Arts & Entertainment
2022 Readers Poll
2022 Critics Picks

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Museum

"I looove the cathedral. I’m not religious but it’s so elegant, simple yet meaningful. A true work of art." Heidi Gerlitz

The Blanton Museum of Art
200 E. MLK
512/471-5482
www.blantonmuseum.org

Art Gallery

"Beautiful new space and Chris Cowden has been supporting excellent women artists in a supreme way." Janet Maykus

Women & Their Work
1311 E. Cesar Chavez
512/477-1064
www.womenandtheirwork.org

photo by Jana Birchum

Visual Artist

"Passion, work ethic, and a lovely personality!" Brianna Myers

danielledaverona.com

Performance Space/Theatre

"A beautiful venue. Some of my all-time favorite entertainers performed here." Richard Monsees

Paramount Theatre
713 Congress
512/474-1221
www.austintheatre.org

photo by Jana Birchum

photo by Jana Birchum

Theatre Director

"A force to be reckoned with." Dewy Brooks

Lisa Scheps
Ground Floor Theatre
979 Springdale #122
www.groundfloortheatre.org

Actress

"She can do it all, drama and comedy. She's so authentic." Polly Hoang

yolalucomedy.com

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photo by Kathryn Lane Photography / via carlogarcia.com

Actor

"Loved his work for Street Corner Arts." Claudia Corum

carlogarcia.com

Classical Musician

"Brown suit, long hair, weird done well – it’s everything you need Austin classical music to be." Michelle Keffer

grahamreynolds.com

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via saramorganburke.com

Dancer/Choreographer

"She really makes sure to know her students and learn their talents, capabilities, and capacities to ensure a fun-to-perform number that is also so interesting to watch." Kira Grifin

saramorganburke.com

Muralist

"Her colors, style, and messages are so happy and positive. Her murals always bring a smile to my face. Love you Zuzu!" Blaire Babyak

ihavepinkhair.com

courtesy of Zuzu Perkal

Graphic Artist

"The work feels nostalgic, current, and futuristic all at once." Eric Rodriguez

instagram.com/fezmoreno

Comedy Troupe

"High-energy hilarity that keeps Austin weird." Teresa Watkins

Esther's Follies
525 E. Sixth
512/320-0198
www.esthersfollies.com

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Stand-Up Comic

"Vanessa is the GOAT! Seriously one of the funniest people in the world. And she’s so good to her fans!" Katy Gladhill

vanessacomedy.com

Comedy Club/Venue

"Best atmosphere for not a lot of clams!" Kenneth Wilson

Cap City Comedy Club
11506 Century Oaks Ste. B-100
512/467-2333
www.capcitycomedy.com

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Comedy/Storytelling Showcase

"Incredible lineup and great venues." Brittany Clay

Moontower Comedy Festival
moontowercomedyfest.com

Fiction Writer

"A gift to the Austin literary community." Claudia Corum

amandaward.com

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Nonfiction Writer

"Actual living legend. Anything he does, I'm riveted." Ari Gernaat

Comic Creator/Graphic Novelist

"Batman!" Mohammad Kachooee

instagram.com/beckycloonan

New Book by an Austin Writer

"Because it bravely challenged conventional, historical thinking." Suzanne Newell

Burlesque Performer

"Ginger Snaps is always sexy, innovative, entertaining, and most important of all, glittery!" Katie Cowden

gingersnapsburlesque.com

photo via www.gingersnapsburlesque.com

photo by Jana Birchum

Drag Performer

"Napoleon Bonaparte would have lamented relinquishing this broad to his dying day." Casey Allen

louisiannapurchase.com

Drag Showcase

"The cunts never disappoint! Honey Baby on the mic is pure comedy, Bohemia is so sexy, and Bridgette bandit [sic] is the cutest bimbo in town serving knee slides for days!!!" Kathee Lozano

Coconut Club
310-B Colorado
instagram.com/coconutclub.austin

photo by Jana Birchum

Local Video Game Developer

"I'm looking forward to Weird West!" Bryan Smith

WolfEye Studios
wolfeye-studios.com

Movie Theatre

"Great food, great drinks, and a safe haven for any and all cinephiles. What’s not to like?" Michael Payton

Alamo Drafthouse
Alamo Drafthouse Village, 2700 W. Anderson #701, 512/861-7030
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, 1120 S. Lamar, 512/861-7040
Alamo Drafthouse Slaughter Lane, 5701 W. Slaughter, 512/861-7060
Alamo Drafthouse Lakeline, 14028 Hwy. 183 N., 512/861-7070
Alamo Drafthouse Mueller, 1911 Aldrich #120, 512/572-1425
www.drafthouse.com/austin/theater/village

photo by John Anderson

photo by John Anderson

Film Festival/Series

"My favorite week of the year! Pure magic <3" Conner Smith

South by Southwest
1400 Lavaca
512/467-7979
sxsw.com

Filmmaker

"He's built so much of the ATX film scene, and has remained a great artist and generous community member." Jennifer Graham

detourfilm.com

photo by Rich Fury / courtesy of Netflix

photo by Jana Birchum

Outdoor Festival

"Me and 80,000 friends." David Sullivan

Austin City Limits Music Festival
aclfestival.com

Arts and Entertainment Wild Card

"It should be an an(nu)al tradition in Austin." Hanna Huang

photo courtesy of @freakyneeko

 
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