SXSW Conference Taps Issa Rae, Signal and Colossal Leads for Keynotes

Lineup drop also adds Kevin Bacon, Hideo Kojima, Last of Us cast & crew

"...in April; game creator Hideo Kojima, discussing upcoming release Death Stranding 2: On the Beach; Eames Demetrios, director of..."

Feb. 11, 2025 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...and TV shows, plus shorts, music videos, and XR projects announced for this year's celebration of visual creativity (March..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Surreal Party, a Dead Parade, and More Recommended Events

Liven up your weekend with these undead events

"...They open the doors to music by the Octopus Project and DJ Near Mint, stream of consciousness writing and..."

Oct. 25, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Floral Realness, a John Aielli Experience, Spooky Movies, and More Recommended Events

Fill your weekend with the wild and weird

"...Friday 4, Eastside Cinema & Blue Starlite Mini Urban Drive-In North Central..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Texas to Execute Father Accused of Murdering Child Despite Innocence Argument

Will Gov. Abbott allow Robert Roberson to be put to death?

"...ask Gov. Greg Abbott to stop the execution of death row inmate Robert Roberson. Texas prison officials plan to..."

Sept. 27, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Line Dancin', Terminatin', and Writin' in This Week's Recommended Events

Lots to do, and it's not even the weekend

"...Echoes of Home: Relational Memories and Urban Futures..."

Sept. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...the film industry.” (If you watched HBO’s Love & Death, he noted, you’ll see more than a few pieces..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Having a Plan for When Shit Hits the Fan: A Journey in Prepping

What disaster preparedness experts have to say about best-laid plans for worst-case scenarios

"...all signed strict NDAs and that employees on the project have been released for sharing photos to social media...."

April 26, 2024 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

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

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...kind of housing can be built on land near Project Connect stations – aka, the massive, once-in-a-generation expansion of..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Madeleine Leigh, HONK TX, and Eclipse Mania Leads Our Crucial Concerts

Find some sounds to match the celestial sights this week

"...victories last year made him 2023’s winningest artist; Keith Urban, whose 20th CMT performance will set a record; and..."

April 5, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Troubles in the Blood: The Irish Roots of Vampire Drama Sunrise

Director Andrew Baird on its immortal and universal themes

"...seems they will incur only his wrath and certain death. As for the stranger, his footprints stir up the..."

Jan. 19, 2024 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

"...From simplistic to futuristic, the next decade of transportation projects figures to dramatically reshape how we get around in..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"...then cities like Austin, Houston, and San Antonio – urban centers where large concentrations of liberal, often Democratic majorities..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fuck Money, Unmasked: The Solid Core of Austin's Most Unhinged Noise Band

“We reserve the right to say no to shit”

"...Fuck Money's May performance opening for the Octopus Project is already disseminating into Austin gig legend. About five..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...Nathan Wilkes, senior project designer of the city's Active Transportation Street Design Division,..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...from her upcoming EP. Due later this year, the project will chronicle the nuanced stages and outcomes of a..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...rounding out the inside stage.  – Austin Powell After Death Sat 18, 10pm, Highland Collective $20..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...Dead universe, turning a crumbling apartment building into an urban “cabin in the woods” and putting the action squarely..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Has Round Rock ISD Hit Rock Bottom?

Maybe not yet

"...of which came from outside the district. The 1776 Project PAC, a New York group opposing critical race theory..."

Nov. 4, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Race and Class Inform Disparities in Road Deaths

All crises are not created equal

"...Traffic deaths in the United States have declined since the mid-1990s,..."

Sept. 2, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

Can Dirty Sixth Be Cleaned Up?

City Hall, the bars and clubs, and now a big developer say, “Maybe?”

"...shootings over the past year has resulted in two deaths and more than two dozen injuries. In particular, the..."

June 17, 2022 News Feature by Chad Swiatecki

Cine Las Americas Returns

A hemisphere of new films, plus SXSW fave What We Leave Behind

"...just a few days, Luis witnesses the mystery of death, the frailty of adults, and the wonder of time,..."

June 7, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

What We're Listening to Right Now

Darden Smith, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Fuvk, Photokem, and more notable local sounds

"...simple track stuck with me after a concert. Specifically, project head Shirley Zhu and the threepiece band performed last..."

March 25, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Public Notice: Think Globally, Act Locally

Planning for mobility, hoping for democracy

"...Read Maggie Quinlan's story about some Austinites with Ukrainian..."

March 18, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Bigger Than Me: The Musical Journey of BLK ODYSSY

A child of funk who lost his brother to police brutality soundtracks a revolution on BLK VINTAGE

"...of people with gospel chops and more of the urban soul roots that I hadn't really been around as..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

Thundercat, Black Midi, Japanese Breakfast, the Hives to Play Levitation

Chicano Batman, Crumb, and Andy Shauf also top October fest

"...Arkestra, Sweet Spirit, Portrayal of Guilt, Sun June, Ringo Deathstarr, Blushing, Kalu & the Electric Joint, Calliope Musicals, Think..."

June 29, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Liz Lambert examines the Gordian knot conundrum tying together urban renewal and gentrification in her documentary Through the Plexi-Glass:..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Chronicle Endorsements for the November General Election

Our picks for the local, state, and national races you'll see on your ballot

"...and inequity and mistreatment and suffering and violence and death, but it's the only place to start...."

Oct. 2, 2020 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

We Have an Issue: Honoring RBG

The stakes have raised even higher for the most consequential election in a lifetime

"...country's second-ever female justice, Ginsburg deserved to have her death mourned and her life celebrated without all the yakking..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

For Texas Prisoners, COVID-19 Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence

Criminal justice advocates warn of outbreaks behind bars

"...them. A report by Keri Blakinger of the Marshall Project details the concerns of city officials in Palestine, a..."

May 15, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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