Wallace Shawn's 'A Thought in Three Parts': The author approves

After making a special visit to Austin to see Rubber Repertory's production of his play A Thought in Three Parts, Wallace Shawn called it 'an incredible moment in his life'

"...Matt Hislope and Josh Meyer of Rubber Repertory had been..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Page Two: Mutiny: A Ballet in Several Parts

Part II, Illustration Not Validation

"..."There has never been a mutiny in a ship of the..."

May 14, 2010 Column by Louis Black

Top 10 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings that I Chanced to See in 2007 (A Hierarchical List)

Chronicle Arts writer Barry Pineo on the most memorable moments onstage in 2007

"...1) A Thought in Three Parts (Rubber Repertory) This unashamedly obscene,..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Top 10 Favorite Arts Events Across The Disciplines (In No Particular Order)

Chronicle Arts writer Wayne Alan Brenner on his favorite arts events in 2007

"...1) "City Folk" (1906 Gallery) The first solo show by painter Christa Palazzolo featured..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Three for the Barre

With a serious amount of movement taking place on the Austin dance scene, the Chronicle asked three of its dance critics to review recent programs by Ballet Austin, Tapestry Dance Company, and the Latino dance festival Collectivos.

"...Three ballets, each with its own particular style and angle..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Doug Dorst puts the S. in 'Ship of Theseus' with this JJ Abrams Collaboration

The author presents his new literary creation at BookPeople tonight

"...Doug Dorst, author of Alive in Necropolis ( runner-up for the 2008..."

Dec. 9, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

I Hear a Symphony

Composer Kent Kennan has been an essential voice in America's musical counterpoint since 1936 when he won the Prix de Rome Composition Prize. Now, at age 90, he'll hear the Austin Symphony play his composition for the very first time.

"...Credit seldom goes to good counterpoint...."

Jan. 31, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

Buck Dharma in the 21st Century!

Epic Q&A with Blue Öyster Cult’s “Reaper”

"...Long Island singer-songwriter cabal Blue Öyster Cult composed art-rock unlike any..."

Aug. 9, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Austin's Airport Art Program Makes Every Flight a Trip to the Gallery

Got some time at AUS? There's many distractions in plane sight.

"...You know what there’s a lot of at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport? Art...."

Sept. 2, 2022 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

An Austin D.A. Turns to Detective Novels

Q&A with Mark Pryor on his Paris-set Hugo Marston mysteries

"...Mark Pryor is a man of many talents...."

Oct. 10, 2012 Books Post by Jordan Smith

What You Need to Know About U.S. Senate and House Races in Texas

Early voting in Texas starts Feb. 18, 2020. Here's the view from atop your Texas primary ballot.

"...It's almost time to vote...."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Scott McCloud in Austin with The Sculptor this Weekend

The affable theorist of Understanding Comics waxes all fictional.

"...Scott McCloud of Understanding Comics fame has a new book out from First..."

Feb. 4, 2015 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

LBJ Library at 50: An Interview With Mark A. Lawrence

The Library's current director takes a historian's view

"...Mark A. Lawrence barely had a moment to enjoy being..."

Aug. 26, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Girl in a Band: Kim Gordon

Q&A with Sonic Youth bassist about her new memoir

"...For 30 years, Kim Gordon played bass in Sonic Youth. All but..."

Feb. 26, 2015 Music Post by Neph Basedow

Watson Wants Travis Whole in SBOE

Senate committee moves map keeping Travis split

"...The Senate Redistricting Committee today sent its committee substitute for State..."

April 27, 2011 News Post by Lee Nichols

Austin FC Adds Argentine Attacker Emiliano Rigoni in Designated Player Splurge

29-year-old winger arrives via São Paulo FC

"...Austin FC’s big summer splash is now complete as the..."

July 29, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Terry Maker's "Holy Fool" is a Divine Manifestation of Art

New show at grayDUCK Gallery rewards your closest attention

"...Q: Who is this Holy Fool showing work at Austin’s excellent grayDUCK Gallery?..."

April 24, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Hottest Race in Texas

The David Fisher-Todd Staples Senate Contest in East Texas Will Decide the Fate of the State Senate -- and the U.S. House

"...On the evening of October 17 -- while much of the nation..."

Oct. 27, 2000 News Feature by Michael King

Sculpting a School

David Deming on the Art of Being a Dean

"...photograph by Kenny Braun..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...Many nights I've made this climb. Eight stories up on..."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

Drinking Local: A Cocktail’s Footprint

Where in the world are these cocktail ingredients from?

"...Craft breweries and wineries are getting more and more popular..."

July 13, 2018 Food Feature by R.T. Frank

Playback: Lost in the Silent City

Crowdsourced sci-fi, getting steamy with Black Pistol Fire, and a mighty storm of music

"...Why won't anybody tell me what the fuck is going on?..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

A Hollywood Twist

Ilan Mitchell-Smith, the "other dude" from Weird Science, reflects on his Teen Beat past and on co-star Anthony Michael Hall.

"...You don't think you know Ilan Mitchell-Smith, but you do. You know..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Interview with JNL Barbecue Pitmaster: “A Lot of Fire and A Lot of Meat”

Former Franklin BBQ cook opens his own trailer at Buzz Mill Shady

"...JNL Barbecue, a new barbecue trailer located at the new Buzz..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Food Post by Rod Machen

Media Watch: The Rag in the Modern World

Olde Austin Ragsters revive in a digital age

"...us, the underground press movement of the Sixties exists as little more than myth and legend, tall tales of..."

Feb. 12, 2010 News Feature by Kevin Brass

A Recipe for Revolution

Food, Inc. serves up some scary facts on food production in America

"...It began last fall with a standing ovation at the Toronto..."

June 19, 2009 Screens Feature by Nora Ankrum

How to Be a Popular Girl

What will shy novelist Sarah Bird do now that she's back in the limelight, Dick Holland asks in this profile of the author of The Yokota Officers Club.

"...Sarah Bird is coming over for lunch and she's promised..."

June 22, 2001 Books Feature by Dick Holland

Q&A With City Manager Spencer Cronk

In his first sit-down interview with the Chronicle, Austin's CM discusses public safety, the budget, and next steps

"...On July 14, City Manager Spencer Cronk sat down (virtually of course) with News..."

July 24, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Theatre Mecca?!?

Honest, Some Folks Move to Austin for the Theatre

"...illustration by Robert Faires When I was growing up in..."

July 18, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Q&A: Austin’s Coastal Neighbors

How Galveston looks to its past to prepare for its future – and what that means for Austin

"...Austin has an established agreement with the city of Galveston..."

Sept. 11, 2009 News Feature by Kate X Messer

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