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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

"...yourself booked into two different well-regarded Austin hotels, two nights in each one, for a long weekend in December...."

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

"...the paper every Thursday. And for our complete listings of upcoming live music events around town, head to Chron..."

Jan. 5, 2024 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Chronicle Photographers Reflect on Their Most Memorable Photos of the Year

The view from here

"...the reemergence, tentative as it was. This year was often just bad news for my community – drag bans,..."

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

"...Ballet Austin has enchanted audiences with its annual performances of The Nutcracker. But for the last 24 years it..."

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

"...quitter. Indeed, Abbott seems determined to set some kind of a record for legislative obstinance, and to become the..."

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

"...eaten for charity? The Rooster Teeth mainstay and organizer of the annual RT Extra Life stream-a-thon ponders for a..."

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

"...light rail from the Drag to Downtown for a night out. From simplistic to futuristic, the next decade of..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham

Recipe: Basil’s Peche Angelica

Make the storied Italian restaurant's seared wild redfish

"...able to hug it out, much to the relief of the former Basil's staffers gathered in the room...."

Oct. 27, 2023 Food Feature by Joel Fried

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend One

For you to rewind this weekend at Zilker Park

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

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 a field,..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Fantastic Fest Review: Falling Stars

Witchcraft in the desert as a chillingly minimalist road trip

"...15th? Doesn't matter. They're real enough to the residents of a small town in Northern California who think they're..."

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

"...surge up the MLS standings with a 4-1 pillaging of Minnesota United in the Twin Cities Saturday night. Sebastián..."

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

"...quietest sorta punk rock legend. He's acted in most of director Alex Cox's films, beginning with Repo Man, where..."

April 21, 2023 Music Column by Tim Stegall

Three Cheers for Local Charcuterie and Cheese and More

And never forget that olive view

"...again, brightening its bluebonnet way through the fading dregs of a Texas winter, bringing more garden party opportunities and..."

April 11, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Review: Caterpillar

Impressionistic documentary evokes the trauma of beauty standards

"...But no, this is the true story of a deeply unhappy fellow named Raymond David Taylor, a..."

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

"...musicians on the expansive lineup, the Chronicle music team offers 80 recommendations to discover next week. Emerging bands, innovative..."

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

"...human civilization, there is also soccer. And while the vast majority of professional club soccer takes place domestically, within..."

March 8, 2023 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...has begun transitioning Presidio La Bahía in Goliad to officially become the 35th state historic site. The Spanish fort..."

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

"...most City Council members, and with a wide swath of the Austin community. Still, his firing Wednesday morning in..."

Feb. 17, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Productions and performances, from the fantastic to the unfortunate

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

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

"...such old-world things. Like many emerging from the worst of the pandemic, Tonya was doing her best to work,..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Food Feature by John Besche

Autonomous Vehicles Seek Traction in Austin

Hands off the wheel

"...Argo AI had launched a partnership with Lyft to offer supervised autonomous rides around Austin. It had previously announced..."

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

"...in last weekend’s ACL Fest lineup – the majority of which returns this Friday through Sunday. Find our highlights..."

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 role play as..."

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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