Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...The three finalists vying to be Austin's next chief of police each took their turn last..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

More Austin Politicos Choose Sides on President

The mayor sides with Obama, three state reps choose Clinton

"...below. Of course, this comes about a week after Austin state Sen. Kirk Watson declared his Obamamania. State Rep...."

Feb. 15, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Plays in Our Stocking

A Few Dramas We Want St. Nick to Give Austin Theatre

"...year, as 1996 has been pretty good to the Austin theatre scene, gift-wise. What with getting a new theatre..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Humana Festival of New American Plays

A report from Louisville, where Austin theatre artists stood tall

"...was part of the Humana Festival of New American Plays, the Rudes had such a blast and were treated..."

April 2, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Playhouse Opens New Venue with Lowell Bartholomee’s Previews of Departing Attractions

You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll … possibly think of Walter Matthau?

"...Lowell Bartholomee is an Austin playwright who’s been making people laugh for decades...."

Aug. 5, 2022 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Humana Festival of New American Plays

Local theatre artists play a major role in this year's festival of new drama

"...Louisville. That's where the Humana Festival of New American Plays gives drama queens a chance to see the same..."

March 26, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Review: Austin Playhouse's Previews of Departing Attractions

Twenty years in the making, Lowell Bartholomee's latest collection of short plays is worth the wait

"...more, featuring B sides and previously unreleased material." The Austin Chronicle noted that the writing "blazes like a klieg..."

Aug. 12, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

On the Stage, On the Screen: Austin's Theatres Embrace a Virtual Future

Ahead of Austin Playfest and the All Together Now! Revue, directors and producers discuss the challenges and potential they've found online

"...last year and a half. In that time, many Austin theatre companies, and troupes globally, have moved their work..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin Films For the First Wave of Austin Film Festival

Fugitive Dreams, Horton Foote doc in first wave

"...The team behind Austin Film Festival promised that they'd stick to their mission..."

Aug. 27, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Professional Tennis Comes to Austin

From champs to fan faves, eight players to watch at the ATX Open

"...In another sign of Austin's growth, the city is hosting its first professional tennis..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Sports Post by Rod Machen

In Service of Music Medicine, Jason Isbell Played at the Austin Library Last Night

Songwriter delivers phenomenal solo set for JoyRx fundraiser

"...a well-heeled crowd of philanthropists and physicians at the Austin Public Library, I find an open chair and introduce..."

April 28, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Film Festival Film Review: Homestate

Endearing local feature pops with authenticity and nuance

"...of warmth and homegrown values is contained within the Austin-set Homestate. Thanks to a synchronized quartet of stellar local..."

Oct. 17, 2016 Screens Post by Sean L. Malin

Luv Doc Recommends: Austin Music Awards

Austin Music Hall, Saturday, March 19, 2011

"...not enough to be a really awesome band that plays really awesome music. You have to be a really..."

March 18, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

He's Not a Lawyer, But He Plays One on TV

Austin actor Mehcad Brooks on his circuitous path from star athlete to Southern vampires and L.A. law on an Irving soundstage

"...Consider it a lesson in following your dream. Austin native Mehcad Brooks is clad in an expensive suit,..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Screens Feature by Joe O'Connell

Good Night Austin, Texas, Wherever You Are

Dweezil Zappa returns some ‘Bongo Fury’ to Austin, this time at Stubb's.

"...a little personal history to put Thursday night’s Zappa Plays Zappa performance at Stubb’s into perspective. The first rock..."

Nov. 20, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Austin FC Skid Continues With Loss to FC Cincinnati

Brandon Vázquez scores lone goal against former home club

"...Austin’s Major League Soccer club is deep in a “wandering..."

May 11, 2025 Sports Post by Eric Goodman

Austin Film Festival: “You’re Invited to Tuscan’s 5th Birthday Party!”

Austin acting powerhouse Lee Eddy makes her directorial debut

"...title of the debut short as a director from Austin acting powerhouse Lee Eddy...."

Oct. 28, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Heavy Lifting: The Hammond Organ Has a Special Place in Austin ... I Should Know

Austin's an epicenter for an instrument that stopped being manufactured 47 years ago

"...still play it. Each person that sits down and plays has their own sound and ideas – so much..."

April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Red Young

Tyler, the Creator Returns to Austin

Odd Futurist on his Austin arrest, a new app, and ice cream

"...The last time Tyler, the Creator performed in Austin, during a day show at the Scoot Inn for..."

June 3, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

This Is Austin, Not That Great Interview: Cartier God

The internet rap visionary giddily plays a hardcore fest

"...least sonically violent act to ever play This Is Austin, Not That Great. To my shock, the Georgia resident..."

Feb. 24, 2023 Music Feature by Julian Towers

Austin Bat Cave Panel Dissects the Blurring of Journalism and Activism

Black Lives Matter’s DeRay Mckesson talks with journalists

"...Texas Tribune on Wednesday, March 20, as part of Austin Bat Cave’s three-day journalism workshop for high school students...."

March 21, 2019 News Post by Lilli Hime

Parties, Pints, and Triple Plays at Pinballz

"More is better" at Austin arcade

"...Darren and his wife Mikki opened Austin's original Pinballz Arcade in 2010 for one very good..."

July 29, 2016 Sports Feature by Richard Whittaker

Funniest Person in Austin 2016: Lashonda Rules!

Lashonda Lester takes the title in the competition's 31st year

"...came to the finals for the Funniest Person in Austin Contest. The Detroit native, a third-place finisher in 2014,..."

May 17, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin’s Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival Has No Bounds In Stock

The annual juggernaut of performative hijinks returns to the ATX

"...Of Bounds Comedy Festival that’s about to turn Downtown Austin into a laughter-lover’s playground for seven days...."

Aug. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Psych Fest Live (Sunday): Dead Skeletons

Icelandic aggression and attrition

"...a forthcoming EP titled Buddha-Christ, and a set at Austin Psych Fest in front of a spotlight-enhanced Colorado River...."

April 29, 2013 Music Post by Michael Toland

Austin Outlaws Prep for '09 Season

Austin's women's football team is ready to bring it

"...championship opportunity for the team that really matters: the Austin Outlaws, our own professional women’s tackle football team...."

Feb. 3, 2009 Sports Post by Ashley Moreno

Point Austin: Kickin' Ass

Prepare for another year of war, or worse

"...will be no effective opposition from Congress. I asked Austin's designated congressmen for their judgments of the "surge" and..."

Sept. 14, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and Yo La Tengo to Headline Austin Psych Fest 2025

Far Out fest returns April 25-27

"...Like Levitation before it, Austin Psych Fest has announced a throwback-heavy – in the..."

Jan. 23, 2025 Music Post by Carys Anderson

City of Austin to Proclaim The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day

Celebrating the horror movie that built the Texas film industry

"...getting a home town celebration as the City of Austin proclaims Oct. 11 The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Day...."

Oct. 7, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Exclusive: Watch This Clip From Austin-Made Rap Road Trip Lost Soulz

First glimpse ahead of this weekend's theatrical release

"...Lost Soulz, Austin filmmaker Katherine Propper's rap road trip across Texas and..."

May 8, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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