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That Fighting Spirit
Burned: Life In and Out of Texas Youth Prisons
"...became the face of all the victims at the Texas Youth Commission: The terrible beatings and sexual abuse he..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

That Fighting Spirit
Sons of Perdition
"...life." Sons of PerditionMarquee Screenings Tuesday, Oct. 26, 8pm, Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Texas State History..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Texas, Art Texas
When it comes to Lone Star art, Rebecca Cohen wrote the book (finally!)
"...guide to all the art museums and galleries in Texas. Now, that last need might not bother most folks,..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Team Spirit
The 2012 Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards
"...The Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards has historically been held..."

March 2, 2012 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Spirit of the City and the Letter of the Law Collide at Sekrit Theater
Beau Reichert struggles with the city over his backyard arts complex
"...end of Beau Reichert's driveway greets visitors to Sekrit Theater. Down that path lie any number of interesting things:..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Weekend Effort to Get Sekrit Theater Up to Code
East Austin venue forced to clean up or close down
"...In September, the Chronicle wrote about Beau Reichert's Sekrit Theater, an East­side community hub under fire from both a..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

A Revolution of Spirit
Ritual jazz theatre pioneer Sharon Bridgforth premieres a new work, her last in Austin
"...to freedom by learning how to relate to the spirits, ancestors, and her inner voices – and by using..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Abe Louise Young

Back in Austin, the Ameripolitan Awards Define a Musical Spirit
Show's 10th anniversary return uplifts largely outsider roots sounds
"...to Austin for the first time since he left Texas for Memphis in 2018. On Sunday night, the Moody..."

Feb. 19, 2024 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Aztlan Dance Company's The Enchilada Western: Texas Deep Fried
In the troupe's latest choreodramas, dancing desperados persisted and partied
"...visited the company at its home, the Santa Cruz Theater (then the Santa Cruz Center for Culture) on East..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Live Shots: Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings
"...the Music of Waylon JenningsACL Live at the Moody Theater, July 6..."

July 10, 2015 Music Review by Doug Freeman

That Old Revival Spirit
Testifying About Movies
"...regularly for revival fare. The newly opened Alamo Drafthouse Theater has started offering a revival program that changes weekly..."

June 13, 1997 Screens Feature

Cultural Coolness Around Texas This Month
"...ancestral roots that would come to characterize the exotic spirit of the Twenties. "Rhapsodies in Black: The Art of..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Feature

AFS Texas Documentary Tour
Heather MacDonald's 'Been Rich All My Life
"...Been Rich All My Life is the spirit-lifting, toe-tapping tale of the Silver Belles, five former Apollo..."

Dec. 8, 2006 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Register to win a pair of tickets to go see Michael Bublé for Valentine’s Day Wednesday, February 27 at 8PM at The Theater at The Frank Erwin Center!
"...see this Grammy-nominated artist as he brings his irrepressible spirit, engaging humor, and confident charisma to Austin on February..."

Feb. 8, 2008 Events Post

The Story of Davy
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum devotes a summer film series to that immortal coonskin cap-wearer, Davy Crockett.
"...to start shooting in town soon), the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum has kicked off an entire summer..."

June 7, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

More Than Just the Facts, Ma'am
The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum's exhibition on Davy Crockett features a short stage show with the hero of the Alamo appearing live and in person. The two Austin actors who alternate in the show describe how they bring that King of the Wild Frontier to life day in and day out.
"...I buy my ticket to see Davy Crockett in Texas at the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, the..."

June 14, 2002 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

AFF Has the Right Idea About ‘Wrong Numbers’
Made in Texas series revisits Alex Holdridge’s first film
"...its 20th anniversary, the Austin Film Festival’s Made in Texas film series is taking a look back at films..."

May 7, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Through the Past Brightly
Jonathan Demme Presents: Made in Texas DVD release party
"...gone before, with the Jonathan Demme Presents: Made in Texas screening and DVD release party happening Thursday, Jan. 14,..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

Director David Lowery Reminisces About His Texan Outlaw Tale
AFF's Texas Focus Series Presents: Ain't Them Bodies Saints.
"...The words "This Was in Texas" splash across the screen. The horizon tinges with a..."

Aug. 12, 2015 Screens Post by Neha Aziz

Let's All Go to the Movies
Skip the multiplex: Austin has a better idea
"...The Alamo South Lamar (1120 S. Lamar) is not..."

March 3, 2017 Screens Post

Critics' Picks
Recommended at AFF
"...Monday, Oct. 24, 7pm, Texas Spirit Theater 'The Descendants'..."

Oct. 21, 2011 Screens Feature

The Beauty of the Beast
Austin's IMAX theatre opts not to screen the newly remastered Disney film.
"...in late spring 2001, alongside the much-storied Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The latest film to play at..."

Jan. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Everything's Coming Up Polish
Highlights from the fifth annual Austin Polish Film Festival
"...Festival this Saturday, Nov. 6, at 7:40pm at the Texas Spirit Theater at the Bob Bullock Texas State History..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

Essential History Museums and Cultural Spaces
Fun for everyone from history buffs to kids who like hands-on science
"...population, Austin has a little something for everybody. Bullock Texas State History Museum..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

It's Bullock Time -- and I Don't Mean Sandra
Our resident Marshmallow Peep relates the news and hearsay in and around the Live Music Capital...
"...enough to get you to visit, the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is presenting a "Country Music From..."

Sept. 20, 2002 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Vamping on an Old Folk Myth
Strigoi's surprising take on bloodsuckers in post-Communist Romania
"...back to this myth of the [undead or restless spirit] strigoi. It's completely different from the vampireness that's so..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Happenings
Feb. 14-21
"...on the economic implications of immigration. Noon. UT campus, Texas Union, Chicano Culture Room. Free. Saturday 16..."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Feature

El Diablo
Digging down into the depths of history (segregation) for the story of Willie "El Diablo" Wells and Austin black baseball.
"...Dobbs Field near Lake Austin Dam, home of the Texas Negro League's Austin Black Senators. There, he watched games..."

July 4, 2003 Sports Feature by Michael Chamy

Entertain the Family With These Thanksgiving Weekend Events Around Austin
From holiday lights to puppy yoga, there’s something for everybody
"...• Give your guests a spirited send-off with the lighting of the largest man-made holiday..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Events Post by Addie Costello

Think Global, Act Local at This Austin Celebration of World Refugee Day
Bullock Museum hosts free family event on Saturday
"...from different countries have to take to get to Texas, in a learning game sponsored by Caritas of Austin..."

June 15, 2018 Events Post by Eilish O'Sullivan

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