Austin Lyric Opera's Stampede

The opera launches a festival to celebrate Austin's musical diversity

"...When you talk up that "live music capital of the world" thing, you include opera in..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Festival

Picks & Sleepers

"...OUTDOORS IN AUSTIN: On a good day, Austin really can be the..."

March 17, 2000 Music Feature

The History of the LGBTQ Movement in Austin

From Stonewall to today, how Pride has progressed in our city

"...lot of money in 1990. When the city of Austin required liability insurance to host a gay event in..."

Aug. 9, 2019 News Feature by Beth Sullivan

Qmmunity: Austin Pride Made the Right Call

Yes, Pride's cancellation is sad. But it brings us one step closer to a post-pandemic future.

"...the COVID-19 crisis is together. On Wed., Aug. 11, Austin Pride announced it was postponing this Saturday's Pride Parade..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Column by Beth Sullivan

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...for a better life in the U.S., landing in Austin a few years ago. The 20-year-old works in home..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...the year's most exceptional work in theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art. On Saturday, May 1, nominations for..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How Much of Zilker Park Can Austin Return to Nature?

Balancing ecological preservation and the human element in city's Zilker Park Vision Plan

"...Austin has parks, and then it has Zilker Park. With..."

Oct. 29, 2021 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...creative projects recognized in the nominations for the 2013 Austin Critics Table Awards. Earlier this month, a batch of..."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Been Around the World

Cine las Americas enters its fifth year as the premier festival of Latino filmmaking … only they're not calling it "Latino" anymore.

"...Congressman Henry B. Gonzelez dedicated his career to representing Latinos. (His successor, Charles Gonzalez, is Palmier's cousin.) But because..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...as Nayome by utilizing beats off YouTube. Moving to Austin in January, the 23-year-old singer searched for producers to..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

TV Eye

While viewers are asleep at the remote, the FCC is pondering some dangerous deregulation.

"...your groove on and get on TV, too. The Austin Latino Music Alliance (ALMA) in conjunction with the Austin..."

Nov. 8, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

The Latin Flare

2002-03 AMA Band of the Year winners Del Castillo ride a wave of Latinization.

"...Castillo won Band of the Year at this year's Austin Music Awards, no one booed, no one gasped, no..."

April 11, 2003 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Culture Flash!

An award for Trio Contraste, a new contract for Peter Bay, a chorus of 'New York, New York' for Kirk Lynn and Rob Nash, and benefits for 'La Pastorela' and Hyde Park Theatre

"...Chamber ensemble Trio Contraste, which includes Austinite Martha MacDonald on clarinet, was recently honored by the..."

July 29, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Benefits Round-up: See Art, see Art run, see Art run and dance

Support your local nonprofits by buying prisoner art for the Inside Books Project, running a 5K for the Paramount and State theatres, and listening to Latino artists for the Austin Latino Theater Alliance

"...713 Congress. To register or for more information, visit www.austintheatre.org...."

Sept. 8, 2006 Arts Feature

La Pastorela 2013: A Sheperdela's Storia

Time again for the shepherds' quest for the Christ child, with old songs and new jokes

"...The shepherds' journey has figured prominently in the Latino celebration of Christmas for centuries, through the pageant La..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Restoring 'Pastorela'

Five of Austin's Latino theatre companies joining forces to revive one of the community's yuletide traditions: 'La Pastorela'

"...closer together, but this year it's especially true for Austin's Latino theatre artists. This season sees five local Latino..."

Nov. 26, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online

"...shut down South by Southwest on March 6, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Executive Director Reenie Collins immediately feared..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Rock en Tijuana

The border city of Tijuana gives birth to the bastard genre of Norteño and Electronica, Nortec.

"...Musicians Pepe Mogt and Ramon Bostich peer through a hole..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Joselo/Genitallica

Music Showcase

"...Joselo/Genitallica The Vibe, Friday 15 Kudos to Austin's Latino Rock Alliance for another fine showcase. Monterrey seems..."

March 15, 2002 Music Review by David Lynch

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...limbo of the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, unincorporated land near the Austin city limits. Short drive, but a world away...."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Off the Record

Scouting reports on Austin Psych Fest and Reckless Kelly's Celebrity Softball Jam

"...The Black Angels started Austin Psych Fest to link the original psychedelic awakening of..."

April 29, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for these..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

Music News

"...Any question as to the collective clout of Austin Music People was answered last Thursday night, March 31,..."

April 8, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Off the Record

The good, the bad, and the ugly: a look back at the year in Austin music

"...More people bemoaned the state of Austin radio in 2009 than actually listened to it. For..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Making It Happen

The 2007 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...and do the work necessary for dance, theatre, classical music, and visual arts to take root and flourish –..."

June 1, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Off the Record

And then there were two (proposals for the future of the Cactus Cafe)

"...The second option, as outlined by González, is to..."

April 30, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Next Wave

A comprehensive look at the emerging Rock en Español movement in the United States

"...then move on to their love for bad TV music...."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...DAVIS McLARTY AGENCY PRESENTS: ... three Austin acts the former Ely drummer, forever Booze Weasel-turned-booker books:..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Festival Flood

A brief guide to the 13 – count 'em, 13 – arts fests coming your way in April and May

"...by is about as big as festivals get in Austin (or most places, for that matter). But it's precisely..."

April 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Playback: Festival Buzz

Festival, Texas – spring edition

"...Austin's festival season comes in like a lion with South..."

April 25, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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