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Blue Lapis Light's Edge of Grace
Blue Lapis Light leaves its epic aerial work for an intimate and uniquely compelling dance on scaffolding
Reviewed by Robert Faires, Sep. 24, 2015
"I'll Be It" at Pump Project
The exhibit of four Austin artists' work at Pump Project exposes the fun of objecthood
Reviewed by Caitlin Greenwood, Sep. 24, 2015
Missionary Position: Session 2
The intrepid women explorers of Glass Half Full Theatre make a welcome return, bringing bountiful laughs
Reviewed by Robert Faires, Sep. 17, 2015
The Warriors: A Love Story
Arcos Dance's tale of romance during World War II resonated with skill, ingenuity, and emotion
Reviewed by Jonelle Seitz, Sep. 17, 2015
"Erin Curtis: Narrow Escape From History"
The brightly colored patterns in this show's paintings pull one into Big Medium for some pleasurable viewing
Reviewed by Seth Orion Schwaiger, Sep. 17, 2015
Veronica's Room
Hang on for the second act of this Oh Dragon Theatre thriller – then hang on!
Reviewed by Shanon Weaver, Sep. 10, 2015
"Frank Reaugh: Landscapes of Texas and the American West"
The wide open spaces that define the Texas stereotype are explored in rich detail in this artist's work
Reviewed by Caitlin Greenwood, Sep. 10, 2015
Capital T Theatre's Year of the Rooster
Behind the black comedy of Eric Dufault's cockfighting play is a stunning indictment of hypermasculinity
Reviewed by Shanon Weaver, Sep. 3, 2015
The Sex Lives of Siamese Twins
The Trainspotting author rips into American culture in his latest novel
Reviewed by Tim Stegall, Sep. 3, 2015
"Alice Leora Briggs: The Room"
The printmaker disregards clean narrative in her masterly woodcuts based on poetry by Mark Strand
Reviewed by Seth Orion Schwaiger, Sep. 3, 2015
Tender Rough Rough Tender
Groundswell turns up the heat in its developmental staging of Sarah Saltwick's new play
Reviewed by Shanon Weaver, Aug. 27, 2015
Forever Plaid
Austin Theatre Project's staging of the popular musical hits all the right notes
Reviewed by Elissa Russell, Aug. 27, 2015
"The Only Knowledge Worth Possessing"
Personal narratives stand at the heart of this exhibit by artists in the Contemporary Austin's Crit Group program
Reviewed by Caitlin Greenwood, Aug. 27, 2015
Gusev
Breaking String's Gusev is a remarkable, feverish journey through the human condition
Reviewed by Elizabeth Cobbe, Aug. 20, 2015
BOOKS by Kevin McNamee-Tweed
In this collection of faux book jackets, you can totally judge books by their covers
Reviewed by Seth Orion Schwaiger, Aug. 13, 2015
Robin Hood: An Elegy
Rough edges aside, Generic Ensemble Company's new work makes an urgent statement that #blacklivesmatter
Reviewed by Elizabeth Cobbe, Aug. 13, 2015
The Tree Play
For this story of a rain forest over a lifetime, Robi Polgar created a living, breathing poem
Reviewed by Shanon Weaver, Aug. 13, 2015
Into the Woods
Summer Stock Austin's talented teens tease out the enchantment in Sondheim's magical musical
Reviewed by Elissa Russell, Aug. 6, 2015
"Kira Lynn Harris: Glittering Dystopias"
Reviewed by Caitlin Greenwood, Aug. 6, 2015
Sophisticated Ladies
Zach Theatre's revival of this Ellington revue is just like Sir Duke's music: elegant and wildly entertaining
Reviewed by Elissa Russell, Jul. 30, 2015
Mast
Elizabeth Doss' new play is about lost souls not sure when to give up and go home
Reviewed by Elizabeth Cobbe, Jul. 30, 2015
"Young Latino Artists 20: Within Reach"
Despite the exhibition's distractions, Mexic-Arte continues to debut exciting work from young Latino artists
Reviewed by Seth Orion Schwaiger, Jul. 30, 2015
Wildfire
Vivid imagery and a rapid pace make this debut novel about wildland firefighters fun as hell to read
Reviewed by Jessi Cape, Jul. 23, 2015
Live From Cowboy Portland
Showtime premieres an Austin-based stand-up show, SXSW Comedy With W. Kamau Bell
Reviewed by Robert Faires, Jul. 23, 2015
Ring of Fire
A talented cast and band evoke the Man in Black in TexARTS' Johnny Cash musical
Reviewed by Elissa Russell, Jul. 23, 2015
Closer
This 7 Towers production shows the disconnect between love and sex, and the pitfalls of confusing the two
Reviewed by Shanon Weaver, Jul. 23, 2015
"Robert Therrien"
The sculptor invites viewers to reconsider physical space with objects much larger and smaller than normal
Reviewed by Caitlin Greenwood, Jul. 23, 2015
Hairspray
The musical delights again, thanks to Zilker Theatre Productions' stellar cast and quality staging
Reviewed by Elissa Russell, Jul. 16, 2015
The Night Alive
Hyde Park Theatre captures five lonely Dubliners in all their broken humanity in Conor McPherson's drama
Reviewed by Shanon Weaver, Jul. 16, 2015
"Conner O'Leary: Requesting Entrance"
Surrealism is alive and well at Farewell Books, thanks to the art of Conner O'Leary
Reviewed by Seth Orion Schwaiger, Jul. 16, 2015
"There's a Summer Place Where We Can Go"
The Davis Gallery show has a surprising depth and variety, but some of it distracts from the show's laid-back vibe
Reviewed by Caitlin Greenwood, Jul. 9, 2015
When the Rain Stops Falling
Strong writing and a robust cast make Different Stages' production stay with you
Reviewed by Adam Roberts, Jul. 9, 2015
Austin Symphony July Fourth Concert & Fireworks
With more than the usual musical suspects, the ASO managed to make its 39th July Fourth concert a rousing success
Reviewed by Robert Faires, Jul. 9, 2015
Heathers, the Musical
Doctuh Mistuh's staging of the Eighties cult film is ridiculous in the best possible way
Reviewed by Elissa Russell, Jul. 2, 2015
The Rocky Horror Show
Doctuh Mistuh's visit to the Frankenstein place is delightfully inclusive for die-hard fans and virgins alike
Reviewed by Elissa Russell, Jul. 2, 2015
"Katie Rose Pipkin: picking figs in the garden while my world eats Itself"
In an art exhibition and accompanying chapbook, Pipkin automates the un-automatable
Reviewed by Seth Orion Schwaiger, Jul. 2, 2015
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Sherlock takes a comic turn in Penfold Theatre's three-actor spin on the Holmes mystery
Reviewed by Elizabeth Cobbe, Jun. 25, 2015
Chicago
A cast of familiar faces conjures Kander and Ebb's Jazz Age classic in an entertaining way
Reviewed by Elissa Russell, Jun. 25, 2015
The Sorcerer
The Gilbert & Sullivan Society's latest show may be lesser known, but it still prompts plenty of smiles
Reviewed by Adam Roberts, Jun. 25, 2015
Loving Day
Mat Johnson's novel Loving Day is all there in black and white
