Dream of a New Circus

In the two decades it has taken for Cirque du Soleil to reach Austin for the first time, this Montreal-based troupe has not only reinvented circus as performance art but grown into one of the most unexpected and unlikely of entertainment empires.

"...troupe's performances were among the highest-rated events on the Bravo television network, leading to the 2002 reality series Fire..."

May 2, 2003 Arts Feature by Michael Point

TV Eye

Now in its 15th year, the Independent Spirit Awards were created to recognize the so-called "indie" filmmakers who get by with low budgets, favor originality over the formulaic, and feature lesser-known or unknown talent in front of the camera. Well, that's what it used to be like.

"...Spirit Awards (3/25, 4:30pm, IFC and repeat at 8:30pm, Bravo). Held in a huge tent on the beaches of..."

March 24, 2000 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Sucking Us Dry

"...Dear Robert Faires, Bravo! "Risen From the Ashes" [Vol. 18, No. 29] is..."

May 21, 1999 Column

Shortcuts

"...legendary John Pierson this Friday, July 31, 11pm on Bravo. (Actually, most of the shows will be repeating on..."

July 31, 1998 Screens Column by Marjorie Baumgarten

Made Pictures

The Photos of the Wittliff Gallery & Mariana Yampolsky

"...about 25 years ago. It was a Manuel Alvarez Bravo print and cost somewhere in the neighborhood of $200,..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Recapping Elon Musk’s Antisemitic Shitstorm

Losing his mind, or just advertisers?

"...has been “placing ads for major brands like Apple, Bravo (NBC Universal), IBM, Oracle, and Xfinity (Comcast) next to..."

Nov. 27, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Five Live and Legendary Austin Performances This Month

Local stages shake with terror, delight, and motion this September

"...Cullum, with contributions from the ensemble, choreography by Toni Bravo, and writing by Sarah Saltwick. These initial offerings will..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lost Illusions

Balzac's media satire is still bracingly, scathingly topical

"...this focused condensation of the literary work so captivating (bravo, co-screenwriters Jacques Fieschi and Xavier Giannoli!) is the seductive..."

July 8, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Coast

A small-town girl falls for a touring band

"...Ptacek, Mia Rose Frampton, Kane Ritchotte, Mia Xitlali, Ciara Bravo, Cristela Alonzo, Eduardo Roman and Melissa Leo...."

April 8, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Passing in America: Colman Domingo on Complex Identities in Zola

The character actor cracks open the life of a villainous pimp

"...explained. He only discovered the story when director Janicza Bravo (Lemon, Gregory Go Boom) sent him the script "and..."

July 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Dems Vie for Incumbent Rep. John Carter’s Round Rock Seat

North of Austin, a range of liberals in TX-31 contest

"...• Jeremy Bravo (bravoforcongress.com) joined the candidate list a few days ago;..."

Aug. 30, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

The Vortex's Performance Park

Whatever you want to call this play/scavenger hunt/immersive live roleplay, it’s a one-of-a-kind, wonderful theatrical experience

"...and video engineering by David DeMaris, choreography by Toni Bravo, costumes by Pam Fletcher Friday, and original music by..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's ANON(ymous)

At St. Edward's, this reworking of Homer's Odyssey gives names to the nameless in today's immigrant crisis

"...hypnotic pictures with light and sound, respectively, and Toni Bravo has created emotive movement sequences that accent and at..."

Nov. 17, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

TILT Performance Group's Zombie Prom

This musical is kitschy Halloween fun but with something to say about being different

"...the cast took the stage at Balance Dance Studios' Bravo Theatre, I discovered the acting company of TILT is..."

Oct. 27, 2017 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Double Nickelodeons on the Dime

Plenty of opportunities to catch some classic films

"...the series are the great Howard Hawks Western Rio Bravo (May 27), which stars the incomparable John Wayne, Dean..."

May 26, 2017 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Garth Brooks to Keynote SXSW

DMC, Warren G, and T.I. also added as conference speakers

"...Slate, Gabourey Sidibe, Danielle Macdonald, Cindi Leive & Janicza Bravo (Entertainment Influencers): Jenny Slate is an actress, comedian, and..."

March 2, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin Shakespeare's Medea

This production of the Greek tragedy asks the audience to consider the whole story before passing judgment

"...assistance. A chorus of dancers (strikingly choreographed by Toni Bravo) adds an interesting aesthetic element, juxtaposing the idea of..."

March 4, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

All Over Creation: Wide Open Spaces

A new crop of arts venues is sprouting all over Austin

"...of it. This week sees the grand opening of Bravo at Balance, a new 84-seat, black-box performance space in..."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival Announces (Almost) Full Slate

Opening and closing night films still to come

"...Years: Richard Linklater, a first look at the new Bravo hourlong series Girlfriend’s Guide to Divorce, starring House’s Lisa..."

Sept. 17, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Gabriel Luna for the Gooooooaaaaaal!

Soccer and Spy games collide in El Rey's 'Matador'

"...by Roberto Orci (Star Trek, Fringe). Luna plays Tony Bravo, an undercover DEA agent blackmailed by the CIA into..."

July 18, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Latin Flavors, American Kitchens Symposium at CIA San Antonio

Mexican Flavors from Austin Gardens: Matali and Hoja Santa

"...Matali with Mint and Lime Adapted from Chef Christian Bravo, Restaurante Punta del Mar, Merida, Yucatan..."

Oct. 11, 2012 Food Post by MM Pack

After a Fashion: Happy 60th

Your Style Avatar occasionally must offer a mea culpa. Get in line ...

"...much needed services to this segment of our community. Bravo to them, and bravo to you for buying tickets..."

Sept. 28, 2012 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

The Elementals: Water

This Vortex dance exploring water as sacred is often beautiful but not always deep

"...Artistic Director Bonnie Cullum, and with choreography from Toni Bravo, the Vortex company imbues the onstage water with their..."

Sept. 21, 2012 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Yes, Chef: A Memoir

Confessions of cosmopolitan chef Marcus Samuelsson

"...Marcus Samuelsson, the winner of Top Chef Masters on Bravo, has thrown his hat into the ring with this..."

Aug. 3, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Kate Thornberry's Top 10 Success Stories of the 2011 Austin Food Scene

National media attention and local heroes

"...Food Network, the Cooking Channel, the Travel Channel, and Bravo all shot multiple segments in Austin during 2011, highlighting..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Kate Thornberry

Compose Yourself

SXSW Film announces first wave of conference sessions

"...Transmedia By Bravo: How Social Media Shapes TV (Organized by Maile Marshall..."

Oct. 26, 2011 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Food-o-File

The peaches are sweeter, the markets are fruitful, and the grass is greener on Jessie Street

"...Qui in the group. Sounds like the rumors about Bravo's Top Chef filming in Texas this summer could be..."

July 29, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

No need to sugarcoat any of this news; it's already pretty sweet!

"...that weren't enough pastry excitement, a casting crew from Bravo will be in town next week interviewing potential pastry..."

Feb. 25, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Food-o-File

Green Corn, Bola Pizza, holiday baking contests, and more

"...Time and Kocurek Family Artisanal Charcuterie. The Italian-made Forno Bravo oven is mounted on a trailer and decorated with..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Paul Hanley's Top 10 Crazy-Ass 'Nam Movies

Viva the Nam's co-creator talks about his inspirations

"...4) Charlie Bravo (1980): Wildly anachronistic French exploitation flick about a group..."

Jan. 22, 2010 Screens Feature

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