Fearing State Takeover, Austin ISD Plans to Replace Middle School Teachers

New staff planned for three poor-performance schools

"...The plan to address our local school district’s worsening accountability crisis has..."

May 16, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Affordable Art, Cine Las Americas, Adult Books, and More Weekend Events

Recommended happenings for your calendar's enjoyment

"...as the Affordable Art Fair may be the way to get an original work on your walls. The traveling..."

May 16, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

How Three Austin Songwriters Found Family in Next of Kin

On debut EP Homemaker, Lili Hickman, Madison Baker, and Caelin reach queer country transcendence

"...in a book as she waits for her bandmates to arrive...."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Jamal Hussain Strings Nature, Tech, and Spirit Together With Light

New Media artist unpacks upcoming Dougherty exhibit

"...floating in on the wind. When we stand up to explore Hussain’s recent work, he lowers the garage door,..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by Caroline Drew

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...as well as a 2025 pint glass entitles you to a pour at each brewery. At this point, the..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Local Jane Austen Scholar’s Latest Work? A Graphic Novel

Janine Barchas' The Novel Life of Jane Austen is out April 29

"...in Berlin contacted Barchas and said she’d find an illustrator to pair her with, the idea of a graphic..."

April 28, 2025 Arts Post by Tom Buckley

Does Dan Patrick Even Understand the Cannabis Industry He’s Trying to Kill?

Texas Lege’s draconian bills are making even the stoners frustrated

"...a better parent, friend, partner, and neighbor. Generalized frustration too – when I sit down to alter my consciousness,..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Family and Staff Dismayed at Dobie Middle School’s Likely Closure

Austin ISD could face state takeover if school remains open

"...hundred students, parents, teachers, and staff filled Dobie’s cafeteria to lament district plans that could close the school on..."

April 18, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Visual Arts Review: Surrealist Showcase “All I Want Is Boundless Love”

Fewer melting clocks for more maternal moons at Martha’s Contemporary

"...There’s something healthy about each generation’s return to surrealism. The act of exploring the mystical, dreamlike realms..."

April 18, 2025 Arts Feature by Teedee Simons

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...Agree On: If Matthew McConaughey does something, we have to read about it. McConaughey and his pal Woody Harrelson..."

April 4, 2025 News Feature

Cats With Purrrpose

From the Eastside to South Austin, these feline employees are the cat’s meow

"...out in a sunbeam or a black shorthair sunken into a couch cushion. In other words, y’all think cats..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

What’s New With This Year’s Best of Austin Poll

When to vote, how to campaign, and more questions answered

"...Best of Austin Awards debuted in 1990. It’s evolved to include a Readers Poll (determined by y’all) and Critics..."

March 28, 2025 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Often joked about as a stoner flick for its psychedelic wah-wah soundtrack and trippy visuals,..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Opinion: The Moral Argument to Opt Out of X, Instagram, and Facebook

Given their owners’ immoral behavior and growing influence on the White House, it’s time to delete their apps

"...of us have a strong and pressing moral reason to opt out of social media platforms run by Elon..."

March 14, 2025 Column by Erich Riesen

Opportunities to Amplify, Educate, and Trailblaze in This Week’s Events

The week ahead is looking bright

"...kicking off this Saturday, March 1. These works dig into our current relationship to beauty as seen through product..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Restaurant Review: Shanghainese-Meets-Sichuan Food at Mian & Bao

New Triangle spot offers vibrant flavors with a West Coast pedigree

"...know, we know. “Don’t California my Texas,” “go back to L.A.” and so on and so forth. Plenty of..."

Feb. 28, 2025 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

The Luv Doc: A Pretty Low Bar

Give me a ghost-driven Jaguar any day

"...college on the East Coast. After graduating, we moved to NYC (Brooklyn), which is where he grew up. I..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, February 21-27

"...PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Have you been struggling to summon the motivation to start anew in some area..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

Walkabouts, Rallies, and Carnaval in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

The chilly weekend is heating up

"...HELP! My Vagina Is Trying to Kill Me..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Luv Doc: The Lifestyle

Power bottoms really carry the load

"...I need your advice. I have been married to my wife for 10 years now and we just..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Column by The Luv Doc

Gus Baldwin, the Sketch, and a New Era of Old School

Genre-agnostic quartet debuts with classic rock energy and brassy punk politics

"...“My only New Year’s resolution is to stop talking shit,” Gus Baldwin says, sitting in his..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

We Give Two Thumbs Up to These Weekend Events

Arty and culture-y things to get up to

"...The Traitors Watch Party..."

Jan. 31, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...An old friend to the festival from films like Long Shot, Good Boys,..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, January 17-23

"...of your spiritual and physical health, please do not automatically rely on methods and actions that have worked before...."

Jan. 17, 2025 Column by Rob Brezsny

The Austin Chronic: With Proposed Hemp Ban in Texas, Stakeholders Warn of an Industry Going Under Overnight

Senate Bill 3 would be bad business

"...all-around smoke shops in Austin: fair prices, a wide-ranging inventory, and a friendly atmosphere. My favorite thing about it,..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Column by Kevin Curtin

Witness This Weekend's Recommended Arts and Culture Events

Sarah Silverman, 80s Night, sustainable sculpting, and more

"...Bookgroup Discussion: Kitchen by Banana Yoshimoto..."

Jan. 3, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

What’s Your New Year’s Eve?

Plan your NYE to predict your new year’s persona

"...New Year’s Eve event that’ll serve as a portent to your 2025. Saint that I am, I’ve sorted myriad..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Make It a Mocktail Party

Tips for a booze-free celebration

"...Whether you’re sober-curious or simply seeking a hangover-free way to celebrate the new year, an alcohol-free night doesn’t have..."

Dec. 27, 2024 Food Feature by Ren Leija

The Luv Doc: A Solid C-Minus

Mostly unfettered by the haze of inebriation

"...Are you fun to drink beer with or are you totally annoying? My..."

Dec. 20, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Golden Girls on Stage, Xmas Parties Galore, Satangeddon, and More Events

Your recommended arts events for the weekend

"...Texas Performing Arts brings television to the theatre stage in their mounting of Robert Leleux’s..."

Dec. 13, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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