Texas Burlesque Festival Takes It All Off

This year’s celebration celebrates diversity, freedom, and glove peels

"...the sound of clothes hitting the ground to thunderous applause? As it enters its 18th year, the Texas Burlesque..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...economy,” and has advocated for more than simply light applause from the political peanut gallery. But just as important..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

AISD Superintendent Considers Moving Hundreds of Students From Dobie to Lamar Middle School

Parents and staff worry as AISD avoids possible state takeover

"...point on, Segura’s presentation was punctuated by outbursts and applause. Parents and teachers complained that Lamar is already at..."

April 25, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Benson Boone, La Sécurité, Ken Pomeroy, and More Reviews From Tuesday of SXSW

Plus: Lars Ulrich pumps up new Apple Vision Pro experience

"...belonging to her wingman, and while the amphitheater filled, applause eventually dwindled to a single clap for a vocalist..."

March 12, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

That Sinking Feeling

As the watch party wore on, the party feeling left the building

"...wheeling in a stack of chairs. That was the applause? A chance to sit down?..."

Nov. 8, 2024 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

The Verde Report: Austin FC Determined to “Look Forward” Under New Coach Nico Estévez

That means absolutely no talk about the past, or even the immediate present

"...Spanish coach to Austin with a warm round of applause...."

Nov. 1, 2024 Sports Column by Eric Goodman

City Arts Funding Skipped Established Arts Organizations. Will They Survive?

Reforms to Austin’s arts grants threaten to disrupt the city’s cultural ecosystem

"...million in Hotel Occupancy Tax-funded grants, and there’s broad applause for entities like the ConnectHER film festival and the..."

Oct. 25, 2024 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Luv Doc: Swiping Left on Emotional Affairs

Let’s begin with what I know to be an immutable truth

"...the knot in a very public wedding (cue the applause, confetti, and Instagram likes). Fast-forward four months – life’s..."

Oct. 11, 2024 Column by The Luv Doc

Arts Review: Early Era Collective’s “Rising From the Roots”

Hybrid production explores the immigrant experience through dance and taped interviews

"...he states toward the end of his interview. (The applause seems a bit less enthusiastic after Enchassi’s story, when..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Arts Feature by Cy White

The Austin Chronic: How Much Should You Trust the Label on Weed Products?

Experts at the Texas Cannabis Policy Conference discuss the reality of lab reports

"...and homicide evidence,” he said to the afternoon’s loudest applause. “I can’t keep up with the pills we know..."

Sept. 20, 2024 Column by Kevin Curtin

Respect for Austin Elders

"...Whoever is writing your “Austin Elders” column deserves much applause ["Austin Elders: Meet Glen Castlebury, Former Statesman Capitol Bureau..."

Sept. 10, 2024 Postmarks

Qmmunity: All Year, Each Month, Every Day

Pride Month musing at the end of Pride Month from Qmmunity Editor James

"...what Pride month is supposed to inspire: Not self-congratulatory applause but reflection and reinvigoration in our praxis. Just cruising..."

June 28, 2024 Column by James Scott

Review: Disney’s Frozen

Broadway in Austin brings all Arendelle’s magic to the Bass

"...young Elsa first scatters a few snowflakes, the preemptive applause for “Let It Go,” or the gasp at Prince..."

June 15, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Review: Austin Opera’s Carmen

Love and death mingle in a classic, crowd-pleasing opera

"...of goofy machismo delight. He also garnered the second-biggest applause of the night, with his preening rendition of “The..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

UT’s War on Students

A peaceful protest spiraled when law enforcement showed up. Now the university has doubled down.

"...bus finally left and turned onto Dean Keeton to applause from the protesters. Like last week, a crowd formed..."

May 3, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Police Pepper Spray Protesters After Dispersing Impromptu Encampment for Palestine

UT, DPS double down on use of force, students push them “off our campus”

"...it finally left and turned onto Dean Keeton to applause from the protesters. At 6:30, some protesters were still..."

April 29, 2024 News Post by Lina Fisher

Presidential Candidate Cornel West Hosts Music Industry Roundtable at Carver Museum

Sentimental talk invites Bill Callahan and Alphabet Workers Union

"...House win for anyone who suggests insurgency, though raucous applause reminded: It’s happened before...."

April 17, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...psyche to win a mystery sex toy via audience applause. But don’t think you’ll miss out just because you’re..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...She continued: “We do not support war profiteers,” as applause finally swept the venue. "We are also from Atlanta..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

TENGGER, Bar Italia, LAIR, and More Reviews From Wednesday of SXSW

Hump day’s most memorable music fest moments

"...Malik, what happened? You ain't made it huh?” Unprompted applause rightfully followed during the powerful track’s second part, demonstrating..."

March 14, 2024 Music Post by Dan Gentile

Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grace Sorensen, and More Highlights From Sunday at ACL Fest

From The Breeders’ sustaining cool to GloRilla’s unfazed flow

"...onstage twerk competition. After an epic battle settled by applause, GloRilla Cash Apped the lucky winner $500 on the..."

Oct. 9, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Shania Twain Has A Little Fun, Joins Foo Fighters Onstage at ACL Fest

Boisterous crowd cheers the Queen of Me

"...Mermaid-esque wig and a rhinestoned silver two-piece to ear-splitting applause...."

Oct. 8, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

Lil Yachty’s Whiplash Catalog Run and More Highlights From Friday at ACL Fest

Maggie Rogers, Little Simz, and more kicked off at Zilker Park

"...as a full house showered these wanderlust-fueled chroniclers with applause. – Angela Lim The Mars Volta’s Acid Boogie Time..."

Oct. 7, 2023 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Kendrick Lamar’s Perfect Decade at ACL Fest Snags With Delayed, Cut-Off Performance

“I heard y’all have a curfew… I told them they’d have to shut off my mic”

"...That drew huge applause, though it also proved prescient when eventually organizers did..."

Oct. 7, 2023 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

How Austin Drag Icon Brigitte Bandit Became a Political Powerhouse

It’s Brigitte, bitch

"...brazen, urgent, effortless. “Shake It Out” ended and the applause rose up. Bandit took the mic to announce that..."

Sept. 22, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Abbott Signed Medicaid for New Moms Into Law, but It Might Not Happen Anyway

Gears of bureaucracy turn slowly (and sometimes not at all)

"...House voted for it 134-9, with a round of applause led by bill sponsor Rep. Toni Rose, D-Dallas. [inset-1-right]..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Maggie Quinlan

Review: Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man

No delivery men were harmed in this one-woman show about sex

"...could be heard in the audience. Only laughter and applause. Getting in Bed With the Pizza Man Crashbox @..."

May 8, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Moontower Just for Laughs Headliner Vir Das on Belonging and That Monologue

Indian by way of everywhere

"...– and it became a viral sensation, sparking conversations, applause, and fury. "I don't think you get to predict..."

April 14, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Review: Zach Theatre’s Roe

Revised text of the abortion rights drama proves that timing is everything

"...across as a call to action whose urgency earned applause from the opening night audience...."

April 14, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Five Must-See Movies at Indie Meme

South Asian cinematic celebration returns with groundbreakers and crowd-pleasers

"...Oscar-nominated for Diane Warren's song, "Applause," this global anthology celebrates the strength of women around..."

April 14, 2023 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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