Culture Flash!

Police believe they have the killer of Esther's juggler Warren Ryder Schwartz, Jenny Hart puts 'Space Ghost's Brak in stitches, more stage hits are back by popular demand, and construction starts on Ballet Austin's new dance center

"...just closed its revival run of Steven Tomlinson's exquisite American Fiesta; Austin Playhouse has already launched its now-annual summer..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

State Theatre: Shows canceled over flood, repairs

In addition to ruining the State Theatre stage, basement, and much valuable equipment, the June flood of the arts venue has washed away most of the State's 2006-2007 season

"...venues, as they're doing currently with the remount of American Fiesta at UT's McCullough Theatre. There was particular interest..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

State Theatre Company

It's a new year, and the State Theater has a new artistic director, who has announced some new additions to the theatre's season

"...returning is Steven Tomlinson with his highly praised monologue American Fiesta in a summer revival, July 19 through August..."

Feb. 17, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

State Theater Company: Kanoff Terminated

Just two weeks into what was to be his sixth season with the State Theater Company, Scott Kanoff was booted from his job as producing artistic director

"...The Dinosaur Within, Steve Moore's Nightswim, and the current American Fiesta, by Steven Tomlinson – it just missed finding..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Free Night of Theater: The List

These Central Texas theatre companies are offering free tickets as part of the national Free Night of Theater campaign

"...State Theater Company: American Fiesta, by Steven Tomlinson; State Theater, 719 Congress, 474-TIXS..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Arts Feature

Summer Fun: Coaster Enthusiasts

Thrill seekers embark on Memorial Day pilgrimmage

"...Go ahead, approach the American Coaster Enthusiasts at an amusement park, and they’ll tell..."

May 22, 2015 Sports Post by Nina Hernandez

Come Together

In 2006, Austin turned out for the arts by the tens of thousands

"...Conspirare; the Osborn New Play Award for Steven Tomlinson's American Fiesta from the American Theatre Critics Association; massive grants..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

I'd Like to Thank ...

The 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...1, 2005, to April 30, 2006, were the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Jamie Smith Cantara (theatre/music), Clare Croft..."

June 9, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ley Line, Geto Gala, Indoor Creature, & Van Mary Heat Up Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

Support the Central Texas Food Bank Sept. 12 at Far Out Lounge

"...spicy fingers with abandon under the blaring sun at Fiesta Gardens. In 2020, we sold out of at-home hot..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin Film Festival: “Spoke” & Crazy Carl and His Man-Boobs

Docs cheer a legendary dancehall and a favorite hometown weirdo

"...Few American cities know how to self-mythologize like Austin...."

Oct. 29, 2014 Screens Post by Michael Agresta

Classics Comeback

Are the great dramas of yore reclaiming their place on Austin's stages?

"...Get Your War On, Dan Dietz's tempOdyssey, Steven Tomlinson's American Fiesta, John Walch's The Dinosaur Within, et al. By..."

July 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Live to Tell

Madonna Live Shot, Houston's Minute Maid Park, 11.16.2008

"...hard. Of Montreal’s Barnum & Bailey blowout at Austin’s Fiesta Gardens last Thursday night might as well have been..."

Nov. 17, 2008 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

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 ode to..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

2006 B. Iden Payne Awards: Payne, Payne, who got the Payne?

When the Austin Circle of Theaters handed out its B. Iden Payne Awards for 2005-2006, it was 'American Fiesta' that, well, bowled over the rest of the nominees

"...achievements in theatre for the 2005-2006 season, it was American Fiesta that, well, bowled over the rest of the..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

After a Fashion

Stephen learned of the Beauty of Life – and what's hot for autumn – at this fashion forward event.

"...AGENDA If you haven't seen the brilliant American Fiesta by Steven Tomlinson, it's here for a second..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Sonidos del Barrio

Part 1, the overview, of Latino music in the Austin mainstream

"...Host of the long-running local cable television program Fiesta Musical on Channel 16 and the radio show of..."

May 1, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Trouping Ahead

The Latino Comedy Project keeps creating laughter and its own opportunities

"...of forms – being anointed the new powerhouse of American culture today and Latinos making up more and more..."

Aug. 26, 2005 Arts Feature by Patti Hadad

An Altar-nate View

Liven up the boo-ring Halloween season with Día de los Muertos celebrations

"...it with you!" Hutson is always ready for a fiesta and is one of the best party hostesses I..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Matters of Perception

Evidence suggest that former APD officer Timothy Enlow hasn't been completely honest -- nor have those who have testified against him.

"...in state district court on behalf of the Austin American-Statesman, opposing the arbitrator's ban on cameras in the hearing..."

Sept. 27, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

From Día de los Muertos celebrations to holiday lights in November

"...story was not unlike that of Consuelo Vanderbilt, the American heiress who married the Duke of Marlborough in order..."

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

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...American Chuck Wagon Association Championship Cook-off April 5-7, Fredericksburg, www.americanchuckwagon.org..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Texas VegFest Returns to Austin

Any time a bunch of vegans get together, you can bet it will be a party

"...and faux-leather sandals will flock to the Eden that Fiesta Gardens becomes for one day a year to eat,..."

March 31, 2017 Food Feature by Alisha McDarris

Mapping the Case Against Enlow

The city's case against fired APD Officer Tim Enlow remains unconvincing.

"...charge stemmed from Enlow's March 2001 arrest of two African-American teens at the 381/2 Street Fiesta supermarket. Enlow told..."

Nov. 29, 2002 News Feature by Jordan Smith

4th Annual Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta

All the acts taking part in this year's Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta in the Paramount Theatre on Saturday night did a great job of working the crowd, but the audience didn't demand much in the way of innovation from them.

"...Fourth Annual Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta: Funny by Any Other Name..."

Aug. 23, 2002 Arts Review by Rob Curran

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...Lonestar Rod and Kustom Roundup Custom Car Show4/5/20134/6/2013 Austin American Statesman Jr. Dillo4/6/20134/6/2013 Farmers Market (every Saturday)4/6/20134/6/2013 Mayfield Park..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...creator Hideaki Anno’s first-ever live-action motion picture, his North American fans never got a taste of his early DV..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Naked City

"...Friday's American-Statesman reported that the average median family income in the..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Tracking the MACC

A Brief History of Austin's Latino Cultural Center

"...had provided a sense of identity and pride in Mexican-Americans, had crested. In East Austin, things were stirring and..."

June 12, 1998 Arts Feature by Mary Jane Garza

Naked City

"...and a Web site promoting his planned River City Fiesta, a drag-boat racing event scheduled for "summer 2004" at..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: March Events Roundup

Texas travel news and events for spring

"...after a hot day are considered sacred by Native American people. The 4.25-mile hike to the top of the..."

March 1, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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