Youth and Experience: Leads Talks Filmmaking Truths at Tribeca

Heather Kafka and Bryan Poyser on the reality of aging indie

"...Cut to: Reality. Kafka is on a Zoom call from her..."

June 5, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Under One of the World’s Most Extreme Abortion Bans, Texas Doubles Down

And also clarifies what a “lifesaving” abortion is

"...the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, Texas has enforced some of the most restrictive abortion laws..."

June 6, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Jumping the Shark in This Weekend’s Recommended Arts & Culture Events

Multiple ways to get high ... on art

"...Thursday 5, Auditorium Shores..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Adventures for Adults Abound at These Summer Camps

Your inner child will thank you for the nostalgia – and the knowledge

"...Life’s learning experiences never stop coming. In adulthood, they can..."

June 6, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Texas Man Born to U.S. Soldier on U.S. Army Base Abroad Deported

He has no citizenship to any country, despite SCOTUS case

"...before the U.S. Supreme Court: Should a baby born to a U.S. citizen father deployed to a U.S. Army..."

June 4, 2025 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Man Finds Tape Exports Texas Terrors to Tribeca

Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman on their evangelical shocker

"...Small towns are famous for two things: homecomings and dark secrets...."

June 3, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What We Learned at the King of the Hill ATX TV Festival Panel

First look at season 14 gives hints at revival

"...as hell. So sayeth Mike Judge in the inimitable tones of Hank Hill, pater familias of the Hill family..."

May 31, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...the rapper/promoter/activist has relentlessly fought for nearly three decades to preserve some of what he calls “the heart of..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

KhushFest, Kung Fu, and Clueless in Our Recommended Events

You pretty much can't avoid culture this weekend

"...Juno Birch: The Probed Tour..."

May 30, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...blow, this is – sort of – good news. Texas already has the most extreme abortion bans in the..."

May 30, 2025 News Feature

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...Roadhouse Family Diner in Paris, Texas, is on Main Street, which is also U.S. Highway..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Celebrating Black Austin, Telling Stories, and Ducks Galore in This Weekend’s Events

Our arts and culture recommendations to keep you busy

"...romance with an aspiring journalist (Jean Seberg) while plotting to escape the country. Catch more classics through Aug. 31...."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Sounds of Survival: SIMS Marks Three Decades of Supporting Music Professionals

Austin music community celebrates community of care

"...“This too is gonna pass,” Taylor Muse of Quiet Company scream-sang..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Caroline Drew

Austin Elders: Meet Donald Mace Williams, the 95-Year-Old Ph.D. and Poet

He’s an expert on Beowulf, and he hasn’t stopped writing

"...poetry began 80 years ago when he was introduced to Beowulf in high school. Fascinated by the Old English..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Hot Luck, Vibe Vault, No Idea, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

A smattering of sound suggestions

"...Thursday 22, Antone’s Nightclub..."

May 23, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...in mind that The Wall Street Journal just loves to write a headline that will piss Austinites off, WSJ..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature

Entanglements, Switchblades, and Tons of TV in the Week’s Events

Treat your weekdays like a weekend with these arts and culture happenings

"...It’s a pleasure to see Austin’s bevy of talented working artists grow and..."

May 23, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Armadillo World Headquarters and Austin Film Festival Tap Local Filmmaker for Jim Franklin Documentary

Emil Lozada wins “The Armadillo Man” fellowship

"...Film Fellowship. The filmmaker will receive a $25,000 grant to create a short documentary about the artist, which will..."

May 15, 2025 Screens Post by Carys Anderson

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Summer Events Calendar is a devilishly good one. That’s right, Chronicle reader: We’ve listed all kinds of summer events..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...as the Affordable Art Fair may be the way to get an original work on your walls. The traveling..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Album Review: Emerging Indie Act West 22nd Has Nowhere to Be

Cross-genre debut album embraces heartache, desire, and nostalgia

"...Deep in the heart of Texas – well, the “University of,” at least – lies..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Catalina Perez

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...in a book as she waits for her bandmates to arrive...."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin Elders: Meet Mary Lou Gibson, Journalist and Austin’s Voice of Saints

A woman of hundreds of articles and few words

"...Her house is bright and tidy in the afternoon. An angel hovers above..."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Seeded in TGA’s 2023 show Gags to Riches, the invented MLM HomoLyfe has been slapped with..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...the NEA sent out emails late Friday night announcing to arts organizations that previously approved grants were being terminated,..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...as well as a 2025 pint glass entitles you to a pour at each brewery. At this point, the..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin Yards Where Weird Finds a Home

Seven front lawns that push beyond garden gnomes

"...Come, walk out into the yard with me. Sure, your yard. Stand at..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Attorneys of Inmate Scheduled to Die Say He’s Not a Danger in Prison

In jail fight used to get execution, “he never threw a punch”

"...The attorneys representing death row inmates often have limited options by..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...a better parent, friend, partner, and neighbor. Generalized frustration too – when I sit down to alter my consciousness,..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Movies, Theatre, Trivia, and More Recommended Events for the Week

Art and culture abound

"...The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

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