Jump On It Organizer NOOK Turner’s 30-Year Fight to Preserve Eastside Black Culture

Rapper / promoter / activist goes long on his annual “Black Culture 360” event

"...Byrd’s signature dark shades can’t block the decades of disappointment and frustration underscoring an atypically short response from him:..."

May 30, 2025 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Educators Hate It, So Why Is Texas Keeping the STAAR Test Alive?

Behind efforts to eliminate the state test that stresses kids out and shuts schools down

"...of people hate the STAAR test – students (of course), teachers (of course), but also parents and principals. Austin..."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Solitary at 11, Dead at 16: One Kid’s Path to Adult Prison

Texas may pass a bill that would put more teenagers in prison with adults

"...Roadhouse Family Diner in Paris, Texas, is on Main Street, which is also U.S...."

May 23, 2025 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Plan Yourself a Hell of a Summer

Holy-moley, this is one smokin’ hot Summer Events Calendar

"...Maybe this’ll sound sacrilegious, but this year’s Summer Events Calendar is..."

May 16, 2025 Features Feature by Chronicle Staff

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...Couldn’t fuel your private jet for Art Basel this year? Can’t afford..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Jamal Hussain Strings Nature, Tech, and Spirit Together With Light

New Media artist unpacks upcoming Dougherty exhibit

"...studio that transforms. On a sunny afternoon ahead of his exhibit at Dougherty Arts Center’s annual Art-O-Rama, we sit..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

Surveying the Litany of Anti-Queer Bills Moving Through the Texas Legislature

The wave includes reboots of drag, book, and bathroom bans

"...public funding from city libraries that host drag story hours...."

May 9, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...has become a jewel in Austin’s venue firmament. It is an especially excellent place to see jam-band types of..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...alone, the email could end up dragging millions of promised dollars out of their coffers. Groups have been given..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Arf, arf: This is my impression of your dog when you tell..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...the soulful and psychedelic varieties at both events; read our reviews here, and find more musings – plus full..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...However, as of Feb. 14 of this year, the city of Austin finally has a real,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...up goes. Few places will that be truer than this Thursday’s tiara-topped triumph of women and non-binary chefs/grillmasters. Under..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...Who said the circus is always looking at the past? Well, maybe that’s a..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...arranged by local nonprofit Austin Voices for Education and Youth to celebrate the award of a million dollar grant..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Weekday Events to Make It a Craft Night, Movie Night, Trivia Night, and More

There's also some events during the day

"...Revolutionary Girl Utena is the best anime of all time. I’ll accept arguments..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Optimist Weighs In

Staying positive these days is like being an 84-year-old Al Pacino trying to read names at the Oscars – a struggle!

"...I am feeling so normal lately. Life is the most normal it has ever been. Every day..."

April 4, 2025 Column by James Scott

The Luv Doc: Assisted Living

A hard sell, but not as hard as dried urine

"...have been retired for more than 10 years at this point, but during COVID my mom started showing signs..."

April 4, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...stoner flick for its psychedelic wah-wah soundtrack and trippy visuals, Fantastic Planet could do that job for sure –..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...When one pictures a cat, common visions include a lounging Ragdoll fluffed out in a sunbeam..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas House Bill Would Take Kids’ Phones Away During School Hours

Poll shows parents concerned about safety amid shootings

"...Over the past couple of years, several Texas school districts have implemented cellphone bans. The change could soon become..."

March 28, 2025 News Feature by Mattea Gallaway

Art, Movies, Sports, and More Recommended Events

Pack your weekend with the best happenings around town

"...So you’ve decided to take an interest in this boozy fermented rice bev but don’t want to travel..."

March 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Musician Panels, a Band of Horses Live Set, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

John Fogerty, Tom Morello, and Andrew McMahon get chatty

"...John Fogerty, and Andrew McMahon of Jack’s Mannequin. Here’s our recap of SXSW Music night three. Band of Horses..."

March 13, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Arts and Culture Events to Get You Off the Couch

It's spring break (for some of you), get out and have some fun

"...Central Library Art Tour..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: The Moral Argument to Opt Out of X, Instagram, and Facebook

Given their owners’ immoral behavior and growing influence on the White House, it’s time to delete their apps

"...The moral argument for deleting Instagram, Facebook, and X is rooted in the billionaires’ increasingly erratic and immoral behaviors..."

March 14, 2025 Column by Erich Riesen

More LGBTQ+ Fun to Be Had in Austin on the Unofficial Side of SXSW

Catching the South By second-weekend wind

"...many good options during South by Southwest weighing down your aching shoulders? Well, well: I’ll take that load off..."

March 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW Film Review: Death of a Unicorn

Jenna Ortega stars in darkly absurd tale of carnage and corporate greed

"...Once upon a time, a lawyer and his daughter hit a baby unicorn in a Canadian preserve...."

March 9, 2025 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Advocacy, Art, and More Recommended Events

What to do this week that isn't SXSW

"...Texas helps local folks do some direct advocacy at this daylong event with the goal of schooling state politicians..."

March 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

No Badge Necessary at These Live Music Recommendations

Crucial concerts for the week ahead

"...owners Jason McNeely and Brian Tweedy, plus Flesh Lights singer/guitarist Max Vandever and Cliff White, plotted such a soft..."

March 7, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

As Trump Consolidates Power, SXSW Focuses on Fate of Democracy

Kings, courts, and creative dissent

"...presidency and, once again, a range of panels will discuss the implications Trump will have on American democracy...."

March 7, 2025 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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