The Best of Michael Scott

A tribute to Steve Carell airs on TBS

"...playing the lovable but clueless Michael Scott on The Office, Steve Carell leaves the popular NBC series April 28...."

April 19, 2011 Screens Post by Belinda Acosta

Flow of Energy

Beili Liu makes an art of channeling the forces within objects and us

"...A cloud of scissors – 1,500 pairs – is suspended in air..."

March 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Big, Bright Eyes of Texas

Celebrating the life of the bigger-than-life Ann Richards

"...Ann Richards spent a lifetime dispensing advice, often unsolicited and sometimes brutally honest, to family, friends, and..."

Sept. 15, 2006 News Feature by Amy Smith

A Dozen of the Most Disturbing Legal Actions Ken Paxton Took in 2024

All suits and no empathy makes Pax the bane of our existence

"...thing. His legal actions are a whole other can of worms. Here we’ve compiled an incomplete list of some..."

Nov. 1, 2024 Features Feature by Chronicle staff

In Austin, Nancy Pelosi Says She Sees No Chance of Pro-Choice Legislation Passing Current U.S. Senate

Pelosi: “I wish I could be more optimistic”

"...Nancy Pelosi’s last visit to Austin at the start of September coincided with the enactment of SB 8, the..."

March 24, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

The Return of Ted Lasso, the Rescheduled Tokyo Olympics, and 44 Other TV Somethings to Consume in July

Also: a Gossip Girl reboot, dueling Love Islands

"...recommended it to? As its gentle humor and uplift of kindness and decency wash over you, do you wonder..."

July 1, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Ley Line Soaks in the Healing Wash of We Saw Blue

Local quartet finds global rhythms in twining harmonies

"...Before each performance, the four women of Ley Line huddle together onstage momentarily to catch..."

Dec. 11, 2020 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Tickets on Sale Now for Austin Oyster Fest, Austin Women in Culinary Dinner, and Austin Food & Wine Festival

These are three foodie events you should definitely not miss

"...the month we all resolve not to enjoy any of life’s pleasures – is almost over, and just in..."

Jan. 24, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Chronicle Recommends: The Best of Austin

Our recommendations of the finest movies from and about the ATX

"...month, the Chronicle's film critics select a theme and offer movie recommendations. In celebration of this week's "Best of..."

Nov. 4, 2018 Screens Post by Chronicle Film Staff

Person of Interest

Meg Wolitzer's latest book tracks six characters through three decades of friendship

"...says novelist Meg Wolitzer. "And you need that kind of empathy to live in a world that is bearable."..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Books Feature by Amy Gentry

Of Skates and Scars

Honey Homicide talks TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls' 2011 season opener

"...The TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls will be unpacking their banked Roller Derby track this weekend,..."

Jan. 28, 2011 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Soccer Stories of the Year

"...‘Soccer Watch’ picks for the Top 10 soccer stories of the year: 1) Beckhamania! The $250,000,000 man was a..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Women's World Cup Breakfast Continues Tomorrow

"...decade or so, I've developed a tradition (habit? obsession?) of hosting World Cup breakfasts at my house, matching national..."

Sept. 13, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

The Rest of the Races

"...from last week's numerous Democratic club forums, with many of the groups reporting large membership turnouts and in some..."

Feb. 13, 2004 News Feature

Speaking of Dance

The difficulty of describing dance inspires choreographer Kathy Dunn Hamrick to create an ingenious 30-minute dance out of phrases from dance reviews.

"...review when a phrase caught her eye: "multiple cuppings of dipped heads." Huh? She had seen the show, too,..."

April 25, 2003 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

"...creepy today; contemporary moms, like Aurora Greenway in Terms of Endearment, now engage in a kind of emotional sadism..."

June 7, 2002 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Breakfast of Champions

"...Directed by: Alan Rudolph. Starring: Bruce Willis, Albert Finney, Nick Nolte, Barbara Hershey, Glenne Headly, Lukas..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Circle of Friends

"...“There's a lot to be said for those big soft girls,” remarks one character in Circle of Friends. Indeed..."

April 7, 1995 Movie Review by Alison Macor

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Will Speak at SXSW on Friday

Women leaders panel also includes Katie Couric, Brooke Shields

"...SXSW has a strong track record of announcing extremely bold-faced names on the eve of its..."

March 4, 2024 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Travis County District Attorney Announces New Head of Special Victims Unit

She has more than 20 years experience as a prosecutor

"...José Garza has appointed a new leader to the office’s Special Victims Unit, which assists victims of family violence..."

Jan. 23, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Asian American Bakers Boxes, National Corn Dog Day, Women Winemakers at the H-E-B, Desert Door's Gold Dust, and More

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

"...Here's some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene, as wrangled from..."

March 16, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to ask the courts to block..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

U.S. Women Electrify in Q2 Stadium Opener

USWNT defeat Nigeria 2-0 in Olympics tuneup match

"...Before the chants of “Listos! Verde!” there were chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” Q2..."

June 17, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

After Three Years, Survivors' Lawsuit Plaintiffs Will Get Their Day In Court

Fifth Circuit set to hear oral arguments in late March

"...sexual assault class action against Austin and Travis County will have their long-awaited day in court. On Wednesday, Feb...."

Feb. 11, 2021 News Post by Sarah Marloff

BBC Names Top 100 Comedies of All Time

Film critics poll picks Some Like It Hot for top slot

"...number the best comedy films ever made. The results of that poll launched Tuesday morning...."

Aug. 22, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The 2016-17 Austin Music Awards’ Texan Tower of Song

Thirty-five years of AMAs? More like 181 years of Texas on one stage, on one night!

"...Stones pledge since 6 thanks to the overlapped harmonies of "Honky Tonk Women" during a kiddie drive time TV..."

March 10, 2017 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Texas Sends Final Notice to Kick Planned Parenthood Out of Medicaid

Planned Parenthood says: We'll see you in court

"...Texas officials have followed through with their months-long promise to boot..."

Dec. 20, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Other Side of the Door

The portal between the living and dead is once again breached

"...by: Johannes Roberts. Starring: Sarah Wayne Callies, Jeremy Sisto, Sofia Rosinsky, Suchitra Pillai and Logan Creran...."

March 11, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem

Women's unequal status under Israeli law is vividly conveyed in this award-winning film

"...The unequal status of women in the face of Israeli law is put..."

March 20, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Bill of the Week: Barriers to Bypass

Legislation would make abortion access more difficult for minors

"...Rep. Phil King, R-Parker, gives us the first glimpse of what may be on the horizon for anti-choice lawmakers..."

Jan. 23, 2015 News Post by Mary Tuma

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