Top 10 Memorable Moments in Austin Theatre

Highs and lows from Austin’s stages in their first real post-pandemic year

"...made Deaf Austin Theatre's recent collaboration with Zach Theatre (Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella) and cohabitation at Ground Floor Theatre..."

Dec. 15, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival Announces 2023 Film Lineup

LGBTQ film fest starts 36th year with musicals, mystery, more

"...D: Sav Rodgers USA, 2022, 95 mins. Sav Rodgers turns a trans..."

June 28, 2023 Screens Post by James Scott

Review: Zach Theatre & Deaf Austin Theatre’s Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella

An innovative approach to a marvelous play

"...and a live-action made-for-TV musical penned by composer Richard Rodgers and lyricist-dramatist Oscar Hammerstein II. More recently, it has..."

Feb. 5, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Five Shows to Light Up the Stage

As the new year's dark period lifts from theatres, it's time to get back in the stalls

"...Zach Theatre: Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella..."

Jan. 27, 2023 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Wait, How Does SXSW Music Work Again?

Breaking down the basics, and some favorites, after three years away

"...reviewing the building blocks of the March monolith. Nile Rodgers, rockumentaries, British buzz ... it's all coming back to..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...of the genre encompassing both Jimmy Reed and Jimmie Rodgers. Upon corralling his local cast and crew, including the..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"...shook some Faces-esque action of his own. Add singer Brian Papageorge, possessor of a three-octave range that naturally eased..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Whose Money Is Behind the Convention Center Election Battle?

Local PACs raise and spend for and against Prop. B

"...contribution, $10,000 loan); SOS supporter Jenny Clark ($10,000); investor Brian Rodgers ($6,000); attorney Fred Lewis ($5,000 contribution, $10,000 loan),..."

Oct. 11, 2019 News Post by Michael King

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...Michael Kleinman and his nonprofit foundation, and activist investor Brian Rodgers, each of whom put $10,000 or more into..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

With a Possible Update to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Former Council Members Recall Local Scandal

How a misunderstanding changed Austin politics

"...City Coun­cil's walking-quorum scandal. Following a complaint from activist Brian Rodgers, Travis County Attorney David Escamilla opened an investigation..."

April 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

High Court Turns Back Open Meetings Act

Rules that snared City Council thrown out

"...the investigation after answering questions from a constituent (activist Brian Rodgers) about Council's weekly working habits. Riley says he..."

March 8, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Stacey Abrams, Beastie Boys to Speak at SXSW

Nile Rodgers, Gwyneth Paltrow and more join the roster

"...programming officer. “From NASA scientists to entertainment legends Nile Rodgers and T Bone Burnett to influential voices like Stacey..."

Feb. 12, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Follow the Money ... to the Polls

Election funds flow to and from candidates and PACs

Oct. 19, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Election Ticker: Travis Turning Out

Voter registration deadlines come and gone

"...Facebook advertising ($750); other contributions came from commercial Realtor-activist Brian Rodgers ($5,000), political consultant George Shipley ($1,000), and business..."

Oct. 12, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Council: Feelin’ Grove-y

All PUDs all the time at City Hall

"...reiterate the agreement. As for the threat by plaintiff Brian Rodgers to re-file the lawsuit on more substantive grounds..."

Oct. 21, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Council Preview: Pilot Knob Returns

Debate over how to pay for affordable housing continues

"...deals with a lawsuit filed against the city by Brian Rodgers, who alleges that Council violated the open meetings..."

March 4, 2016 News Feature by Amy Kamp

News Roundup: Council Gets Dirty

Representatives engage in ... legal combaaaaaat!

"...Waley, Kristen Hotopp, Frances McIntyre, Mike Levy, Brandon Reed, Brian Rodgers, Bill Bunch, Brad Parsons, and Ed English. He..."

Feb. 8, 2016 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Lawsuits, Laws, and Plea Bargains

Brian Rodgers vs. COA, Abbott vs. women's rights, etc.

"...In this week's News Roundup, Brian Rodgers files a lawsuit claiming the city of Austin..."

June 15, 2015 News Post by News Staff

Decker Golf: Not Tee Time

Council agrees to wait before deciding Decker's fate

"...In addition to the water issues, ­ChangeAustin.org activist Brian Rodgers had filed a complaint with the city alleging..."

Dec. 12, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

A Few Rounds Over Decker

How many golf courses does Austin need?

"...features an armed robber grabbing "parkland for peanuts." ChangeAustin's Brian Rodgers scoffs at the notion that the city needs..."

Nov. 21, 2014 News Feature by Jo Clifton

Then There's This: No Praise for Appraisal Process

Disparities in property values could prompt protest from county

"...report released by local activist and real estate investor Brian Rodgers titled "The Unfair Burden." The year before, Rodgers..."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Water Use Sinking, Rates Rising

Austin Water officials agree something's got to give

"...activists – Bill Bunch, Roy Waley, Paul Robbins, and Brian Rodgers (a committee member) – asked that the city..."

April 11, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Following the Money

Eckhardt campaign defines “greater good”: support for Eckhardt

"...and local real estate developer (apparently the good kind) Brian Rodgers, both full-throated supporters of Eckhardt – has been..."

March 3, 2014 News Post by Michael King

Prop. 6: Strange Bedfellows on Both Sides

Boondoggle or necessary step? Odd alliances form on both sides of state water proposal.

"...Partier Debra Medina. Familiar local names include anti-sprawl developer Brian Rodgers and perennial small-l libertarian "independent" gadfly Linda Curtis...."

Oct. 25, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

City Redistricting Commission Wants Its Own Lawyer

ICRC gets down to brass tacks before drawing new City Council boundaries

"...the wake of complaints in 2010 from local activist Brian Rodgers, and an ongoing lawsuit filed by attorney and..."

July 26, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Why Does the 'Chronicle' So Ardently Defend the Indefensible?

"...hasn't been more aggressive in defending what was, until [Brian] Rodgers' complaint, the status quo.” The answer is obvious:..."

Oct. 31, 2012 Postmarks

Open and Shut

Council members hope they've closed the door on their Open Meetings legal troubles. Trouble is, that won't be the end.

"...coffee chat between local real estate investor and activist Brian Rodgers and Council Member Chris Riley in late 2010..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Open Meetings: Case Closed?

A deal is near for seven current and former City Council members

"...quick translation of that last sentence goes like this: Brian Rodgers...."

Oct. 18, 2012 News Post by Mike Kanin

'The NFL Beat': Week Two

Back to the grind

"...14-team league, I would recommend picking up Miami WR Brian Hartline. While he was on the field much less..."

Sept. 15, 2012 Sports Post by Alex Dunlap

Of Thee I Sing (and Dance)

The musical is America's gift to theatre, and here's the local state of the union

"...have the talent, budget, and balls to put a Rodgers and Hammerstein classic or contemporary Broadway smash on a..."

July 20, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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