If You Can Stand the Heat, Here Are Some Outdoor Activities to Enjoy This Summer in Austin

Watersports, zip lines, and the many delights of Zilker Park

"...and celebrate the magic of Broadway shows at the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre at – you guessed..."

July 18, 2022 Chronolog Post by Camila Llorente

New Website Lets You Dip Into the Barton Creek Timestream

Drifting in the history of Barton Springs

"...to swim at Barton Springs but never heard of Beverly Sheffield, once known as "mayor" of the Springs? Maybe..."

April 22, 2022 Screens Feature by Ellen Daly

Public Notice: Trying to Get Swimmers’ Ears

Plus parks, public safety, naked gardening, and more...

"...PARD is developing a Vision Plan for the Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park in Allandale and hosts..."

April 30, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Volunteer Efforts Take Center Stage in Winter Storm Relief

Chasing the cold away

"...couple from Los Angeles (event producer Regina Carpinelli and Beverly Hills hair stylist Chris Petroff, who documented their trip..."

Feb. 26, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Georgia on My Mind

It was the best of days, it was the worst of days

"...Chair Roberta Crenshaw and Parks and Recreation Department Director Beverly Sheffield. Directed by Monica Flores and Karen Kocher, the..."

Jan. 8, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Little Mermaid

Dynamite vocals and grand visuals overcome the musical’s narrative weaknesses to satisfy audiences nostalgic for Disney’s classic

"...whole, I can't say I wasn't entertained. The Little MermaidBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Dr.,..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Nearly 50 Food, Music, & Arts Festivals to Keep You Busy This Spring

From barbecue to burlesque, something for every Austinite this season

"...on The Merchant of Venice this year. May 8-26 Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theatre Sunset Valley ArtFest..."

April 3, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

One in a Crowd

Barton Springs history needs your crowdfunding help

"...Roberta Crenshaw and Austin Parks and Recreation Department Director Beverly Sheffield made toward preserving Barton Creek and Barton Springs..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Screens Column by Savannah J Salazar

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...the free Noche de Folklor (Sat., Aug. 25, 7:30pm, Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater). Two decades later, Ana..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Zilker Theatre Productions' All Shook Up

Take Elvis at his silliest, mix in Twelfth Night, stir playfully, and you have the latest Zilker Summer Musical

"...you were forced to stay here longer. All Shook UpBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Dr.,..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Spring Things to Do in (or Around) Austin

How and where to take the most advantage of this weather.

"...Thursday-Sunday, May 10-27 Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater Free..."

March 29, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Seen / Soon Sept. 22

Being dazzled by Ai Weiwei’s Forever Bicycles on Austin Museum Day and adventuring with the Theorists at Zilker

"...night swim in Barton Springs. Sun., Sept. 24, 8pm, Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Dr...."

Sept. 22, 2017 Arts Column

Zilker Theatre Productions’ The Wizard of Oz

The 59th Zilker Summer Musical embraces all the joy in the familiar tale, making for a family-friendly show

"...fun evening of nostalgia for many. The Wizard of OzBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Dr.,..."

July 28, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Austin Shakespeare’s The Comedy of Errors

Austin Shakespeare's new take on Shakespeare's farce takes some time figuring out its own identity

"...take finally understands who it is. The Comedy of ErrorsBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Dr.,..."

May 12, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Theorists’ Hiraeth

A sprawling evening of art and community organized by Amy Morrow and the Theorists showed the challenge of editing in our age

"...down to the spring, too, for that night swim. HiraethBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater Sept. 17..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...Douglas Brinkley, Rightful Heritage David Crabb, Bad Kid Rob Sheffield, On Bowie Kevin Robbins, Harvey Penick Skip Hollandsworth, The..."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Zilker Theatre Productions' Shrek the Musical

The lovable ogre and company spring to life on the Hillside stage with loads of laughs and professional polish

"...precision. Catherine Brandt's scenic design seems to enlarge the Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside stage with some creatively transformative..."

July 29, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Gay Place

You can't help but notice that adult proms are all the rage

"...how to throw a stake. Sun., May 29, 7-8:30pm. Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park, 7000 Ardath. $10...."

May 27, 2016 Column

Jennifer Chenoweth's XYZ Atlas

For years, the artist has been mapping locals' emotional experiences of the city and making them into art

"...14-15 & 21-22, 11am-6pm, at the Barton Springs Pool Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center in Zilker Park, 2201 Barton..."

May 13, 2016 Arts Feature by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Related Events

"...2016 maps, and Jennifer Chenoweth. Sat., May 14, noon, Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center...."

May 13, 2016 Arts Feature

Austin Shakespeare's Macbeth

This military-themed staging of the tragedy gets lost in a haze of design and technical issues

"...performance, the production's war feels lost in a quagmire. MacbethBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Stage, 2206 William Barton Dr...."

May 13, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

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

"...have prompted numerous honors, from the Austin Community Foundation's Beverly S. Sheffield Award to the American Red Cross' Clara..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...The wish lanterns were installed along the bridge at Beverly Sheffield Park in February. District 8: Patrick Bresnan &..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music: First Band List of 2016

Initial names for (154) and days remaining until (146) March madness

"...Beverly (Brooklyn, N.Y.)..."

Oct. 20, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Art in Public Places' TEMPO Program

The city of Austin gets into temporary sculpture in a big way, debuting 10 new works around town this fall

"...Nov. 9-Dec. 6 at Brentwood Park, 6710 Arroyo Seco; Beverly S. Sheffield Park, 7000 Ardath; Gustavo "Gus" Garcia Park,..."

Oct. 2, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Preserving Austin's Natural Mecca

Interactive documentary project Living Springs celebrates Barton Springs

"...came a mandate for an education center on-site. The Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center was built, and the Splash!..."

July 31, 2015 Screens Feature by Jessi Cape

Public Notice: Government by Committee

Council committees get up to speed

"...documentary crew at the first-ever, pop-up studio at the Beverly S. Sheffield Education Center at Barton Springs, noon-4pm. The..."

April 24, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Musicals of August

"...Oklahoma! (1943) Through Aug. 16. Thu.-Sun., 8:30pm. Beverly S. Sheffield Hillside Theatre, 2206 William Barton Dr. www.zilker.org..."

Aug. 1, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Music Announces First Band Cull

Some 10% of total acts showcasing March 11-16

"...Bring Me The Horizon (Sheffield, ENGLAND)..."

Oct. 16, 2013 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Great Artdoors

Summer's here, and the time is right for outdoor performances all over Central Texas

"...the Park: The Winter's TaleThrough May 26. Thu.-Sun., 8pm. Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater, 2206 William Barton Dr...."

May 17, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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