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"...Scent of Austin..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros

Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle

"...first-year Lollapalooza and staged à la ACL Fest, Circuit of the Americas’ Latin music eclipse, Besame Mucho on March..."

March 4, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

“Music America” Exhibition Makes National Debut at LBJ Library

Exhibit details American music history through memorabilia and sound

"...A soundscape of American history, interactive exhibit “Music America: Iconic Objects From..."

Feb. 14, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...When your Canadian girlfriend comes to visit Austin for the first time, and you live out in Pflugerville, you’re..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Free Week’s Big Weekend and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Plus back-to-back gigs from Cactus Lee, Runner and Bobby

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Photographers Reflect on Their Most Memorable Photos of the Year

The view from here

"...It's hard to write about the year just past. It was so different than the..."

Dec. 29, 2023 Features Feature by John Anderson

Six Decades of The Nutcracker at Ballet Austin

Stephen Mills sprinkles seasonal magic on a beloved Christmas institution

"...There are traditions, and then there are traditions within traditions...."

Dec. 1, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Point Austin: Vouchers, Borders, and Critical (White) Race Theory

Gov. Abbott does his damnedest to block the Texas future

"...bring back his column whenever he’s inspired to tackle the state we’re in...."

Nov. 21, 2023 News Post by Michael King

Rooster Teeth Goes Big With the Extra Life Fundraiser

Streaming event for children's hospitals goes 24 hours this weekend

"...What's the worst thing that Jack Pattillo has eaten for charity?..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Transportation Future: What Will It Look Like in 2033?

Highways, headless horsemen, and high-speed trains: The ghost of our transportation future

"...I-35 with nobody in it. A college student taking the light rail from the Drag to Downtown for a..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Recipe: Basil’s Peche Angelica

Make the storied Italian restaurant's seared wild redfish

"...our own Chris Rock and Will Smith moment at the Basil's reunion. It was the first time owners Alan..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Food Feature by Joel Fried

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

"...After a few early switcheroos – namely, the last-minute dropout of Kali Uchis from both weekends and..."

Oct. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...In the spirit of getting a bunch of artists together in..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fantastic Fest Review: Falling Stars

Witchcraft in the desert as a chillingly minimalist road trip

"...Are there really witches falling from the sky on October 15th?..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

No Repeats, No Regrets: Metallica Catches Lightning in Arlington, Twice

Symmetrical nights on the M72 World Tour dug deeper into the catalog

"...else should we play?” James Hetfield grinned late Sunday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. “Have we played your..."

Aug. 21, 2023 Music Post by Austin Powell

Austin FC Pummels Minnesota United for Third Win in Four Games

Summer surge continues with 4-1 win on the road

"...Austin FC continued its summer surge up the MLS standings with a 4-1 pillaging of Minnesota United..."

July 9, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

11th Hour School Funding Bill Adds Abbott's Voucher Plan

Democrats in the House ain't gonna like it

"...are calling it a shady, backroom maneuver. Late Sunday night, a Senate committee replaced the House of Representatives’ school..."

May 23, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Lemon Twigs, Trouble in the Streets, Enslaved, and more local shows worth the decibels

"...Actor/musician/composer Zander Schloss is the quietest sorta punk rock legend. He's acted in most..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Three Cheers for Local Charcuterie and Cheese and More

And never forget that olive view

"...Here comes the spring again, brightening its bluebonnet way through the fading..."

April 11, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Review: Caterpillar

Impressionistic documentary evokes the trauma of beauty standards

"...It’s easy to be mislead, in the best possible way, by Caterpillar, a fascinating documentary written..."

March 18, 2023 Screens Post by Joe Gross

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...artists to play on more than 75 stages throughout the Texas capital. Among the international, national, and hometown musicians..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Trouble in Paradise: Austin FC Humbled By Haitian Club in Champions League Opener

B-squad belly flops, loses 3-0 to Violette AC

"...There’s a reason soccer is known as the “world’s game.”..."

March 8, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...popping, making March a great time to go daytrippin’. The state added two new historic sites to its inventory,..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Inside the Last Days of City Manager Spencer Cronk

After dramatic days of extreme weather and backstabbing, Council lets Cronk go

"...After five years on the job, City Manager Spencer Cronk had worn out his..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Productions and performances, from the fantastic to the unfortunate

"...When we reflect back on a live theatre production, it's often one brief shining moment that we..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Feeding the Ukrainian Resistance With Varenyky and Mutual Aid

To Austin's Ukrainian community, the meaning of food has co-evolved with the war itself

"...January 2022. She'd ask, with a smirk, who had the time to cook such old-world things. Like many emerging..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Food Feature by John Besche

Autonomous Vehicles Seek Traction in Austin

Hands off the wheel

"...The road to driverless cars has been a long and..."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

Some of our favorite performances that you can revisit this weekend

"...The Chronicle writers found much to love in last weekend’s..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Feature by Abby Johnston

East Texan Kacey Musgraves Leads Cosmic Kiss-Off at ACL Fest

This writer sure wouldn’t want to be her ex-husband

"...Mr. Kelly, I am sorry. The selfless pursuit of music criticism has demanded I mentally..."

Oct. 10, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

Seven Lone Star-Launched Recommendations at ACL Fest 2022

Sources of Texas Heat from the Chron Music team

"...MorbyFriday, 2:30pm, Honda stage (Weekend One only) ACL Fest Nights: Friday, 8pm, Scoot Inn (w/ Cassandra Jenkins)..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

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