and industry innovators share stories

"...Formed in 1993 by brother duo Cedrick "Big Ced" and Carnell "Cornbread"..."

Sept. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...In 1993, the Barbie Liberation Organization switched voice boxes in talking..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Dazed & Confused Celebrates 30th Anniversary With AFS and the Round Rock Express

The Austin classic gets its own bobblehead night and screening

"...celebrations of the antics on the last day before summer vacation for the graduating class of '76 at fictional..."

July 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Mike Ramos Murder Trial Set for October, but Where?

It could be one of a handful moved out of the county

"...which is expected to last four weeks, during the summer months because witnesses and potential jurors may be traveling;..."

June 8, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...The Dyke March has a long history starting in 1993 with New York-based direct action group the Lesbian Avengers..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Alamo Drafthouse Announces $5 Tickets for Its Summer Vacation

Classics for kids of all ages aims to bring back family movie days

"...blockbuster. So the Alamo Drafthouse has announced its Family Summer Vacation season, and admission to the Alamo Kids Camp..."

May 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Nine Essential Albums From Willie Nelson’s 90 Years

Wishing the Texas outlaw icon a Willie nice birthday

"...of July Picnic concert lands at Q2 stadium this summer, featuring Tyler Childers, Dwight Yoakam, Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell,..."

April 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Fantastic Fest Raises a Smile With First Announcement

The Banshees of Inisherin, V/H/S/99, sharks, and more

"...Kevin Williamson (Scream, I Know What You Did Last Summer) and Katelyn Crabb, and starring Gideon Adlon (Blockers), Bethlehem..."

Aug. 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: The First-Ever Lucktoberfest Lands Halloweekend at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas

Plus, the Red River Cultural District searches for a new director, and remembering Stewart Wise

"...In a typical deeply informed January 1993 Austin Symphony Orchestra recommendation, Wise wrote: "[Hungarian composer] Bartók's..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Outdoor Concert Kicks Off the Zach Theatre Season

Music, moonlight, and Mickey Mouse thrills audience and performers alike

"...The shows ran across last Spring and Summer, with interruptions due to torrential downpours and the uptick..."

March 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Dina Barrish

AISD Teachers Keep Planning Time; Admin Layoffs Likely

7 of 8 just won’t do

"...by far to the "Robin Hood" system enacted in 1993 after the existing school-finance system was held to violate..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Longtime Commissioners Face Challenges From Their Left

In the hot seats

"...with me." Shea, who served on City Council from 1993 to 1996, ran in 2012 against incumbent Mayor Lee..."

Feb. 18, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...set in the suburbs of Houston, Texas in the summer of 1969, centered around the historic Apollo 11 moon..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Proposed Development Would Revive Austin Opera House but Faces Neighbor Opposition

200 Academy Drive: Big hit or last call?

"...south. Then Willie Nelson bought it, and in the summer of 1977 the Austin Opera House (known colloquially as..."

Jan. 21, 2022 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

Joy-filled animated family SF comedy is an explosion of fun

"...for the animated show about two kids spending the summer in the wilderness with their curmudgeonly great uncle while..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

AISD Copes With Post-COVID Life

With falling enrollment, budget woes, and “behavioral events” maybe the kids aren’t alright

"...which rolled out optimistic and ambitious efforts over the summer to recover some of the thousands of Austin families..."

Nov. 26, 2021 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Until the End of the World

Writing is not what I live for, it’s how I live

"...birds know so many of their kind disappeared last summer. My trembling is merely one reflex of a far..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Arts Feature by Michael Ventura

Soccer Watch

"...I had been frustrated all summer at not being able to find any info about..."

March 26, 2021 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Best Summer Ever D: Michael Parks Randa, Lauren Smitelli Screenwriters: Michael..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

30 Years of Hot Sauce Festival Creates Many Memories

Reminisce with event staff, judges, and fans during this year’s break from the heat

"...way to celebrate these qualities than to endure the summer and chile heat for a great cause?..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Food Feature

In Memoriam: Greg Easley

Remembering the beloved choreographer, dancer, and teacher

"...for Austin Independent School District. When Soileau left in 1993, Easley was appointed his successor. At the time, ACB..."

June 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...College Station and moved out to Hawaii for a summer, bartending and working at a golf course. My mom..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

An Immigrant Family Brings Iranian Cuisine to Austin

Chef Amir Hajimaleki and his family honor the fundamentals of Persian cuisine in all six of their restaurants

"...United States from Iran when he was 8, in 1993, and landed in Denver for less than a year..."

Jan. 24, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Faster Than Sound: Spoon-Feeding the Hits With Britt Daniel

Spoon frontman talks Beto, streaming, and 26 years of steadfast indie rock

"...The Best of Spoon on Matador Records. Co-founded in 1993 by Daniel and drummer Jim Eno, the band's greatest..."

July 19, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Summer Night

Barhopping slice of life about facing up to adulthood is Linklater-lite

"...only nod to the master of character-driven anti-structure's work. Summer Night is clearly in the vein of Dazed &..."

July 12, 2019 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Josh Kupecki’s Top 10 Films of 2018

"...Annihilation, Summer 1993, Under the Tree Wild Card..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Day Trips & Beyond: Pecos National Historic Site

Travel tips for the Land of Enchantment

"...in the Southwest, a Civil War battleground, and the summer home of a Hollywood star. That’s a lot of..."

Oct. 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Chronicle Recommends: Halloweenies

Deliciously spooky films for the scaring season

"...found his hockey mask. - Richard Whittaker Hocus Pocus (1993) Have the childhood films of my generation aged particularly..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

August rolls in with a fresh batch of tunes to keep you busy this weekend

"...and gained national traction. In the midst of a summer tour, they stopover at home to co-headline with sweet..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

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