“Best of Austin” Winner Avery Moore Isn’t Kidding Around

"Hey man, this is for you"

"...Avery Moore is funny. Like, Funniest Person in Austin finalist,..."

April 15, 2022 Arts Feature by Rod Machen

Interim Chief Makes Final Cut of Contenders to Lead APD

Chacon chosen alongside candidates from Dallas, Los Angeles

"...Austin Police Department, along with Dallas PD Assistant Chief Avery Moore and Los Angeles PD Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides...."

Aug. 13, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics

The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene

"...out his recent interview on Comedy Wham!'s podcast. – A.M. Avery Moore..."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Moontower Comedy & Oddity Fest: Local Stars on the Rise

Because nobody knows funny like ATX

"...9. Avery Moore Avery’s goofy range of comedic voices is just..."

April 11, 2016 Events Post by Samantha Johnson

Dance Repertory Theatre's 2019 Fall for Dance

In works ranging from tender to tense, the student dancers in the UT Department of Theatre & Dance embodied the spirit of "I can do anything"

"...Alhadji Gibson had two dancers fall for each other. Avery Moore and Khorii Tinson were a study in contrasts..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Chacon Makes Final Cut of Picks to Lead APD

City manager announced on Friday top three candidates for police chief

"...Austin Police Depart­ment, along with Dallas Police Assistant Chief Avery Moore and Los Angeles Police Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides...."

Aug. 20, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Multifarious Mike Wiebe

Music, comedy, faux-Christianity: the many faces of the Drakulas/Riverboat Gamblers frontman

"...stand up, he's very honest about himself," reflects comedian Avery Moore. "There's a sadness to it that I really..."

June 12, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Marc Maron, Nikki Glaser Headlining Inaugural Moontower Just for Laughs Festival

Amped-up comedy fest adds over 100 comics and podcasts

"...Angelina Martin • Anthony DeVito • Ashley Sharma • Avery Moore • Big Jay Oakerson • Brandi Davis •..."

Jan. 19, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin Plays the APD Chief Dating Game

Finalists court the community for Austin police top job

"...Deputy Chief Emada Tingirides, and Dallas PD Assistant Chief Avery Moore – any questions outside of those already preselected..."

Aug. 27, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Moontower Announces Jenny Slate, Leslie Jones, Jay Pharoah, and More for Its Just for Laughs Festival

Samantha Bee, Ziwe, Monét X Change, and many more added to lineup

"...Murphy Angelina Martin Ariel Elias* Ashley Gavin* Ashley Sharma Avery Moore Ben Schwartz & Friends* Big Jay Oakerson Blair..."

Feb. 9, 2023 Arts Post by James Renovitch

First Look: Inside the New Cap City Comedy Club

Mary Lynn Rajskub gets opening night honors at new Domain site

"...[inset-1-right]The evening’s entertainment began with local comic Avery Moore, a perfect candidate for inaugurating this stage. Later..."

July 14, 2022 Arts Post by Rod Machen

Cap City Comedy Club Returns

Knock, knock. Who's there? Austin's comedy big dog reopens this week.

"...15-16: Kelsey Cook July 22-23: Chris O'Connor July 24: Avery Moore July 28: Home Base – The Best of..."

July 11, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...host Taylor Wallace with acerbic and music-loving Austin comedian Avery Moore, veteran of fests like FunFunFun and Moontower...."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Money Chicha, Greyhounds, Carolyn Wonderland, Deezie Brown, Sir Woman to Play Austin Music Awards

Tickets on sale now for March 8, benefiting the SIMS Foundation

"...emcees, KUTX radio host Taylor Wallace and Austin comedian Avery Moore. The show, kicking off at 7:55pm sharp, is..."

Feb. 3, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Top Austin Headlines of 2021: Manley Finally Finds the Exits

Feb. 12: Austin Police Chief Brian Man­ley announces his retirement

"...applicants down to three finalists in August: Chacon, Dallas' Avery Moore (preferred by advocates), and Los Angeles' Emada Tingarides..."

Dec. 17, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Moontower Comedy Comes Back in a Big Way!

Festival celebrates its tenth year with 100 comics – live!

"...• Josh Adam Meyers • Liz Miele *MD • Avery Moore • Leanne Morgan *MD • Sam Morril *MD..."

June 10, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Second Wave of Acts Added to Moontower Comedy Festival 2019

Latest list of headliners shows Moontower up Schitt's Creek

"...Langston Kerman, Andy Kindler, the Lucas Brothers, the McCuewans (Avery Moore and Mike Wiebe), Kevin McDonald, Eddie Pepitone, Amanda..."

Jan. 18, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Seen / Soon: May 4

Recapping the fifth Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards and anticipating the 33rd Funniest Person in Austin semi-finals

"...are: Brian Gaar, Joe Hafkey, Ralph Hardesty, Carina Magyar, Avery Moore, Arielle Norman, Nick Saverino, Chris Tellez, Devon Walker,..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Column

Moontower Comedy 2018: Full Lineup, Schedule

Amanda Seales, Dulcé Sloan, Ted Leo late additions to fun

"...Hardesty, Justin Hicks, Martha Kelly, Bob Khosravi, Jon Mendoza, Avery Moore, Arielle Norman, Enzo Priesnitz, Denise O’Young, Christina Parrish,..."

March 30, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Annual Events

Festivals aren't just for music and film

"...ATX's smartest jokers (Matt Bearden, Lashonda Lester, Chris Cubas, Avery Moore). This year's fest happens April 19-22...."

March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Gay Place: Pure, Unadulterated Hell

Christeene goes to hell and back for you

"...Aaron Brooks, Lashonda Lester, Maggie Maye, Ralphie Hardesty, and Avery Moore. Oui, oui ji! Thu., Oct. 30, 8pm. Spider..."

Oct. 31, 2014 Column by Kate X Messer

Gay Place: FEARBOMB!

Don't fear the creepers: That's just the Weird City Sisters

"...Aaron Brooks, Lashonda Lester, Maggie Maye, Ralphie Hardesty, and Avery Moore. Oui, oui ji! Thu., Oct. 30, 8pm. Spider..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Column

Improvising Every Second

The secret history of Austin Circle of Theaters director Latifah Taormina, from Second City to the Committee and beyond

"...Joan Rivers, improv guru Del Close, Roger Bowen, and Avery Schreiber, among others. "These were all Class A improvisers."..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Feature by Lowell Bartholomee

Austin Identifies Top Seven Candidates for Next Police Chief

APD Interim Chief Joseph Chacon among those on the shortlist

"...prior experience in Austin, is joined by Anne Kirkpatrick, Avery L. Moore, Celeste Murphy, Mirtha V. Ramos, Gordon Ramsay,..."

July 26, 2021 News Post by Austin Sanders

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...Nakano; with John Travolta, Harry Belafonte, Kelly Lynch, Margaret Avery, Carrie Snodgress, Willie Carpenter, Robert Gossett. (R, 90 min.)..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

Fantastic Fest Nabs Latest Derrickson-Cargill-Hawke Horror Collab The Black Phone

Keira Knightley dark comedy Silent Night to close fest

"...World Premiere of 4K Restoration, 86 min Director - Avery Crounse The seminal American folk horror film, unavailable on..."

Sept. 9, 2021 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Exhibitionism

Picasso at the Lapin Agile: Expecting the Best

"...(and is costumed with a comic wink by Glenn Avery Breed as if the artist has just walked out..."

July 9, 1999 Arts Review

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...“Lake City” (USA, 92 min.) Writers/Directors: Hunter Hill, Perry Moore Cast: Sissy Spacek, Troy Garity, Rebecca Romijn, Dave Matthews,..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Not Clown

You're not likely to enter a world as uniquely weird and vibrant as that of Physical Plant Theater's 'Not Clown' any time soon

"...Or, rather, ensued. Co-creators Carlos Treviño and Steve Moore have chosen to place their play within a play,..."

Aug. 20, 2004 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

2017 Payne Theatre Award Nominees

E.A. Poe musical Nevermore leads the way with 11 noms

"...Throwing Shade Lindsey Doleshal, Dead Man's Cell Phone Jenny Lavery, The Totalitarians Rudy Ramirez, Agent Andromeda: The Orion Crusade..."

Sept. 20, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

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