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Rude Studios Open for Rentals
The Rude Mechs hatch new rehearsal space on Lady Bird Lake
Robert Faires, Daily, Jun. 23, 2017 11:00 AM
Ellen Bartel and Global Water Dances
Joining a global cause, choreographers invite Austin to the water's edge
Jonelle Seitz, Feature, Jun. 22, 2017
Zach Theatre's Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill
A fierce portrait of Billie Holiday painted in blood and pain
Reviewed by Robert Faires, Review, Jun. 22, 2017
Penfold Theatre’s Around the World in 80 Days
This original, gender-bending theatrical take on Jules Verne’s adventure tale is a grand story told with delightful imagination
Reviewed by Elizabeth Cobbe, Review, Jun. 22, 2017
Anya Gallaccio: to see if time was there at Laguna Gloria
The artist's giant tree stump carved from limestone is a sign that we love ancient things and are part of nature, too
Reviewed by Sam Anderson-Ramos, Review, Jun. 22, 2017
Austin African American Book Festival Comes to Carver Museum
Authors and activists address the state of Black culture
Jennifer MacKenzie Murphy, Daily, Jun. 21, 2017 4:15 PM
Improvising All Night Long! Twice!
The Hideout's annual improv marathon extends to 48 hours
Robert Faires, Daily, Jun. 21, 2017 2:00 PM
Plans for MACC Renovation Underway
Concepts for redesign should be released in September
Maria Mendez, Daily, Jun. 20, 2017 11:20 AM
Five Arty Things To Do In Austin This Weekend
Arty, yeah. You know: Creativity actually happening in our city.
Wayne Alan Brenner, Daily, Jun. 16, 2017 11:30 AM
Jennifer Raye's Boa Retina Explores Messy Gender Uncertainty
Tech old and new explores trans issues
James Renovitch, Feature, Jun. 15, 2017
Zach Theatre's In the Heights
This production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical brings us the life and pride of an immigrant neighborhood at an important time
Reviewed by Elizabeth Cobbe, Review, Jun. 15, 2017
Shrewd Productions’ The Revolutionists
This staging of Lauren Gunderson’s satire proves the pen is mightier than the guillotine
Reviewed by T. Lynn Mikeska, Review, Jun. 15, 2017
“Sean Caulfield: Landscapes: Transformed/Transfigured”
The blackness and voids in the artwork here feels like a future world laid waste, but it also feels like us
Reviewed by Sam Anderson-Ramos, Review, Jun. 15, 2017
"A Celebration of Writing, and Reading"
Louis Black's notes on the first Chronicle Short Story Contest
Robert Faires, Daily, Jun. 14, 2017 5:00 PM
Five Good Things to Do in Austin This Weekend
On what’s already the second weekend of June, yes
Wayne Alan Brenner, Daily, Jun. 9, 2017 11:15 AM
Lone Star Zine Fest Rounds Up Local Mini-Mags
Artful publications will be on display and for sale at Cheer Up Charlies
Rachel Rascoe, Daily, Jun. 8, 2017 3:00 PM
The 25th Annual Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest
The lowdown on the 2017 submissions, judges, 10 finalists, and the prize-winning stories
Robert Faires, Feature, Jun. 8, 2017
Eric Shattuck's "The Shape of Human Hearts"
The First Place winner in the 2017 Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest
Eric Shattuck, Feature, Jun. 8, 2017
Emily West's "Why Eulagene?"
Second Place winner in the 2017 Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest
Emily West, Feature, Jun. 8, 2017
Su-Yee Lin's "An Interlude: Pig River"
Third Place winner in the 2017 Austin Chronicle Short Story Contest
Su-Yee Lin, Feature, Jun. 8, 2017
Kathy Dunn Hamrick Dance Company’s Glacier
As an elegy to the ice, this dance aestheticized doom but left us plenty of edge
Reviewed by Jonelle Seitz, Review, Jun. 8, 2017
“Beth Consetta Rubel: Higher Learning: Educational Toys”
Rubel’s solo show is cutting when it comes to Bill Cosby and Rachel Dolezal, but it also explores the complexities of race
Reviewed by Sam Anderson-Ramos, Review, Jun. 8, 2017
Paul Beutel Retires
Arts leader who ran Paramount, Long Center wraps 42-year career
Robert Faires, Daily, Jun. 7, 2017 4:15 PM
Texas Book Festival 2017: The First Dozen
Lisa Ko, Claire Messud lead off first look at fest lineup
Robert Faires, Daily, Jun. 7, 2017 12:50 PM
The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak
Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners
Robert Faires, Daily, Jun. 6, 2017 11:15 AM
SoundSpace Reframes the Refugee Conversation
Blanton Museum music series explores the refugee experience
Katarina Brown, Daily, Jun. 3, 2017 8:00 AM
Five Things to Do in Austin This Weekend
Oh, wait, is this a new list of entertainment options?
Wayne Alan Brenner, Daily, Jun. 2, 2017 1:25 PM
Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2017
Flatbed Press founders Katherine Brimberry and Mark L. Smith, choreographer Kate Warren and theatre / spoken word artist Zell Miller III join the ranks of cultural heroes
Robert Faires, Feature, Jun. 1, 2017
Queerbomb 2017
Undeterred by rising costs, a new crew breathes new life into Austin's alt-Pride
Sarah Marloff, Feature, Jun. 1, 2017
Mastrogeorge Theatre's Good People
This production of David Lindsay-Abaire's play gives us a close look at the folks inside Southie – and why some never leave
Reviewed by Robert Faires, Review, Jun. 1, 2017
Nina Katchadourian's Indecision on the Moon
The Apollo 11-inspired work, housed in a pitch-black room at the Blanton, may tell us how adventurous or conservative we really are
Reviewed by Dave Randall, Review, Jun. 1, 2017
"Abby Bagby: Kingdom" at Women & Their Work
The exhibition’s high-fashion outfits made from human hair and draped on mannequins are quite beautiful but also unsettling
Reviewed by Sam Anderson-Ramos, Review, Jun. 1, 2017
Your City Is About To Be Gentrifucked
The Latino Comedy Project returns with a fierce new skewering
Wayne Alan Brenner, Daily, May. 31, 2017 9:30 AM
Five Things to Do in Austin This Weekend
Because what good is sitting? Alone? In your room?
Wayne Alan Brenner, Daily, May. 26, 2017 11:50 AM
James Magnuson Leaves the Michener Center
James Magnuson reflects on his 23 years as director of the Michener Center for Writers
Robert Faires, Feature, May. 25, 2017
Trinity Street Players’ Dani Girl
This musical may be about a child with cancer, but seeing it is a funny, moving, and healing experience
Reviewed by T. Lynn Mikeska, Review, May. 25, 2017
Butcher Holler Here We Come
This stylized look at West Virginia miners trapped underground is more of a powerful sensory experience than a narrative drama
Reviewed by Elizabeth Cobbe, Review, May. 25, 2017
“Robert Collier Beam: Scry” at Pump Project
The artist uses photographs and other media to catch the invisible and intangible but in a remarkably peaceful way
Reviewed by Sam Anderson-Ramos, Review, May. 25, 2017
There Will Be Substrate Phantoms in Austin on Saturday
SF author Jessica Reisman releases new novel at Malvern Books
Wayne Alan Brenner, Daily, May. 24, 2017 12:01 PM
The “Collectors Show” at grayDUCK Gallery
Collecting the collectors and showing Austin what they’ve got
