Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

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"...Miss Nude Universe 1975 Tiffany Carter’s dazzle has never dimmed in her over 20 years as a burlesque icon...."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...After a few early switcheroos – namely, the last-minute dropout of Kali Uchis from both weekends..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Sorensen, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From The Breeders’ sustaining cool to GloRilla’s unfazed flow

"...Donning a technicolor jumpsuit engulfed by a shimmering red cape like an Elton John angel, Yeah Yeah..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Beyoncé Delivers an Epic, Inspiring Show for Hometown Crowd

First of two H-Town stops urges a renaissance for all of us

"...There’s no place like home...."

Sept. 24, 2023 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

We Asked Writers to Review Bands They'd Never Seen Before at Hot Summer Nights

Fresh looks at Grace Sorensen, Witches Exist, Vermin the Villain, Ariel & the Culture

"...on the Red River Cultural District strip for Hot Summer Nights. Among the freebies last weekend, four writers caught..."

July 28, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Austin FC Sluggish in Disappointing Draw Against Colorado Rapids

Jon Gallagher scores sole goal, leading team in early season

"...Austin FC isn’t a great watch at the moment. Just one week after getting blanked by the Houston..."

March 26, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...Rock n Roll Rentals, accepting the award for Best Equipment Rental..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

Cactus Lee’s New Phase of Folk Realism

With Perfect Middle Hall, songwriter Kevin Dehan steps out of honky-tonk confines

"...laundromat was not. In the periphery, the boxes of metal shook and clanged. The folks doing their laundry talked..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by E. Ryan Ellis

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Point, Ben Buck, and some holiday options highlight this week's recommended shows

"...Nowadays when someone tells me, "Holy shit, I stumbled upon the coolest..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

The Most Memorable Moments of Levitation’s Thursday and Friday

King Gizzard, Godspeed You!, and more lengthy band names

"...King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard Reiterate Fest Face-Melts..."

Oct. 29, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

ACL Interview: The Chicks’ Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer Talk Social Media, Hometown Feelings, and Plans for a Multigenerational Zilker Debut

“It’s always fun, but nerve-racking, to be back in Texas”

"...headlining both Fridays at ACL Fest. Finally live-staging 2020 comeback Gaslighter, first record in 14 years and post-Dixie-drop, the..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Bigg Robb, Weedeater, the return of Lou Ann Barton, Mike Sailor's Good Time Orchestra, and more

"...With ample sauce in his game to justify the extra Gs and Bs in his..."

July 1, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Sarah Silverman: "You've Got to Always Be Writing and Always Be Changing"

The Moontower headliner on the joy of funerals, and gallows humor

"...this year's inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs. Silverman will take the stage with Rosebud Baker Rory Scovel, and Guy..."

April 21, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Your Field Guide to the 101 Essential Acts at SXSW

Scroll eternal through the best and buzziest artists at the fest

"...As ever, SXSW has been impelled to augment its predominantly indie hip-hop lineup with a major-label ringer...."

March 11, 2022 Music Feature by The Chronicle Music Staff

Angelo Moore & More

The Art Of Never Giving Up

"...Caught off guard once, few are taking chances this time around...."

Feb. 14, 2022 Music Post by Gary Lindsey

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...be 76 World Premieres, 4 International Premieres, 4 North American Premieres, 2 U.S. Premieres, and 13 Texas Premieres. Texas..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Residential Address: Mac McIntosh

At an age when most perferformers are preparing to take a bow, jazz singer Mac Mcintosh is hitting the stride.

"...It's 15 minutes before showtime and Mac Mcintosh has personally greeted half the room..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

This Changes Everything: Austin Witnesses to Sex Pistols' Chaotic Randy's Rodeo Show Go Home and Start Bands

UK instigators blow the roof off San Antonio dance hall in Chapter 4, Part 2, of the “Austin Punk Chronicles”

"...You often don’t know you’re witnessing history in the moment you’re seeing it, but there’s an undeniable feeling of..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

The Best a Band Can Get: The Story of Pussy Gillette

A scene veteran and a bass beginner coin the best band name in Austin – and the music's good, too

"...With a snappy snare, Austin's best-named band comes to life...."

Nov. 19, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Levitation Interview: the Hives Wax Deep ATX Roots

Plus Halloween, human sacrifice, and psychedelia (sort of)

"...“This is the most psychedelic I’ve felt!” exclaimed the tireless frontman at one point...."

Nov. 2, 2021 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

The Persecution of the Juggalos in United States of Insanity

Tom Putnam talks Insane Clown Posse's First Amendment fight

"...doesn't classify fans of the Grateful Dead as gang members, but that's the tag hung around the necks of..."

Oct. 26, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Billy F. Gibbons on the Death of Dusty Hill and the Future of ZZ Top

“Nobody else could sound like The Dust!”

"...Top album – Hill’s final recordings with Gibbons and drummer Frank Beard, the latter of whom he’d played with..."

July 30, 2021 Music Post by Tim Stegall

Qmmunity: Nurturing Our Rainbows

Drop the doomscroll and soak in queer magic at the Queer Home CookOUT, a moonlit queer swim, and more events

"...It's me, James Scott, your fave Qmmunity guest columnist.* I've left..."

July 16, 2021 Column by James Scott

Familiar Foe Hands Austin FC First Home Loss as Injuries Mount

RECAP: Los Angeles FC wins 2-0 at Q2

"...against Los Angeles FC at Q2 Stadium: the first home loss in club history...."

July 8, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Anna Sawyer distrusts authority, disrupts class time, and disobeys gender roles as the singer of Prom..."

July 2, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

ProLodges Saves and Changes Some of Austin's Most Vulnerable Lives

Can the city keep them open?

"...moved into the motel room provided for him this summer, he was relieved to no longer worry about getting..."

Jan. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...Austin during the pandemic, has announced that Sound of Metal will be this year's opening night film...."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Perfect Date Night Is In the Details

A sort of recipe for showing your beloved (and yourself) some love

"...Sometimes, for Date Night – which was a thing for..."

Sept. 22, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...of voter enthusiasm drove nearly 1 million people to take part in Tuesday's primary run-offs. Neither the heat of..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

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