Arts

Krissy Teegerstrom stands in front of her body of work at Yard Dog Gallery, with a few people enjoying the work behind her.
Culture
Artist spotlight: Krissy Teegerstrom says “Suit Yourself”
Teegerstrom’s work is the result of “visions” that have led to her own gallery showcases, selling art to Urban Outfitters, and designing for Phoebe Bridgers’s team.
April 02, 2024 01:59 PM
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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
moonlight tower
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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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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A spray-painted mural of three players on the left, Swindell on the right.
Culture
The Moody Center debuts “Tempo” art walking tour
The music venue is practically an art gallery, so the Moody Center wants to treat it like one.
June 27, 2023
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Laura Figi
The Paramount Theater sign, as seen from the street below.
Culture
The mysterious vanishing of the Paramount Theatre’s 1930s-era sign
The Paramount Theatre sign we know and love is a recreation of a 1930s era sign that mysteriously disappeared in the 1960s.
June 26, 2023
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London Gibson
The National Water Ski Kite Flying Champonships on July 30-31, 1970. The championship was held on Austin's Town Lake during the Austin Aqua Festival, a 10 day celebration featuring water sports. The contestants must fly a slalom course marked by distinctive water geysers, an innovation of the Austin Ski and Boat Club. The Hotel Gondolier is visible in the background as the competitor is pulled behind a speed boat in the air with skis and a kite
Events
Entering the splash zone: The history of Austin Aqua Festival
We’re talking about the city’s first major festival, Austin Aqua Festival, which ran for 36 years.
June 21, 2023
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Laura Figi
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Culture
13 ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Austin
From festivals to panels and Black-led markets, here are more than a dozen ways to commemorate Juneteenth in Austin this weekend.
June 14, 2023
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London Gibson
A rainbow flag reading "y'all means all!"
Culture
13 events celebrating Pride month in Austin
Mark your calendars and bust out your rainbow gear for these 13 Austin events commemorating Pride month.
June 12, 2023
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London Gibson
An artist works on a large-scale mural of a Black woman amongst the clouds on South Lamar.
Culture
How well do you know Austin’s famous murals?
Test your skills by identifying 13 of Austin’s famous murals based on just a small piece.
June 5, 2023
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Laura Figi
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