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Shannon Stott Cracks Jokes and Breaks Barriers

If the world has been trying to keep Shannon Stott from the stage, it’s doing a spectacularly poor job. In fact, in early August, Stott was dubbed the funniest short-form improviser in Austin.

1:23PM Tue. Aug. 29, 2017, Katarina Brown Read More | Comment »

The Last Sure Thing

For five years, one sure thing on the Austin stand-up scene has been Sure Thing, the free comedy showcase hosted by Duncan Carson and Brendan K. O'Grady every Saturday at the Austin Java on Parkway. Alas, that cafe is about to pour its final cuppa joe, which means Sure Thing will be without a home, and tonight, Aug. 26, is its last hurrah.

4:30PM Sat. Aug. 26, 2017, Robert Faires Read More | Comment »

Not "Off-White" Enough?

This summer, Mexic-Arte Museum presented its 22nd annual Young Latino Artists exhibition, and it took its usual pride in showcasing work by important emerging artists. But it took an unusual step in declining to present a piece by one of this year's participants on the grounds that it could be construed as supporting white supremacy.

10:00AM Sat. Aug. 26, 2017, Victoria Mycue Read More | Comment »

TODAY'S EVENTS

Wu-Tang Clan, Run the Jewels

Moody Center

Changarrito Cart: Magaly Cantú at Mexic-Arte Museum

Harry Nilsson birthday tribute w/ Nick Diaz, Matt Hubbard, Jeff Olson, Mike St. Clair, more at C-Boy's Heart & Soul

MUSIC | MOVIES | ARTS | COMMUNITY

Five Arty Things to Do This Weekend: Aug. 24-26

Or are you gonna go ahead and do six things, because you’re just that badass? Hey, we’re not trying to hold you back, champ – we’re on your side, remember?

1:00PM Thu. Aug. 24, 2017, Wayne Alan Brenner Read More | Comment »

Texas Biennial 2017: The When, the Who

The absence of the Texas Biennial in 2015 left a huge gaping hole in the Lone Star arts calendar that year, but the time off looks to have re-energized the statewide visual arts exhibition. Curator Leslie Moody Castro just made a massive road trip to studios across Texas, and the list of artists for the 2017 Biennial reveals a wealth of talent.

10:10AM Thu. Aug. 24, 2017, Robert Faires Read More | Comment »

Five Arty Things to Do This Weekend

Even if the worst thing you’ve had to punch all week was the timeclock, ah, how refreshing to have these options available for supplementing the potential joy of your leisure hours …

12:45PM Thu. Aug. 17, 2017, Wayne Alan Brenner Read More | Comment »

Dusty-Danger Dog Day in Austin

Every dog must have his day, goes the old saying that I’m almost required to start this blogpost with. But now a certain pooch, adopted from Town Lake Animal Shelter by Austin-based playwright Timothy Braun nine years ago, is having an official day here in our bustling city by the river.

1:00PM Wed. Aug. 16, 2017, Wayne Alan Brenner Read More | Comment »

Get Your Invigorating Art On This Weekend!

The spiritual erosion wrought by your daily grind can be counteracted, we’re suggesting, with an infusion of what’s available in the city’s creative scene. That ain’t homeopathy, baby: These elixirs of entertainment are scientifically verified!

1:00PM Thu. Aug. 10, 2017, Wayne Alan Brenner Read More | Comment »

UT: Major Arts Commissions Announced

This time of year, most talk about the University of Texas concerns the football team, but the arts may generate some chatter this week with the news of two major commissions: from public art program Landmarks, a massive mural by José Parlá and from the College of Fine Arts, an opera about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

4:00PM Fri. Aug. 4, 2017, Robert Faires Read More | Comment »

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