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Should the Public Know the Racial Breakdown of Texas State Drug Punishments?

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MASS Gallery Takes on “Toxic Masculinity”

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Ransom Center Acquires SNL Creator Lorne Michaels’ Archive

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SNL Creator Lorne Michaels Donates Archive to the Harry Ransom Center “Live from New York” lands at Austin research center

Skloss Taps Sonny Carl Davis for “Imagine 100 Dads” Music Video PJ Raval directs second clip from The Pattern Speaks

ACLU of Texas Seeks New Artist-in-Residence The program comes with $30K to produce advocacy art

Alamo Drafthouse Lays Off Large Portion of Staff Organizers estimate some sites lost up to 25% of hourly workers

Help Kyle Henry Take Time Passages on the Road New documentary about aging needs help for 22-city tour

NEWS

Living on the Streets Can Cut Your Life Short by 20 Years, New Report Finds

Community leaders say more housing and services will help

by Austin Sanders

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Murder Charge Against Man Insisting Innocence Since 2018

Court agrees Hays County lost important evidence in the case

by Brant Bingamon

Austin Energy to Add Hundreds More EV Charging Ports Over Next Five Years Funding comes from federal infrastructure bill

Living on the Streets Can Cut Your Life Short by 20 Years, New Report Finds Community leaders say more housing and services will help

Headlines / Quote of the Week

Judge Refuses to Dismiss Murder Charge Against Man Insisting Innocence Since 2018 Court agrees Hays County lost important evidence in the case

Should the Public Know the Racial Breakdown of Texas State Drug Punishments? Local nonprofit seeks data through lawsuit

FOOD

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter?

What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

by Brandon Watson

The Strip Club: Lakehills Plaza

Cajun fusion that hits the target, a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and more South Austin strip mall standouts

by Taylor Holland

The Strip Club: Lakehills Plaza Cajun fusion that hits the target, a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and more South Austin strip mall standouts

Does Farm-to-Table Still Matter? What happens to a trendy movement once the buzz dies down

Black Star Co-op Announces Permanent Closure Pioneering brewpub turns off the taps this weekend

Weekend Wine: Wines That Sparkle Be sure to ask for Champagne or méthode champenoise

Make It a Mocktail Party
Tips for a booze-free celebration

MUSIC

Punk, Noise, and Dolly in This Week’s Crucial Concerts

Shows to see this weekend and beyond

Skloss Taps Sonny Carl Davis for “Imagine 100 Dads” Music Video

PJ Raval directs second clip from The Pattern Speaks

by Richard Whittaker

Skloss Taps Sonny Carl Davis for “Imagine 100 Dads” Music Video PJ Raval directs second clip from The Pattern Speaks

Trauma Ray, TILT, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week Lots of live music options ahead

Mavis Staples and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram Lead the Lineup for the 2025 Austin Blues Festival Returning to Moody Amphitheater April 26-27

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74 photos by David Brendan Hall

Inside the Multi-Partner, “Second Chance” Takeover of 29th Street Ballroom Tweedy’s and Resound Presents teams lead venue’s management

SCREENS

SNL Creator Lorne Michaels Donates Archive to the Harry Ransom Center

“Live from New York” lands at Austin research center

by Angelina Liu

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Skloss Taps Sonny Carl Davis for “Imagine 100 Dads” Music Video PJ Raval directs second clip from The Pattern Speaks

Alamo Drafthouse Lays Off Large Portion of Staff Organizers estimate some sites lost up to 25% of hourly workers

Help Kyle Henry Take Time Passages on the Road New documentary about aging needs help for 22-city tour

Kings of Comedy: Austin's Josh Frank Brings R.E.M. and Buster Keaton Together for Silents Synced New soundtrack for Sherlock Jr. follows Nosferatu/Radiohead

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

ARTS & CULTURE

Review: Unchained.Art’s “Favorite Pieces: An Intimate Look at Artistic Personalities”

Multi-artist exhibit dines out on variety

by Cat McCarrey

A World-Travelling Salvador Dalí Exhibit Makes Its Way to West Chelsea Contemporary

Over 100 surrealist works land at Clarksville gallery

by Julie Royce

MASS Gallery Takes on “Toxic Masculinity” Photographer David Hurles’ pornographic works and personal archives comprise new show

Review: Unchained.Art’s “Favorite Pieces: An Intimate Look at Artistic Personalities” Multi-artist exhibit dines out on variety

A World-Travelling Salvador Dalí Exhibit Makes Its Way to West Chelsea Contemporary Over 100 surrealist works land at Clarksville gallery

ISHIDA Dance Company Brings a European Dance Sensibility to Texas Getting emotional and experimental with as long as there is in me

Theatre Review: Come From Away Traveling musical examines the wake of tragedy with hopeful optimism

COLUMNS

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

Senate Bill 3 would be bad business

by Kevin Curtin

The Off Beat: haha Laughing Chuckles Through Nasty Feelings

Experimental rap duo talk musical catharsis, Free Week discovery

by Carys Anderson

Qmmunity: Parton This Interruption

Qmmunity chats birthday girl Dolly Parton with Dolly of ATX, Brigitte Bandit

by James Scott

Day Trips: Surf Ballroom and Museum, Clear Lake, Iowa

We know it’s more than a day trip, but the Surf Ballroom is worth the pilgrimage

by Gerald E. McLeod