Books, Sculpture, and Weed Lead Our Recommended Arts Events

It'd be a lot cooler if you went to one of these events this week

"...and ephemera from Selena’s life.   – Maggie Q. Thompson CLYTE Presents Weathering the Storm..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Geto Gala, Two Step Inn, and a 420 Smokeout Headline Our Crucial Concerts

From country to hip-hop to sludge metal, get some ideas for your week in live music

"...is free, with donations welcomed.   – Maggie Q. Thompson Curren$y..."

April 19, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...Black cultural studies scholar Lisa B. Thompson’s “theatrical love letter to Black women and girls” premieres..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...11pm. Tickets are, fittingly, $13.   – Maggie Q. Thompson Little Texans: Trees..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...11pm. Tickets are, fittingly, $13.   – Maggie Q. Thompson Water Damage Album Release..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

No Beyoncé, Lots of Jelly Roll, and More Takeaways From the CMT Music Awards

Best and worst moments from the ceremony’s uneven Moody Center return

"...CMT Awards smelled strongly of perfume. – Maggie Q. Thompson The Jelly Roll Olympics..."

April 8, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Review: “I Want to Believe” at Martha’s

Sci-fi-themed exhibit showcases early career artists

"...Maiuri, Conner O’Leary, Hasani Sahlehe, Brach Tiller, and Wes Thompson...."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...curriculum from her years as the principal of Guerrero Thompson Elementary but has learned in meetings with teachers that..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Experts at SXSW Ponder AI and the “Future of Truth”

Will the tech go the same destructive route as social media?

"...One of those filled a conference room at the Thompson Hotel and kicked off with a useful definition from..."

March 12, 2024 SXSW Post by Brant Bingamon

SXSW Panel Recap: Teens, Screens & Wellbeing: Youth in the Digital Age

How can adults support teens in a digital world?

"...In a packed ballroom at Thompson Hotel, moderator Kelsey Noonan (Pivotal Ventures, founded by Melinda..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Jessi Cape

The Ties That Bind in Things Will Be Different

Michael Felker’s temporal noir is all about friends and family

"...by bother and sister bank robbers Joseph (Adam David Thompson) and Sidney (Riley Dandy), who hole up after a..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Accidental Texan

Familiar but heartwarming story of a city slicker who gets stuck in a small town

"...In adapting Cole Thompson’s 2007 novel Chocolate Lizards, first-time scriptwriter Julie B. Denny..."

March 8, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Bill Thompson (1913-1971) was the voice of Droopy the Dog for..."

March 8, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Experts at SXSW Debate if AI Will Save Us ... or Destroy Us

Scads of panels ponder a rosy or bleak future

"...The Thompson Hotel Austin, Red River Ballroom Beyond the Hype: Policy..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Brant Bingamon

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...the event ends with a mixer.  – Maggie Q. Thompson Bean & Cornbread Cook-Off..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Dev Patel Swings Into South by Southwest With Monkey Man World Premiere

Fest gets new docs on Stormy Daniels, Alex Jones, and Jon Bon Jovi

"...Ghostlight Directors: Kelly O'Sullivan, Alex Thompson Producers: Alex Thompson, Chelsea Krant, Pierce Cravens, Ian Keiser,..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Technically, It's Not Even a Lake

"...Dear Editor, [Re: "The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels," Daily..."

Feb. 1, 2024 Postmarks

The Thompson and the Loren: A Tale of Two Hotels

One long weekend, two impressive but different vibes

"...The Thompson is in Downtown Austin, at 506 San Jacinto. It’s..."

Jan. 27, 2024 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Plans Its First All Abilities Playground on Onion Creek

The right to play

"...There is no universally recognized definition of "play" but..."

Jan. 12, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...Devon Terrell, Gavin Leatherwood, Reina Hardesty, Nina Bloomgarden, David Thompson (Texas Premiere)..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Bold on Mold

Jan. 8, 2024 Postmarks

Top 10 Festival Films of 2023 You Haven’t Seen Yet

From the Toxic Avenger to school shootings, the best of the fests

"...gang to a full-fledged criminal endeavor (as Hunter S. Thompson had warned him would happen). Now, Loving and Mud..."

Dec. 19, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

JuiceLand Expands, Wax Myrtle’s Prepares to Close, the Museum of Ice Cream Goes Pink, Oseyo Debuts a Fantastic Brunch, Garbo’s Welcomes Santa Claus, and More

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

"...at the Diner Bar in the lobby of the Thompson Hotel (506 San Jacinto) and, tell you what, the..."

Dec. 13, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Very Merry List of Junk to Gift to News Junkies

For loved ones in the good fight and those you’ve yet to indoctrinate

"...(info at t.ly/z3MiB). That's a grinch-certified steal! – Maggie Q. Thompson Politico Kiddos..."

Dec. 8, 2023 News Feature by the News Team

NADC Burger Goes Brick-and-Mortar, Birdie’s Reprises Bistro Remy, Luminaire Gets Spanish with Wines, the Oyster Is (Part of) épicerie’s World, and More

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

"...WUXTRY! Wax Myrtle’s in the Thompson Hotel (506 San Jacinto) will celebrate the season with..."

Dec. 6, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Marvels

Lower, lesser, slower, baby

"...Parris, Iman Vellani, Zawe Ashton, Samuel L. Jackson, Tessa Thompson, Gary Lewis and Park Seo-joon...."

Nov. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Staffers Pick Their Go-To Dishes in Town

The food that keeps us coming back for more

"...News Editor Maggie Thompson: You don't see khao soi, as it's usually spelled,..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Food Feature

Max Roach: The Drum Also Waltzes

A documentary fitting for the groundbreaking jazz drummer

"...Harry Belafonte, Roach’s former wife Abbey Lincoln, Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Randy Weston, Fab Five Freddy, and..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...that/ Fit into a shot glass?"  – Maggie Q. Thompson FontFriday, 12:55pm, American Express stage (Weekend Two only)..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Advocate for Inmates

Sept. 7, 2023 Postmarks

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