Chorus Austin

With choral conductor Ryan Heller, Austin's gain is not necessarily Portland's loss

"...It's often said that Austin and Portland, Ore., are very similar cities. Well, in..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Austin's Classical Music Preview 'Tis the Season

I've written about the

"...Austin classical music scene for almost 10 years now, and..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Arts Feature

First Night Austin

This New Year's Eve, why not join the throngs at this free arty party on the streets?

"...eggnog, why not join the throngs at First Night Austin? The free New Year's Eve street party has a..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...– has managed it for this long, but the Austin Critics Table is marking its 20th year of commending..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Musical Theatre Hits the Heights

That's Show Biz!

"..."The Farmboys" in Austin Musical Theatre's Gypsy. photograph by Kenny Braun..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Feature

Top 20 Austin Breweries

Gird your liver for our annual Central Texas brewery power rankings

"...we like to drink beer. Plus they do their civic duty by offering $1-off pints to teachers in exchange..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Food Post by Eric Puga

Point Austin: The Gift Horse

On our way to the altar, it's not too late to check the Samsung family tree

"...can barely contain their glee over the news that Austin is reportedly one step closer to being named as..."

Oct. 14, 2005 News Column by Michael King

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...music, and visual art. The nominations for the 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Director Don Toner announces a new theatre company for himself, David Stevens announces his departure from Chorus Austin, and UT's Department of Art & Art History announces a rare meeting of critical minds.

"...friends at their home to announce the formation of Austin Playhouse, a new company for which Toner will serve..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Songs of Love and Loss

This ambitious Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble program was like a tale of two choirs

"...Originally founded as the Austin Handel-Haydn Society, the Austin Vocal Arts Ensemble merged in..."

April 30, 2010 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Top 10 Classical Music Treasures of 2011

Ancient voices, singing strings, and lots of Bach made 2011 a fine year for ears

"...2) 'FLIGHT' (Austin Lyric Opera) The travelers in Jonathan Dove's airport-set opera..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Sad songs for local choral companies -- Austin ProChorus ends its song and Chorus Austin lets go its executive director -- but a sweet tune for Arts Center Stage: a million-dollar donation from Southwestern Bell.

"...The week has been an especially tough one for Austin's vocal ensembles. An ambitious experiment on the city's choral..."

April 19, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: Regifting

There may be new life in old Scrooge yet, thanks to creative Austin artists

"...That said, you know how good Austinites are at repurposing worn-out goods, right? How people here..."

Dec. 16, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Christmas Choraling

With Conspirare’s Christmas at the Carillon and Austin Civic Chorus’ Sing It Yourself ‘Messiah’, you’ll get a thrilling dose of that most potent Christmas commodity: song!

"...best voices. Then you might be tempted by Conspirare, Austin's premier professional choir, and its 10th annual Christmas at..."

Dec. 10, 2004 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Culture Connectors

The 2013 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...On any given date, Austin's cultural calendar offers so many options that it's almost..."

May 31, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Useful numbers

"...The Austin Symphony Orchestra -- 476-6064..."

Nov. 17, 1995 Arts Feature

All Over Creation: Let's Get Lost

Art can carry you to some wonderful places if you just don't think so much

Oct. 21, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Ken Johnson

Remembering the versatile theatre artist, who died March 2

"...One of Austin's most versatile theatre artists and a key player in..."

March 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Applause! Applause!

The full list of winners for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art, as presented during its annual ceremony at the Capitol City Comedy Club.

"...On Monday, June 2, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for outstanding..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Critics Name Cream of the Cultural Crop

The nominees for the 2017-18 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Members of the Austin Critics Table have considered the hundreds of stage productions,..."

May 14, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Art Fun in the Summertime

May

"...Three nights of new plays by member playwrights of Austin Script Works, a support organization for committed dramatists. Two..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Music to Wave Flags By

The 411 on the 4th of July concerts in the 512 and environs

"...a cannonade booming the 1812 Overture, and a full-throated chorus of our "The Star-Spangled Banner."..."

June 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Strike Up the Band!

If it's patriotic tuneage you want for your Fourth, here it is

"...a cannonade booming the 1812 Overture, and a full-throated chorus of our "The Star-Spangled Banner."..."

July 1, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Stars and Stripes Forever!

Where to get your patriotic tuneage this Independence Day

"...a cannonade booming the 1812 Overture, and a full-throated chorus of our National Anthem. Austin Symphony Orchestra www.austinsymphony.org Sat.,..."

July 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Nakia Cuts Back on Advocacy to Focus on Music

“Let’s give other folks some time to talk and me some time to sing”

"...day-to-day duties as president and unofficial spokesperson for nonprofit Austin Texas Musicians...."

Jan. 8, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

‘Ain’t Nothing but a House Party’

Cole announces a 10-district ‘listening’ tour

"...announced a “10 District Spring House Party Tour Across Austin,” telling Newsdesk she wants to “listen” to Austinites and..."

April 22, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Before the Well Runs Dry

The city moves toward conservation, but is it moving fast enough?

"...Only in Austin would a bona fide honky-tonk hero be tapped to..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

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