Earth Day, Record Store Day, and More Recommended Events

Go green in a number of ways this week

"...choosing the right plants, and maintaining a healthy growing environment. Plus, they’ll send you home with a Mason jar..."

April 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: The Tea on Trivia

As their second anniversary approaches, the minds behind Queer Trivia reflect

"...Celebrate R&B music in a queer-centric environment with host Gothess Jasmine and turntable princess BabiBoi. Plus:..."

April 12, 2024 Column by James Scott

Theatre in Motion in Overheard on a Train

All aboard Austin's Red Line for Cheerful Secrets' interactive play

"...and the train would create a unique yet familiar environment, even for people who have only seen the train..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

After DEI Cuts, This Sixth-Gen Austinite Is Losing Access to UT

“It feels like Jim Crow”

"...thought I would never be able to touch this environment, and now that has been taken away,” Arnold said...."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Maggie Q. Thompson

Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World

Romanian film is a sardonic critique of the contemporary working environment

"...sardonic smile in his critique of the contemporary working environment. Indeed, if you start to feel the run time..."

April 5, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, April 5-11

"...Will humans succeed in halting the decimation of the environment? Will we neutralize the power of fundamentalism as it..."

April 5, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...diet to improve health, protect animals, and preserve the environment, Texas Veg Foundation convenes noon-6pm for free cooking demos,..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...low-turnout election – that is, the kind of electoral environment that is strongly favorable to the Republican party...."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Electric Avenue

"...School Buses Are a Win for Kids’ Health, the Environment, and Our Community [March 12, 2021].” Personally, I feel..."

March 31, 2024 Postmarks

Review: Stephen Mills’ POE / A Tale of Madness Is Pitch Perfect

Ballet Austin brings the master of the macabre to life (before killing him again)

"...contortion, shrouded but tumbling through it like water. It’s environment and movement in perfect harmony...."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Right-Wing Funded Civitas Institute Is Almost Up and Running at UT-Austin

Classes focused on “liberty” start this fall

"...politics, and my experience is that even in this environment, when you put this to students in that way,..."

March 27, 2024 News Post by Kimberly Reeves

Black and Latino Neighborhoods Face Worse Air Pollution, Study Finds

Highways, plants in East Austin fuel health inequality

"...make them less safe to live in – something environmental justice advocates have been saying for years...."

March 22, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

Post-pandemic, not enough students can read well. How do we get out of this ditch?

"...media campaign, telling them how to set up their environment so that it’s conducive to learning.” “I Lost a..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Scruff’s Barbershop Grows Out Its Roots in New South Austin Digs

The gay-owned barbershop offers inclusive, gender-affirming haircuts

"...noted Durant “seeks to make the barbershop a community environment that can stand beside gay bars as a space..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by Madeline Duncan

Opinion: In Praise of Bed Rotting

A busy college student makes the case for why spending a day in bed is good for your mental health

"...In a bustling college environment, it’s easy to get caught up in the opinions..."

March 22, 2024 Column by Arshia Thota

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...district’s commitment to creating a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.” Celebrations of LGBTQIA students, families, and staff include AISD..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Ricky Smith Tried to Escape Prison Three Times. Is 30 Years In Solitary Confinement Enough?

His last attempt was in 1993

"...effect. “Humans aren’t really designed for this sort of environment,” he said. “It’s kind of a torture. Just cooped..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Austin Cyclist Becomes First Openly Gay Man to Bike Around the World

Along the way, he raised money for the Trevor Project

"...affirming of travel, adventure, and biking far, so this environment is the best place to incubate another cool trip.”..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Hannah Uebele

Queer Comedy, a Goth Market, and More Community Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's approval

"...and share. Don’t be shy; this is a supportive environment filled with folks who are also writers, aka some..."

March 15, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

From Star Wars to Magpie, Daisy Ridley Traces an Eclectic Career in SXSW Session

The actress discusses the pleasures of producing

"...proud of with Magpie is fostering a great work environment on set – up to and including the production’s..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Jenny Nulf

Can Reviving Extinct Species Slow Climate Change?

SXSW panel explores the science of de-extinction

"...preserve endangered species and reintroduce extinct species into the environment...."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Madeline Duncan

Exclusive: Inside the Soundscape of “The Imaginary Friend”

VR project makes North American debut at South by Southwest

"...first VR project, he knows about the interplay between environment and sound, having previously composed music for Maarten Van..."

March 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Ties That Bind in Things Will Be Different

Michael Felker’s temporal noir is all about friends and family

"...commercial work, they’re all making a great, wonderful film environment there. So I was lucky to have a crew..."

March 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Despite Being Vastly Outspent by Challenger, José Garza’s Progressive Message Still Has Austin’s Support

After winning primary in a landslide, Garza is certain to win reelection

"...2020’s resounding victory – in a less favorable election environment, no less – which he said signals broad support..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

SXSW Panels Explore What’s Next for Sustainable Food

How to transition from “eco-depressed” to “making regenerative living sexy”

"...to regenerate planet Earth and solve many of the environmental issues we are currently facing. This makes eating a..."

March 8, 2024 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

One Water to Rule Them All

"...banner of its “vision” page, a “new standard for environmentally focused Hill Country development.” Rather than just greenwashing a..."

March 1, 2024 Postmarks

Opinion: Let’s Encourage Austin Restaurants to Switch to Reusables, Away From Single-Use Items

Austin Reuse Coalition and Plastic Reduction Project want your help rating Austin restaurants’ commitment to reducing plastic use

"...and end up on our streets and in our environment...."

March 1, 2024 Column by Brandi Clark Burton

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...operate depends on external factors such as diet and environment...."

March 1, 2024 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Unionized Nurses Say Ascension Is Cutting Corners in Labor and Delivery

They say hospital chain exploiting market dominance

"...of complicated births and deliveries. It’s not the best environment to have the majority of the staff as travelers.”..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Carbon No More?: Kicking coal is attainable. At one..."

March 1, 2024 News Feature

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