Weird Science Takes the Stage

The strange but true tale of how a high school class turned a science textbook into a play

"...Think of the word "biology."..."

Feb. 6, 2004 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...[Posted to the chat room at Gigposters.com, Thursday, July 19, 2001:]..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

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

"...kicking off its 2025 Film & TV Festival with The Studio, the new Apple TV+ half-hour series from Seth..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A Juneteenth celebration, Taméca Jones, the Howdy Gals' Pride Celebration, Mad Professor, and more recommendations for the week

"...The free third edition of the Juneteenth celebration Stay Black..."

June 17, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Shimmy Around the Globe as the Jigglewatts Celebrate World Burlesque Day

Austin's sinsational artists join the international festivities

"...coming to you, courtesy of Austin's own innovators of the ecdysiastic arts, the Jigglewatts...."

April 27, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Danny Schmidt: Slow & Easy & Winning the Race

Doing business with a native Austin writer

"...Danny Schmidt remains the kind of beloved folk troubadour that begins a Kickstarter..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

DVD/VOD Watch: ‘The Invisible Made Visible’

‘This American Life’ live show now available for download and on DVD

"...Still kicking yourself for missing The Invisible Made Visible, May’s live production of radio show..."

Nov. 20, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Faster Than Sound: Is the Broken Spoke Too Broken?

Allegations of intolerant behavior at the honky-tonk arise following Queer Eye feature

"...To premiere its new season filmed in the Austin area, the hosts of Netflix's Queer Eye donned..."

Jan. 14, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

I Am the Resurrection

Ignore Jim Morrison - do not cancel your subscription to the resurrection, because Roky Erickson is Lazarus unbound.

"...stepped onstage in Zilker Park last September at Austin's other great festival, Austin City Limits, with a big, shiny,..."

March 10, 2006 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin @ Large: The Dunkerley Solution

Betty Dunkerley's "pragmatic" challenge to Beverly Griffith's obstinancy

"...tax hike to bring Austin's rates in line with the rest of urban Texas. Our correspondent reminded us to..."

March 1, 2002 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Arya’s Weyes Blood aftershow, celebrating SPOT, Urban Cultural Fest, and more

"...Arya's relationship with music mirrors the winding path she took from Belgrade to Austin, where..."

March 31, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim

The Nice Bunch

Reckless Kelly

"...time" are mutually exclusive concepts in this town. Actually, the lack of punctuality works in the guys' favor. As..."

March 6, 1998 Music Feature by Michael Bertin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Vel Nine, Sam Dimov Quintet, Rococo Disco, and more recommended shows

"...Austin's Ben Buck first invited Southern California's Vel Nine for a Texas Two-Step tour in..."

Feb. 17, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Fueling the Algorithm and Finding Community: Music Creators Thrive on Twitch, TikTok, and Instagram

On discoverable platforms, Austin musicians experience encouragement, engagement, and unexpected viral moments

"...In the frenzy of the raging pandemic, livestreams and virtual music..."

Nov. 26, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

... And the 'West' is History

How Big State Productions' little monologue show changed Austin theatre

"...The Chronicle theatre listings for Nov. 1, 1985, give no..."

April 7, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Paying tribute to the Mayor of South Austin, the Boxing Lesson takes one on the chin, and a historic occasion for the Continental Club

"...After successfully rallying the area against expansion plans on South Lamar in the..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

Local songwriter Johnny Goudie takes the stand while Trailer Space Records preps for Record Store Day

"...In the early morning of Oct. 13, 1985, Natalie Antonetti was..."

April 15, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Mayor of Washington Boulevard

The first Beach Boys' solo album, Dennis Wilson's Pacific Ocean Blue, washes back ashore after more than three decades

"...There's a problem in paradise...."

Aug. 1, 2008 Music Feature by Bill Bentley

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Big Jade & Krystall Poppin, Jacob Banks, Flipper, Spellling, and more notable non-ACL shows

"...native Big Jade and El Paso MC Krystall Poppin. The flamboyant rappers, both oozing with confidence, tag-teamed for club-ready..."

Oct. 14, 2022 Music Column by Derek Udensi

Off the Record

A prostitute-turned-pop-star exposes her Austin roots; Voxtrot readies for round two; and Rock City Icehouse goes to 11

"...officially come to pass, OTR can finally enjoy that other March Madness. Enter Rock City Icehouse, a new venue..."

March 28, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Don't Fret the Technique

'Guitar Hero' goes mobile

"...friend's house or visits relatives with kids and spends the majority of the next day talking about this revolutionary..."

March 6, 2009 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Journey to the Center of the Discographies

"...SANTANARAMA SantanaThe Woodstock Experience (Columbia/Legacy) 2009..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Angel & the Aggie

"...photograph by Scott Newton Five songs: "Undone," "Over the Waterfall," "I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight," "The..."

April 25, 1997 Music Feature

Have You Seen the Last of Kevin Curtin?

No, but due to big life changes, I am demoting myself

"...For every day of my life over the last 12 years, I've consistently done this one thing...."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Bowie, Escovedo, and the Brooklyn Boy

Bowie/Bolan/Lynott producer Tony Visconti strings up a Real Animal

"...During the spring of the Summer of Love, 1967, 23-year-old Brooklyn-born..."

June 20, 2008 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Art, Theatre, Film, and More Events for the Weekend

Take a peek at our recommended events

"...from ancient Rome” whose name makes up two-thirds of the show’s title, this capsule collection utilizes both video work..."

Nov. 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Off the Record

Celebrating Independence Day with Wild America and Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic

"...Gods of the Earth..."

July 9, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

All or Nothing

Ian McLagan: Small Face, Face, auxiliary Rolling Stone, A-list sideman, Austinite

"...The British punk troubadour is on the phone from the..."

March 20, 2015 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Wooly Bully

Simple, the 2006/2007 Austin Music Awards

"...1983. The Police's "Every Breath You Take" stalks summer airwaves while..."

March 9, 2007 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

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