Elizabeth Morris: 100 Years of Memories in Austin

Of back porches, corrupt politicians, and fireworks at Zilker Park

"...She said their first real date saw them shooting fireworks off at Zilker Park. And then there were more..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

The Verde Report: The Biggest Questions Surrounding Austin FC’s 2024 Season

First up: Can El Tree get off to a winning start?

"...on the other hand, kicked off with a 5-0 fireworks display at Q2 Stadium that set the club off..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

El Tule’s Final Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Catch Lucinda Williams, Escuela Grind, or Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold

"...well-versed in creamy, soulful balladry as much as hellbent-for-leather fireworks. Born in Houston, cutting his teeth in Stan Kenton's..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Unpacking Emperor Jones’ Esoteric, Career-Launching Label Catalog

The late Craig Stewart released early works by the Mountain Goats and more

"...our time. The American Analog SetThe Fun of Watching Fireworks (EJ-04, 1996) From Our Living Room to Yours (EJ-14,..."

Jan. 19, 2024 Music Feature by Joe Gross

Review: Single Lash, Ladida

Quartet’s second album smoothly braids shoegaze smoke and mirrors

"...to old sorrows and nervous beginnings. Sublimating the shoegaze fireworks of their 2018 debut Providence, Nadeau and co-guitarist Neil..."

Oct. 20, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Kendrick Lamar, Ethel Cain, and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest

Homegrown acts Font, We Don’t Ride Llamas debut on big stages

"...skyward, his ripping runs and shredded strings shot off fireworks from the giant Honda stage. State anthem “Texas Flood”..."

Oct. 14, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Foo Fighters, Alanis Morissette, BigXthaPlug, and More Highlights From Saturday at ACL Fest

From Rina Sawayama's avant-pop to Die Spitz's morning mosh

"...the lanky bandleader’s hired guns came packing and crackin’. Fireworks ensued, yet Allen towered above them easily. Bandstand left,..."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Beyoncé Delivers an Epic, Inspiring Show for Hometown Crowd

First of two H-Town stops urges a renaissance for all of us

"...command her matching dancers on “America Has a Problem”; fireworks and flames aplenty...."

Sept. 24, 2023 Music Post by David Brendan Hall

Strays

Talking dog comedy returns with this R-rated riot where the pups get revenge

"...chestnuts, like the hatred of mailmen and fear of fireworks, also feature prominently here. But in a nice twist,..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Malik Baptiste’s Statement of Self and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Holy Wave, Explosions in the Sky, and more

"...band's seventh, but not final, studio album." Indeed, ATX fireworks instrumentalists extend a new branch off previous growth, 2016's..."

July 28, 2023 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Dazed & Confused Celebrates 30th Anniversary With AFS and the Round Rock Express

The Austin classic gets its own bobblehead night and screening

"...members of the cast, exclusive merch, a bobblehead giveaway, fireworks accompanied by music from the film, and a chance..."

July 10, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Snotty and Sincere, Blink-182 Creates a Nearly Pristine Pop-Punk Time Capsule

“I told you it wasn’t a fucking phase”

"...set at the Moody Center with “Anthem Part Two,” fireworks punctuating the starting battle march of chugging power chords..."

July 8, 2023 Music Post by Abby Johnston

Willie Nelson's 50th Anniversary 4th of July Picnic

"...The fireworks display at Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic at..."

July 5, 2023 Photo Gallery

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Quiet Light, One Be Low, a few July 4th traditions, and more recommended shows

"...Walker channel the latter in setting off Independence Day fireworks following Death Valley Girls in a separate show on..."

June 30, 2023 Music Column by Wayne Lim

Wayback Burgers Gives Away Shakes, El Naranjo Brings the Mole Blanco, Wu Chow Gets Lunchy, Banger’s Goes Way Old(e) School, Lobster & Friends Returns to Launderette, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...sated by superb seafood the day before our national fireworks-industry celebration…..."

June 21, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Come Sail Away

Queer Black Women Alliance sets sail for a Juneteenth boat party, plus Pride-themed provisions

"...Lockhart Pride Enjoy vendors, fireworks, food, and live performances of drag and music. Sat.,..."

June 16, 2023 Column by James Scott

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Water Damage, TisaKorean, a tribute to Mandy Mercier, and more recommended shows

"...from that LP and new compositions, as well as fireworks between Foose, drummer Adam Jackson, and guitarist Bruce Saunders...."

May 12, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

To Catch a Killer

Formulaic killer-with-a-gun drama has the guts to defetishise firearms

"...numb view of humanity. Under the explosive booms of fireworks on New Year’s Eve, 29 people are shot and..."

April 21, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

At Two Step Inn, a New Brand of Country Finds Its Central Texas Audience

Sold-out Georgetown fest matched Nineties legends and rising stars

"...in the way of “All Your’n.” The closing fest fireworks packed more punch...."

April 17, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Crosstalk: The American Analog Set Due for Numero Group Reissue Treatment, and More Music News

Blaze Foley’s Outhouse online & Broken Spoke's historic marker

"...Austin’s Emperor Jones – 1996’s The Fun of Watching Fireworks, 1997’s From Our Living Room to Yours, and 1999’s..."

April 6, 2023 Music Post by Austin Powell

Car Enthusiasts Take Over Public Streets and the Police Union Capitalizes

Cops come upon donuts they don’t like

"...rowdy crowds who threw rocks and bottles, set off fireworks, and flashed laser pointers in the cops' eyes. One..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Summers of Youth: Director Atsuko Ishizuka Says Goodbye, Don Glees!

The anime artist creates a new tale of adolescence and loss

"...contemporary anime. The waterfall, the forest, the clouds, the fireworks, they have a remarkable quality to them. What was..."

Feb. 18, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Eddie Taylor's 100th birthday, Dry Cleaning, and Terry Allen highlight our recommended shows

"...grooves with Berne's outsider sensibilities should provide plenty of fireworks that remain in the pocket.  – Michael Toland Sir..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...sonic spectacle will have to set off its NYE fireworks on the sidewalk outside either side of the Drag's..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Ten Chronicle Music Writers on Their Favorite Austin Albums of 2022

Almost 100 albums we loved this year

"...Latin indie, like Austin hip-hop, ripened exponentially during the..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Feature by Kriss Conklin

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Texas travel tips from Llano lights to Kerrville craftsmanship

"...New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display Dec. 31, Port Aransas, www.cityofportaransas.org/parks-and-recreation Holiday Lights 2022:..."

Nov. 30, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good?

Plus the return of the Austintatious Artists

"...And don't forget the free fireworks show Halloween evening, Monday at 9:30pm, east of Pleasant..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Austin at Large: A Quick Trip to Los Angeles

There’s more than one left coast model of big-cityhood that Austin can avoid

"...foot in the MAGAverse, so there'd be plenty of fireworks in that future. Keep all this in mind as..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

The Verde Report: Austin FC’s Playoff Debut Is a Moment Five Years in the Making

The Verde and Black take on Real Salt Lake Sunday afternoon at Q2 Stadium

"...five years of soccer genesis. The league certainly expects fireworks, entrusting ATX vs. RSL with its top national TV..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

Revelations: A Gen Z Writer Witnesses the Eternal Battle of an Iron Maiden Concert

Waving flags and fighting monsters with the hallowed NWOBHM troopers

"...probably demanded the big glowing cross, infernal red lighting, fireworks, and twin shooting flames to keep him invested. “Flight..."

Sept. 14, 2022 Music Post by Julian Towers

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