One Extreme to the Other

For every creative triumph in the Austin arts community in 2002 -- and they were plentiful -- there seemed to be a corresponding defeat, usually tied to the economic downturn and its problems for the arts community.

"...an existence at extremes pretty well sums up the Austin arts scene in 2002. Austin Lyric Opera proved itself..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Whole Schmear

The First Annual Austin Jewish Film Festival

"...early as the 1400s. Over the past few years, Austin's Jewish community has grown as the overall population of..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Maya Churi

Paint By Numbers

Racial Divides in Austin's Public Arts Funding

"...The City of Austin hands out money to a broad range of artists..."

June 28, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Plan, Be

The citizens who spent years dreaming up CreateAustin are now working to make it real

"...The CreateAustin Cultural Master Plan, commissioned by the city of Austin..."

Sept. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...seriously starting to do -- then the health of Austin's actors, painters, musicians, dancers, sculptors, singers, directors, and designers..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: Wide Open Spaces

A new crop of arts venues is sprouting all over Austin

"...By which I mean, doors of new Austin arts venues. ReNew EAST. ColdTowne Conservatory. First Street Studio...."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Naked City

"...• The state Democratic Party rejected a request from..."

March 21, 2008 News Feature

Seeds of Inspiration

The 2012 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...question that inevitably comes up whenever two members of Austin's creative community connect. We stay so active here all..."

June 1, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Are You Experienced?

Why art that actively engages audiences is quintessentially Austin

"...There was The Trash Project, with hundreds of Austinites crowding the edges of Austin Studios' rain-slicked tarmac and..."

Oct. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Forte at Forty

Thriving under Jack Allen's leadership, KMFA endures as Classically Austin radio

"...European white guys and make it local, cool, and Austin-y – with a 'blue-jeans' instead of a 'tuxedo' attitude?"..."

July 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Katherine Gregor

Public Notice

Our weekly calendar of activist and volunteer events and fundraisers.

"...we mistakenly listed the all-day Friday Violence in Our Community Conference, Exploring Practical & Sustainable Alternatives, as being sponsored..."

Oct. 20, 2000 Column by Kate X Messer

Chaddick Dance Theater

After a stellar career in San Francisco, a choreographer follows her heart to Austin

"...was for Cheryl Chaddick, whose heart was always in Austin despite the fact that her body was having a..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature by Hannah Kenah

A Stage of Their Own

TexARTS has yet to find its audience in Austin, but outside it is another story

"...do, consider what's going on with TexARTS beyond the Austin city limits. In January, the company secured its own..."

Sept. 26, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Real Estate and Perfect Mates

The year 2000 in the Austin arts, with Top 10 lists by Chronicle Arts critics and their picks for stories and personalities of the year.

"...He might have been writing the story of the Austin arts scene in the year 2000. For our cultural..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

"Alex Jones is to patriotism ... what hot dogs are to meat."

"...or endorse the current Rick Melchior version of the Austin Music Network. The article listed me as an Austin..."

July 21, 2000 Column

Positively Operatic

The Year in Austin Culture

"...itself for big changes to come after December 31, Austin's arts community was already in the thick of them...."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The National Texan?

The Texan Yanks Its Liberal Roots

"...emptor" harangued the poor old woman featured in the Austin American-Statesman, living on Social Security, who ran up nearly..."

Aug. 29, 1997 News Column by Lee Nichols

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Black Fund Awards, a Moon Mullican tribute, S.G. Goodman, and more recommended live shows

"...with Afrobeat progenitors and symphonic masters alike. For his Austin debut, Mills plays a TR-909 drum machine and mixes..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

In Memoriam: Jo Anne Christian

Arts patron, leading force in building Long Center has died

"...operatic works she treasured, a treasured friend of the Austin arts scene made her final exit from it Thursday...."

Nov. 14, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Day of the Dead at the ESB-MACC

Sam Coronado remembered as part of this year's festivities

"...believe that it's almost a year since we lost Austin's patron saint of printmaking, Sam Coronado. He died from..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Let Him Entertain You

Why producer Charles Duggan is staging the biggest holiday spectacular Austin's ever seen

"...first decade of the 21st century to the second, Austin-based producer Duggan is giving his hometown a heapin' helping..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Lasting Commitments

The 2008 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...performing and visual arts to progress and prosper. The Austin Arts Hall of Fame honors this latter class of..."

May 23, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

That Was Then; This Is Now

The latest version of 'New Art in Austin' shows how much has changed in three years

"...for this aesthetic. In the fall of 2005, the Austin Museum of Art opened the second exhibit in its..."

April 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Salvador Castillo

Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...see it on Dec. 31. That's when First Night Austin unleashes dozens of area artists on the heart of..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

The Starbucks Showdown continues; and readers voice their opinions on last week's Best of Austin issue.

"...be named as a winner in your "Best of Austin 2000" issue...."

Sept. 22, 2000 Column

Where Are They Now?

"...Staff (1977-92); performed stand-up and won "Funniest Person in Austin" (1991); moved to L.A., where he does improv, stand-up,..."

Oct. 10, 1997 Arts Feature

The Body Is the Music

The Beginnings

"...Ballet has its origins in folk dance. American popular dance..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Arts Feature by Barbejoy A. Ponzio

Year of the Booster

The 2015-16 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...state of our city, the 24th edition of the Austin Critics Table Awards would have been a tonic. Even..."

May 25, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Cruz in Contention for AISD Superintendency

Interim district chief now officially in the mix

"...It's a big day for Austin ISD's Interim Superintendent Paul Cruz. He has been cast..."

Dec. 3, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place: Which Splash?

Let Austin booty fill you with joy this week

"...TINGLE Come tingle and hang at the lair of Austin's lez Care Bear. Sat., May 24, 8pm. Bear's Lair,..."

May 23, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

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