The Tangled Web of Birdeater

Writer/directors Jack Clark and Jim Weir explain how rain nearly stopped play

"...Australian filmmakers Jack Clark and Jim Weir are part of the rising number of director duos. There are six..."

March 15, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Responds to Artist Dropouts Following Tweet From Greg Abbott

Governor tells protesting bands “Bye. Don’t come back.”

"...responding to recent requests for comment from outlets like The Guardian and The Austin Chronicle, South by Southwest has..."

March 12, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Leonardo Da Vinci frequently painted on wood. The Mona Lisa is in oil painted on a panel..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Lydia Loveless, Helado Negro, and More Crucial Concerts

Essential Austin gigs in the coming week

"...mixtape Beautiful Pimp and Rome Fortune is still pushing the envelope. After gaining notoriety for his unique blend of..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Music Feature by Elizabeth Braaten

The Marvels

Lower, lesser, slower, baby

"...A film begins with the script. It quickly becomes abundantly clear that the problems..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Final Budget Talks Weigh Police, Rent Help, Guaranteed Income

Something’s gotta budge!

"...its final budget work session Thursday, Aug. 10, as they prepare to amend the city's spending plan for fiscal..."

Aug. 11, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, July 28 - August 3

"...LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): There are two kinds of holidays: those created by humans..."

July 28, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Hot Summer Questions for JaRon Marshall + the Collective, Felt Out, and Jane Leo

The free, Chron-curated lineup pops up Saturday at the 13th Floor

"...Like Free Week in the winter, the no-cost, high-temp musical festival Hot Summer Nights..."

July 21, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, March 17-23

"...In describing her process, Piscean sculptor Anne Truitt wrote, "The most demanding part of living a lifetime as an..."

March 17, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

A Different Kind of Space Force

How NASA satellite data is harnessed to combat food insecurity

"...Did you know there are 24 satellites orbiting the earth? And did you..."

March 12, 2023 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

Gluten-Free Without (Much) Misery

Eating in Austin with a wheat allergy

"..."seasonal" allergies. Fortunate to have insurance that mostly covered the adventure, my first "skin prick" test had been decades..."

Feb. 3, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

A Light Meeting as the New Council Gets Itself Sorted

First work session focused on committee memberships

"...The new City Council is off to the races, holding..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Scarlet Bond

High fantasy anime loses its magic with an airless script

"...Why would an anime make the transition from series to film? Sometimes to take advantage..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Recipes to Reimagine Your Holiday Feast

It’s time to revamp your end-of-year celebration menus

"...'Tis the season for good company and great eats. Before preparing..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

A thrilling and touching version of the children's classic from the master fabulist

"...It’s not surprising Guillermo del Toro (Cronos, Pan’s Labyrinth, The Shape of Water) has long wished upon some star..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Texas Zigs as the Nation Zags and Dashes Dem Dreams

This is how it is now

"...We've been seeing the subtle signs of diminished expectations through the end of..."

Nov. 11, 2022 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, November 11-17

"...23-Nov. 21): Here are tips on how to get the most out of the next three weeks: 1. Be..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Column by Rob Brezsny

Recipe: Holiday House’s Chili Cheeseburger

Re-creating the beloved burger chain's signature dish

"...mention Holiday House. Everyone has a nostalgic tale about their childhood and this Austin classic. They will not only..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Food Feature by Joel Fried

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...only serve two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Public Notice: Drunkenness, Affordability, and the Big Lie

"...know I led with him two weeks ago, but the hits just keep on coming. This week it's the..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Courtney Barnett, Kid Cudi, Butch Hancock, Marisa Nadler, Robert Earl Keen, and more

"...Here & There Festival: Courtney Barnett, Indigo De Souza, Ethel Cain..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Five Austin Arts Events That Celebrate Nature

Because you know we’re all just a bunch of animals

"...Never mind the differences between a beaver's dam and a human's residential..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Film Festival to Honor Dede Gardner and Stephen Merchant

Awards for Moonlight producer, The Office co-creator

"...and Blonde producer Dede Gardner and Stephen Merchant, co-creator of the original British version of The Office being honored..."

Aug. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lyricist Mike Melinoe Takes His Soul to Therapy

Contemplative artist peels back his psyche in "Floss"

"...A gripping, declarative opening line sets the tone for a song. "I don't trust a soul,..."

July 22, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Ways for Grownups to Act Like a Kid This July

Youthful diversions from kickball to video games

"...month to revisit childhood and do something fun. And of course, find lots more to do in our weekly..."

June 30, 2022 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Council Passes Protections for Central, Eastside Creeks

Pollution, erosion, and development safeguards included

"...creeks in Central and East Austin from mounting threats of pollution. Those areas are in the city's Desired Development..."

June 24, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Return of Hot Luck

Aaron Franklin's food and music fest is about more than just chilling with your homies

"...It's been a rough couple of years, especially for folks in the hospitality business. At..."

May 20, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Gardeners and Librarians Join Forces to Catalog Seeds

Seed banking on the future

"..."I want to tell you about the most hopeful thing in the world. It is a..."

April 22, 2022 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Day Trips: Texas SandFest, Port Aransas

Sandcastles and more in Port A

"...The Texas SandFest attracts the best professional sand sculptors in..."

April 1, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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 titles for this..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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