In Praise of Michael Bay

Alamo Drafthouse brings 'Pain & Gain' to Baymaggedon on Sunday

"...love films, it's cool to say you hate Michael Bay. C'mon, Transformers? Transformers 2? Those shitty Platinum Dunes horror..."

April 19, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

An Ode to 25 Years of Joy With Peter Bay

Celebration puts Austin Symphony Orchestra conductor center stage

"...No name rings more synonymous with “Austin Symphony Orchestra” than that of conductor and ASO Music..."

March 31, 2022 Arts Post by Jasmine Lane

Peter Bay’s MASS Appeal

The local maestro brings Leonard Bernstein’s massive stagework to Austin with a lot of help from a lot of friends

"...Peter Bay, conductor and music director of the Austin Symphony Orchestra,..."

June 29, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2016

These inductees – Ballet Austin's Cookie Ruiz and Stephen Mills, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra's Peter Bay – are cultural heroes who lead by example

"...That the vitality of Austin's cultural scene is owed to its leaders – those..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Symphony Orchestra

Conductor Peter Bay spices up the symphonic menu with some new compositions

"...the last two concerts of its 2012-13 season, the Austin Symphony is bringing some fresh flavors to the dinner..."

May 31, 2013 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

The Contemporary Austin Finds Its New Head in the Headlands

The museum's new director, sharon maidenberg, has run a renowned multidisciplinary arts center in the Bay Area for 10 years

"...his post as director and CEO of the Contemporary Austin, the Headlands Center for the Arts in Northern California..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

B.A.D. Girls go to Austin

San Fran flat trackers take on the Texecutioners Sunday

"...Interesting test for the Texas Rollergirls tonight: The Bay Area Derby Girls All-Stars, ranked #5 in the West,..."

Sept. 6, 2009 Sports Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Takes Bay Area Beating As Club’s Passion Comes Into Question

The Verde fall 4-0 to the San Jose Earthquakes

"...mathematical elimination from the MLS playoffs at the weekend, Austin FC was left with five final matches to –..."

Oct. 21, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Now Streaming in Austin: Seadrift

True crime documentary streaming on KLRU now

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. What's..."

May 8, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Symphony Orchestra: Feast of Voices

The ASO and Chorus Austin combined forces for an evening of music that was gorgeous, sensual, and sometimes hall-shaking

"...of gorgeous, sensual, and sometimes hall-shaking music by the Austin Symphony and Chorus Austin, which offered everything from the..."

Oct. 13, 2017 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Crosstalk: Metal Record Label Relocates to Austin, and the Latest at Moody Center

Austin music news headlines of the week

"...cult metal marque founded in 2001, has relocated to Austin from its longtime Bay Area home. A sizable record..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Now Streaming in Austin: Friday the 13th

When Camp Crystal Lake came to the ATX

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining...."

April 17, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Hannah Hart Brings Her Newest Book to Austin

The My Drunk Kitchen star wants to help you celebrate daily

"...Mix together one part cookbook, one part self-help, and..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Mangan

When Is Austin Comedy a Sure Thing?

Maybe on a Wednesday, definitely on a Saturday

"...It’s Wednesday again in Austin, Texas. And even on a Wednesday – because you..."

Feb. 3, 2016 Arts Post by Spencer Beghtol

Austin Symphony's Fourth of July Concert

No music or fireworks on the water; ASO goes F1 for the 4th

"...the shores of Lady Bird Lake eagerly anticipating the Austin Symphony's annual serving up of Sousa and the fireworks..."

July 4, 2014 Arts Post

Austin Psych Fest Live (Thursday): Flamin’ Groovies

Sold-out APF opener boasts reunited S.F. cults icons

"...incarnations, R&B-loving Sixties garage rockers and Seventies power-poppers, the Bay Area-born Flamin’ Groovies went against then-current mainstream tastes in..."

May 2, 2014 Music Post by Scott Schinder

Austin Film Festival Drops and Gives Us 10

Lineup includes latest from Jonathan Demme, Alexander Payne

"...The Austin Film Festival’s full slate drops in mid-September, but the..."

Aug. 19, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Austin Psych Fest: Rain Parade

Q&A with headliner/bandleader Matt Piucci

"...O’Clock’s Coachella appearance earlier this month and Rain Parade’s Austin Psych Fest show tonight at Red 7 – 12:15am..."

April 25, 2013 Music Post by Greg Beets

Point Austin: Abandoning Illusions

Chris Hedges on the inevitable consequences of empire

"...On Tuesday, the editorial pages of Austin's daily newspaper offered: 1) a sentimental and incoherent editors'..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Point Austin: Heat Wave

From Philadelphia to Austin, the air is burning

"...a record-breaking, torpid, East Coast heat wave that made Austin's current dry 90s seem relatively balmy by comparison. So..."

June 13, 2008 News Column by Michael King

Takeaways From a Triumphant Austin FC Season Opener

Rejuvenated club defeats Sporting Kansas City 1-0

"...For just the second time in its five-year history, Austin FC began a season in the win column, earning..."

Feb. 23, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Hangs on for Unlikely Draw in San Jose

The Verde and Black’s unbeaten streak extends to three games

"...Austin FC captured another of its patented, improbable road draws..."

May 26, 2024 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

30 Breakout Music Acts to See in Austin This Week

Your guide to SXSW's buzziest artists, both official and unofficial

"...Any Austin-based or Austin-headed music fan worth their salt starts encountering..."

March 11, 2024 SXSW Post by Rachel Rascoe

Austin FC Erases 0-2 Deficit for “Entertaining” Draw Against FC Dallas

Late goals from Driussi, Hoesen yield 2-2 finish

"...just can’t seem to figure out Aaron Rodgers’ Green Bay Packers. The New York Jets were hopeless against Tom..."

June 26, 2022 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin FC Rediscovers Its Intensity in Win Over Houston Dynamo

ATX, Dallas will face off in Copa Tejas showdown

"...an all-around high level of effort and desire lifted Austin FC to a 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo..."

Oct. 25, 2021 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

The Origins of Austin Punk in the Aftermath of the 13th Floor Elevators

Roky Erickson hurtles toward Doug Sahm in Chapter 1, Part 1 of the Austin Punk Chronicles

"...May 10, 2015, Carson Creek Ranch, Austin: Levitation's three-day bacchanal honoring sounds and philosophies wrought at..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Is the City Dumping Longtime Tech Nonprofit Austin Free-Net for a Cali Company?

CM Pool punts vote to March 1 over "transparency" concerns

"...local community through digital literacy training that her organization, Austin Free-Net, would be losing its city contract to a..."

Feb. 23, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

Untapped Festival Austin Untaps Beer List

Check off your brewery bucket list in one convenient location

"...them to make a rad little hipster baby in Austin...."

March 30, 2015 Food Post by Eric Puga

Point Austin: The Meanings of 'Affordability'

The new year signals changes in the life of Austin

"...Over the Christmas holiday, I spent a lot of..."

Dec. 27, 2013 News Column by Michael King

Austin Symphony Orchestra Keeps Playing From Beyond the Stage

For the second time in its 109-year history, the ASO weathers a global pandemic

"...material do to stay active during a quarantine? The Austin Symphony Orchestra isn't exactly in a position to boost..."

June 19, 2020 Arts Feature by David Sotelo

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