Origins of a Green Identity Dives into the Growth of a Community

KLRU and Living Springs celebrate Austin's eco-pioneers

"...Gov. Elisha Pease. A.J. Zilker. Roberta Crenshaw. Lovers of public green spaces whose..."

Jan. 8, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'A Proprietary Love'

High-strung, hot-tempered Tom Miller made self-interest -- and his feuds with LBJ -- into Austin history.

"...wealthy and dedicated civic booster when Col. Andrew Jackson Zilker urged him to jump into the 1933 City Council..."

July 4, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Zilker Theatre Productions' All Shook Up

Take Elvis at his silliest, mix in Twelfth Night, stir playfully, and you have the latest Zilker Summer Musical

"...blues boogie"). Hit the Hillside for the 60th annual Zilker Summer Musical and you, too, can see this least-respected..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Wizard of Oz

The 59th Zilker Summer Musical embraces all the joy in the familiar tale, making for a family-friendly show

"...Zilker Theatre Productions presents The Wizard of Oz this summer,..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Zilker Theatre Productions' Shrek the Musical

The lovable ogre and company spring to life on the Hillside stage with loads of laughs and professional polish

"...attended was chock-full of families, sprawled blanket-to-blanket across the Zilker hillside, ready for the antics of that lovable ogre..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

No, Vaccinated People Will Not Need a Negative COVID-19 Test to Attend ACL Fest

Dispelling rumors, the fest updated safety requirements this morning

"...confusion among fans and performers planning to attend the Zilker Park gathering, quickly approaching October 1-3 and 8-10...."

Sept. 21, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

The World Is Watching J. Quinton Johnson

The UT alumnus left Austin to be in "the room where it happens": in Hamilton on Broadway

"...in In the Heights) and the swelter of the Zilker Summer Musical (playing Will Parker in Oklahoma!)...."

April 7, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2006 (A Hierarchical List)

"...1) American Fiesta (State Theatre Company) Steven Tomlinson's theatrical..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

It's Not Just a ZIP Code

Neighborhood Associations

"...Jose Church -- was formed with assistance from the adjacent Dawson NA...."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Transforming a Neighborhood Near You

Since 1985, Austin's Art in Public Places program has placed more than 100 works in 57 facilities, transforming not only the look of the city but neighborhoods and the lives of people in them.

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

After a Fashion

Hobnobbing with the Style Avatar at the Grammys and ArtErotica!

"...curator as well as Chuck Watson (producer of the Zilker Trail of Lights), Anthony Mauzy (Teleportdoor music and art),..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

On the Stage, On the Screen: Austin's Theatres Embrace a Virtual Future

Ahead of Austin Playfest and the All Together Now! Revue, directors and producers discuss the challenges and potential they've found online

"...The medium expands possibilities, but in turn sets new..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

A Night at the Opera

Opera for dummies: Name one male tenor

"...lot more frequently than the Rolling Stones roll into Zilker Park, but the Ramones chanted it best: gimme gimme..."

May 27, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

A Bird in the Hand

"...ornate new gateway for the Austin botanical gardens in Zilker Park. When he came down off his ladder I..."

April 4, 1997 Column

Lebanon Calling

The Lebanese connection: ACL booker Charles Attal's bond with Zilker Park

"...dressed and walked the mile down the hill to Zilker Park. This was late September 2008 and the park's..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Hairspray

The musical delights again, thanks to Zilker Theatre Productions' stellar cast and quality staging

"...theatregoers and those who have never seen a play. Zilker Theatre Productions is currently doing just that – not..."

July 17, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

True Hollywood Stories

Texans who took a chance and headed west tell all

"...by the loyal viewers of CBS dramas as Adm. A.J. Chegwidden of the hit show JAG. Since leaving the..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Eli Kooris

Paul McCartney Wings It to the Frank Erwin Center

Beatle set for a May 22 date on Red River

"...their Central Texas demand in following up a miraculous Zilker Park performance from 2006. That's akin to Justin Timberlake..."

April 4, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Getting to Oz Through Austin Arts

Area arts events make a Yellow Brick Road to The Wizard of Oz in Zilker Park

"...to the Land of Oz. Well, this year, the Zilker Summer Musical will transport audiences to the Emerald City,..."

May 19, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Memorable Moments From ACL Fest Weekend Two

Standout sets from round two at Zilker Park

"...alone managed to “get the mid off the streets” adjacent to Zilker for the weekend. – Derek Udensi Reinvigorated, SZA..."

Oct. 21, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Three Generations of Writers Reflect on ACL Fest 2021

Personal journals from a plague-era festival

"...and locally simpatico. Arc Angels closed a dimly lit Zilker Park as a couple anonymous hippie chicks serenaded me..."

Oct. 8, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe at ACL Fest

First weekend of ACL Fest – that's a wrap. Number two starts now.

"...until reformed guitar army the True Believers ignited the Zilker Tent with a set so fierce that Scratch Acid..."

Oct. 11, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Postmarks

They Got Nothing on Lacresha

"...stamp than 32cents a mailing is, according to the Zilker Neighborhood News, offering no speculation, but phasing out the..."

Aug. 14, 1998 Column

Blood & Fire

Manu Chao's ACL, ACL aftershow, and everything in-between.

"...On Sunday in Zilker Park for ACL 2011, he did. By 6:30pm, when..."

Sept. 22, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

The Other Blondie

Blondie Chaplin's musical journeys

"...Taking a break outside an unassuming complex near Zilker Park, Blondie Chaplin leans against a parked car and..."

Aug. 27, 2009 Music Post by Margaret Moser

Peter Bjorn & John

Friday, Sept. 14, Zilker park

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Melanie Haupt

ACL Review: Kendrick Lamar

Superstar MC grapples with superstardom in real time

"...year’s intimate Austin City Limits taping, Lamar returned to Zilker Park a headliner after giving voice to the festival’s..."

Oct. 2, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Page Two: The Best of Austin

A concept in search of an author; characters in search of a form; memory in search of meaning

"...of C3's aesthetic and logistic brilliance, of Waterloo Records, Zilker Park, and good bread...."

Oct. 17, 2008 Column by Louis Black

Literary Lone Stars Ten Best Texas Books

"...forth at the entrance to Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park. This book is one of them...."

Feb. 16, 1996 Books Feature by Jesse Sublett

Björk

Friday, Sept. 14, Zilker park

Sept. 21, 2007 Music Review by Audra Schroeder

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