All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...What's a family to do in between all the holiday meals and the wrapping and unwrapping of presents? Why,..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Qmmunity: Splash Into the Season

Trying to stay holly and jolly in spite of the horrors, you know.

"...Holiday season wakes from its turkey-dinner-induced slumber for another round..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Column by James Scott

XBRMNT's Top 10 for the Week of Nov. 22

XBMRNT gives thanks for his favorite songs of the week.

"...The holidays are here already. There's folks to see, hands to..."

Nov. 24, 2010 Qmmunity Post by Nakia

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...education, or Catholic identity, but I must comment on your article ["St. Michael's Passion," Dec. 14], which does not..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Column

Balancing High School and a Budding Onigiri Business

Samurice entrepreneur Kenta Asazu will even deliver your order by bicycle

"...has recently been practicing driving delivery orders with his mom...."

Dec. 25, 2020 Food Feature by James Scott

Beyond the Latke

Five alternatives to everyone’s favorite Hanukkah dish

"...the Hanukkah season, but with the middle of the holiday closing in, we’re feeling a little burnt out on..."

Dec. 6, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Four Events for Singles on Valentine's Day

Happy Single Awareness Day!

"...Valentine's Day: the holiday that rolls around every year regardless of your current..."

Feb. 12, 2015 Events Post by Rachel Holtin

The Q&A Hole: What's the Best Thing They Got for Christmas?

And what's the best thing they gave? Nine citizens answer.

"...it's all about "the reason for the season," whichever holiday you celebrate. Whether it's Christmas or Kwanzaa or Pikamas'..."

Jan. 1, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Last Christmas

How I learned to stop worrying and love the bomb

"...throw a temper tantrum in the grocery store this holiday season, blame Wham!..."

Dec. 24, 2013 Music Post by Nina Hernandez

Austin Tattoo Shops Offering Friday the 13th Deals

Looking for a lucky tattoo? We’ve got you covered.

"...A holiday of sorts for tattoo lovers, Friday the 13th tattoos..."

July 12, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Y Ask X and Y?

"...many of the actors are nude. Nude and in your face. And if they're not, they're cloaked in costumes..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

New TV and Streaming Shows to Catch in February

Plus 2020’s year-end best movies debut on streaming services

"...February brings new shows to add to your media diet, returning shows to welcome back to the..."

Feb. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Farmers' Market Report: Nov. 23-24, 2013

The Thanksgiving Farmers’ Markets are this weekend

"...pecans, apples, broccoli, onions, and maybe even picking up your Heirloom turkey tomorrow or Sunday...."

Nov. 22, 2013 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

Public Notice

Gather 'round the Yule log and the figgy pudding, get out a paper and pen, and jot down some of these items form our Annual Holiday Wish List 2000. Local organizations need you!

"...These next two issues feature the annual "Public Notice Holiday Wish Lists," the two yearly installments of this happy..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...family as incredible puppet creations – yes, that includes mom Chili, dad Bandit, and kiddos Bluey and Bingo. Wondering..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Moontower Comedy: Jen Kober

Hairy lesbian tales on the comedy trail from the Louisiana comic

"...Watch out, Austin, and lock up your daughters. Or your moms. Louisiana-bred comedian Jen Kober is..."

April 23, 2014 Qmmunity Post by Kate X Messer

Postmarks

Nichols Is Biased

"...prohibitionist is sending us one: We got one of your icons and we're gonna take him down. And y'all..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Column

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Unsheathe your broad sword and unpack your boom stick. South By..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cottage Industries

Eating locally never tasted so sweet

"...new law in pretty clear terms: "If you own your own business, you would like to make money at..."

Nov. 25, 2011 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

This Weekend's Can't Miss Food Events

Daily Austin food news

"...laV gets into the holiday spirit, Supper Friends hosts a dynamic duo, and more..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Folk Goddess Behind the Curtain: Dalis Allen

Kerrville wiz stages Southwest Regional Folk Alliance Conference

"...In 1972, Dalis Allen drove her mom’s 1955 turquoise Chevy Bel Air to her first Kerrville..."

Sept. 24, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Season's Grazings

"...My mother, Laruth Walden Wood, didn't prepare a traditional holiday meal on her own until she was 40 years..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Food Feature

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...Thursday 5 - Sunday 8, Midtown Austin Holiday Inn..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Toasting Hogmany

The French Buffet

"...in full swing and we were searching for a holiday cocktail to usher in the afternoon. It seemed like..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Food Feature

Breaking the Biker Code

Austin musician and Glass Eye expatriate Kathy McCarty sends greetings from the Sturgis, South Dakota, Black Hills Motor Classic & Rally, learns how to be a biker chick, and wishes we were there.

"...coming in to eat (and stay) at the Cody Holiday Inn, where I happen to be waitressing. The locals..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Features Feature by Kathy McCarty

Setting the Table

How Thanksgiving meals make their way to Austinites in need

"...other slew of nonprofits operating in Austin during the holiday season or year-round?..."

Nov. 27, 2015 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Black Christmas

Although this horror remake isn't as suspenseful or emotionally draining as its influential 1974 predecessor, the film almost makes up for that with its overriding weirdness.

"...of all time – "If this movie doesn't make your skin crawl … it's on too tight!" – but..."

Dec. 29, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Bride From Hell

The Austin Chronicle's style avatar wants your wedding to be the peachiest. Here, he offers helpful hints to make your wedding panning that much less disastrous.

"...of the Season We are careening headlong into the holiday season, again, with all the attendant hoopla and fanfare...."

Nov. 24, 2000 Features Feature by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...gifts for all my special little guys, like my mom. Perhaps you too wish to buy special little gifts..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Y2Klean!

Follow Lorne Opler on his New Year's quest to make his laundry A-okay for A2K!

"...mother on earth wants to know about -- (sorry, Mom). So my choices, in this oft-repeated situation, are two...."

Dec. 31, 1999 Features Feature by Lorne Opler

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