The Skylark Lounge Is Closing This Weekend

Beloved Airport Boulevard venue’s farewell shows are to be announced

"...hosting key artists like Soul Man Sam and the late Austin Music Hall of Famer Margaret Wright, LaTouf said,..."

April 28, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...the ultimate Friday afternoon news dump, coming via email late afternoon on Valentine’s Day from City Manager T.C. Broadnax,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Strip Mall Spotlight: North Park Shopping Center

Mangonadas, taquerias, supermercados, and more on North Lamar

"...24 hours from Wednesday to Sunday. I’m told the late-night clientele are mostly people coming from clubs like the..."

April 18, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Holland

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...not going out on a limb to say the current climate crisis affects us all, so join the Vortex..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Brass Bands, Russian Circles, Swindlers, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get loud

"...rock since around 2020; both bands split a 7-inch late last year. In the middle is the almighty Water..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Austin, such as Jay Duplass, who returns with his latest comedy, The Baltimorons. Benjamin Flaherty's Shuffle is one of..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Movie Duos, Rude Little Pigs, and More Events for the Week Ahead

Time to reflect and project

"...1983 and has evolved over the years to its current iteration managed by Austin Area Heritage Council. Last year’s..."

Jan. 17, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...It’s the Thought that Counts: It’s a little too late to give much of a shit but Lt. Gov...."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature

Outer Heaven Disco Club Is Closing Next Year

Owner Sean Daigle says his landlords won’t renew his lease

"...told the Chronicle that his property managers told him late last year they planned to offer Outer Heaven a..."

Oct. 14, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Catch up on Lone Star State news and plan some fall fun

"...ago this entire region was almost entirely clear-cut by unregulated lumber harvesting and oil extraction. The trees you see..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Newbie’s Guide to Green Spaces in Austin

Discover these iconic parks and outdoor spaces

"...amenities including an 18-hole disc golf course, Zilker Boat Rentals, and the Austin Nature and Science Center for hands-on..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Chronolog Post by Jasmine Iman Wright

Day Trips: Cypress Falls Swimming Hole, Woodcreek

Natural swimming area is having a good year

"...Late in the season the spring-fed pool on Cypress Creek..."

July 12, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin ISD Sees Opportunity for Big Money in Leasing Land

Untapped properties could help teachers, per superintendent

"...In a ground lease, an owner rents a property to a tenant, who is allowed to..."

June 21, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Consigned to History: The Last Days of the Austin Antique Mall

When two iconic Austin businesses share an address, someday one was going to lose out

"...Krumrey, both professionally and personally. Out of all those different malls, he said. “This has been by far my..."

May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Closing the COVID Gap at AISD

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

"...of empathy, stronger moral reasoning, and better memory in late life. Those who don’t read well are less likely..."

March 22, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Parks, Gardens, Pisces, and More Arts Events for the Week

Get out and get arty, away from the SXSW crowds

"...the four-hour tour. For transport: BYOB(icycle) or other wheels, rent a discounted Bird scooter or MetroBike, check out rental..."

March 8, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...product. With Austin’s second brewery wave emerging in the late Nineties with the debuts of platinum-grade breweries like Live..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

How Austin’s Mayoral Race Is Shaping Up So Far

Mayor Kirk Watson continues to bide his time

"...slower and more deliberate: require private developers to subsidize rent or sale prices in residential developments in exchange for..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Wish

We just wish that this animated feature for Disney's 100th anniversary was better

"...renaissance era seems to have been struggling as of late. Wish doesn’t evoke swelling feelings of nostalgia, but rather..."

Nov. 24, 2023 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Black Pumas’ Eric Burton Bets on Himself

After an abrupt break, Chronicles of a Diamond completely reinvents the band dynamic

"...Austin gig – an unassuming Wednesday opening slot in late 2015, just a couple months after he moved to..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...Since 2013, under the stewardship of its owner, the late Joe W. Bratcher III, Malvern was a stunning place,..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

How to Get to and From ACL Festival

Free shuttles, pricey rideshares, and more

"...You can enter Zilker from the gates on the..."

Oct. 4, 2023 Music Post by Oscar Rodriguez

Tenants of Affordable Complex Face Mold, Pests, and Raising Rent

Rainey Management raises rent despite unsafe conditions

"...conditions have remained poor, even as they've experienced unpredictable rent increases...."

Oct. 3, 2023 News Post by Maya Wright

Uyghur Skewers Meet the American Dream at Camino Alamo BBQ

Smoke on the West Campus sidewalk

"...the pursuit of freedom, aware that Central Texas is currently the apex of American barbecue...."

Sept. 1, 2023 Food Feature by Evan Rodriguez

Long Play Lounge East Evolves Into New Music Venue, the Coral Snake

Former Stay Gold space closing April 30 for rebranding

"...In late May, the space is set to reopen as a..."

April 26, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Public Notice: School Boards and Rail Lines

Searching for a super, roughing out the rail routes

"...half of your property tax payment. If you're a renter, the calculation isn't as transparent, but make no mistake,..."

March 17, 2023 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Opinion: From Mentorship to Pay – Smart Solutions to the Teacher Shortage

An Austin teacher has ideas for what the Texas Legislature can do to fix our educator crisis

"...a student out of dropping out, or speak to parents on the phone in the evenings. I knew Claire..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by Matthew Balter

Review: Jarrott Productions' The Sound Inside

An understated, intriguing page-turner

"...Sound Inside, written by Adam Rapp, brother of original Rent actor Anthony Rapp? Not in daylights, in sunsets, in..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Greg Casar Enters the National Spotlight, and Brings His Grassroots Coalition With Him

New year, new rep

"...11 seats open, more than 80 candidates) two years later; Adler and Casar became foundational members when they took..."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Cap Metro Wants Its Pre-Pandemic Groove Back

Everything’s in flux with new ridership, new leadership, new routes

"...problems for riders, the Chronicle set out to understand current ridership's perception of Cap Metro service...."

Nov. 18, 2022 News Feature by Benton Graham

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