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June 7, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
How a Shed in North Campus Is Growing Austin’s DIY Art Scene
Scrappy art gallery shedshows brings people together to celebrate Austin’s overlooked talent
"...Greg Valentine and Mai Snow, the co-founders of the DIY gallery space shedshows, waited for me..."
May 17, 2024 Arts Feature by Meher Qazilbash
Inaugural Round Top Film Festival Announced
Film fest in Texas' antiques capital accepting submissions now
"...famous as a center for cinema with the announcement today of the first ever Round Top Film Festival...."
May 15, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Hiromi Uehara, Caroline Rose, and Fests Galore in Our Crucial Concerts
Choose your fest: Psych, Death, or Blues
"...Friday 26, Paramount Theatre..."
April 26, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
Wrecking Mansions and Perfecting Accents With Abigail’s Directors
Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin take a bite out of vampires
"...and produced by Chad Villella, better known as the founders of Radio Silence Productions. The trio exploded in horror..."
April 20, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Crosstalk: Urban Cultural Fest Returns, Oblivion Access Retreats
And Guy Fieri comes to (Flavor)town
"...weekend. Renamed from Urban Music Fest in 2023, the two-day event featured oldie favorites like human beatbox Doug E...."
April 5, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson
Austin Psych Fest Announces Night Shows With the Zakary Thaks, METZ, Luna Li
As well as set times for the main fest at Far Out Lounge
"...Witches, Kurt Vile & the Violators, and, of course, fest-founders the Black Angels. The night shows are split between..."
April 3, 2024 Music Post by Miranda Garza
Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup
Plus Luther Hotel updates, Elephant Rock petition, more
"...Luther Update. The boarding has begun to come off..."
April 2, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod
Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events
Recommended happenings around town
"...Thursday 21, Elysium..."
March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott
Behind Two of SXSW Music’s Biggest Free Lineups
How media players and Penske partnerships avoid the sophomore slump
"...the ante last year with the launch of their multi-day Future of Music concept at ACL Live at the..."
March 8, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
Young the Giant, Shakey Graves to Headline New Landlock Festival in Waco
Pro surfing competition supplements the unusual event
"...Landlock Festival is presented by Noise Frontier, co-founders of Willie Nelson’s Spicewood ranch gathering, Luck Reunion. On..."
Jan. 30, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Austin Darkwave Pioneer Sky Hutchens, aka DJ Scorpio, Has Died
Hutchens hosted monthly Cheer Up Charlies Nite School parties
"...Hutchens will take place at Cheer Up Charlies on Thursday, Feb. 8 from 5pm to 2am. The event will..."
Jan. 29, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Founders Day
Slasher political satire should fall on its own blade
"...crossed my thoughts as I endured retro-slasher snooze fest Founders Day: "Let the past die. Kill it, if you..."
Jan. 19, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker
How Pickle Envy Is Turning Fermentation Into an Act of Resistance
Brining for justice
"...After quitting their day jobs, the two decided to start selling their tasty,..."
Jan. 5, 2024 Food Feature by Andrew Turner
Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend
Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus
"...continues to hold down its Halloween weekend slot. This Thursday through Sunday, the homegrown festival welcomes a heavyweight slate..."
Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Levitation Announces Free DJ Sets by Ty Segall, Blonde Redhead, the Black Angels
Alongside a public Numero Group pop-up shop “of precious lost sounds”
"...This year, those without single show tickets or a four-day pass to the festival can enjoy the newly added,..."
Oct. 18, 2023 Music Post by Maya Wright
Sightseer Sets Their Sights on Sustainability
Local queer women-owned coffee roaster brings new ideas to the classic coffee system
"...an ecosystem in need of an overhaul. Sightseer Coffee founders Kimberly Zash and Sara Gibson consider themselves just the..."
Oct. 13, 2023 Food Feature by James Scott
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Aubrey Hays, Rod Gator, and the Bright Light Social Hour headline our recommended shows
"...Aubrey Hays Zilker Botanical Garden, Thursday 28..."
Sept. 22, 2023 Music Column by Angela Lim
First Layoffs in Texas Tribune History Raise Questions About Future of Texas News
Still unclear why criminal justice coverage was first to go
"...After the bombshell news Wednesday that The Texas Tribune had laid off 11 people..."
Aug. 25, 2023 News Post by Lina Fisher
Crosstalk: Jason Dick Rejoins the 101X Morning Show, and More Music News
The Devils reunite at Giddy Ups, and Wizard Rodeo snags Deerhoof
"...Svahn as co-host, Dick rejoined The Morning X on Monday alongside radio personality Nick Hajda. Svahn has moved to..."
Aug. 25, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood
Still Austin Whiskey Co-Founder Explores a Spirited History in New Book
Colonialism, distilleries, potations, and probity
"...Texas. As did Dan Garrison and Chip Tate [the founders of Tate & Co. Distillery], who really thought about..."
June 30, 2023 Food Feature by A. Richmond
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Flying Lotus, and Oneohtrix Point Never to Play Levitation 2023 on Halloween Weekend
The multi-venue Austin music festival expands, October 26-29
"...and Nineties post-hardcore trio Unwound. Other leading acts, announced today, include Beach Fossils, BADBADNOTGOOD, Amyl & the Sniffers, Ty..."
June 28, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe
Free Will Astrology
Your weekly horoscope, June 23-29
"...Crab ruled by the moon? Why do the longest days of the year coincide with the ascendancy of the..."
June 23, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny
Coconut Club and Record Label Owners Team Up on New Musical Acai Cafe
Community Garden combines a listening room, wine bar, and record store
"...a quiet neighborhood along Cedar Avenue. The cafe, open Tuesday through Sunday, marks co-owner and general manager Harcrow’s first..."
June 12, 2023 Music Post by Kriss Conklin
Year Two of Oblivion Access Festival Fills the Experimental Gap in Austin
How the music festival co-founders keep up the mystique June 15-18
"...getting older, but the 15 years that separate fest founders and co-bookers Dusty Brooks, 37, and Dorian Domi, 22,..."
June 9, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers
Community Outshines Competition at Breaking for Gold USA National Championship
Austin event warmed up for the sport’s debut at Paris 2024 Olympics
"...walls of Parish for more than nine hours on Saturday, no band occupied the stage...."
May 8, 2023 Music Post by Wayne Lim
Calibrate Wellness Offers Radical Relief With Cannabis Edibles
Go green with these chef-created edibles designed for everyone
"...and to safely relax at the end of the day. She began making cannabis treats for friends when her..."
March 31, 2023 Food Feature by Jessi Cape
Austin Scientists Focus on Helping AI Do Good
Weighing the pros, cons, and concerns of humanity's future overlords
"...your door, or drop it on your front doorstep. Today, you get a text message saying, 'Hey, robot is..."
March 10, 2023 News Feature by Benton Graham
Austin Psych Fest Turns Back the Clock: Toro Y Moi, Cuco, and Levitation Favorites Headline Spring Gathering
Yves Tumor, Mdou Moctar, Melody’s Echo Chamber also psychin'
"...Lee Rajan-helmed project Night Beats and, of course, festival co-founders the Black Angels, who’ll be playing their 2008 breakout..."
Jan. 26, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Trust Is the Vibe at Fallout Theater
The Downtown comedy club celebrates its fifth anniversary by looking to the future
"...was born of a mission by the owners and founders in 2018 to treat their performers and staff differently...."
