The Contemporary Austin Wants to Celebrate You

Membership hath its privileges, and right now they’re even better

"...Yes, the Contemporary Austin is this city’s only museum focused solely on contemporary..."

Feb. 16, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Grapples With Reopening & Protests

Civil unrest erupts nationwide as Austin clubs begin reopening

"...Overshadowed by civil unrest locally and nationally, Austin bars and music venues continued to reopen last weekend...."

June 5, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

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

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

Top honors to Salvage Vanguard's Thr3e Zisters, LOLA Austin's Femme Bohème, and Texas State's Kiss Me, Kate

"...It was four for Thr3e at the Austin Critics Table Awards on Monday night, with Salvage Vanguard..."

June 5, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Golden Arm Symphony

Unraveling the budding symphonic genius of Graham Reynolds

"...comedian Chris Farley envisioned as an earnest, acoustic guitar-wielding Austin singer-songwriter. Well, maybe "earnest" is the wrong word...."

Feb. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

I Hear a Symphony

Composer Kent Kennan has been an essential voice in America's musical counterpoint since 1936 when he won the Prix de Rome Composition Prize. Now, at age 90, he'll hear the Austin Symphony play his composition for the very first time.

"...that makes millions of folks bond with a Beethoven symphony, a Duke Ellington masterpiece, or a Sting album. It..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

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 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

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

"...art. On Saturday, May 1, nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Throwing a Big Bash for Beethoven in 2020

The classical community is lighting 250 candles for this musical superhero

"...want to party in 2020? Then get to wherever Austin's classical musicians are, because they have a serious shindig..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...For the 11th time, Austin Critics Table has found a whole lot to like..."

May 9, 2003 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

Forget Decorum: Music Fans Holler Their Appreciation for the Symphony

And the classical music crowd goes wild

"...glorious sound. That's certainly how it felt when the Austin Symphony Orchestra took the stage at Riverbend Centre on..."

May 28, 2021 Features Feature by Robert Faires

National Geographic: Symphony for Our World

The breathtaking natural history footage combined with live symphonic performance sent a noble message: Save the Earth

"...Geographic's Sym­phony for Our World, performed impeccably by the Austin Symphony Orchestra and Chorus Austin under the assured and..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

New Wind to Blow Through Austin

Internationally recognized composer John Corigliano has chosen the UT School of Music to premiere his Symphony No. 3 for Wind Ensemble.

"...composer who holds both a Pulitzer Prize (for his Symphony No. 2) and an Academy Award (for his film..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Symphony No. 1: A Listening Guide

"...On March 5 & 6, Peter Bay and the Austin Symphony Orchestra perform Shostakovich's Symphony No. 1 in F..."

Feb. 13, 2004 Music Feature by Graham Reynolds

Playback: Austin Musician Union Overthrown

Local 433 hangs in the balance, a new hit for Fastball, and End of an Ear begins its new lease on life

"...Austin's oldest organized music entity suddenly hangs in the balance...."

Oct. 21, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

6 things to do in Austin for the 4th of July

Events in Austin this 4th of July

"...4th of July Water Park and Music Picnic..."

June 30, 2014 Events Post by Tamar Price

Austin July Events Guide

The fun isn't over yet. Summer is just getting started.

"...Paramount Summer Classic Film Series..."

June 28, 2018 Events Post by Cassie Arredondo

In New Production of Belle, Ballet Austin Finds Grace in Beauty and Beasts

Stephen Mills mulls better life through dance

"...as they prepare to take the stage in Ballet Austin’s BELLE / A Tale of Beauty & the Beast...."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces

After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside

"...and widespread vaccination among the populace – more of Austin's performing artists began to welcome audiences back indoors to..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

10 Things to Do in Austin This Fourth of July

Not sure what to do this Independence Day?

"...1) Hotel Vegas Austin July 4th Party Hotel Vegas If you have an..."

July 1, 2015 Events Post by Shannon Shankman

Austin Classical Organizations

Classical companies respond to the economic crisis before the fat lady can sing

"...one group that isn't breaking out the violins is Austin's classical music community. Instead, a couple of our most..."

Jan. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Chamber Music Festival

As the Austin Chamber Music Festival marks its 10th summer of celebrating the intimate joys of chamber music, it will be the last for Felicity Coltman as Austin Chamber Music Center director

"...to Felicity Coltman. It's been the season of the Austin Chamber Music Festival, a time when the director of..."

June 30, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2005

The Austin Critics Table has named six inductees for the 2005 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...The Austin Critics Table has named the fourth group of individuals..."

April 15, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Thirteen Things To Do in Austin on Halloween

Halloween 2014: All the events here, there, and in-between

"...a conveniently numbered list of things to do around Austin...."

Oct. 23, 2014 Events Post by Derek Van Wagner

Fringe + Austin Chronicle weekend guide

Our weekly list of event picks for this weekend, Aug. 8 - 10

"...FRIDAY AUGUST 8th Tax free weekend. This will be..."

Aug. 8, 2014 Events Post by Lia Crockett

Fast Forward Austin

This is not your standard music festival – you'll hear sounds you've never heard before

"...in to listen to some sounds. Such a typical Austin occurrence as to be hardly newsworthy. But what kind..."

April 11, 2014 Arts Feature by Natalie Zeldin

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...(every Saturday)2/16/20132/16/2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee Launch _ Brazos Hall2/16/20132/25/2013 Austin Livestrong Marathon2/17/20132/17/2013 March for Humane Immigration Reform2/22/20132/22/2013 Boys and..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Top 10 Musical Triumphs, Plus Evidence That Austin Is Innovating the Classical World

Chronicle Arts writer Michael Kellerman recalls 2008, in classical music

"...1) Blue Rhapsody (Austin Chamber Music Center) The temptation was strong to top..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Michael Kellerman

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