New Drive-In Cinemas Lighting Up Austin

The movies you want to see with the social distancing you demand

"...of Downtown: the top deck of the State of Texas parking garage at Third and San Antonio Street will..."

Aug. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up

Who makes the jokes, where you can see them, and who keeps the scene running in a city where laughing matters

"...years (O. Henry's newspaper The Rolling Stone, University of Texas satirical rag The Ranger, humorists Cactus Pryor and John..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Afternoon ACL Acts Worth Waking Up For

Get the most out of your pass with these nine artists

"...Rolling out of Kaufman County in Northeast Texas, Shane Smith & the Saints unloads a ferocious blend..."

Sept. 28, 2016 Music Post by The Music Staff

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Feb. 7, 2014 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Playback: Cheer Up Charlie's Sounds Off

The Rashomon view of Cheer Up Charlie's

"...joined the band for dinner and drinks at the Texas Chili Parlor. "You'd imagine he'd be jaded," says Golden..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Money Makes Campaigns Go Round

First finance reports for the primary season in Travis County

"...donations later in the year from Neil's friends at Texas GOPAC...."

Jan. 19, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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July 31, 2009 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

Time to Wake Up

"...we don't want to end up like these other Texas cities! Also, we don't want to end up as..."

Aug. 16, 2008 Postmarks

Never Give Up

Don Toner's 13 years as producing artistic director of the State Theater Company have been full of struggles, but in Toner's world, struggles are good. They bring understanding, richness, beauty, and in his case, a new theatre and a loyal company.

"...The Immigrant; I'm Not Rappaport; Steel Magnolias; Bosque County, Texas; the Irish plays...."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Oddballs In the Round

"...Johnston's home (he lives with his parents in Waller, Texas, these days) with Craig Ross and the Rhythm Rats..."

Oct. 11, 1996 Music Column

The Shot Heard 'Round the Dial

Austin' "Alternative" Radio Market

"...dial. David Jinright, station manager of the University of Texas at Austin student radio station KVRX, thinks college radio..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Music Feature

It's Grub Trivia Time Again

Test your culinary knowledge for prizes and fame

"...of appetizers and sweets. The open bar will offer Texas Keeper cider, local beer, plus cocktails made with vodka..."

July 29, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Shakespeare, sandcastles, and celebrations all over Texas

"...One of the iconic events of summer in Central Texas is Shakespeare at Winedale outside of Round Top. This..."

June 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Hissing Fits

Bryan Mealer sinks his teeth into the 1999 Sweetwater Rattlesnake Roundup.

"...weekend of the month, the small town of Sweetwater, Texas, becomes world-famous. The population more than doubles, motel rooms..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Features Feature by Bryan Mealer

Out of the Dustbin, Onto the Web

The Texas Archive of the Moving Image launches a new preservation initiative

"...film archivist, UT assistant professor, and founder of the Texas Archive of the Moving Image – introduced "Austin, 1911,..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Of Family Heirlooms and Industrial Films

The Texas Archive of the Moving Image preserves the state's cinematic roads less traveled

"...The Texas Film Commission is turning 40 this week...."

May 27, 2011 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...Showcasing culinary talents from across Texas, Austin Food & Wine’s LIVE FIRE! is a beef-centric,..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...MLK Community Celebration1/21/20131/21/2013 Farmers Market (every Saturday)1/26/20131/26/2013 Farmer's Market1/26/20131/26/2013 Texas Rally for Life**1/26/20131/26/2013 Dell Children's Gala1/26/20131/27/2013 Rogue 30K**New1/27/20131/27/2013 Farmers..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Pleased to Meat You

Five recommendations for a happy carnivore’s kitchen

"...in 2011. But, more to the point of this round-up, Monty’s other goal is to create delicious meat products..."

Nov. 10, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Elephants and Pygmies

A profile of rising Austin honky-tonker Roger Wallace.

"...on drums. The resulting debut, Hillbilly Heights, released on Texas Round-up Records, is an honest country effort sporting seamless..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Music Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Opinion: A Modest Proposal for the Baddest, Reddest State in the Country

A satirical look at the machinations of Gov. Abbott and the Texas Legislature to impose their wills on the rights of everyday Texans

"...Greg Abbott wants Texas to be the national leader of the radical, ultraconservative..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column by Dan Acosta

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...As noted elsewhere on this site, Austinites are wasting..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Titanic, turtle hatchlings, and Texas beaches after Harvey

"...Titanic artifacts come to Texas while the Gulf Coast recovers from Hurricane Harvey, and..."

June 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Perry's Top 10 Worst Hits

Perry for Prez redux calls for a sojourn down memory lane

"...left nine churchgoers dead, Republican presidential candidate and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry majorly flubbed by calling the massacre..."

June 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

Weekend Tip: Queens of Cattle

Capitol Visitors Center honors women who rocked the Texas cattle boom

"...hipsters became Austin's herd du jour, fearless frontier blazing Texas women broke gender norms way back during the 19th..."

July 18, 2014 Arts Post by Carmen Rising

Top 10 1999/Local

"...10. Texas Trumpets, featuring Eastside Band (Dialtone)..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Music Feature

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...so much happening in Austin and the rest of Texas, especially, everything starting to open back up as these..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The AggreGAYtor: July 2

What happened today in gay? Here’s your QILTBAG recap of queer news.

"...Texas Democrats push back, Kentucky gets a prenup, and Petticoat..."

July 2, 2014 Qmmunity Post by David Estlund

Remembering JFK

Archives offer insights gleaned 50 years since JFK's assassination

"...Here's a round-up of resources and archives to assist in understanding the..."

Nov. 24, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Small Victory, Bitter Defeats

A small win for the good guys, followed by a huge loss.

"...narrow defeats, the nuke-waste lobby finally blasted a West Texas waste-dump bill (HB 1567) through the House, 107-34, which..."

May 2, 2003 News Column by Michael King

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