In Memoriam: George Wilkerson
Remembering Esther's Follies' first sketch-writing superstar
"...If you had the good fortune to be at Esther's Follies in its..."
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June 17, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires
The Multifarious Mike Wiebe
Music, comedy, faux-Christianity: the many faces of the Drakulas/Riverboat Gamblers frontman
"...Last time the Chronicle profiled Mike Wiebe, 14 years ago, the reporter..."
June 12, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin
We Have an Issue: What’s Next, and How Fast Can We Get There?
In this week's issue, the rallying cry to defund police catches on, and Republicans try to quash vote by mail for good
"...Unless you've been living under a rock – or a white hood – you've seen the..."
June 12, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones
Day Trips: Sculpture Gardens
Four sculpture gardens inspire the mind and exercise the body
"...Four sculpture gardens outside of Austin inspire the mind and exercise the body...."
June 12, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Qmmunity: LGBTQIA Community Marches in Solidarity With Black Lives Matter
"...that's destined to become one of your favorite things. These two showings will be a preview for their touring..."
June 12, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
Music we’re playing
"...Safe haven? Maybe only between the earbuds some days. Loulou Ghelichkhani and John Michael Schoepf..."
June 12, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Sam Houston & Blk Odyssy Adds Chicken and Waffles to Their Message
Serving up some neo-soul food
"...and was booked for an official SXSW showcase when the global pandemic started rearing its head in Austin, a..."
June 12, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape
Checking In: Dayglow Is All Right
Crank up his quarantine theme by Christopher Cross, COVID survivor
"...Struble’s full-length debut as Dayglow, 2019’s Fuzzy Brain, won the onetime UT student a very real – and large..."
June 9, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Checking In: Tia Carrera Catches Some Vibes
Late-night stoner jams still see the light of day
"...sovereign shred, drummer Erik Conn and guitarist Jason Morales neither invented the atom nor split it. And yet, as..."
June 8, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
In Memoriam: Greg Easley
Remembering the beloved choreographer, dancer, and teacher
"...The dance scene in Austin didn’t begin in the Seventies,..."
June 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re playing
"...Montopolis: The Living Coast..."
June 5, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin
Support Black-Owned Restaurants in Austin
We’ve put together a list of more than 60 great spots
"...One way to show support for the anti-racist movement is by purchasing goods from Black-owned restaurants..."
June 2, 2020 Food Post by Jessi Cape
A Black Man Is in Critical Condition After Being Struck With “Less Lethal Impact Munitions” at Sunday's Demonstration
Chief Brian Manley addressed police response at Monday presser
"...Describing himself as “crushed” by the weekend’s conflict, a visibly emotional Manley sought to emphasize..."
June 1, 2020 News Post by Austin Sanders
Checking In: Beto Martinez Stays Home for the Summer
Triple threat shredder adapts from Buda
"...Latin rock franchises seldom mainstream in this country, but Austin counts..."
June 1, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Video Premiere: Sydney Wright Outs a Vicious Tenderfoot
“Term usually describes novice[s] that lack general sensibilities”
"...In the Seventies, a savvy L.A. song pitcher might have sent..."
May 29, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Summer Fun Playlist: Call of the Void
"...Thor Harris, Doom Dub: Delight in the dub-heavy pessimism of Austin's percussive auteur, joined by contemporaries..."
May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Greg Stitt
Qmmunity: Reflections on the D
Plus, pre-Pride Month virtual events
"...I've been thinking about the D lately. No, not that one*; but the D-word..."
May 29, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
Texas Democratic Convention to Host Panels, U.S. Senate Debate Online
Originally to be held in San Antonio, the TDC kicks off June 1
"...On the heels of Texas' Super Tuesday primaries in March, the..."
May 29, 2020 News Feature by Beth Sullivan
Summer Fun Playlist: Release Shows TBA
"...Black Vice, The Alchemist's Vision: Rotting carrion feast of melodic black metal,..."
May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re playing
"...indie royalty Merge Records and third LP overall for the raw, glammy Austin sextet whose alter ego A Giant..."
May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Summer Fun Playlist: Back Porch Strumming LPs
"...Joe Ely, Love in the Midst of Mayhem: Aptly timed platter from the Flatlander..."
May 29, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman
Checking In: Sweet Spirit Alights to Trinidad
Austin glam rockers’ third LP casts a deep digi/Tropi spell
"...“Instead of doing interviews from the road, we get to do them from the comfort..."
May 27, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Now Streaming in Austin: The Devil's Candy
Ethan Embry + Satan + Sunn O))) = tonight's live-tweet
"...Last week we picked Richard Linklater's musical comedy The School of Rock for our weekly live-tweet: Tonight, we..."
May 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Faster Than Sound: Edith Frost Returns
Austinite once again, Edith Frost offers first new songs in over a decade, plus Natalie Jane Hill's debut and Red River Cultural District requests
"...new song in 15 years, "Nothing Comes Around," addresses the waiting...."
May 22, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Qmmunity: From Harvey Milk to 2020’s Rainbow Wave
Plus Bizarre Stripper Burlesque and Cheer Ups Quarantikki Happy Hour
"...Milk Day. California's annual celebration honors Milk's legacy as the first openly gay elected official in California, where he..."
May 22, 2020 Column by Beth Sullivan
New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week
What we’re playing
"...Kelly hadn't intended on making a double album when they began recording their 11th studio LP last year at..."
May 22, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman
Hopdoddy: Gluten-free, Dairy-free?
Popular burger bar collaborates for a special Friday menu
"...chef Matt Schweitzer, looking to provide an event for the local burger bar’s fans who are living gluten- or..."
May 20, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Now Streaming In Austin: "Black Metal"
Kat Candler's meditation on art and guilt
"...metal coming up with this week's live tweet of The Devil's Candy. But there are few more powerful tales..."
May 19, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Dense Crowd Photo at Cover Band Gig Ignites Online Furor
Restaurant GM: “We’re adhering to the Governor’s executive orders”
"...Bound to happen: The image of a dense concert crowd causing outcry from..."
May 19, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Live-Tweet The Devil's Candy With Us
Crank it up to 11 for this horror-metal medley
"...Like horror? Like metal? Like live-tweets? Then you better be ready to rock out against evil..."
