All the Neighborhood's a Stage in the Drive-Through Vortex Odyssey

The Vortex keeps things safe, sacred, and mythically provocative in their newest stage spectacle

"...ah, but we don't want to give it all away and lessen the journey's impact on you...."

Sept. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Will the Third Time Be a Charm for an Austin Rail System?

Project Connect looks to help make connections

"...and cul-de-sacs put many people a very long walk away from the nearest bus stop. Most developments (residential or..."

Sept. 25, 2020 News Feature by Jack Craver

The Secrets We Keep

War crimes revisited in suburban America

"...With a small cast and a handful of locations – the only other..."

Sept. 18, 2020 Movie Review by Matthew Monagle

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...2017's Pilot, Greg Vanderpool's latest Lone Star star map casts another spell from the Milton Mapes/Monahans driver whose "The..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Cowboys Versus Witches in The Pale Door

Austinite Aaron B. Koontz's weird, weird West

"...wrote the part of Chief to allow him to cast a less experienced actor in a major role, and..."

Aug. 21, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Killing of Garrett Foster Shocks the City – and Galvanizes the Moment

Whether Foster raised his gun may never be known, but there can be little doubt about the driver's intentions

"...corner of Fourth and Congress, utterly silent, their heads cast down. For five minutes, 10 minutes, nothing could be..."

July 31, 2020 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Dave Franco Picks Up The Keys to The Rental

How scary hotels and Atlanta shaped his horror debut

"...pair got to know each other when Franco was cast as beer nerd Jeff in Swanberg's Netflix series Easy...."

July 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Rental

The summer camp slasher brilliantly reinvented for the vacation rental generation

"...thirty-somethings with real jobs, who still want to get away for the weekend but don't want too much nature?..."

July 24, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

In 1990, Austin Audiences Watched Slacker... and Saw Themselves

Richard Linklater’s indie milestone celebrates 30 years

"...who was friends with Brian Crockett before he was cast as "Sadistic Comb Game Player." Yet it wasn't so..."

July 24, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Record Turnout in Run-Off Election Pushes Democratic Party Toward Change

State and local races show the blue getting bluer

"...Lloyd Doggett in November. A whopping 7,745 votes were cast in the GOP run-off for that race – less..."

July 17, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

Tune In to Throwback Virtual Reading Sessions for Vintage TV Live

Scooby Doo, where are you? Online, in this new Vortex series

"...The COVID-19 pandemic may be keeping many theatre artists away from performance, but not Benajah T. Baskin. He’s spent..."

July 14, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: George Wilkerson

Remembering Esther's Follies' first sketch-writing superstar

"...Wilkerson passed away on May 12 at the age of 78. The..."

June 17, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Burnie Burns Leaves Rooster Teeth

Founder departs, studio eyeing first look deal

"...RWBY and gen:LOCK, as well as lifestyle and gaming podcasts, comedy shorts, live streams, films, and annual festival RTX...."

June 11, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

How Are We Going to Vote?

While the U.S. moves toward voting by mail, Texas digs in its heels

"...eased their election rules this spring to let anyone cast an absentee ballot in upcoming primary elections. ... Four..."

June 12, 2020 News Feature by Michael King

Now Streaming in Austin: 1985

Yen Tan's AIDS drama is about people drama, not a disease

"...made titles to watch while self-quarantining. For decades, AIDS cast a shadow over the LGBTQ+ community - so much..."

June 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Lovebirds

Midsummer comedy that should fly falls flat on its face

"...of rom-com creators. But in spite of the strong cast and sharp humor, the film matches the energy of..."

June 5, 2020 Movie Review by Selome Hailu

Laughs, Deaths, and Scrubs

Bill Lawrence on the serious side of his crazy hospital comedy

"...pal, trainee surgeon Christopher Turk) have launched a successful podcast, going through the show episode by episode. This weekend,..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

It's No Drag: The Past, Present, and Possibilities of Ballroom at ATX Television

Leiomy Maldonado and Dashaun Wesley from FX's Pose and HBO Max's Legendary are finally taking the spotlight

"...bring the ballroom starpower and insight to the show's cast. Maldonado and Wesley are global icons in today's ballroom..."

June 5, 2020 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

This Is Who We Are #5: Salvage Vanguard Theater's Death of a Cat

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...stealing into their home to snatch everyone in it away, one life at a time...."

May 8, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW and Amazon Announce Virtual Festival Lineup

Feature and shorts from 2020 fest going online for 10 days

"...pandemic really took hold. However, it didn't simply walk away from its 2020 filmmakers or their projects. The festival..."

April 21, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Craft Brewers vs. COVID-19: Hi Sign and St. Elmo Brewing

How local breweries are responding to the pandemic (Part 5)

"...creations, while also supporting this iconic beer with a cast of delicious role-players in the refreshing Violet the Blueberry..."

April 20, 2020 Food Post by Eric Puga

The Heroine of The Roxy Letters Fights to Get Austin's Groove Back

Mary Pauline Lowry's quirky novel looks for the city's soul

"...little inspiration from A Confederacy of Dunces in her cast of eccentrics, who range from meth head Captain Tweakers..."

April 17, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Killing Demons and Blasting Sabbath: 15 Years of Supernatural

Austin stars Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki look back on the CW smash show

"...ago, in a black 1967 Chevy Impala far, far away, two brothers started on a road trip that would..."

April 3, 2020 Screens Feature by James Scott

Introducing Chronicle Cooking, Our New Recipe Hub

Check out our growing list of dishes, drinks, and techniques

"...me to loved ones in my home and far away, and to those living only in memory now...."

April 3, 2020 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Vortex and New Manifest Theatre's good friday

Kristiana Rae Colón's shocking drama puts audiences at the intersection of gun violence and sexual assault, and makes us think about both

"...With her strong eye for characterization and a stellar cast, Alexander balances the clashing worldviews of deeply fleshed-out individuals..."

March 13, 2020 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

“Keep Austin Weird” Originator Remembered for Choosing Community Over Capital

Red Wassenich passed away Feb. 28

"...coining the phrase "Keep Austin Weird," Red Wassenich passed away on Friday morning, Feb. 28, due to complications from..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Francesca D'Annunzio

Long Lines and Close Races Defined Super Tuesday in Travis County

The votes are in!

"...win – about 60,000 votes out of 1.8 million cast – over the Vermont senator placed a nice bow..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by the News Staff

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...One fundamental story, two plotlines, three basic tales, five..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

20 Years of Austin Studios

More than just soundstages: Looking back on the unique success of Austin Studios

"...year. "It was kismet," said Campbell. "When obstacles melt away like that it's meant to be, and obviously it..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fantasy Island

Our advice? Get back on the plane

"...Elena, who never got over the one that got away; Jimmy O. Yang and Ryan Hansen are annoying joined-at-the-hip..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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