Mask Instructions

How to be Babs 'Marie Antoinette' Bush for Halloween

"...a long way. Always appear optimistic, even in the face of dire circumstances...."

Oct. 28, 2005 News Feature by Diana Welch

Terms of Enqueerment

What happened when gay Austinites decided to come out of gay bars and into straight ones

"..."Although," he says, "the term 'guerilla' is sort of in-your-face. If you think about it, I think of people..."

Nov. 10, 2000 News Feature by Clay Smith

The Thing Unspoken

"...while that may not sound so radical on the face of it, for artists as focused on their respective..."

May 14, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Closed Doors

"...and an emotionally drained and disaffected look on her face. And in Film Still #27, another potent image of..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

The Backstage Crew

Council Candidates' Consultants Direct the Show

"...consultants. Over the past 25 years, they've changed the face of Austin politics and the minds of Austin voters...."

April 11, 1997 News Feature

Art, Eggs, Kink, and Sleaze in This Weekend’s Art Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar consideration

"...“Masks and Mirrors” is the guiding theme behind Filigree Theatre’s..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Rehabilitative Power of Art in Sing Sing

Oscar nominee Colman Domingo teams with Austin filmmaker Greg Kwedar in a story of transformation behind prison walls

"...was how even just putting prison greens on could resurface that pain. But the transition that started to happen..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Road House

Eighties classic gets a rock ’em, sock ’em remake

"...blues? The chickenshit tough guy who doesn’t really dare face off with Dalton is no longer death match wrestler..."

March 9, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...ballroom categories (i.e., Vogue Performance, Sex Siren, Runway, and Face, etc.)." Kind Clinic will also provide STI/HIV rapid testing..."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: A Creative Storm Front

Front Festival hits Austin with a storm of great creative showcases over Labor Day weekend

"...ballroom categories (i.e., Vogue Performance, Sex Siren, Runway, and Face, etc.)." Kind Clinic will also provide STI/HIV rapid testing..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...ballroom categories (i.e., Vogue Performance, Sex Siren, Runway, and Face, etc.)." Kind Clinic will also provide STI/HIV rapid testing..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

10 Essential Showcases to See at Oblivion Access

Unpacking the unclassifiable experimental music festival, show by show

"...Midwife, outlet of multi-instrumentalist Madeline Johnston, shows the multifaceted nature of noise music in mixing slowcore sensibilities and..."

June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: The Puzzle of Pride

Putting together all the pieces of queer history with Pride Month events

"...solidarity. "In commemoration of queer stories and in the face of continued threats to queer and trans communities," says..."

June 2, 2023 Column by James Scott

Sex, Lies, and Katie Folger

The Austin artist on her new show, Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

"...The two years of masks, lockdowns, and bubbles are all part of her new..."

May 11, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...You Can Call Me Bill strips away all the masks he has worn to embody countless characters, and reveals..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Four Decades of Austin Chronicle Halloween Mask Covers

"...2003: Leatherface the Re-Districter Tom DeLay – the conservative politician formerly..."

Oct. 24, 2022 Photo Gallery

We Have an Issue: The Game’s Afoot

Austin FC advances in the MLS Cup Playoffs, and our endorsements signal the approach of the midterms

"...the Western Conference Semifinals, the Verde and Black now face their foes from the north, FC Dallas, this time..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

The Fans Behind the Mask: Inside the World of The F13th Fan Film Mixtape

AGFA archivist Joseph Ziemba explores the world of discount Voorhees

"...four decades, fans have been grabbing discount store hockey masks, rubber knives, and dark Karo syrup (or the light..."

May 13, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Deep-Pocket Donors Fund Right-Wing School Board Candidates in the Austin Suburbs

Drama outside of town

"...the ballots of school board races, where opposition to masks, vaccine mandates, and politically progressive education ideologies are the..."

April 29, 2022 News Feature by Morgan O’Hanlon

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...19 and runs on selected dates through Dec. 26. Face coverings on the train will be optional...."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin at Large: Days Seem Harder and Meaner

Mayor Steve Adler put it best this week: “We’re tired and we’ve had enough”

"...strongest in the country," he noted, came in the face of disastrous adversity as well as pathological hatred from..."

Sept. 3, 2021 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Austin Schools Get COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

Schools help promote vaccination while addressing community hesitancy

"...to get the COVID-19 vaccine. She always wore a face mask at work, encouraged by her kids, who peppered..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Clara Ence Morse

Everything's Broken and Thousands are Dead, But There's Always Time For Abortion Bans in Texas

Seven "priority" anti-choice bills sail to Senate floor

"...The committee members – often neglecting to wear masks during the lengthy hearing – invited testimony strictly from..."

March 17, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

Tom Noonan Explains What Happened With What Happened Was ...

Revisiting his Sundance-winning dating drama after a quarter century

"...around a pyramid-shaped table, with mirrors embedded in the facets. "It's sort of a great gag," said Noonan, but..."

Jan. 27, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: Akina Adderley Misses the Before-Times

“The hugs and real-time raucous laughter and ‘careless closeness’”

"...a couple of unusual in-person gigs that have involved masks and distancing and temperature checks and either no audience..."

Dec. 2, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...serious about doubling down on social distancing and wearing face masks right now...."

Nov. 13, 2020 News Feature

Election Day Live Coverage for Travis County

Tracking the local races

"...Council District 6, and Alison Alter will almost certainly face Jennifer Virden in the second round in D10. Incumbents..."

Nov. 3, 2020 News Post by the News Staff

Fallout Theatre Hosts Hardass Trivia Tournament of Champions

Comedy competition of cultural arcana comes to Twitch

"...But the Fallout Theatre’s dormancy isn’t trivial – except..."

Nov. 2, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Virtual ACL Music Fest Keeps Flags Flying

Nostalgic livestream and rising Austin talent fundraise for the Austin Parks Foundation

"...LP Sound & Color, St. Vincent's band in flesh-colored masks on the pink-latex-wrapped 2018 Masseduction tour, and Spoon focal..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

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

"...could escape for a little creative meatspace diversion beyond Facebook and Zoom, could get out and safely engage with..."

Sept. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

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