Shirley Manson and Lauren Mayberry Will Keynote SXSW

Scottish singers among first wave of speakers for SXSW 2019

"...studio working on album number seven, while Chvrches released their third full length, Love is Dead, this summer)? However,..."

Sept. 10, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Drunk on a Train

Four friends bar crawl their way down the Capital Metro Red Line

"...start, though. The 7-year-old North Austin brewery has expanded their menu from mid-table ABV beers, to a spectrum of..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature by Emily Beyda

Your City Is About To Be Gentrifucked

The Latino Comedy Project returns with a fierce new skewering

"...we were so impressed and grinning from having audienced their finest hours. And then the LCP got into doing..."

May 31, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Carrie Elkin’s Life-and-Death Folk

Her father's death and daughter's birth upped the stakes of the singer's finest work

"...independent artist," she continues. "Danny was on one of their early podcasts and noticed his audience getting bigger. So..."

April 14, 2017 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Let's Look for the Purple Banana With Princess

Judging by their tribute band, Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum would die 4 U, Prince

"...with Rudolph and Lieberum last Wednesday, 10 days before their show at the Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival. Rudolph..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Rose Is a Rose Is a Rose Is One Helluva Posh and Surreal Soirée

Women & Their Work go all freaky-floral for annual fundraiser

"...always a gloriously art-filled time, and now Women & Their Work have themed up their yearly shindig-par-excellence with flower-amplified..."

April 11, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mondo Gets Marvelous

Exclusive look at Nightcrawler print from new Mondo show

"...Thwip: A Celebration Of Marvel Comics," opening tonight, is their first full multi-artist show in the world of the..."

Dec. 11, 2015 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Local Heroes

The 2015 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...Hennies ("Resonance"), composer Travis Weller (When the Shoes Sing Their Finest Song), actor-dancer Jason Phelps ("The Sound That Shook..."

May 29, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Untapped Festival Austin Untaps Beer List

Check off your brewery bucket list in one convenient location

"...craft beer are the most natural of companions, with their proletariat attitudes, conflicted commercial-success ethos, and facial hair heroics,..."

March 30, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Wine of the Week

Adami: Prosecco wine buyers can depend on

"...with citrus and apple aromas with a tangy sparkle). Their least expensive wine is Garbèl Brut – Prosecco DOC..."

June 20, 2014 Food Post by Wes Marshall

DVDanger: School's Out!

"Evil Speak" and "Final Exam" vie for murder cum laude

"...School's out! But before everyone packs away their pencils, it's a battle of the campus slaughterhouses in..."

May 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Chocolate!

Kiskadee Chocolates pop-up at Froyoyo

"...pinch. Owners Joan and Dave Duce decided to expand their store in a totally different direction: craft chocolate...."

April 15, 2014 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Crawl With the Authors of Your Favorite Books

The Texas Book Festival's Lit Crawl gets weird & boozy with 'em

"...questions and respond by reading random, timed excerpts from their novels...."

Oct. 22, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Food Events

Aug. 23-29

"...Robb Walsh, Randy Clemens, and David Garrido – signing their latest works that cover the spicy side of things..."

Aug. 23, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

One Letter Short for 'ABCs of Death 2'

25 director teams announced: Can you bring the mayhem for 'M'?

"...making teams that will be cutting and splicing together their next anthology, The ABCs of Death 2. 25? Not..."

Aug. 14, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Poetry at Round Top Returns

Visit this 'paradise for poets' this weekend

"...all of whom have distinguished themselves as leaders in their field. In publishing workshops and panels, they'll bestow some..."

April 23, 2013 Books Post by Monica Riese

Food-O-File

Diez y Seis kicks off a season of food and wine fiestas

"...than 30 Texas craft breweries present around 100 of their finest brews. Local food and nonalcoholic beverages will be..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Fire Fest 2012!

Your town. Your bands. Your festival.

"...to showcase some of Austin’s best local bands to their most loyal Austin fans. Fest-goers can cool down in..."

June 28, 2012 Events Post by Courtney Byrd

Portland, You Are in Us

Texas Rollergirls prepare for the Hipster City Showdown

"...The Firing Squad faces a tough challenge in their first bouts, going up against Portland's more established Axles..."

May 18, 2012 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

It's Free Comic Book Day

The where, what and how of comic collectors' favorite Saturday

"...knows to put the first Saturday in May on their calendar, because it's Free Comic Book Day. No, really...."

May 5, 2012 Books Post by Richard Whittaker

New Years Eve at Emo's East with The Black Angels

Brittany's New Years Eve pick.

"...unsigned bands. If you missed out on any of their Fun Fun Fun Fest after party performances don't miss..."

Dec. 28, 2011 Events Post by Brittany Campbell

The Daily Hustle: 2/1/11

Troubled waters at utility?

"...put in place and followed to a T. Unsurprisingly, their words (and the mayor's, as well) have engendered some..."

Feb. 1, 2011 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez - Encore!

Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez revive their magic

"...good as anything on Santa’s list, which starts with their new CD The New Bye & Bye: The Best..."

Dec. 1, 2010 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Texecutioners in Philly

Texas Rollergirls massacre Boston in their first bout at WFTDA Nationals

"...and as always, Austin's own Texecutioners are here in their trademark crimson-splattered black uniforms. Taking the top slot at..."

Nov. 14, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Larry Goes to Dallas

AISD CFO Larry Throm takes on the challenge of fixing broken ISD

"...off to do the same for Dallas ISD as their new executive chief financial officer...."

Nov. 21, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Blow Your Mind

Eve & the Exiles reshape Texas blues

"...Exiles are one of the finest working bands around. Their musical sensibility is defined by the Texas roots all..."

Oct. 6, 2008 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Owls, Hooters & the Devil: Graveyard Part II

Graveyard Part II

"...riff worship, Graveyard resurrects Black Sabbath, Blue Cheer, Cream. Their own “Tales of Brave Ulysses” haunt the Gothenburg quartet’s..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Graveyard: Ungrateful Are We the Dead

Graveyard

"...Red 7 horn blowers get a chance to wear their fire retardant black tees in defense of Graveyard, fellow..."

Sept. 9, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Crocs Are the New Jellies Are the New Crocs

Theeeeeey're baaaaaaaaack! Jelly shoes meet the 21st century.

"...bottom line, cheap and tastefully tacky jelly shoes at their finest. What other retailers are sportin’ the rubber? Urban..."

Nov. 8, 2007 Design Post by Meghan Ruth Speakerman

Obituary for Molly Ivins

Ivins' obit from the Texas Observer

"...Darby; niece Margot Hutchison and her husband, Neil, and their children Sam, Andy and Charlie of San Diego, Calif...."

Feb. 1, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

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