99 Luftballons (International Acts at SXSW Music)

South by Southwest by way of Sudan, Scotland, Colombia, and more

"...Homesick follows a sample-soaked route framed by glittery synths and Sebastián Narváez's muffled vox. – Isabella Castro-Cota Ace Tee..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

The International Waters of Austin’s Concert Scene

Party barges bring summer shows to cooler locales

"...For our Summer Fun issue, we’ve created themed playlists to go with..."

May 19, 2017 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Texas Book Festival Lineup Revealed

Attendees include Junot Díaz, Cheryl Strayed, and... Tony Danza?

"...featuring big hitters in fiction (Junot Díaz, Justin Cronin) and nonfiction (Robert Caro, Douglas Brinkley, Cheryl Strayed, Naomi Wolf),..."

Sept. 12, 2012 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

Revolution Rock

At the crossroads of the Clash and the great state of Austin, Texas.

"...to drink coffee, get caught up on cable news, and generally jump-start my nervous system. Two days before Christmas,..."

Jan. 17, 2003 Music Feature

Two Married Couples, Two New Neighborhood Spots in Austin

It takes two with Birdie's and Bobo's

"...Restaurants and bars play a huge role in Austin's community and..."

May 7, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Texas Book Festival Announces Full Lineup

From R.L. Stine to Reza Aslan, 225-plus converge on the Capitol

"...Texas Book Festival authors, friends, and coordinators gathered at The Contemporary Austin tonight to share..."

Sept. 10, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Blist'ring Strings

This summer the Austin Chamber Music Festival really brings the heat

"...I'm not gonna lie to you. It's hot, and over the next few weeks, it's only going to..."

July 8, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ATX TV Fest Shifts Schedule In Response to National Crisis

Streaming festival still happening, with rescheduled panels

"...The ATX Television Festival responded to the coronavirus pandemic by turning into the ATX TV Fest ... From..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Catfish, outlaws, and armadillos

"...It’s May and the fun around the state is heating up. Now’s..."

May 2, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...acts accounts for just over a quarter of the bands, singers, rappers, and DJs officially showcasing at the annual..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Claypool, hardcore supergroup Off!, sissy bounce queen Big Freedia, and rarely touring soul man Cody Chesnutt stand out...."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

20 Favorite Songs of 2012

Gay Place blogger Rob weighs in with individual lists

"...Instead of a Top 10 and Bottom 10, I am pooling my 2012 Tops into..."

Jan. 8, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Rob Cohen

Out of Bounds Comedy Festival

To beat the heat, OOB offers improv and stand-up acts in the triple digits

"...Okay, so the summer of 2011 hasn't exactly given you a hell of..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

We Have an Issue: Why We’re Still Talking About LBJ

Reflections on the LBJ Library at 50, and a fond farewell to Food Editor Jessi Cape

"...Johnson. When Texas House Democrats fled to D.C. this summer, breaking quorum to foil Republicans' plan of attack on..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Column by Kimberley Jones

Fantastic Fest Review: Ride Your Wave

Surfing romance becomes a smart, lovely story of loss and growth

"...When boy meets girl and girl meets boy and they fall in love and..."

Sept. 23, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: The Science of Queers

Plus events to make and celebrate queer history

"...at least according to Megan Rapinoe. My all-time crush and newly minted American hero told reporters after the U.S...."

July 12, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Playback: Dialing In Birdlegg

Birdleggs, Strange Boys, Moonpies, Ed Hall / Gorch Fock / Brown Whörnet, and other weirdness

"...I'm getting Bluesman Wisdom 101 at 2am from Birdlegg, who's sweating through his suit after a frenzied performance..."

July 19, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Local Palette

Works by Cuban Artists

"...the quality of art in some local coffee shops and restaurants often rivals the collections in many galleries. I..."

Feb. 14, 1997 Arts Feature

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Learn something new and explore what's out there this fall

"...November means it’s time to celebrate chili, sausage, and the holidays...."

Nov. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Lots to look forward to as winter eases into spring

"...February is time for Mardi Gras, Valentine’s Day, and the first spring flowers...."

Feb. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Living Pins EP Premiere & Q&A

Austin alt psych duo returns after 25 years

"...Pins forged a duo between Sixteen Deluxe’s Carrie Clark and Ursa Major’s Pam Peltz. The group now returns after..."

April 6, 2021 Music Post by Greg Stitt

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...that free celebration of art, culture, history, music, nature, and science – with local bastions of all that good..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Day Trips & Beyond: Out of Town Closures Due to COVID-19

Here are the latest updates

"...COVID-19/coronavirus, events around the state are canceled or postponed, and travel is not advised. Here is a partial list..."

March 24, 2020 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Megan Rapinoe Comes to Austin to Talk Equal Rights

The soccer star wowed at the Texas Conference for Women

"...National Team to its fourth World Cup victory this summer, credits growing up as an elite athlete alongside her..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Balmorhea is back, baby!

"...Summer’s heating up with lots of festivals, music, and a..."

June 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

New to Town? Here Are Nine of the Biggest News Stories Affecting Locals.

A primer on Austin politics

"...Greetings, young upstanding student, and welcome (back) to Austin, where you’re either..."

Aug. 30, 2018 News Post by News Staff

Public Notice: Ten Things

A CodeNEXT primer, and happy Earth Day

"...Staff and consultants presented the long-awaited CodeNEXT draft zoning map on..."

April 21, 2017 News Column by Nick Barbaro

DVDanger: Building The Iron Giant

Tim McCanlies talks behind-the-scenes of the animated classic

"...American animated features more beloved than The Iron Giant, and this week's release of the deluxe signature edition gives..."

Sept. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...After poring over the hundreds of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions mounted locally between May 1, 2015, and..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Estate Sale Roundup: October 17-19

The weather is perfect for rummaging

"...this week, as well as the back yard – and photograph it all with a vintage camera!..."

Oct. 17, 2014 Design Post by Anne Harris

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