Vieux Farka Touré and Jackie Venson Help Christen the 04 Center

Malian blues meets Austin blues via world-class shredders

"...“Keep On” garnered perhaps the best applause after the guitarist announced the song has been picked..."

June 3, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Moontower 2019 Review: Schitt’s Creek: Up Close & Personal

The cult favorite comedy draws back the curtain

"...reason that the sold-out Paramount Theatre erupted in cheers, applause, and singing when “The Best” started pumping through the..."

April 30, 2019 Arts Post by Rosalind Faires

The Mayor's State of the City Is … Mixed

Adler touts city initiatives, decries “shadow” of state backlash

"...2019 SOTC event, eschewing the big crowds and ritualized applause of Adler’s earlier efforts – no Zach Scott theatrics,..."

April 18, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Now Streaming in Austin: Love Radio

Web series Love Radio, shot in KOOP studios, takes the romance out of DJ life

"...in post-production on episode one. Find out more at www.silent-applause-productions.com...."

Feb. 1, 2019 Screens Column by Richard Whittaker

The Spy Who Dumped Me

Kunis and McKinnon run to Europe, but forget to pack jokes

"...who confuse the fisticuffs with performance art. Their clueless applause reminded me of 1978’s Chevy Chase-Goldie Hawn accidentally-stepped-into-criminal-intrigue comedy..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

True Love and Lawsuits in the Wedding Capital of Texas

'Til death do us party

"...that's gone, it's gone." The crowd broke out into applause...."

April 27, 2018 News Feature by Kate Groetzinger

Adler Kicks Off

Steve Adler tells supporters “together we will win this campaign!”

"...dissent against the crackdown on immigrants. He received loud applause for his refrain, “No matter how much the world..."

Jan. 15, 2018 News Post by Michael King

Lady Gaga’s Love-In

Electro-dance validation brings Austin to its knees

"...“Applause” from 2013’s Artpop began to play and the crowd..."

Dec. 6, 2017 Music Post by Isabella Castro-Cota

Justice League

Another ho-hum entry to the DC Extended Universe

"...it be noted: At a sneak screening, there was applause. Cheers at a catchphrase unveiled. Great whoops of joy..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...was Welcoming Change While Remaining Austin, and his biggest applause line, near the end of the speech, was: “The..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

ACL Review: Kendrick Lamar

Superstar MC grapples with superstardom in real time

"...never breaking eye contact with his victim. Even before applause from the far-as-the-eye-could-see throng subsided, the rapper had moved..."

Oct. 2, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

God, Guns & Guitars: Willie’s Picnic

Midwest farmer’s daughters, dirt road anthems, and a whiskey river

"...he rapped during “Dirt Road Anthem (Revisited)” to massive applause. He then tossed a Confederate flag bandana into the..."

July 5, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli

Miles Ahead

Don Cheadle stars in and directs this unusual Miles Davis biopic

"...Like a newly spun-off jazz riff, the venture earns applause for its audacious sprint into uncharted territory. Yet like..."

April 15, 2016 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Burnt

Bradley Cooper is a "bad boy" chef; Sienna Miller and others are garnish

"...who get a quick chance to pirouette – wild applause! – then must scurry off to the wings to..."

Oct. 30, 2015 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

X-Men: Days of Future Past

Diverting but rarely riveting, this latest offering from the Marvel Universe kicks the can down the road some more.

"...of a sequence set in the Pentagon that inspired applause at an advance screening, and rightly so: It compounds..."

May 23, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Texas Lege's War on Women

June 23, 2013. 22 photos.

"...to its feet for a standing ovation and prolonged applause, in violation of House decorum rules...."

June 24, 2013 Photo Gallery

Dead Can Dance

Live Shot

"...the stage, yet where his material met with respectful applause, her reception was ecstatic, particularly on desert island DCD..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

The Girl Who Met Robert Johnson

Shirley Ratisseau wrote a song with Robert Johnson

"..."Shirley, you were born to great applause," recalled the driver years later...."

Aug. 3, 2012 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Game Changer

How Austin's indie gaming scene got cooking as Juegos Rancheros

"...The applause at the HighBall rings a bit too polite following..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Screens Feature by James Renovitch

Shut Up Little Man! An Audio Misadventure

The cult following that surrounds the audio tapes of a couple of slurry drunks that were surreptitiously recorded in the late Eighties is given the documentary treatment.

"...an unsavory character, but he deserves a round of applause for his riposte: "I ain't selling out my life..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Out With the Old, In With the New

Round Rock Express take on Oklahoma City RedHawks

"...in the series and giving a nice round of applause for left fielder Brian Bogusevic...."

April 22, 2011 Sports Post by Will Eidam

Day One on the Floor

Liveblogging from the House in the 82nd Legislature

"...12.42 Paxton's speech gathers a round of applause, and a short standing ovation from a handful of..."

Jan. 11, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

You Coulda Walked Around the World

The LBJ of Lone Star songwriters lays siege to the Cactus Cafe

"..."One down," quips an audience member when the applause ceases...."

Aug. 20, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Duplass Brothers Get Their Paramount Premiere

While 'Cyrus' stars bite the hands that feed 'em

"...stage before their new film Cyrus unspooled to heartfelt applause and cheers. "We've been waiting for years to have..."

March 14, 2010 Screens Post by Melanie Haupt

Back in wax

Back in wax

"...from Austin's Bicentennial Baby Records pairs locals Cause for Applause with Gospel Truth for what sounds like a double..."

March 5, 2010 Music Review by Austin Powell

And They're Off!

Primary filings reveal a who's who of contenders

"...the hopefuls in attendance were introduced: There was thunderous applause for gubernatorial candidate Bill White and agriculture commissioner hopeful..."

Jan. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

When the Sun Rises

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ike, a group of teenage filmmakers galvanize the tales of their island

"...excuse me; I am very nervous." A round of applause and laughter breaks the tension. "We made this movie..."

June 5, 2009 Screens Feature by Kate X Messer

City Hall Hustle: Singing From the Hymnal

Library and music advocates still looking for official harmony

"...was an emotional discussion, punctuated with wild cheers and applause from the crowd – no more so than at..."

Nov. 28, 2008 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Nikolas Wallenda

A member of the first family of acrobats on circus life, danger, and that famous name

"...anything else. Of course, my biggest reward is the applause at the end of the performance. That is what..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Life on the Floor, Day 2

Day two of the Texas Democratic Party State Convention

"...of her own campaign. That got another round of applause, and now everyone is wondering when the Clinton-boosters will..."

June 7, 2008 News Post by Richard Whittaker

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