Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...down. “Interspersing tuneful hooks with clever, inspired bars, the project spotlights struggle as subtext to a rejoicing of Black..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...everyone kind of had their own unique character ... old-school country with more rootsy seeds, Americana, swampy, a bit..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...when a concrete truck smashed into a San Marcos school bus is suing the trucking company for “depraved gross..."

April 12, 2024 News Feature

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...without a college degree, Arnold co-founded the nonprofit Healing Project. That same year during Winter Storm Uri, she drove..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Texas Hold ’Em Beyoncé Mini-Ball/Listening Party..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...the United States.” Which is provocative enough, but: “My project is attuned to focus on K-12 shootings,” says the..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...the fake silicone head featured on the album cover, project visionary Juwan Elcock enlightened larger audiences in a recent..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

South By Memories

Austin filmmakers recall some of their most memorable moments at the hometown festival

"...Lucas, Director, “The Passing,” screening as part of the Texas Short Program. Friday 8, 5:45pm; Monday 11, 11am, Rollins..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Ben Kweller to Launch the Zev Award at the Chronicle’s Austin Music Awards

New grant for musicians under 18 honors his son, Dorian Zev Kweller

"...In 2008, his family relocated to Austin, Texas. Dorian would sit at his drum set for hours..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...resurgence starting in 2015 on 2 Ynfynyty and Immaculada High four years later. Thursday, the trio headlines with support..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Texas Council on Family Violence Names Austin Teen Activist of the Year

AISD senior raises awareness about dating violence

"...observance of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) will present Austin ISD..."

Feb. 14, 2024 News Post by Madeline Duncan

Pelvis Wrestley’s High-Concept Pop Mythology

Bandleader Jammy Violet embraces queer world-building on sophomore LP

"...For Jammy Violet, bandleader of ever-evolving pop project Pelvis Wrestley, a persistence of vision and radical creativity..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Terry Allen, ericdoa, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...Last Saturday, Will Johnson joined Alejandro Escovedo’s jam-packed Texas songwriters tribute at ACL Live alongside Terry Allen and..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...regional film festivals across the country, Torres took the project long-form with backing from Sundance Labs. It tells the..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...SCOTUS: After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling to stop Texas from blocking Border Patrol agents from reaching the river..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature

The Debate Over How and Whether to Jail Kids in Austin Is Just Getting Started

Travis County proposes a new facility to hold kids accused of crimes

"...On Nov. 23, 1996, high school sophomore Bill Wallace was involved in a dispute..."

Jan. 26, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Project Connect Challenged: Project Connect, promised to overhaul transportation in..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...became really collaborative. It no longer was a solo project," the singer says. The "resurrection," as Gonzalez describes it,..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Changing Nations, Changing Generations: PJ Raval’s Who We Become

Austin filmmaker on his not-a-pandemic-project pandemic project

"...film, Who We Become, follows three young women in Texas – like him, all Filipino-American and the children of..."

Jan. 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South of Austin, White Supremacist Groups Are Flourishing

Patriot Front manager identified in Hays County

"...In October, SPLC identified Brenner Cole of Hays County..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

With Mental Health Diversion Center Forthcoming, Sheriff Still Wants More Humane Jail Facilities

Can healing happen in jail?

"...and stink of body odor. The windows are inaccessibly high on the wall and semi-opaque due to frosted glass,..."

Dec. 29, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...a very modern tale growing up right now. The Texas road trip from East Austin to El Paso is..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...2024 Presidential Debate in San Marcos: Officials from Texas State University announced on Monday that the school will..."

Nov. 24, 2023 News Feature

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...room of his East Austin studio, I question the project's guitarist, producer, and original visionary Adrian Quesada if he,..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...From simplistic to futuristic, the next decade of transportation projects figures to dramatically reshape how we get around in..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

AFF Short and Sweet: “Titty Boy”

Austin-made funny and compassionate look at body image in boys

"...part of Shorts Program 9: Best Lil' Shorts in Texas 1...."

Oct. 31, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Tesla Updates Travis County on Community Investments, “Ecological Paradise” Progress

Massive workforce development, still no data on water usage

"...and just over $49 million to Del Valle Independent School District. Tesla funds several workforce training programs, like the..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher

Chronicle Endorsements for the November 7 Election

Looking for guidance on the ballot's constitutional amendments and county propositions? We got you.

"...Texas already has a broad Right to Farm statute, which..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...City Limits Festival lineup welcomes its usual block of Texas talent. Stateside names like Ben Kweller and the Mars..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...sextet Godcaster to bring, it's energy. Known for their high-voltage live shows and rollicking sound, the group has a..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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