Arts

A view of the Austin skyline and Lady Bird Lake on a sunny day.
Culture
ATXtoday’s 31 days of local shopping
Follow along with us as we highlight some of the best local stores in Austin this December.
November 27, 2023 02:48 PM
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London Gibson
An illuminated sign for Creek Show in Austin, TX.
Culture
Experience Waterloo Greenway’s Creek Show
This annual event features eight illuminated installations and nightly music performances.
November 14, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Entertainment
“A Curious Mix of People” authors Richard Whymark, Greg Beets talk music at the Texas Book Festival
Catch “A Curious Mix of People” authors Richard Whymark and Greg Beets talk about their roots in the 1990s Austin music scene as UT DJs at the Texas Book Festival this weekend.
November 8, 2023
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Laura Figi
A copy of "The Which Way Tree" on a table in front of Hill Country foliage.
Culture
Journeying through Texas history with Elizabeth Crook
We sat down with the acclaimed Austin author to discuss her inspiration, her passion for Texas, and her upcoming novel.
November 1, 2023
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London Gibson
Blakchyl sitting on a ledge with buildings in the background, in black and white.
Culture
Talking inspiration, collaboration, and Austin with hip-hop artist Blakchyl
We sat down with the local musician at ACL Fest to learn more about her experience in the Austin music scene.
October 20, 2023
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London Gibson
The Austin skyline, as seen from the shore of Lady Bird Lake
Culture
How much of Austin have you experienced?
Tally up your Austin experience score based on how many landmarks, music venues, and festivals you have visited since living in the Capital City.
October 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Entertainment
Getting to know Austin-based R&B singer Grace Sørensen
We met up with the ATX-born artist to chat about her first-ever ACL set, what inspires her music, and what local music she keeps on her playlist.
October 17, 2023
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Laura Figi
The front of the South Lamar Alamo Drafthouse location.
Business
Austin Made: Alamo Drafthouse’s journey from small cinema to a national brand
Tim and Karrie League’s 1990s vision led to a national cinema chain, specializing in dinner service and an event-like movie experience.
October 11, 2023
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London Gibson
The Moody Center stage, with Harry Styles mid-performance in the center
Play
Give these 23 Austin live music venues a listen
We’ve made a concerted effort to orchestrate this roadmap, so you can focus on finding the artists you adore.
October 6, 2023
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London Gibson
A tractor with an array of pumpkins and gourds stacked around it
Events
Pick your pumpkin at these 8 patches near Austin
Fall is here — kick off the season at a local pumpkin patch.
October 4, 2023
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London Gibson
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Events
See world premieres, 30+ films, and top writers at the 30th annual Austin Film Festival
Between lauded writers, new awards, and dozens of screenings, here’s what to expect from this year’s Austin Film Festival.
September 28, 2023
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London Gibson
Two women looking at art hanging on the wall.
Events
Get some Art From the Streets this October
Get some state of the art pieces at the 31st Annual Art From the Streets show, which benefits at-risk artists in the community.
September 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Events
Your festival guide to ACL 2023
ACL 2023 is just around the corner, and we’re ready to face the music.
September 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
A portrait hanging on a wall, where glass shatters create light points on panes of safety glass.
Culture
Broken glass is beautiful at new West Chelsea Contemporary exhibit
The Clarksville art gallery’s new exhibition features the work of Simon Berger, who creates complex portraits out of panes of shattered glass.
September 26, 2023
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London Gibson
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Culture
6 things you probably didn’t know about “Dazed and Confused”
In honor of the movie’s 30th birthday, we’re sharing fun facts about the Austin-made film.
September 21, 2023
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London Gibson
A large sculpture with speech bubbles popping off of it reading things like "The" "love" and "truth".
City
Austin Central Library to receive new 15-ft public art piece
“The Truth Is I Love You,” a 15-ft sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas, will be unveiled on the library’s east side in November.
September 18, 2023
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London Gibson
A man and a woman sitting on a red couch, facing each other and smiling. The man is holding a violin in his lap.
Culture
New Austin group aims to bring the party to jazz and chamber music
ATX Chamber Music and Jazz will launch its inaugural season next month — here’s what to know.
September 18, 2023
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London Gibson
A stack of books on a black table, with a bookmark in the foreground reading "Texas Book Festival 2023"
Events
Star-studded Texas Book Festival lineup announced
See big names like Stacey Abrams, Roxane Gay, and Abraham Verghese at this year’s festival.
September 14, 2023
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London Gibson
New signs at the intersection of 10th Street and Red River Street.
City
Red River Cultural District unveils fresh set of signs and banners
Historic entertainment district Red River Cultural District just got a makeover in the form of bespoke signage from East 7th Street to East 12th Street.
September 13, 2023
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Laura Figi
A warm room with wooden floors and ceilings, with white busts and sculptures positioned around it.
Culture
Austin Museum Day to open nearly 40 museums for free this weekend
Start planning your Sunday now — when you see the lineup for Austin Museum Day, you’ll want to pack your schedule.
September 12, 2023
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London Gibson
A sloping glass house in the background, and a stylish above-ground pool in the foreground.
Real Estate
A peek inside the 37th annual AIA Austin Homes Tour
This year’s AIA Austin Homes Tour will feature nine homes, all new or newly renovated, from local architects.
September 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
A painting of a cat coming out of a toothpaste tube.
Entertainment
New York-based artist opens “absurd” mini residency in East Austin gallery
Artist Patrick Quinn’s residency — called “Lightning is an Angry Rainbow” — is now open as McLennon Pen Co. Gallery’s first Artist-in-Residence
September 7, 2023
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Laura Figi
A photo looking at the skyline from the Loren's rooftop deck.
Arts
A Christie’s residency is en route to Austin
Work from world-famous artists including Keith Haring, Frank Stella, and Roy Lichtenstein will be on display for all to see.
September 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
UT Austin tower
Culture
Welcome to Bat City: What to do in your first week in Austin
Calling college co-eds — this easy guide with places to eat, explore, and learn will help you feel like a local in your new town.
August 17, 2023
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Kate Mazade
The title page of the Shakespeare First Folio.
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Discover the shocking histories of very old books
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Large, petal-shaped sculptures over the plaza with chairs in the foreground.
Play
23 museums in Austin
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or music fan, these 23 museums in Austin have it all.
August 3, 2023
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Katie Molck
Two clear and blue drinks on the counter at Estelle's.
Food
Recapping ATXtoday’s Drink Up Month
In July, we told you all about the local beverage industry. Here’s what we celebrated during Drink Up Month.
July 28, 2023
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London Gibson
A close-up of a beer, with blurry images of willie nelson on the wall behind it.
Culture
Your guide to spending a day on Fitzhugh Road
Enjoy all the best stops on Fitzhugh, one of the booziest roads in the Hill Country.
July 24, 2023
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London Gibson
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Events
“Love Island” is taking auditions this weekend in Austin
Take to the pop-up mobile villa this weekend to audition for an upcoming USA season of “Love Island” while celebrating the show’s new season.
July 19, 2023
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Laura Figi
People dancing in a crowd
Culture
See 120+ shows in downtown Austin for free this weekend
Hot Summer Nights, the Red River Cultural District’s annual free concert series, is back this weekend.
July 14, 2023
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London Gibson
People looking at an art exhibition at the Harry Ransom Center
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Get an inside look at Hollywood through iconic movie art
“Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards” is on view at the Harry Ransom Center, now through Sunday, July 16.
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