Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...farm or the bottom of the sea – these artists can spin a story as elaborate as one of..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2016

These inductees – Ballet Austin's Cookie Ruiz and Stephen Mills, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra's Peter Bay – are cultural heroes who lead by example

"...That the vitality of Austin's cultural scene is owed to its leaders – those..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Blue Genie Art Industries Is Moving

And you’re invited to the farewell party, citizen!


"...Blue Genie Art Industries is moving...."

March 29, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Music Industry Award Winners

Business and non-performer accolades precede the AMAs

"...and slept through the Oscars, but Monday’s second annual Austin Music Industry Awards ran neither self-congratulatory nor constituted self-important..."

March 7, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Playback: The Mayor's Plan to Save Austin Music

Mayor Steve Adler addresses the elephant in the club, Susan Antone honored, and Henry Gonzalez goes to the head of the Austin poster artist altar

"...biggest headliner ever on Wednesday ­– the Obamas – Austin music still has problems, and Steve Adler's here to..."

March 4, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Anti-Latino Prejudice in Austin

Despite having a large immigrant population, city isn't always so welcoming

"...When local artist David Goujon read about the saga of the Jumpolin..."

Dec. 4, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

What the Hell Is Going On, Austin Arts Scene?

Here: Some nuggets of news from the frontlines of local culture.

"...check out The Hustle Show's recent video parody of Austin's dreadlocked legal eagle...."

Nov. 21, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

But Is It Art?

Austin Kleon gets creative with poetry in his new collection, Newspaper Blackout

"...Writer's block can make a man murderous. Austin Kleon's chosen weapon? A Sharpie. A few years back,..."

April 9, 2010 Books Feature by Kimberley Jones

'Spaceship Austin Downtown Cruisers'

Now docked at the airport are two spaceships that depict Austin's skyline

"...large alien spacecraft are hovering above the concourse at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport right this minute. Alien, because they don't..."

Feb. 5, 2010 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The New APD Execs (or, Art and Debbie, Sitting in a Tree)

Art Acevdeo unveils his executive team; will the ACLU be on board?

"...A press release from the Austin Police Department Public Information Office announces new APD Chief..."

Aug. 2, 2007 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Dreaming ART

This year in Austin, autumn brings a Spring Storm, and with it Actors Repertory of Texas, the realization of the city's long-cherished dream of a locally based professional theatre company.

"...Spring Storm is receiving its world premiere production in Austin. Inside the B. Iden Payne Theatre, an opening-night crowd..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Celebrity, South Austin Style

The Mayor of South Austin

"...When Danny Young talks about his arrival in South Austin from Kingsville 23 years ago, he doesn't simply say..."

Dec. 4, 1998 News Feature

Less Talkin’, More Rockin’: The Austin Music Awards Touch Down at Antone’s

Jim Franklin, Rosa Madriz, Cherubs honored at 42nd Chronicle show

"...For our 42nd go-around, we at The Austin Chronicle thought we’d take a different approach to the..."

Feb. 26, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

An Open-Door Policy for Performance Art at FronteraFest

Austin’s innovative and egalitarian gathering keeps its public service mission

"...worth of a thing is most appreciated. Take FronteraFest, Austin's celebration of alternative and experimental performance, which went dark..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT-Austin’s Esports Level Up

A new state-of-the-art gaming arena creates a space for all students

"...impressive space, Esports Student Program Coordinator for University Unions Austin Espinoza uses an Xbox as he prepares the arena..."

Nov. 17, 2023 Screens Feature by Derek Udensi

Eighties Punks Meat Joy Reminisce After Landing in Austin for Reunion Dates

Triple homecoming shows around their 1984 LP reissue kick off tomorrow

"...Meat Joy, the genre-bending early Eighties quintet returning to Austin for three homecoming shows this week, is one of..."

Oct. 17, 2023 Music Post by Genevieve Wood

The Blanton Bake-Off Returns, Good Food Foundation Taps Austin Winners, Here Comes the Texas Wine Auction, Lucky Robot Hypes the Tuna, Oseyo Gets Streety with Anju Banju on Thursdays, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Here’s some of what's happening in Austin's culinary scene – as wrangled from numerous PR releases,..."

April 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin PBS Takes to the Streets for Muraling Austin

Three-part series will explore the vibrant art of our public space

"...Austin's public art doesn't live on plinths or in galleries:..."

Feb. 27, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Darren Aronofsky to be Honored by Austin Film Festival

Fest features Bob Saget's final film, new Laura Poitras doc

"...just been announced as the recipient of this year's Austin Film Festival's Extraordinary Contribution to Filmmaking Award...."

Sept. 29, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Unsubtle Art of Self-Promotion, Plus Unconventional Holiday Movies

LISTEN: The Austin Chronicle Show on KOOP Community Radio

"...On this week's The Austin Chronicle Show on 91.7 FM, Kevin Curtin and Julian..."

Dec. 3, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Five Recommended Austin Arts Events

Our weekly pick of the top art events to get you out of the house

"...This popular ongoing series asks local dance artists to collaborate with an artist of a different medium..."

Oct. 15, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Staycationer: Hotel ZaZa Austin

Your Close-to-Home Guide to Getting Away

"...Before the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and lockdown restrictions, Austin tourism was at an all-time high. Hotel occupancy rates..."

April 14, 2021 Food Post by Veronica Meewes

Austin Musicians of Color Talk About the Pandemic's Outsized Impact on Their Communities

COVID-19 extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality

"...lens, the coronavirus epidemic extends into all realities of Austin's pervasive inequality, from economic distress to broad health and..."

June 19, 2020 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

This Is Who We Are #10: Austin Lyric Opera's Candide

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...Our ability to experience art in person and with others is presently in lockdown,..."

May 19, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound – Austin Radio: “We Never Stopped or Went Off the Air”

Austin radio stations stay on-air and spirited during COVID-19

"...15 regular employees at the University of Texas at Austin beacon...."

May 8, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Now Streaming in Austin: The Liberators

Nazis, stolen art, and a mystery in small town Texas

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining. Everyone..."

May 6, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Industry Advocates Women in Animation Open Austin Chapter

Rooster Teeth, Powerhouse pledge to support women's careers

"...exception seems to be animation, and now two of Austin's biggest studios have come together to found a local..."

April 24, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Now Streaming in Austin: #ATown

Females friendships and fucking up in this Austin web series

"...Welcome to Now Streaming in Austin, highlighting locally made titles to watch while self-quarantining...."

April 12, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Area Cancellations and Other COVID-19 Updates

Gov. Abbott declares statewide public health disaster

"...that another wave of event cancellations in and around Austin have been confirmed...."

March 13, 2020 News Post by James Renovitch

New Trailer for Austin Doc Rondo and Bob

Check out the history of two unsung heroes of horror

"...An icon of black-and-white thrillers. The art director for the most graphic and grueling of 1970s..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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