Big Range Austin

A new-to-town dance duo pushes movement–music fusion further

"...choreographer Lorn MacDougal is pondering a dance-music problem. Dancers Ann Berman and Theresa Hardy are in a tangle with..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Big Range Austin

The festival that packs a year of contemporary dance into two weekends

"...on the scene as Leah Smiley Tubbs (Ballet Afrique), Ann Berman (Forklift Danceworks), Lisa Del Rosario (Sheep Army), and..."

June 25, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Forklift Danceworks: You'll Know It When You See It

Five choreographers join the company in making work that undefines dance

"...with Frank Yezer, a septuagenarian and former ballet dancer. Ann Berman's work uses dancers, but also remote-control bunnies, and..."

Feb. 12, 2010 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Top 10 Dance Phenomena

Chronicle Arts writer Jonelle Seitz recalls 2008, in dance

"...2) Episodes (Ballet Austin/Suzanne Farrell Ballet) World-famous prima Farrell's decision to work with..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

'Skate! A Night at the Rink': Heaven on Wheels

Choreographer Allison Orr liked the moves she saw at the rink so much, she invited local skaters to dance

"...Starting in January, Orr and Theresa Hardy and Ann Berman, her dance partners from last year's Elvis extravaganza..."

July 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The King and I

Allison Orr's choreographic tribute to Elvis Presley, The King and I, is perceptive, inventive, and surprisingly engaging

"...charming and humorous asides during slide shows, to the manner in which thousands have communed with him, a brilliant..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Arts Review by Iris Brooks

The “Collectors Show” at grayDUCK Gallery

Collecting the collectors and showing Austin what they’ve got

"...The collectors featured in this show are: Ann Berman & Shawn Smith, Mike Chesser, Anastasia & Jay..."

May 24, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Skate! A Night at the Rink

Forklift Danceworks' latest was a big wet kiss to the communal joys of roller-skating

Aug. 1, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Top 10 Dance and Classical Music Wonders of 2007

Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires recaps 2007 in dance and classical music

"...in its earlier versions. Dancers Orr, Theresa Hardy, and Ann Berman channeled the King in all his signature moves..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Elvis Lives!

Allison Orr choreographs a new comeback special for the King

"...was really moved. I was blown away by the humanness of Graceland. I connected to this person."..."

Aug. 3, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...nominations were Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); freelance writers Jamie Smith Cantara..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...Lomax (dance), David Mead (music), Tommy O'Malley (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); and the Chronicle's Heather Barfield..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

More Places at the Table

The Austin Critics Table is about to hand out its annual awards for achievement in the arts for the 10th year, and the list of nominees is longer than ever.

"...-- were Austin American-Statesman staff reporters Michael Barnes and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and freelance writers Jamie Smith..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...TV shows, plus shorts, music videos, and XR projects announced for this year's celebration of visual creativity (March 7-15)...."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...the Texas Ethics Commission, but rumored candidate Rep. Leo Berman, R-Tyler, has come out swinging. In an open letter,..."

Nov. 12, 2010 News Feature

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...June 7, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding achievements in the Austin arts in..."

June 11, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...Harriman (music), Sondra Lomax (dance), David Mead (music), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); and the Chronicle's Molly Beth..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Flow of Energy

Beili Liu makes an art of channeling the forces within objects and us

"...this charged space her steady, simple activity seems to channel the former and transform it into the latter...."

March 11, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...(visual arts), David Mead (music), Joey Seiler (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts) and the Chronicle's Salvador Castillo..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...David Mead (music), Tommy O'Malley (theatre), Joey Seiler (theatre), Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts), and Holly Williams (dance); and..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Two 'Hot' for Your Eyes

The 187-artist Red Hot • Red Dot Sale at Women & Their Work brings together artwork from a diverse swath of Austin's creative community

"...Red Dot sale at Women & Their Work. The annual show brings together artwork from a diverse swath of..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Money Changes Everything

Greg Pak's 'Robot Stories' is ap-pealing to just about everyone, seven years after his appeal to the Texas Filmmakers' Production Fund launched his career.

"...by being self-distributed by the filmmaker (with partner/publicist Sasha Berman of Shotwell Media); selling out theatres wherever it plays..."

May 7, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...In the Narrative Feature competition slate, there’s former Austinite Hannah Fidell’s 6 Years and Trey Edward Shults' expansion of..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...(visual arts), David Mead (music), Joey Seiler (theatre), and Jeanne Claire van Ryzin (arts); ... might be good's Claire..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cinematic Convergence

Oct. 14-21: The 11th annual Austin Film Festival

"...9:45 Z Channel..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Screens Feature

Austin Theatre Critics Table 1999-2000 Winners

The Austin Theatre Critics Table presented its eighth annual awards for achievement in the Austin arts in a lively ceremony at the Continental Club

"...29, the Austin Theatre Critics Table presented its eighth annual awards for achievement in the Austin arts in a..."

June 2, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires