Steve Adler’s Year in Review

A lot of little victories, if the mayor may say so himself

"...Mayor Steve Adler isn't letting the year end without polishing his annual apples. In..."

Dec. 23, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Turning the Page on the Year in Books

New works by Cormac McCarthy and Sarah Bird make for a memorable year in literature

"...event when a new Cormac McCarthy book arrives, especially in light of his absence from the scene since winning..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

The Year in Movies, and in Moments

What didn’t make my Top 10

"...I filed my Top 10 list this year, as every year, with a heavy sigh. Sure, I..."

Dec. 31, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Year in Gaming

"...Asked to summarize the year in adventure gaming, I thought what you're thinking: Who..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Screens Feature by Allen Varney

Then There's This: Parks and Rec in Review

In a parks-centric town like Austin, it's not easy being PARD

"...What a mad, mad, mad, and maddening year it's been for the Austin Parks and Rec­re­ation..."

Dec. 28, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Week in Review, Week in Preview

"...– both men's and women's – are this weekend: semifinals on Friday, finals on Sunday, and every game is..."

Nov. 29, 2006 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

A Landmark Year in Food

Chronicle Critics' Top Tens for 1995

"...by Virginia B. Wood..."

Jan. 5, 1996 Food Feature

The Year in Politics

The Top Ten Political Stories of 1997

"...1) Annexation Frustration. The kingdom of Austin has not witnessed such tearing of hair,..."

Jan. 9, 1998 News Feature

SXSW Comedy Review: Comedy Bang! Bang!

Aukerman’s high-wire absurdism makes for an electric live show

"...For a “record-breaking 11th year in a row,” garrulous comedian Scott Aukerman..."

March 13, 2017 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

Rainin in Paradize 2

Manu Chao speaks

"...Rain’d in paradize last night. Finally. Rained fire in the..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Culinary Wish List for Austin in 2013

Epicurean hopes and desires in 2013

"...2012 has been a year in which Austin' food scene really took a giant..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

ACL Live Review: Metallica

Hardwired act to follow

"...As revolutionary an ACL booking as Kendrick Lamar in 2013, Metallica on the mainstage..."

Oct. 7, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Moontower Review: Blue Moon

No-holds-barred set successfully pushed the comedy envelope

"...Last night, Austin-based comedian Matt Sadler performed for the fifth year in..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Post by Ashley Moreno

AAAFF 2022 Review: Liquor Store Dreams

The friction between generations of L.A.'s Korean community

"...store for 15 hours a day, 365 days a year. In her new documentary, Liquor Store Dreams, his daughter..."

June 28, 2022 Screens Post by Mazzy Oliver Smallwood

In Search of Marcel Proust

Once UT's Dr. Seth Wolitz discovered Proust, he didn't turn back, but it took a real beating for him to get to that point.

"...is everywhere these days: Two massive biographies published this year (see review), the release in French of an expanded..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Books Feature by Sidney Moody

SXSW Film Review: On Her Shoulders

Nuanced doc about a survivor's stand against ISIS

"...Since ISIS took control of her village, murdered 18 of..."

March 14, 2018 SXSW Post by Katarina Brown

Product Review: Kiss Silicone Protexion Flat Iron

The new Silicone Protexion flat iron is a Kiss to the hair

"...Week to week, we receive a number of review items here at Chronique; they're mostly books, some skin..."

Oct. 17, 2011 Design Post by Anne Harris

ACL Review: Margo Price

Nashville’s proper inheritor to Loretta Lynn

"...Last month, Margo Price earned Emerging Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Awards,..."

Oct. 3, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

ACL Review: Ice Cube

N.W.A rapper hasn’t been subsumed into actor

"...Cube? A-yay-yay!” If there was any doubt that the 48-year-old gangsta rap legend meant business, it ended with the..."

Oct. 8, 2017 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett

Sound on Sound Review: Courtney Barnett

Aussie firecracker avoids ATX cancellation 2.0

"...Minutes past her 9:15pm start time, Courtney Barnett meandered onto..."

Nov. 7, 2016 Music Post by Libby Webster

ACL Review: Rhiannon Giddens

All hail an essential new emissary of American music

"...“We’re going to be taking you on a little tour of..."

Oct. 3, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Film Review: Stone Barn Castle 

Renovation porn starring actor Adrien Brody

"...Adrien Brody as he undertakes the quixotic task of restoring a Gilded Age-era home in upstate New York...."

March 18, 2015 SXSW Post by Melanie Haupt

APD Hits Pause on Police Academy Curriculum Review

Volunteer review committee expresses concern over stalled process

"...The volunteers helping to "reimagine" the Austin Police Academy are sounding alarms..."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

ACL Live Review: Weyes Blood

All aboard for astral pop magic

"...A little past 5pm, in the stretch of shade cast over the smaller BMI..."

Oct. 5, 2019 Music Post by Libby Webster

SXSW Music Review: Nicole Atkins/Erin Rae

The new Nashville sound

"...how much modern Nashville country music sucks,” said Nicole Atkins before leading the crowd in a sing-along of “As..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Music Review: The Beths

Kiwis process the Christchurch mosque shooting at last SX set

"...the Beths established themselves as a buzz band this year at SXSW, beginning with a bold, punchy, guitar-pop takedown..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Libby Webster

ACL Live Review: The Nude Party

Expertly cruising a Sixties-drenched patchwork

"...Psychedelic surf rock licks kicking off the Nude Party’s early-afternoon set Sunday on the..."

Oct. 8, 2018 Music Post by Doug Freeman

SXSW Music Review: Sassy 009

Even Norwegian royalty turns out for Oslo trio’s micro rave

"...Like their Crown Prince and Princess, Oslo’s Sassy 009 probably feel most at..."

March 15, 2018 SXSW Post by Christina Garcia

ACL Review: A$AP Ferg

A$AP Mob MC works the mainstage like a Top 40 vet

"...Energy, sweat, and basketball jerseys were in abundance for Harlem rapper A$AP Ferg’s early, Saturday afternoon..."

Oct. 8, 2017 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

ACL Review: The Decemberists

Nostalgia, sure, but evolution as well

"...As the Decemberists ease midway into a second decade, the question is whether the Portland,..."

Oct. 5, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

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