Star Wars Producer Kathleen Kennedy to be Honored at Austin Film Festival

Legendary force in film will receive Polly Platt Award

"...Shuler Donner (Superman), Dede Gardner (Moonlight), Stephanie Allain (Hustle & Flow), and Sarah Green (The Tree of Life). The..."

March 6, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

At Besame Mucho, a Latin Music Capital Por Nosotros

Inside the all-star, 84-band, Spanish-language spectacle

"...Verdes ventures here more than most, but playing to their native demographic, they could hardly be heard over the..."

March 4, 2024 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Will Speak at SXSW on Friday

Women leaders panel also includes Katie Couric, Brooke Shields

"...its conference. While today’s announcement isn’t quite the “POTUS & FLOTUS are coming!" double whammy of 2016, it’s still..."

March 4, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Olivia Rodrigo, at the Precipice of Rock and Pop Stardom

Singer teeters on poise and rowdiness for fourth GUTS tour stop

"...another relationship thorn: “‘cause girls your age know better.” Women far outnumbered men in the sea of plaid, pleather,..."

Feb. 29, 2024 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Election Day, STEM Day, Amplify Austin Day, and More Days to Remember This Week

Our guide to community events for the week

"...Hay Bésame Mucho Fest en la Casa..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Book Review: Edendale by Michael Ventura

Former “Letters at 3am” columnist celebrates the early days of Hollywood in new novel

"...and Marilyn Monroe: From Beginning to End, and he worked as a film critic for the LA Weekly, a..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

Unionized Nurses Say Ascension Is Cutting Corners in Labor and Delivery

They say hospital chain exploiting market dominance

"...babies are born each year at Seton on 38th – around 440 babies a month, essentially the same capacity..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

South by Southwest Sends in the Clowns

Pamela Adlon, Frank Oz, John Leguizamo, and more for Comedy Festival

"...Funny women are headlining this year's South by Southwest Comedy Festival,..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...Rep. James Talarico, and ACLU’s Nationwide Director of Artist & Entertainment Engagement Jessica Weitz entitled State of Being: How..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...Time, while Best Punk winners Pussy Gillette played from their 2021 debut in addition to follow-up Permanent Trash...."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: Kelly Willis, Melissa Carper, and Brennen Leigh Are the Wonder Women of Country

Chalk breaks up, Big Sugar reemerges, Die Spitz shoots a music video

"...Brennen Leigh have formed a new supergroup called Wonder Women of Country. After touring as a trio, Austin-based Willis..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...Clinic, on-site and ready to offer free HIV testing.   – James Scott Austin RV Expo..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bassist Mikki Itzigsohn Premieres First Visual Art Show

Ode to “Songwriters” at Yard Dog Art Gallery

"...in garage group Small Wigs and lounge act Mikki & Elvis, tells the Chronicle. As a teenager in Los..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

The Margaret Moser Award: Behind-the-Scenes Concert Wiz Rosa Madriz

The talent buyer and Margaret Moser Award winner discusses her career shift and influential decades in Austin music

"...Baytown, Texas, native shifts to a career in therapy – while maintaining a part-time role running behind-the-scenes operations at..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Last One Down the Mountain: Belated Thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival

Even virtually, the 2024 fest felt revitalized

"...to figure out how to incorporate online screenings into their line-ups. Now that the fear of sitting in auditoriums..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Reservation Dogs Star Devery Jacobs to be Honored at ATX TV Festival

Horror powerhouse duo Mike Flanagan and Kate Siegel also at fest

"...impact on the current moment in TV, and whose work exemplifies the emotional, entertaining, and artistic possibilities of the..."

Feb. 21, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Back in Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards Define a Musical Spirit

Show's 10th anniversary return uplifts largely outsider roots sounds

"...single “Another Broken Heart” from the upcoming debut of their supergroup, Wonder Women of Country. Junior Brown countered with..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Bob Marley: One Love

Jamaican reggae pioneer gets the biopic treatment

"...more attractive actor to play said icon, and retell their life story. If the last 10 or so years..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Movie Review by Carys Anderson

After a Million Texas Kids Were Kicked Off Medicaid, Thousands More Are Still in Limbo

Application backlog grew from December to January

"...a million Texas kids in low-income families have lost their health insurance since last spring, according to state-reported data...."

Feb. 16, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

Qmmunity: You Are What You Watch

What’s good and gay on TV these days?

"...I’ve been pondering this lately due to depression-induced binging – aka I have almost finished the FULL series of..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Column by James Scott

Lunar New Year Parties, OUTsider Fest, and More Recommended Community Events

Get out the vote and more this week

"...Post at Cheer Up Charlies on Friday, Feb. 16.   – James Scott Big Bad Karaoke at the Love..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...Most art galleries present one of life’s greatest pleasures – witnessing artistic creations up close – with a healthy..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

PARD Considers the Future of Historic Home on Lady Bird Lake

Travis Heights citizens have fought to get it rehabbed for 40 years

"...an idyllic home once stood. It was an Arts & Crafts bungalow built by investor Ollie Norwood with symmetrical..."

Feb. 9, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

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

"...South by Southwest 2024's Film & TV Festival schedule is packed with big releases like..."

Feb. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Megan McGinnis is Full of Life in Beetlejuice, the Show About Death

The Broadway star on the magic of bringing a movie to the stage

"...Maitland, the recently departed couple who find themselves sharing their home with the philistine Deetzes. However, they soon find..."

Feb. 6, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Cinched, Toned, Depressed: A Trip to Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS Store in Austin

Domain Northside hosts shapewear brand’s first retail store

"...innovation of Austin’s “second Downtown” is the motto “live, work, play,” which means it is no longer necessary to..."

Feb. 5, 2024 Design Post by Ali Montag

How to Have Sex

Un Certain Regard winner explores first sex and consent from the perspective of a British teenager on a holiday in Crete

"...and Paddy (Thomas), the tatted and horned-up lads with their lesbian friend (Ambler) in the hotel room next door..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Stories, Operas, and Meet-Cutes: The Week in Arts

Brett Goldstein brings the laughs, Zach Theatre conjures a comet, and more arty events

"...dreamy-eyed arthouse film about two Portland hustlers. River Phoenix – Gen X’s James Dean, achingly vulnerable – plays a..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...and Carmen Llanes Pulido, both of whom have announced their intent to run for mayor...."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Study Estimates 64,500 Pregnancies After Rape in States Where Abortion Is Banned

Plus, more than half a million rapes total

"...Approximately 64,500 women have had rape related pregnancies in the 14 states..."

Jan. 30, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

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