Viva México, Mooncakes, and Motorbikes in Our Recommended Events

Lots to celebrate this weekend

"...artist in her own right Alyssa Taylor Wendt. She’s gathered a slew of art to do just that –..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Con Slobodchikoff, author of the 2012 book Chasing Doctor Dolittle: Learning the Language of..."

May 17, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Austin Opera Redefines the Limits of Opera for 2024-25 Season

Cold war thriller and devotional masterpiece on the calendar

"...a Cold War paranoia drama, a new work about the Day of the Dead, and a choral landmark from..."

May 1, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Safety Instructor Fired After Insulting Massacre Survivors

Caldwell County detective lost his job after his presentation at Lockhart High School

"...A Caldwell County detective – and also the president of the Luling ISD Board – lost his..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Jordan Buckley

APD Asks City Council for Financial Help With DNA Testing

And more news from the dais

"...Since the Austin Police Department shuttered its flawed crime lab in..."

April 26, 2019 News Feature by Sarah Marloff

Point Austin: “Austin Will Still Be Austin”

Adler’s “state of the city” imagines a bulwark against “a giant honking mess”

"...Mayor Steve Adler's "State of the City" speech Tuesday night was a fairly subdued affair,..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Column by Michael King

Mayor Adler Addresses ICE Raids in Open Letter to Austin

Stresses Austin is "welcoming, inclusive community"

"...and Customs Enforcement ran a raid on Austin over the weekend that resulted in the arrest of 51 local..."

Feb. 14, 2017 News Post by Sarah Marloff

Chronicle Recommends: Scary Political Thrillers

If current politics aren't scary enough for you, check out these films

"...Every month, the Chronicle’s film critics select a theme and offer movie..."

Oct. 7, 2016 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Benko

"...In a town saturated with marching guitars, the vibraphonic strains of this sideways power trio make for..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Music Review by Greg Beets

From Tokyo to Austin

The Japanese argument for the TPP and bullet trains

"...A discussion with Japanese diplomats will inevitably turn to the shinkansen, the island nation's legendary bullet train system. A..."

Aug. 15, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Council Watch

Council holds commissioners court … and other matters

"...But before they got to that, Mayor Steve Adler welcomed to Austin..."

April 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

No More Green Beer

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in style

"...Though the well-loved and much-lamented Dog & Duck Pub isn't open..."

March 17, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

News Roundup: Marriage (In)equality, Buehler, and the Mayor

Paxton vs. true love; Buehler civil suit dismissed; and more

"...News Roundup, A.G. Ken Paxton continues his fight against the wedded bliss of two Austin women; a judge throws..."

Feb. 23, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Shooter Had "Hate in His Heart"

Chief Acevedo calls shooter McQuilliams a "homegrown American extremist"

"...At 2:18am, shortly after the bars closed Friday morning, Steve McQuilliams began firing at..."

Dec. 5, 2014 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Dynamic Duo Cooking at El Naranjo

Award-winning Mexican chefs present cuisines of Oaxaca, Veracruz

"...Although the high-profile Fiestas Patrias dinners and cooking classes scheduled over..."

Sept. 18, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Gelato World Tour in Austin

Italians on a mission to share gelato with the world

"...of our country's most beloved foods, pizza. This time, they've shared another of their wonderful Italian artisan foods in..."

May 15, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Gay Place

It's Valentine's! Who's your lover? Gay Place, that's who.

"...HAPPY HOUR WITH MS. WRIGHT The legendary Ms. Wright on the black & whites is..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Pulling Strings

This bilingual romantic comedy hopes to follow in the footsteps of the U.S. box-office sensation Instructions Not Included.

"...As with last month’s , Pulling Strings is another bilingual romantic comedy that involves a single father's life..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Louis Black

Pay To Play

Drafthouse Films' release 'The Ambassador' exposes corruption in the Central African Republic

"...Ever wanted to be a diplomat? Don't bother trying to apply for the job. Just buy yourself..."

Aug. 31, 2012 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion: AFWIII!

Stephen is almost ready for his close up, Mr. Bad JohnPaul...

"...You know the drill. Jewelry, hair, makeup, and clothing designers coming out..."

Aug. 10, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Coriolanus

Ralph Fiennes directs this terrific contemporary update of Shakespeare's timeless play about war.

"...deals timelessly with war, a fickle and ill-informed populace, the emotional hazards and other pitfalls of serving one's country,..."

March 2, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Austin Film Festival: 'Houston We Have a Problem'

To find out what happened to U.S. energy dominance, Houston We Have a Problem goes to the source.

"...because, as Houston We Have a Problem makes clear, they're full of both...."

Oct. 25, 2009 Screens Post by Cindy Widner

Cross-Border Craziness

Why frontera residents are appalled by the wall

"...one Republican precinct approved on March 4 resolutions opposing the federal government's planned fence/wall hybrid for the U.S.-Mexico border...."

March 21, 2008 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

On Watching Cine las Americas' La Hora Fria and John Huston's 'Under the Volcano'

While getting ready to go

"...When I dropped by the Cine las Americas International Film Festival office last week,..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Feature by Shawn Badgley

Happenings

September 13-19

"...BILL CLINTON The former president stops in Aus­tin to talk about his..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Feature

The Death of Brad Will

An American reporter films his own murder in Oaxaca, and Mexican and U.S. authorities look the other way

"...Oaxaca, Mexico -- Those of us who report from the front lines of the social justice movement in Latin..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature by John Ross

Oaxacan Turmoil Touches Austin

Oaxacan artist with Austin connections arrested during police sweep in Oaxaca City

"...his paintings "take us into complicated stories" and that they have "walkers" who journey to "remote places," he had..."

Dec. 8, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

A Letter to Mexico

Oaxacan unrest visits local consulate

"...Jose Ramirez got an unexpected lesson on the intersection of civil disobedience and civil unrest Friday as..."

Oct. 27, 2006 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Weed Watch

Orrin Hatch, drug law reformer?

"...Amid criticism suggesting that he's either a hypocrite or just plain off his rocker, Utah..."

Aug. 4, 2006 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"Next time I tell you someone from Texas should..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature

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