Salon Concerts

A violin and a cello made together in 1863 Paris are reunited in 2008 Austin

"...approach such an interesting story. "I could have used musical quotes from composers writing at the time of the..."

Nov. 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

Making It Happen

The 2007 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...realms of creative expression and exploring them within a community or bringing the art of the past into the..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...the hero leaves College Station and builds a global music promotions empire that he exited two weeks ago...."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Drums Across Texas

What does Reagan High's drum line have in common with civil rights? Larry Jackson.

"...hear it – the unmistakable din of a high school band room. That swell of horns and honking sax,..."

June 17, 2011 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

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Our readers talk back.

"...understand why the photographer chose several pictures with high school girls posed in subservient and "servicing" shots that perpetuate..."

July 1, 2005 Column

SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup

So much ado!

"...Mr. Wild Records and is comprised of young Latin musicians who write and perform 50s Rock n Roll. (World..."

Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Bright Lights, Inner City

When Austin's Eastside music scene was lit up like Broadway

"...way back home. I just wanted to hear the music!"..."

July 4, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...nights. Grabbing Nelson's beloved guitar Trigger, pushing the country music icon into a waiting car, and beating a hasty..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Off the Record

Paying tribute to the Mayor of South Austin, the Boxing Lesson takes one on the chin, and a historic occasion for the Continental Club

"...Young's unique and warm character personified the community's spirit. His former restaurant, Texicalli Grille, embodied its flavor,..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

SXSW Announces Grand Jury Award Winners

Austinite Iliana Sosa wins twice for What We Leave Behind

"...breadths, and diversity of the South by Southwest filmmaking community was celebrated last night at the Paramount Theatre with..."

March 16, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Oops!

Our latest batch

"...• Armstrong Community School's (Critics Arts & Entertainment: Classical Music Education..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Column

The Tools of the Trade

Southwest Texas State's Jazz Program

"...by Shannon McIntyre One thing that scholars, critics, and musicians seem to agree on is that jazz is an..."

June 13, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Better Than Nothing

Documentarian Ken Burns' takes on Jazz -- and loses.

"...who we are as a people, far beyond the music, and telling the story of the music helps us..."

Jan. 12, 2001 Music Feature by Harvey Pekar

Jazz's Generational Divide

The IAJE vision of jazz's future.

"...types, taking notes and listening studiously to a petite, schoolmarmish English woman presenting an analytical study of Django Reinhardt's..."

Feb. 2, 2001 Music Feature by Jay Trachtenberg

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Global Warming, Public Schools, and Jazz a la Zorn.

"...12]. Threats and suits are stemmed by violence, not community and compassion...."

Jan. 26, 2001 Column

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Our readers talk back.

"...pay half of the city's share of the Lance Armstrong Bikeway. The bike folks should be falling all over..."

May 30, 2003 Column

The Joy of Bicycling in Austin

A one-person sociological study of springtime biking where every ride is his favorite

"...if the draw, for them, involves a sense of community...."

April 21, 2023 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

A Patchwork Planet

How blogging became the (very lucrative) 21st century quilting bee

"...and brother, and spew my opinions about the new music and movies I reviewed for my job. When I..."

March 2, 2012 Screens Feature by Melanie Haupt

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...a lifetime of experiences as a woman in the music business to the show with the new biodoc Sheryl,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

"...New community org LiveableCity announced its plan to focus Austin priorities..."

July 5, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Austin Classical Organizations

Classical companies respond to the economic crisis before the fat lady can sing

"...that isn't breaking out the violins is Austin's classical music community. Instead, a couple of our most prominent local..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...CISD v. Neeley trial – i.e., the "Robin Hood" school finance case – kicked off this week with testimony..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...City Schools Need Cooperation..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

Creative Capital?

In the City of Ideas, the people with ideas are dancing with day jobs.

"...-- plus architects, engineers, teachers, librarians, writers, actors, and musicians, as well as bureaucrats, financiers, and sports stars. Kitto..."

Feb. 28, 2003 News Feature by Michael Erard

Total Entertainment Package

Rockin' out with Austin's Latin-metal crossover darlings

"...the New. The mere fact that the legendary Latin music producer/impresario was holding the party in Austin, not in..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Pet Sematary Remake to Close SXSW Film

Midnighters, Festival Favorites, plus shorts all announced

"...as well as episodic pilots, and the shorts and music video selections. They join a list of previously announced..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"With 25 cents worth of local school property tax reduction and with oil at $50 [a..."

July 22, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...the state Senate passed its version of a public school finance plan while the House prepared to vote on..."

July 8, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

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Benefits of Frankenfoods

"...were there celebrating Danny Crooks' "37th" birthday, enjoying the music of Jeff Buckley, or just passing time, it was..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Column

All Wrapped Up

Holiday Film Previews

"...go to the movies, of course. Time off from school, time off from work -- the movies provide the..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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