Review: Penfold Theatre's Vincent

Size matters when painting a portrait of Van Gogh

"...imagery was a sense of the angst behind the artistry of these late-19th-century masterworks...."

March 31, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

New Funding, New Era, New Stages for the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex

East Austin fixture will be an arts hub via Cultural Trust investment

"...over fifty. “There was also a social mission, and part of that was engaging people in the community, giving..."

March 28, 2023 Arts Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Qmmunity: Board Certified

Qmmunity rounds up notices from Austin's queer community calling for music, art, and more

"...Pinned up top is an open artist call from LGBTQ youth advocates Out Youth. They need..."

March 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday

A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star

"...go-to free fest destination Hotel Vegas (read our day party recap here), amplified by an Osees set time two..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

Inside

High-concept art heist flick is an arthouse dud

"...High above the city in a Manhattan penthouse, art thief Nemo (Dafoe) is tasked with stealing the priceless..."

March 17, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Qmmunity: House of South By

House of Lepore makes ballroom culture an official part of SXSW

"...thing themselves: The Big-Stage Ball at Cheer Up Charlies starts at 8pm with a showcase of DJs and live..."

March 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

Your Field Guide to 80 Essential Acts at SXSW Music

Highlighting the best and buzziest at this year's Festival

"...13-18. South by Southwest Music 2023 invites over 1,400 artists to play on more than 75 stages throughout the..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert shopping during the..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Qmmunity: South by So Gay

Squeeze all the juice from these fruity events, both SXSW-adjacent and beyond

"...on several events throughout a multiday extravaganza of tech, art, music, film, and miscellaneous that happens across the most..."

March 10, 2023 Column by James Scott

Free Stuff to Do at South by Southwest

No badge, no wristband, no problem

"...you can find our daily updated list of day parties and other events. Warning: There are a whole lot..."

March 3, 2023 SXSW Post by Joelle DiPaolo

Photos From 2022-2023 Austin Music Awards

"...revamped with a nonprofit model last year to represent artists like Big Bill, Christeene, and Urban Heat – took..."

March 1, 2023 Photo Gallery

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...first time on the Mohawk stage fundraised for essential artist-serving nonprofit the SIMS Foundation. Performances by Jackie Venson, Como..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

Qmmunity: Here, There, Homoscopes

Your favorite gay ol' calendar guided by the divine celestial bodies above

"...& The Little Gay Shop features Black, queer Austin artists performing dance, poetry, comedy, and more. Come early for..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Column by James Scott

The 41st Annual Austin Music Awards Step Onto a New Stage

Celebrate the city's best sounds this Sunday at Mohawk

"...The colorful archive of Austin Music Awards art remembers shuttered and sustaining locales like Club Foot, Austin..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 24-March2

"...to build intimacy and trust with a committed, long-term partner. Here's a possible alternative: Instead of getting smitten with..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

Five Things to Catch at OUTsider Fest

OUTsider explores the queer underground with their 2023 festival, Shapeshifting Underbellies

"...this year's festival, themed Shapeshifting Underbellies. Festgoers can enjoy art centered around places where queerness is hidden in plain..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Arts Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Update Me Daddy

Updates on what's what in Austin's queer community, plus more queer events

"...KB Brookins for their recent National Endowment for the Arts creative writing fellowship. This honor comes as little surprise..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Adds Iron Man, Captain Kirk, New Order to Speaker List

Robert Downey Jr., William Shatner, Deepak Chopra headed to Austin

"...discussing arcane corners of Marvel lore: instead, he'll be part of Online Crime: An American Crisis, a panel tackling..."

Feb. 14, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Sound of Crystals at Corteo

Inside rehearsals at the traveling Cirque du Soleil show

"...ingredients. Local costumiers hired to supplement the touring wardrobe department...."

Feb. 3, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Review: Austin Opera’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sharp Sondheim staging could benefit from some musical raggedness

"...to fly in the face of a traditional, full-scale performance by serving up minimalistic production values with a downsized..."

Feb. 1, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Flamencos, Mariachis, and Murder Announced for Austin Opera 2023-24 Season

New year kicks off with murderous classic Pagliacci

"...Nov. 4-5: Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci - Opening the season, the part of Cannio, the vengeance-fueled clown, will by performed by..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Goodbye, Daily Juice; We’re Gonna Miss You, Sa-Tén; Glad You’ve Stopped Burning, Shoal Creek Saloon; Congrats, TFWA Grant Winners; Are You Totes Insane, Proud Mary?; and More…

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

"...Of course it’s not too early to start making your Valentine’s Day dining plans, lover. That’s why..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A tribute to tattoo legend Shanghai Kate, Hi How Are You Day, and Karima Walker highlight our recommended shows

"...TMI Luv Doc. "She's also been on the Fingerpistol party bus on several occasions. She was, as you might..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

M3GAN

A yassified Chucky for the iPad Kid generation

"...big emphasis on the comedy, this movie is not particularly scary) that’s surprisingly sharp-witted about our world of invasive..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

FronteraFest Is Back to Push New Boundaries

The theatrical fringe festival proves there's still space to experiment in a crowded Austin

"...greasepaint jungle once again, Austin's longest-running and most beloved performance festival returns after a two-year pandemic hiatus. In 2023,..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Sophia Lawson's Debut Photography Show Celebrates Her Second Home, the Mohawk

Sabrina Ellis performs at Lawson's "Still Sounds" on Wednesday

"...Lawson, Red River Street institution the Mohawk represents her starting point in the local music scene. The former Mohawk..."

Jan. 13, 2023 Music Feature by Trent Johnson

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...while eagerly-anticipated horror sequel Evil Dead Rise is also part of this year's headliners...."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Cactus Lee’s New Phase of Folk Realism

With Perfect Middle Hall, songwriter Kevin Dehan steps out of honky-tonk confines

"...Cactus Lee. He didn't use an amplifier for his performance, just his voice and a guitar. While the crowd..."

Jan. 6, 2023 Music Feature by E. Ryan Ellis

Weird Wednesday Celebrates Low-Budget Legend Albert Pyun

An unstoppable workhorse whose films celebrated earnest fun

"...A aspiring film artist harboring a sprawling pulp vision – radioactive dreams of..."

Dec. 30, 2022 Screens Feature by Julian Towers

Babylon

Star-studded, bittersweet love letter to the golden age of Hollywood is cinema maximus

"...Robbie, Diego Calva, Jovan Adepo, Li Jun Li, Jean Smart, Tobey Maguire, Flea, Lukas Haas and Olivia Wilde...."

Dec. 23, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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