Trek Through 29 Independent Bookstores on the Austin Texas Book Trail

Second annual crawl connects Austin’s literary community

"...Austin is a bookish city – it might not be..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Cirque Vida: Ventanas..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Ted Leo and the Pharmacists..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...South by Southwest will be kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Right-Wingification of UT

Texas targets liberal enemies within one of the top U.S. schools

"...Chris Rufo stood before an audience of 50 at the University of Texas in..."

Nov. 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Genre-Hopping Hustler Quentin Arispe Wants to Be in Every Room

The Past Lives’ theatrical lead singer takes on a party girl role on new solo LP, As Above, So Below

"...It’s Thirsty Thursday at Coconut Club, but the laser pit hasn’t filled..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Hot Sauce Fest, Bat Fest, and More Crucial Concerts

Mitski, Childish Gambino, Lucinda Williams, and others worth hearing

"...VOLUMES by Ezra Masch..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Psychedelic Renaissance and the Veterans Leading the Charge

Psychedelic healing around Austin and beyond

"...Jesse Gould had traveled from Tampa, Florida, to Iquitos, Peru, then up..."

July 5, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Why Austin Can’t Seem to Quit Its Despised Coal Plant

Locals continue to get coal for Christmas

"...For decades, Austinites have been calling for the closure of the..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Riverboat Gamblers' Something to Crow About Turns 20

The album that made Austin's apex punks earns anniversary vinyl remaster

"..."That's the one that put the band on the map,"..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Sex, Lies, and Katie Folger

The Austin artist on her new show, Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

"...In the grand history of dating and hookups, there's going..."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

What State Police Patrolling Austin Means

Send in the troopers

"...Before Kirk Watson was elected mayor of Austin (for the third time),..."

March 31, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Trusting Your Gut: Texas Film Awards Honoree Michael de Luca on a Life in Cinema

From New Line to Warners, the exec discusses his career

"...The only person surprised that Michael de Luca is being..."

March 2, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Other Worlds Says Sorry About the Demon

Sci fi film fest announces final lineup for final outing

"...It was with sadness that we announced that Other Worlds -..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sarah Polley's Women Talking Announced for Austin Film Festival

First wave includes the eagerly-awaited Nanny

"...Women Talking, the new film from director Sarah Polley (Stories We..."

Aug. 31, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Punk Chronicles: The Shock of the New – The Violators and the Skunks Invade Raul's

14 days after the Sex Pistols break up and mainstream media declares punk dead, Austin's scene begins at a Tejano bar on the Drag in Chapter 5, Part 1 of the "Austin Punk Chronicles"

"...Editor’s note: This is Chapter 5, Part 1 of a serialized history of Austin..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Front Steps Slips and Falls

As the nonprofit that runs the ARCH falls apart, the city's rush to replace it frustrates providers

"...The staff members employed by Front Steps – the nonprofit..."

July 29, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Adrian Quesada and the Long Path to His First Official Solo Release

Austin's unassuming superstar is a travellin' man

"...Somehow, Adrian Quesada remains unimpressed with himself. Yes, things are very..."

July 15, 2022 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

The Austin Historical Weapons Guild Brings Historical Swordplay to Life

Cut, thrust, parry, fun

"...From lovers of history to fans of fantasy, who hasn't wanted to be the weapon-wielding..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Arts Feature by Robert Penson

30 Years Ago, GG Allin Cleared Austin’s Scuzziest Punk Venue in 24 Minutes

Witness accounts of the notorious shock rocker’s antics and arrest at the Cavity Club

"..."It says he took a shit on the stage and started..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute songwriting Legend Cindy Walker, Daikaiju, A Giant Dog & Go Fever, Sonic Movidas with Carrie Rodriguez, and Temple of Angels

"...Bubbles in My Beer: A Tribute to Texas Songwriting Legend Cindy..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Penfold Theatre Gives Live Readings of Radio Plays in the Ransom Center Archives

The company has dusted off radio adaptations of Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, and Thackeray for the 21st century to hear – live

"...When we last heard from Penfold Theatre Company, it was bringing the..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A DIY Approach to Helping the Unhoused Pays Off at Camp Esperanza

No funding? No resources? No problem.

"...It was the last of May's thunderstorms, and the rain pounded..."

July 23, 2021 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...The oldest operating Alamo Drafthouse in the nation still survives...."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Local Bakers Feed a Hunger to Serve Their Community

Making cookies and sandwiches is critical to community health

"...Record numbers of people across the world turned to baking, for many reasons, during..."

May 21, 2021 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Drive to Unionize the Statesman Newsroom Prevails

Strength in numbers

"...On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the editorial staff at the Austin American-Statesman..."

March 5, 2021 News Feature by Jose Benjamin Montaño

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...The Venn diagram sweet spot of people who are going..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

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