Who Plays the Bongos While Fully Dressed?

Richard Feynman, that's who

"...Richard Feynman, the man who graphically explained quantum electrodynamics...."

Sept. 13, 2011 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

"Tia J. Boyd: Future Inhabitants" at the Carver

Tia J. Boyd's photographic portraits of warrior women reveal the subjects' power and beauty in a post-postapocalyptic world

"...Most people these days hear "future" and reflexively picture totalitarian dystopias or..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Future's Still Bright

Barbara K, the woman who turned down $900,000

"...Barbara K is certifiably insane. That's the conclusion she's guessing you'll draw when you hear what..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...It’s a balmy, blue-skyed early April day, and yet there’s a pall over the Austin Antique Mall. It’s an..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

'The NFL Beat': Combine Cliff Notes

Getting caught up on the 2013 NFL draft season

"...The 2013 NFL scouting combine is upon us, and draft..."

Feb. 21, 2013 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

'The NFL Beat': Spinal Stenosis

What will this condition mean for Jarvis Jones' career?

"...Jarvis Jones may be the best player in the 2013 NFL Draft. He also..."

Jan. 23, 2013 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Lege Lines: The “Sanctuary Cities” Bill's Detrimental Effect

Can anybody reasonably testify in support of SB 4?

"...Though she was barely tall enough to reach the microphone, 11-year-old Jaylin Castro stepped up to the podium..."

March 24, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

New mAcdonald

Ex-Timbuk3 man Pat Macdonald plays the Mean-Eyed Cat and Continental this weekend.

"...Maybe the road to PurgAtory Hill has been long, but few..."

Nov. 14, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

All You Need Is...

...a little Saturday night L-O-V-E

"...My, but Saturday night is looking cheery on the club scene! Marcia Ball’s birthday soiree at Antone’s is..."

Feb. 12, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...SXSW comes further into focus with a third batch of artists released..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...centers around memory and home – concepts apt for the seasonal change to cooler weather. This exhibit, “Echoes of..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

After a Fashion

Anne covers Spazio, and Your Style Avatar makes a sneak appearance

"...FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT The cocktail crowd was well-heeled and out..."

May 15, 2009 Column by Anne Harris

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...with Leo Fitzpatrick, Justin Pierce, Chloe Sevigny. For once, the hype is right on the money. Kids is an..."

Sept. 1, 1995 News Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Skate Dreams

Sweet, badass documentary redefines "skate like a girl"

"...The phrase “skate like a girl” was something tossed around..."

March 12, 2022 Screens Post by Jenny Nulf

Enviro-Rentalism

Saving the planet when you don't even own your own (low-flow) pot to piss in

"...The upside of global warming? You get to do fun..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

Bad Medicine?

No Child Left Behind prescribed for Austin schools – although the cure may be worse than the illness

"...Early this month, the hallways were packed at Anderson High's back-to-school night. Parents..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Rachel Proctor May

An American Marriage by Tayari Jones

This bittersweet novel charts a wrongful conviction's effect on a young couple

"...call a piece of fiction "An American Anything" and there is the suggestion of scope. You start thinking in..."

Oct. 19, 2018 Arts Review by Rosalind Faires

Gay Place: Total Gayhem

Where my queers at? GayBiGayGay, b'duh.

"...about every corner of this town. How to find them? Read this column, and check out our 2014 SXSW..."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Playback: SXSW 2015: Turnt Up & Dialed Down

SXSW Music 2015 – that's a wrap

"...A light drizzle fell, but the downpour eluded us. That felt like the story of..."

March 27, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Gay Place

Glad to make your acquaintance, weary traveler, we are The Gay Place.

"...THE DAILY ... GAILY!..."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Remember! It's a gay-marathon, not a gay-sprint. Here's your Fri-gay lineup.

"...Friends of the Gay Place, local club Cheer Up Charlie's recently relocated..."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place

Awwwww, is this really our last day of ya? Come on, stay 'til Sunday!

"...We're so glad we had this time together ... just to..."

March 14, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Fiction Favorites

From postapocalyptic islands to mining camps in Nevada, these novels will rock your world

"...Perhaps the 24-hour news cycle's headline splashing, surface-grazing details of international..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature

Against the Day

"...Against the Day..."

Dec. 15, 2006 Books Review by James Renovitch

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Letter to the editors of The Austin Chronicle,..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Column

Is Knowledge Power?

A profile of precarious global intelligence firm Stratfor

"...Stratfor sent a bold e-mail to 15,000 recipients around the globe. Its subject line: "Philippine President's Days Are Numbered."..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard