Sixteen Austin Schools Drop From B to F Ratings Under New State Measure

A state takeover of the district’s school board becomes likelier

"...Monica Mills is the principal of Rodriguez Elementary School in Southeast Austin, a..."

May 2, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...made by a largely female team – rare at the time – at the Jiří Trnka Studio in Prague,..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...Rolling Stone’s recurring Future of Music showcase launched on Tuesday, which meant jumpsuit-loving pop star Benson..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...Thursday 27, The 13th Floor..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Clowning Around With Fou Fou Ha

Clussy Fou discusses the avant-garde troupe’s history ahead of their 24 Carrot Show

"...Fou Ha, a clown-centric cabaret that’s since spread across the U.S. Branches formed in Los Angeles, Portland, New York,..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Travel news for history buffs, art appreciators, foodies, and more

"...Check out the glider museum, send your love a special Valentine, and..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Visual Arts Review: “Transcendence: A Century of Black Queer Ecstasy, 1924-2024”

Highlighting a subject usually depicted in pain, UT exhibit reverberates joy

"...For centuries, mainstream Black stories have been relegated to themes of suffering and pain. But what about Black joy?..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Sunflower Bean, Holy Fuck, Jack’s Mannequin, and Hundreds More Added to SXSW

The third 2025 music festival announcement has landed

"...Beyond these SXSW alumni, the expanding lineup adds a significant number..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...into her short stories, Bookwoman’s monthly discussion group tackles the Japanese author’s 1988 novella, written during her time as..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...and time to get your daytrippin’ shoes on for another year of fun on the road...."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Make It a Mocktail Party

Tips for a booze-free celebration

"...Whether you’re sober-curious or simply seeking a hangover-free way to..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Food Feature by Ren Leija

Big Freedia, Eurovision Contestant Aiko, and the Dream Syndicate’s Steve Wynn Are Coming to SXSW 2025

The music festival lineup just got bigger

"...second music lineup announcement adds over 150 acts to the March 10-15 festival, including New Orleans bounce queen Big..."

Dec. 11, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Visual Arts Review: Ashley Swarts' “Waiting for a Sign”

Small fragments, giant impact in the artist’s collage creations

"...as a girlish hobby – something tweens make for their locker, say, or a cool-but-grungy creation for zines. But..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

Baby Buc-ee's, a bonfire ban, and bluebonnet planting top our fall news

"...The start of the holiday season means it’s time to..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...Thursday 17-Saturday 19, the Ballroom..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Austin’s Halloween Cocktails Deserve to Be Taken Seriously

Local bartenders talk about crafting seasonal spirits

"...From a business perspective, Halloween-themed cocktails and pop-up bars feel like an easy win...."

Oct. 18, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Chappell Roan Says ACL Performance Is Her Last of the Year, and More Surprises From Weekend Two

The heat lingered at sets from Vince Staples, Dua Lipa, Jeezy, and more

"...Chris Stapleton and Orville Peck, Dua Lipa bleed Burnt Orange, and Chappell Roan go out on a high note...."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Elvira, the Crypt Keeper, and Garfield Headline Our Weekday Recommendations

Find an event for you, spooky or otherwise

"...Oh boy: If there were ever an October to get a slush during...."

Oct. 11, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...Paper! You are reading these words off paper right now: the very material most..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jubilant Dance, MedFest, and More Weekend Recommendations

Find the right fit for your going-out vibe

"...who comes to Austin by way of Bangladesh, this show at the garage-based gallery centers on the German word..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Yellow Ranger

The new Chinese-American restaurant inside the Golden Horn should let its flavors roar

"...Chinese takeout in the United States represents a very special type of comfort..."

July 26, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Plantations to Prison Farms: How Far Have We Come?

Texas’ tradition of forced labor lives on

"...On a 90-degree June day at Memorial Unit in Southeast Texas, the humidity makes the heat cling to your..."

June 14, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Day Trips: Houston Temple, Houston

Intricate wooden temple goes up in smoke in November

"...place in a warehouse parking lot about 4 miles southeast of downtown Houston. The intricate art piece will only..."

June 7, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Restaurant Review: LeRoy and Lewis Barbecue

The BBQ trailer-turned-brick and mortar is generally delicious but could use a more streamlined menu

"...After seven years of building a reputation in the vanguard of Texas barbecue from the confines of a..."

May 17, 2024 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...It’s time to enjoy the May weather and rediscover two recently restored historic sites,..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Visual Arts Review: “Two Births and the Afterlife”

Aimée M. Everett’s current exhibition at Carver Museum offers a refreshing switch on an all-too-familiar narrative of motherhood

"...Motherhood as presented in art tends to depict a sacrificial..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...In/visible A: The Building of an Asian American Film Community..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Free Week Unleashed: These Four Austin Acts Hit the Ground Running in 2024

Catching up with Redbud, lluvii, Daydream Twins, and SINE

"...all-local concert bills – to main event status. Cue the lights, because for one long weekend in early January..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Feature by Julian Towers

The Luv Doc: Bloody Burger

Pitch black goes with just about everything

"...I have a TV outside so I can watch the game while I am grilling. I always make my..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Column by The Luv Doc

Review: “If the Sky Were Orange”

Journalist Jeff Goodell curates the Blanton’s call to action on climate change

"...The title of the Blanton Museum of Art's ongoing exhibition..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Arts Feature by Lina Fisher

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