Aida

In Verdi's Egyptian tragedy, Austin Opera excavates from the pomp and pageantry the personal

"...presented by Austin Opera in its latest staging of Aida. Oh, the positions held by Verdi's protagonists may be..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Elaborate Life

His love of theatre has led 'Aida' director Matt Lenz on an amazing journey

"...back in Austin, directing Zach's production of the musical Aida, by Elton John and Tim Rice. Through his association..."

Jan. 28, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Aida

Zachary Scott Theatre Center's Aida' delivers some memorable moments, but not all sides of the musical's romantic triangle are in balance

"...Aida..."

Feb. 11, 2005 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Aida: Outmatched by the Set

Austin Lyric Opera's Aida looks like a million bucks, but its stunning visuals are undercut by some less-than-grand human qualities.

"...Aida: Outmatched by the Set..."

March 17, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Star Turns

The nominees for the 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Opera Aida, Austin Opera At the Statue of Venus/Three Decembers, Butler..."

May 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Jill Blackwood, Aida..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Reed Appeal Unearths Grisly Details on Fennell

Jimmy Fennell has a frightening history of violence against women – yet he's not the one on death row

"...Williamson Co. Juvenile Justice Center with Fennell's present wife, Aida. Tubbs told police that Fennell once questioned him about..."

May 1, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Romance & Cigarettes

John Turturro directs this oddball musical in which the stars (the eclectic cast of James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Steve Buscemi, Mary-Louise Parker, Christopher Walken, Aida Turturro, and Mandy Moore) lip-sync and dance to popular songs.

"...Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Kate Winslet, Steve Buscemi, Mary-Louise Parker, Aida Turturro, Mandy Moore, Bobby Cannavale and Christopher Walken. Nick..."

Nov. 30, 2007 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Northen TheatreDirector, MusicalRod Caspers, The Secret Garden/Honk!Actress, MusicalJill Blackwood, AidaActor, Musical (tie)Daniel Adams, Honk!..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Memories of the Long-Distance Runner

After surviving a holocaust, Gilbert Tuhabonye runs through life to tell his tale

"...you never told me you have this amazing story?" Aida Dieck asked. Gilbert recalls them saying, "We'll take you..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Rita Radostitz

Have You Ever Been to Carrascolendas?

The Bilingual Education Act in 1968 sparked an unprecedented number of bilingual television programs for children, and the Austin-produced children's series Carrascolendas, which premiered in 1970, was among the first.

"...later became Rio Grande City...," writes the show's creator Aida Barrera in her book, Looking for Carrascolendas: From a..."

July 4, 2003 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

The White Balloon

"...Directed by: Jafar Panahi. Starring: Aida Mohammadkhani, Mohsen Kafili, Fereshteh Sadr Orfai, Anna Borkowska, Mohammad..."

April 12, 1996 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...Not-So-Posh Paris Adventure) Kennedy Ryan (Before I Let Go) Aida Salazar (Calling the Moon: 16 Period Stories from BIPOC..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Top 10 Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2015

Leaving deep impressions from 2015's dance and classical music works were the unexpected elements, like screen doors, trees, and car horns

"...to a neighborhood's life and to nature deepened. 7) Aida (Austin Opera)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Jo Anne Christian

Arts patron, leading force in building Long Center has died

"...di Lammermoor, La Traviata, La forza del destino, and Aida...."

Nov. 14, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Billy Friedkin Kills It

Extended Q&A with the man behind 'The Exorcist,' 'French Connection'

"...is one of the darkest operas ever written, to Aida. I did Aida in Turino and Wozzeck in Florence...."

Aug. 2, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Nominations for the 2004-2005 B. Iden Payne Awards

A complete list of all Payne Award nominees.

"...Jill Blackwood, Aida..."

Aug. 19, 2005 Arts Feature

After a Fashion

Hobnobbing with the Style Avatar at the Grammys and ArtErotica!

"...ON THE BOARDS: We had the best time seeing Aida at Zach Scott. Not being a fan of Madame..."

Feb. 18, 2005 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

TV Eye

For those of us nervously watching the erosion of civil liberties and human rights, the next film in the 'Independent Lens' series, 'Life Matters,' is something of a wistful homage to what seems to be of little value these days

"...television. This year's Gala will honor a local face, Aida Barrera. You might recall that she was the force..."

Jan. 16, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

2001 Texas Book Festival Schedule

"...Aida Barrera, Jim Morris, Dick J. Reavis, Joni Rodgers, Moderator:..."

Nov. 16, 2001 Books Feature

¡americanos!: Latino Life in the United States

"...whose repertoire includes a song called “I’m Not Hispanic”; Aida Alvarez, the first Hispanic woman to become a member..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Movie Review

Count Me In

there's power in numbers with the census 2000 data.

"...reps from, and liaisons to, Austin's minority communities, including Aida Douglas, a Capital Metro marketing specialist working to reach..."

Feb. 11, 2000 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

1998 Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund

"...Joseph Ambrosavage, Michael Bayer and Stan Steen, Scott Dodson, Aida E. Franco, Amparo Garcia, Debbie Haber, Heidi Hall, Kyle..."

Sept. 4, 1998 Screens Feature

South by Southwest Sends in the Clowns

Pamela Adlon, Frank Oz, John Leguizamo, and more for Comedy Festival

"...• Aida Rodriguez • Andrew Rannells • Annie Lederman • Beth..."

Feb. 28, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Music Adds New Order, Killer Mike, Protomartyr, and Isabella Lovestory

Along with over 300 more artists headed to the Austin festival

"...(Rochester NY) Afrotronix (Ndjamena CHAD) Aguava (Chapel Hill NC) AIDA (San Francisco CA) AJ Smith (Nashville TN) Alexandra Whittingham..."

Jan. 25, 2023 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Other Worlds Boards the Flight of the Navigator

Beloved '80s sci fi adventure picked as Defender of the Universe

"...rehabilitation process, using artificial intelligence. The smart-house-system, known as AIDA, will do anything to keep Chloe safe. After all,..."

Dec. 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Día de los Muertos COVID-19 Mural

"...Aida Cerda-Prazak (front)..."

Nov. 2, 2021 Photo Gallery

Local Grain-Free Mexican-American Food Launches at Target

Siete Family Foods makes better-for-you chips, tortillas, and queso

"...by siblings Veronica and Miguel Garza and their mother Aida Garza, Siete Family Foods was inspired by Veronica’s transition..."

Sept. 20, 2019 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Review: Otello

Austin Opera staged a victory worthy of the Lion of Venice

"...tenor showed an impressive feel for the composer as Aida's Radamès in his debut with the company three years..."

Nov. 20, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Capital City Black Film Festival Mounts The Last Defense

Viola Davis-produced documentary series added to fest

"...a special panel, featuring Bass, executive producers Vanessa Potkin, Aida Leisenring, and Andrew Wang, series director Amani Martin, and..."

Aug. 21, 2018 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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