Forklift Danceworks' My Parks, My Pools, My City

With Bartholomew Swims, Allison Orr's dance company plunges into Austin's pool problem

"...and a pool mechanic who first worked for the Parks & Recreation Department's Aquatic Division in 1982 – he..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Allison Orr Named 2018 USA Fellow

Honor for Forklift Danceworks founder comes with $50K grant

"...do get the recognition they deserve. Case in point: Allison Orr, founder and artistic director of Forklift Danceworks, whose..."

Jan. 16, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The High Road

"...Directed by: Thomas Pallotta. Starring: Fella Speer, Allison Parks, David Dart and Loren Guerra. A version of..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Movie Review by Alison Macor

I Don't Know How She Does It

Sarah Jessica Parker stars in this comedy about working-mom woes.

"...(or relationship, in her single-gal pictures), is adapted from Allison Pearson’s best-selling novel. The roots, shall we say, are..."

Sept. 16, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...the Backyard. He was also friends with Tim's wife, Allison, and she was looking for an intern. Mike called..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Day Trips & Beyond: February Events Roundup

February's full of fun

"...help repair the popular swimming hole. According to Texas Parks & Wildlife Foundation, the grant matched more than $1..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin's Pool System Will Collapse If We Don't Save It

Shall we dive in?

"...of 2008 when a pool maintenance staffer with the Parks and Recreation Department made a routine visit to the..."

June 1, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...The Thief Collector Director: Allison Otto, Screenwriter: Mark Monroe, Producers: Caryn Capotosto, Jill Latiano..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Forklift Danceworks' Dove Springs Swims

The company's latest community production showed why Dove Springs' pool matters to that neighborhood and to all of us as well

"...Forklift Danceworks in partnership with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department's Aquatics Division. As with the project's..."

July 20, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Cumulative Staff Box

"...Jon Garrett, Erica C. Barnett, Ada Calhoun, Bryan Mealer, Allison Lince-Bentley, Chris Linnen, Elaina Evans, Vivian Curtis, Eli Kooris,..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature by Nick Barbaro

Naked City

"...years. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Austin Parks Foundation, however, the Downtown park bordered by Fourth and..."

March 23, 2007 News Feature

23rd Street Artists Market Failing Because of City

"...City Council, the Austin Police Department, and the Austin Parks & Recreation Department are instrumental in the slow, sad..."

June 23, 2008 Postmarks

SXSW Announces Film Award Winners

Shithouse takes top narrative honors

"...Jurors: Marjon Javadi, Allison Willmore Midnight Shorts..."

March 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Recommended Arts Events This Weekend

Because it’s hot, you’re cool, and these are fun

"...2) Allison Orr and her Forklift Danceworks: One of this city’s..."

July 6, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Threat to NEA Funding and Austin

How would the proposed cuts to the National Endowment for the Arts hit Austin? Hard.

"...company's mission of revealing art in everyday movement. Founder Allison Orr, along with associate choreographer Krissie Marty, craft Forklift..."

April 28, 2017 Arts Feature by Katarina Brown

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...for the Arts Jane Alexander (Wild Things, Wild Places); Parks & Recreation star Nick Offerman (Good Clean Fun: Misadventures..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...to Discovering Birds in Texas) George Bristol (Texas State Parks: The First 100 Years - 1923-2023) KB Brookins (Freedom..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...of their mysterious Uncle Jerry. Cast List: Baize Buzan, Allison Torem, Austin Pendleton, Corey Hendrix, Tim Hopper, Ann Whitney,..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Gets Latest Apatow, Snowpiercer Premiere

Huge lineup includes new docs on St. Vincent, Ozzy, Zappa

"...survive the night. Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae, Paul Sparks, Anna Camp, Kyle Bornheimer (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 15, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Unpacks Longest Lineup List

Soccer Mommy, Caroline Rose, Alyona Alyona, and 351 more

"...bill boldfaces bedroom pop breakout Soccer Mommy (aka Sophie Allison), who cemented her sadcore stardom with a huge splash..."

Jan. 14, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Public Notice: The New Industrial Revolution?

Is Mayor Adler our Teddy Roosevelt?

"...inspection, the Pure Food and Drug Act, and national parks, among many other innovations that began to define the..."

Jan. 22, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Adrenaline and Magic

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour soars into the Paramount this weekend

"...Whole Earth Provision Co., with proceeds benefiting Texas State Parks, the Austin tour stop hits the Paramount Theatre this..."

April 11, 2014 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

The New Girls of Comedy

'Mom' and 'Trophy Wife' signal the next era of television

"...sitcoms like Arrested Development, 30 Rock, The Office, and Parks and Recreation (and on cable, It’s Always Sunny in..."

Oct. 22, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

Public Notice: Public Land for Public Good?

Plus the return of the Austintatious Artists

"...Member Kathie Tovo and co-sponsored by CMs Vanessa Fuentes, Allison Alter, and Ann Kitchen, the resolution aims to provide..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...the PSC last summer, having previously served on the Parks and Recreation Board...."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature

Public Notice: Tracking the Major Arcana

Planning Commission took votes related to Planned Unit Developments and Neighborhood Plan Contact Teams

"...Com­munity Center, which will be a joint-use facility between Parks and Recreation and Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Best and Worst of Fall TV

Andy Samberg and Michael J. Fox have promising shows lined up

"...what it looks like. In this show created by Parks and Recreation's Mike Schur, Samberg plays a raffish detective..."

May 17, 2013 Screens Post by Aleksander Chan

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...Writers: Annie J. Howell & Lisa Robinson Technology-obsessed Sarah Sparks is pregnant and ambivalent, afraid she relates better to..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Sex Offenders Exposed

Are sex offender laws causing more harm than good?

"...– such as barring individuals from living near schools, parks, or in a home with young children, even if..."

Sept. 10, 2010 News Feature by Jordan Smith

23rd Street Market Faces Extinction

"...or call the mayor, City Council members, and the Parks & Recreation Department, and let them know that the..."

May 16, 2009 Postmarks

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