Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Fourth film heads home to the Big Apple, baby

"...Fire, police, ambulance, Ghostbusters. In the hearts of film fans, the goofy protectors..."

March 22, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Teezo Touchdown, Arny Margret, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Standout sets to kick off the big music week

"...remaining largely empty throughout the night (Teezo returns to town in May at Emo’s, which holds less than half..."

March 13, 2024 Music Post by Derek Udensi

SXSW Film Review: We Strangers

Surreal psychodrama follows a grifting maid getting her due

"...that she does, sensing something brooding in this nowhere-and-everywhere town...."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Dex Wesley Parra

The Austin Music Awards, a Black Rock Maverick, and More Crucial Concerts

Our recommended shows for the week ahead

"...explores the depth of different characters ranging from “The Ghost” to the “Secret Agent.” Subdued electric currents flow throughout..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

Texas travel news and more

"...shop in a former Rexall Drug Store on the town square in 2017. Last month they announced they are..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...now he's bringing his Hollywood action hero persona to town with the world premiere of The Fall Guy, an..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Chronicle’s Favorite Austin Albums of 2023

Ten music writers reflect on the records they loved this year

"...Combo Oscuro, La Danza de las Sirenas; Jackie Venson, Ghost in the Machine; Kalu & the Electric Joint, Garden..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Nature news, scenic drive routes, and events all over Texas

"...Highway 281 north of Johnson City. At the almost ghost town of Willow City take the fork in the..."

Dec. 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Local Bars Serve Up Drinks With Halloween Vibes

It's basically candy for adults

"...enjoy an array of spirited (and spirit-less) cocktails around town...."

Oct. 27, 2023 Food Post by Evan Rodriguez

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...our complete listings of upcoming live music events around town, head to Chron Events...."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

17 Texas Artists to See at ACL Fest

Lone Star acts to catch at Zilker, from Houston breakout d4vd to Austin’s Die Spitz

"...the country inflections of his highly anticipated debut LP, Ghost of the West, riding "If You're Gonna Leave" and..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Nayeli Portillo

Hard Proof’s Fela Kuti Felabration!! and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Janelle Monáe, and Mockjaw lead our recommended shows

"...our complete listings of upcoming live music events around town, head to Chron Events. Hard Proof Presents Felabration!! Far..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"...swing, Brazilian psych, New Orleans pianism, and Margaret Brown's Townes Van Zandt doc, Be Here to Love Me. Mugshots..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...) Eirinie Carson (The Dead Are Gods) Keith Carter (Ghostlight) Susan Casey (The Underworld: Journeys to the Depths of..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin-Based Ten Atoms Signs Regina Spektor and the Breeders in National Expansion

Ryan Matteson discusses his artist management firm's new Chicago office

"...Matteson, a small-town Wisconsin native, kick-started his career by founding Muzzle of..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Music Feature by Genevieve Wood

Review: Evan Charles, Between Two Worlds

Altamesa bandleader searches inward on sharply written solo debut

"...2019’s sophomore LP Idol Frontier, cinematic in its desert ghost town mirages. His solo debut turns that searching inward...."

Aug. 3, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freemam

Cine Las Americas Review: 7th Annual Femme Frontera Filmmakers Showcase

Short films selection looks at border life through multiple lenses

"...selection covered a range of subjects, from documentaries on ghost towns to a young romance hindered by the border...."

June 27, 2023 Screens Post by Alejandra Martinez

Austin Psych Fest Interview: Vieux Farka Touré

Legacy blues scion talks Malian music and Khruangbin collaboration

"...question! London has some amazing venues and musicians. Every town or city in Mali is a great music city..."

April 21, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: The Queer-ster Bunny

A springtime showing of Austin's queer haps, like a new leather bar, pre-show parties, and the academic achievement by a young Black trans scholar.

"...camp nostalgia with host Brandi Davis. First Fridays, 10pm. ColdTowne Theater, 1700 E. Second. $10. coldtownetheater.com...."

April 7, 2023 Column by James Scott

Austin's Best New Pizza Places

Fresh pies? Save us a slice!

"...Baldinucci made the transition from ghost kitchen to West Lake brick-and-mortar in October 2022, and..."

March 17, 2023 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...throughout the Texas capital. Among the international, national, and hometown musicians on the expansive lineup, the Chronicle music team..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The Civil Dead

A very unconventional ghost story tests the limits of male loneliness

"...What is a ghost if not an unwanted houseguest? Mournful, silly hipster comedy..."

Feb. 10, 2023 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

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

"...Big Town Playboy: 100 Years of Eddie Taylor Antone’s, Friday 27..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Agniia Galdanova Gena, a queer artist from a small town in Russia, dresses in otherworldly costumes and protests the..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Top 10 Austin Food News Stories of 2022

Restaurant closures, inflation woes, and cannabis wins

"...to keep you abreast of the cheapest eats in town.  – M.H. Austin Restaurants and Chefs Gain National Acclaim..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Food Feature by Melanie Haupt

What We're Listening to This Week

Christeene, the Bad Lovers, and Churchwood in this week's worthwhile listens

"...Also appreciate the new wrinkles – like horns on "Ghost of a Flea," a remake of "Rickshaw Rattletrap," and..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Residential Address: Mel & James Hold Casual Communion in the Jade Room

With talent, technology, and the Holy Ghost

"...a lost token from somebody's wild night on the town, looking for anything but love – gives the statement..."

Dec. 9, 2022 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Five Food Gifts That Are Austin AF

Austintatious gifts for far-flung relations

"...their fully organic jalapeño, serrano, blue agave sriracha, habanero, ghost pepper, and other flavors. And, as if that weren't..."

Dec. 2, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Day Trips & Beyond: 10 Watering Holes From Dripping Springs to Wimberley

Take a drive for outdoor patios and spectacular scenery

"...Creekhouse Kitchen and Bar is just off the town square in Wimberley on the creek, and offers outdoor..."

Nov. 23, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Little Ola’s Biscuits Free for a Year, Baldinucci’s Pizza for Lunch and Dinner, the Nido Is Open for Real, Dali’s Naked Feast for Surrealism’s Sake, Plenty of Booze for Toasting, and More

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

"...Look – a town can never have too much pizza, right? That’s why..."

Oct. 19, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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