It’s Adults Only at the Thinkery This Thursday Night

A little grownup tippling, a lot of sonic scientific exploranizing

"...that youth is, as some have suggested, wasted on the young. But we might complain, just short of whining..."

April 9, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Central Market’s $500 Gingerbread Contest, Le Politique’s Sad Denoument, One Dovetail’s a Pizza and the Other Is a Pommeau, and OMG Watertrade What Kind of Genius Dessert Is That?

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...scene, as wrangled from numerous PR releases, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

Dec. 14, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

QTPOC-Focused Fest Brings Together the Colors of Pride

Local orgs come together to do some community building

"...Despite the LGBTQIA rainbow flag’s multicolored nature, many Pride events are..."

June 22, 2022 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Ice Cream of Genius (with the Light Brown Caramel)

Forgive us, Stephen Foster, but we like Lick lots

"...damned good ice cream, tell you what. Regular flavors, the woman’s a wizard. Slightly unusual, she handles it like..."

July 25, 2018 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Let's All Go to the Movies

Skip the multiplex: Austin has a better idea

"...historic settings, with starry special guests, or just under the stars...."

March 3, 2017 Screens Post

U.S. Postal Service Debuts First-Ever Scratch-and-Sniff Stamps at Thinkery Event

Snail mail now comes with the option of “smells like summer”

"...spray, and enjoyed your child’s unwashed armpits well into their school break. But do you truly know what summer..."

June 20, 2018 Events Post by Kimberley Jones

Thinkery & Verse's Dionysus in America

This contemporary spin on The Bacchae shows how little the unjust treatment of women has changed in 2,500 years

"...Dionysus in America, Jenny Pacanowski's reimagining of The Bacchae, holds many things in common with that ancient..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...this site, Austinites are wasting no time in taking their art online, making sure you have performances to watch..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Ponytrap's Robots Pound Out a Promethean Waltz at the Paramount

How do husband and wife duo Hilary & Quentin make music with robots?

"...Their names were Hilary Thomas and Quentin Oliver, and then..."

Jan. 20, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Public Notice: On the Waterfront

The latest MoPac expansion plan is only part of the problem

"...For years now, this region's long-range transportation plan – the CAMPO 2035 Plan – has called for adding one..."

May 8, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Hassle-Free Gifts for the Foodie on Your List

Ship it, sip it, sniff it, stuff it

"...whole steps. Offload all that work on somebody else! The Texas Food and Wine Alliance's new Texas Treats boxes..."

Dec. 3, 2021 Food Feature by Kimberley Jones

Unglue Your Kids From the TV for These Family-Friendly Summer Activities

Ten things to see and do around Austin, no screens required

"...If you can't remember the last time your Netflix queue was anything but cartoons,..."

May 18, 2018 Features Feature by Mae Hamilton

Black Pumas x 4th Tap, AISD Produce Boxes, Swoop House’s Happy Food, and More Bite-Sized Food News

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...culled from numerous PR releases, official posts, words on the digital street, and even the occasional (verified) IRL eavesdroppings...."

July 29, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Austin Museum Day Recommendations

Back, tyranny of choice! Back, we say!

"...With the Austin Museum Day celebration providing free admission at venues..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Pride Week Commences

Party with Qmmunity, That Time of the Month, and Andy Campbell

"...our Summer of Pride Party happening this week at the Blanton (Wed., Aug. 7, 6-9pm)! If you love Pride..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Queer Fundraisers Heat Up January

Who says the holidays have to be the only season for giving?

"...There’s no end of queer events in sight, but our..."

Jan. 16, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Coming Attractions

The latest on Blue Starlite's big move, Drafthouse Mueller's opening day, and AFS Cinema's work in progress

"...location. After tenures on Cesar Chavez, East Sixth, and the backlot of Austin Film Studios (plus seasonal homes in..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

News Ticker: June 5

All the news that's fit to blog

"...reaches out to touch somebody's hand. Tenderness is on the News Ticker...."

June 5, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Dorkbot Returns Tonight

The showcase features three sea-centric obsessives

"...If you’ve felt a weakening in the dork side of the force in town it’s probably..."

April 21, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Five Locations: Where to Stay, Where to Dine In Our Embiggening City

Noteworthy nearby hotels and the restaurants in them

"...OK, we’ve had the opportunity to experience lodging and dining at a number..."

Jan. 10, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

8 Austin Education Opportunities for Adult Learners

Get your GED, find your passion, take a class, or just nerd out for a night

"...It’s officially back-to-school season – and not just for the Gen Zers and Millennials of the world. All of..."

Aug. 24, 2019 News Post by Alexandra Currie-Buckner

Wish List

Give 'Til It Helps 2014, Part 1

"...our contributions to society. Here's our chance to show them how much we appreciate what they do...."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Kate X Messer

Austin Chamber Music Festival 2014 Concert Schedule

"...The North Door, 502 Brushy Weiss Kaplan Newman Trio..."

July 11, 2014 Arts Feature

11 Ongoing Events and Activities for Austin Kids

Local orgs and museums offer virtual and IRL options

"...Looking for ways to entertain the kiddos as we gear up for summer? Local orgs..."

April 5, 2021 Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Civics 101

"...Leap of the Heroes V The Travis Co. Sheriff's Office hosts a..."

Oct. 17, 2014 News Column

Identity Shift

Austin's art community spent 2012 making changes for a changing city

"...The Contemporary Austin and the Thinkery – two names that..."

Jan. 3, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gay Place

Pride Week finally descends on Austin

"...Pride is in the air. Like glitter falling from the sky, official and..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Picnic Perfect

Second annual Children's Picnic and Real Food Fair to celebrate local food

"...pastime for springtime afternoons, picnics are just one of the many perks of warming weather. This weekend's second annual..."

March 28, 2014 Food Feature by Anna Toon

SXKids: Rock Out With Your Kid Out

SXSW week party list tailored for your wee ones.

"...The Family Music Meltdown is gearing up to be the..."

March 7, 2014 Chronolog Post by Terry Ornelas Woodroffe

Austin Museum Day 2022

Not sure where to start planning your Austin Museum Day?

"...Explore Austin-area museums — for free September 18th! The 25th Annual Austin Museum Day is a free celebration..."

Sept. 15, 2022 Events Post

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