The Education of a Lifetime

A look at UT's Performing Arts Center and the process by which they bring the biggest names in jazz to Austin.

"...Wynton Marsalis, trumpet player, bandleader of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and arguably one of the most influential young..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...2005 will be the first night of First Night Austin, and the arts scene is eager to see just..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Tools of the Trade

Southwest Texas State's Jazz Program

"...critics, and musicians seem to agree on is that jazz is an art form indigenous to America. It was..."

June 13, 1997 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Infinity and Beyond

Return to Forever captain Chick Corea takes his Millennium Falcon out of mothballs

"...thought and sound. Getting his start performing alongside Latin jazz luminaries Herbie Mann, Willie Bobo, and Mongo Santamaria, the..."

May 23, 2008 Music Feature by Austin Powell

KMFA's Residency Program Gives Composers the Keys to the Station

Recapping Clarice Assad's booked-up week of improvisation in Austin

"...Enthusiastically participating in a series of rhythmic exercises, 37..."

July 7, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Recommended

"...Austin Music Hall, Friday 21..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Music Feature

Playback: Armadillo Tales

A review of the best book on Austin’s 1970s music scene since The Improbable Rise of Redneck Rock

"...biography, local cultural map, and a scholarly snapshot of Austin's vaunted 1970s music scene...."

April 7, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Q&A: Henry Threadgill

Master improviser speaks on sustaining creativity

"...Henry Threadgill makes an ultra-rare Austin appearance this weekend. The Chicago-born, New York City-stationed composer,..."

April 6, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Geek Shall Inherit the Fests

Austin becomes ground zero for the new cool

"...out-of-towners (Wizard World and World Horror Con) heading into Austin in the next year, you can have the same..."

July 4, 2010 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Fantastic Voyage

For 'The Odyssey,' composer Graham Reynolds goes on a journey with Austin Children's Choir

"...anywhere, musically speaking. To date, his compositional output includes jazz, rock, funk, and even sea shanties with his band..."

Nov. 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Spells-bound

Seattle's 33 Fainting Spells, which enchanted local audiences with the dance drama The Uninvited in 1997, makes its long-awaited return to Austin.

"...long a wait, 33 Fainting Spells is back in Austin...."

Aug. 2, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Lizards of Aus

'Never an Adult Moment' With Austin's Veteran Bluegrass Pranksters

"...Doing just that has kept the members of the Austin Lounge Lizards from having to resort to petty larceny,..."

Sept. 22, 2000 Music Feature by Ken Lieck

SXSW Film: The Whole Enchilada

Red-hot and really long list of all the titles to date

"...We've already teased some of the highlights of the..."

Feb. 2, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Find Your Center

Ballet Austin's grand-opening celebration

"...Ballet Austin wants everybody to see its new digs, so it's..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outside the Bachs

Classical sounds new when Austin artists do the composing

"...the buttons off their embroidered tailcoats at the way Austin not only keeps the classical music of the past..."

May 1, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...classical music, and theatre. The nominations for the 2008 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

First Night Schedule

"...Congress. "Pull" an original silk-screen print in a hands-on workshop hosted by Coronado Studios. 2-4pm...."

Dec. 29, 2006 Arts Feature

Everybody Must Get 'Stoned'

Improv Guru Keith Johnstone brings his Maestro to the Long Center

"...Keith Johnstone is coming to Austin to direct a night of Maestro improvisation...."

Jan. 15, 2010 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Indefinable Magic

Ernie Durawa's Monstas keep another grim demon at bay

"...nondescript strip mall on Brodie Lane, in far South Austin below William Cannon, in an area no one thinks..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Real Community Is Real Art

The schedule

"...Garrison, who is an associate professor of Radio-Television-Film at UT-Austin, and Rick Lowe, the founder of Project Row Houses...."

Sept. 19, 2008 Arts Feature

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...12. Shuttle service to and from available at several Austin locations, 255-3661. www.campdoublecreek.com...."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

Sing Globally,...

As the One World Project Turns

"...together. Through performances for students in AISD schools, training workshops with gifted musicians from AISD high schools, and concerts..."

April 18, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Draylen Mason Is Still Being Remembered, and How Matters

A year after his death, we should do as Draylen did

"...yet, on Feb. 27, when Roscoe Beck accepted his Austin Music Award for Best Bass, he spoke of Draylen...."

March 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tap That Nut

In Tapestry's Of Mice & Magic, dance is more than the medium; it's the message

"...Billy Strayhorn were inspired to spice up with a jazz setting and that the Invincible Czars decided to rock..."

Dec. 11, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Public Notice: Trash Talking

More recycling and composting is about to take place in Austin

"...The next phase of Austin's Universal Recycling Ordinance kicks in Oct. 1, requiring recycling..."

Sept. 25, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Summer Camp Guide

"...it will always be where kids belong. – N.A.General CampsAUSTIN WALDORF SCHOOL Camp Roadrunner features a new theme each..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Requiem for a Sane Man

Exalting comic maverick Bill Hicks on the 10th anniversary of his passing

"...a ride with pal Kevin Booth to the Comedy Workshop to perform with his comedy partner, Dwight Slade. Hicks..."

March 12, 2004 Arts Feature by Steve Birmingham

Postmarks

Readers against Starbuckfucking, violence against children and rattlesnakes, and internal combustion engines.

"...and dial 911 like the good citizens of East Austin do...."

Sept. 24, 1999 Column

Live Shots

"...There's the jazz that keeps you in your seat, eyes riveted to..."

May 30, 1997 Music Feature

Plethora of Riches: How Richard Samuel Turned an Art Gallery Into a Community Center

RichesArt launches annual Black History Month exhibit with new philanthropic initiative

"...and collage making classes, as well as comedy shows, jazz performances, and poetry readings...."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Carys Anderson

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