Zombies, Oprah, and Zoom, South By!

2021 SXSW EDU Online expands its scope

"...homegrown South by South­west last spring, including the education-exclusive forum SXSW EDU, this year's SXSW EDU Online roars back..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Local Writer Makes Black History Month Accessible to All

Autumn Arnett knows there are stories to be told

"...two years ago with news she found shocking: His teacher had told him their class wouldn't be doing anything..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Inside the Facebook Wars Dividing Thousands of AISD Parents

Who comes first in Austin schools?

"..."That lazy teacher needs to get back to work. Report them!"..."

Dec. 11, 2020 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Sound Unseen Drops Full Playlist

Online music film fest adds Bee Gees, Sound of Metal

"...Get ready for a heavy story with pounding rhythms: Sound Unseen Film/Music..."

Oct. 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Over the Moon

Charming animated adventure has a kid-friendly look at loss, with adorable space sidekicks!

"...crossover appeal into broader audiences. At the same time, American attempts to pander to Chinese audiences, like the clunky..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Zero Waste, Black-Owned Startup Nurtures Community One Plant at a Time

Black Lives Veggies plants seeds of change

"...Austin farmland, a group of volunteers is bundling plants for pickup and Larry Franklin is demonstrating how he fortifies..."

Oct. 9, 2020 Food Feature by Veronica Meewes

Shut Up and Drum: Thor Harris Talks Politics and Humanity

We spent election day with local percussive rebel

"...declared: "Howdy. My name's Thor Harris and I'm running for governor of Texas... 'cause fuck this."..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Lenny Dewi of @eats_n_noods Is the Octopus Lady

"A bowl of noodles a day will keep the doctor away"

"...popular Instagram account @eats_n_noods, which focuses on Asian food. Before the pandemic, Dewi would feature tiny mom-and-pop restaurants, and..."

June 19, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Opinion: Online Reviews Are Where Our Kids Are Learning How to Bully Online

A restaurant industry veteran argues Yelp and other review sites encourage bullying behavior

"...path in the restaurant industry because of my passion for it. I was responsible for a restaurant that is..."

April 24, 2020 Column by Mike Tersigni

The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Crew Has Answers

Nine pro chefs and YouTube personalities tackle our burning food Qs

"...has given us Brad Leone and Matty Matheson noodling for catfish. Only one channel has reverse-engineered gourmet meals from..."

March 20, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Now Speaking at SXSW: Ozzy Osbourne, Trent Reznor, Janelle Monae

Plus: St. Vincent, Carrie Brownstein, Judd Apatow, Desus & Mero

"...More exciting, the conference rolls out the red carpet for the Prince of Darkness, Ozzy Osbourne...."

Feb. 11, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition titles,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Miss Kitty Litter ATX: From Campfire to Camp Wannakiki

Austin's queen of camp uses her humorous platform for good

"...Patrick Swayze was having the time of his life, America was at the height of the AIDS epidemic, and..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Qmmunity Post by A. Micah Mills

East Austin Wellness Clinic Offers Discounts to Austin's Creatives and Service Industry

METSI Care rethinks affordable health care

"...Aiming to remedy a lack of affordable health care options for creatives and service industry workers,..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Make It Movement Wants You to Learn a Trade and Love What You Do

Can skilled jobs and career education change Texas culture?

"...It's a story he's told a thousand times before, but that doesn't make it any less fun. His..."

Dec. 27, 2019 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Hemp Growers Host Master Class on Modern Cultivation

"...seeds in the soil, then kick back and wait for all that sweet CBD oil money to roll in...."

Oct. 18, 2019 News Feature by Kevin Curtin

Behind Enemy Lines at ALEC's Right-Wing Policy Conference

Activists say the American Legislative Exchange Council backs corporate interests over people

"...was gathering inside the high-end hotel: the 46th annual American Legislative Exchange Council conference...."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Dora and the Lost City of Gold

Nickelodeon’s animated star gets a charming live-action revamp

"...monkey named Boots to break the fourth wall and teach her rapt audience of tiny tots a new word...."

Aug. 16, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...Identities Film Festival – has announced its full lineup for 2019, and they're top-and-tailing it with titles requiring a..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sarah Cook Invites Diners to "Be Here Now" at Kyoten Sushiko

An unlikely artist at Mueller's satellite iteration of Otto Phan's omakase restaurant

"...skills can be taught by anyone. But I'll only teach someone if they have enough character to see beyond..."

June 28, 2019 Food Feature by Alexandra Detmar

First Look: The Obamas Become Producers With American Factory

Upcoming Netflix documentary finds culture clash within global trade

"...What’s the American Dream if not pliable? On its best days, it’s..."

June 17, 2019 Screens Post by Sam Russek

LBJ Summit Returns to “Race in America”

Five years after landmark civil rights event, there's plenty to talk about

"...Library will convene another star-studded Summit on Race in America next week (Mon.-Wed., April 8-10) at its UT campus..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Beastie Boys' Ad-Rock and Mike D Talk Trap, Basketball, Bogus Conspiracies, SXSW, and Their New Book

"We realized that all we do have, before this started and after it ends, is the three of us.”

"...in which Ad-Rock flips out on hash cookies minutes before a Dublin festival performance, continual extolling of Yauch's fascinating..."

March 15, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

This Is America: Part One

Zach's Notes From the Field cast on living black

"...that Smith usually plays herself. Those four sat down for a long conversation about the play and their experiences..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Staging Mr. Burns, a post-electric play With Zero Waste

A UT student production of Anne Washburn’s play shows how to make theatre the sustainable way

"...his job as a nuclear power plant safety technician before boozing it up at Moe's Tavern. ("D'oh!") Bart preps..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Arts Feature by M. Brianna Stallings

The Right to be Offensive

Joseph Kahn on his new battle rap social satire Bodied

"...When America started amending the Constitution, the number one priority was..."

Nov. 6, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Hot Mom

Austin has more Peter Pans than just about any city this side of San Francisco

"...My middle-aged mom still thinks she's in her 20s...."

Oct. 12, 2018 Column by The Luv Doc

Hold the Dark

Humanity's animal instincts exposed in the Alaskan wilderness

"...moviegoers have struggled to make their peace with the platform’s release strategy. On one hand, a Netflix partnership means..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

Glenn Scott Fought for Her Life, and Yours

A comrade in arms

"...her husband Richard made sure to remind me: "Don't forget the hats!"..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Way of the Iron Dragon

Action film festival gets really hands-on

"...Tokyo Gore Police) and director Yuji Shimomura on hand for Re:Born, their first film together since 2005's spectacular Death..."

Aug. 10, 2018 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

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