How You Became a Criminal

An interview with Canadian documentary filmmaker Ron Mann about his newest film, Grass.

"...the entire 20th century in comic books and popular dance, respectively, with a lively mix of archival material and..."

March 10, 2000 Screens Feature by Nick Barbaro

Classics Comeback

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

"...and Ed Howard; and In the West, by the company members of Big State Productions, proved that there was..."

July 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...when it comes to walking after midnight in the Americana of yesterday and today, these siren fillies from the..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The Year in Austin Culture

"...that revealed anew ALO's great facility with modern works, American music, and comedy. Christopher Mattaliano's cast found the laughs..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

"...NEW AMERICAN TALENT: WHERE'S THE BEEF?..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Arts Review

Articulations

"...in the water. Aquamirabilus, their short video featuring six dancers underwater, was chosen as part of the American Dance..."

June 28, 1996 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table 1999-2000 Nominations

"...Jamie Smith Cantara, and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin, Austin American-Statesman; and Robert Faires and Sarah Hepola, The Austin Chronicle..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

New Year, Old Films

Mid-20th-century must-sees: Part I

"...them, but realized that few actually knew them. When repertory/arthouse/museum programming was the only way besides television to see..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Screens Feature by Louis Black

The Secret History of the Off Center

Looking back at the former home of the Rude Mechs and why it mattered

"...guru Stella Burden in The Method Gun and introduced American theatre to the wonders of the queso fountain in..."

June 30, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Frances Ya-Chu Cowhig

This Michener Center grad wins a second major prize and more national notice for her drama

"...creates "the most vivid and vital portrayal of the American experience in microcosm." The prize comes with $50,000...."

Aug. 7, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

They're a Little Odd and Don't Know It

Randy Newman likes Billy Joel?

"...There's something so, for lack of a better word, American sounding in your music. Were you mainlining Stephen Foster..."

Sept. 19, 2008 Music Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Most Memorable Theatrical Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2005 (A Hierarchical List)

'Chronicle' theatre writer Barry Pineo names his 10 favorite stage productions of 200

"...(Salvage Vanguard Theater) Playwright Dan Dietz's genius take on American history and revolution, starring the oh-so-cool Jason Newman. Directed..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Articulations

Siegel Tapped for Kennedy Center Post

"...as a part of the Harvest Festival of New American Plays, sponsored by the State Theater Company. He adds..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Postscripts

Thinning the Herd

"...Guadalupe, Don Carleton, the director of the Center for American History, will read from his new book from the..."

Sept. 11, 1998 Books Column by Clay Smith

Articulations

End of Summer Clearance

"...has been named among the Top 100 Retailers of American Crafts by NICHE magazine, a publication for craft retailers...."

Aug. 28, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...— Michael Barnes, Jamie Smith, and Anna Hanks, Austin American-Statesman; Jerry Conn, West Austin News; and Robert Faires, Adrienne..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Articulations

A Tree for T.J.

"...of the Austin Circle of Theatres and the VORTEX Repertory Company who is perhaps best remembered for the scenic..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Arts Column

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