Art of the State
Retiring director Rick Hernandez reflects on three decades with the Texas Commission on the Arts
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Robert Faires, Aug. 17, 2007
The King and I
Allison Orr's choreographic tribute to Elvis Presley, The King and I, is perceptive, inventive, and surprisingly engaging
Iris Brooks, Aug. 17, 2007
Gobotrick Theatre Company: Keeping the Soul Happy
Naomi Wallace's drama One Flea Spare is the latest venture from Gobotrick Theatre Company
Barry Pineo, Aug. 17, 2007
Disney's High School Musical
The Zachary Scott Theatre Center's peppy staging of Disney's High School Musical proves the live version can beat out what's in the box
Patti Hadad, Aug. 10, 2007
An Almost Holy Picture
Zachary Scott Theatre's Almost Holy Picture might work better with a thousand different words
Barry Pineo, Aug. 10, 2007
Nohegan: Camping out for art
The art camp Nohegan is back for a second summer, with more camping, camaraderie, and creating art at McKinney Falls State Park
Salvador Castillo, Aug. 10, 2007
'New American Talent: The 22nd Exhibition'
In 'New American Talent: The 22nd Exhibition,' we may be witnessing a return to structure
Salvador Castillo, Aug. 10, 2007
Spanking the Figurative
A new Austin gallery captures dancers with paint
Wayne Alan Brenner, Aug. 10, 2007
'Rainbow Family of the Serendipitous Now': Working together
Barry Pineo, Aug. 10, 2007
Look Cookie: Mutatis mutandis
New and rough-edged as the improv troupe Look Cookie is, it's still worthwhile watching them do their thing
Wayne Alan Brenner, Aug. 10, 2007
Spunky Monkey Ranch: Happy trails, spunky one
David Pratt and Susan Maynard, who helped make South First artsy and cool, are closing Spunky Monkey Ranch for life in the country
Rachel Koper, Aug. 10, 2007
Brilliant Traces
If you go see the Vestige Group production of Cindy Lou Johnson's Brilliant Traces, go for the performances
Barry Pineo, Aug. 3, 2007
Elvis Lives!
Allison Orr choreographs a new comeback special for the King
Robert Faires, Aug. 3, 2007
National Poetry Slam Opening Bout Schedule
Aug. 3, 2007
'Radical Nautical': Awash in water works
For its annual juried show, Gallery Lombardi asked artists to dive into the fantastical and mythical depths of the ocean
Elizabeth Cobbe, Aug. 3, 2007
A Skull in Connemara
Martin McDonagh's A Skull in Connemara teeters between the absurd and the just plain silly
Patti Hadad, Aug. 3, 2007
'AlienNation': Making cabrito of immigration scapegoating
In its first new show in two years, Austin's Latino Comedy Project roasts the immigration debate
Barry Pineo, Aug. 3, 2007
Lingo
Lingo's mosaic of dance and music was accessible, unpretentious, and full of life – much like its creators
Michael Kellerman, Aug. 3, 2007
ColdTowne: Home on the strange
When it comes to the improvisers of ColdTowne, you're in for a really enjoyable time watching these guys do their stuff
Wayne Alan Brenner, Aug. 3, 2007
Words for Words
Spoken-word artists on their art form, the National Poetry Slam, and one another
Aug. 3, 2007
Debra Broz and Adde Russell: 6.07 Works
At Salvage Vanguard Theater Gallery, artists Debra Broz and Adde Russell both try to say something important, but it's difficult to make out what
Salvador Castillo, July 27, 2007
Buddy Daddy: A boy and his dog
ColdTowne's Arthur Simone and his dog, Robin Goodfellow, perform onstage as an improv duo – seriously
Wayne Alan Brenner, July 27, 2007
The Wyrd Sisters
The Vortex's 2007 Summer Youth Theatre showcases more talented youth with Terry Pratchett's lighthearted, adventurous Wyrd Sisters
Hannah Kenah, July 27, 2007
Heavy Metal
Even in blazing summer, Austin's welders and forgers fire it up and make like rock & rollers
Rachel Koper, July 27, 2007
Thoroughly Modern Millie
The young musical thespians of Summerstock Austin's Thoroughly Modern Millie are determined to entertain you, and they succeed impeccably
Iris Brooks, July 27, 2007
Jan Heaton: Watercolor in her blood
Watercolor master Jan Heaton, who's been painting since she could hold a brush, explains how she makes art
Barry Pineo, July 27, 2007
In Memoriam: Linda Pace and Javier Arista
Remembering San Antonio artist and patron Linda Pace and Austin actor Javier Arista
Robert Faires, July 27, 2007
The Last Days of Judas Iscariot
The City Theatre Company's production of The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is not scintillating, but it is sufficient
Hannah Kenah, July 20, 2007
Principally Precocious
The Austin Chamber Music Festival's Principally Precocious was a concert with glorious personality: thoroughly welcoming, energetic, and mischievous
Michael Kellerman, July 20, 2007
Hustle and Show
City Theatre Company's first year is a lesson in building a new stage and mounting a season at breakneck speed
