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Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
The Method Gun
The Rude Mechs' latest pays at times comic, at times touching tribute to the strange craft of acting and its practitioners
"...Rollins Studio Theatre at the Long Center, through April 12..."
April 11, 2008 Arts Review by Robert Faires
Gypsy Caravan
Billed as the “Gypsy Caravan,” five bands travel across America making music from across the Romani diaspora.
"...it shot by the indefatigable Albert Maysles) from the stage and from the road with backstories for each artist..."
Aug. 10, 2007 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman
Gary Grinkle's Battles With Wrinkles And Other Troubles In Mudgeville
Watching Second Youth Family Theatre's visually delicious theatrical confection 'Gary Grinkle's Battles With Wrinkles and Other Troubles in Mudgeville' is like seeing a children's book come to life
"...Dougherty Arts Center, through March 19..."
March 10, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo
Articulations
Long Center supporters do a funding turnaround by asking the city for $25 million in bond money, and Austin Musical Theatre finds new life as Broadway Texas.
"...Into the Woods or Sandy Walper taking over the stage with a brassy reading of Follies' "Broadway Baby." Greg..."
Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires
The Last September
"...Roxburgh. Not even the rich and nuanced performances of stage veterans Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, and Jane Birkin can..."
May 5, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Twilight of the Golds
"...filmed for Showtime, this adaptation of Jonathan Tolins' controversial stage play has the look and flavor of its made-for-television..."
Feb. 6, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
The Verde Report: Referee Ismail Elfath on a World Cup Final for the Ages
In part two of our chat, the Austinite discusses his time on soccer’s biggest stage
"...his entire 45-day experience overseeing matches on soccer's biggest stage. Part two of that conversation is below. (Read part..."
Feb. 3, 2023 Sports Column by Eric Goodman
Review: Zach's The Rocky Horror Show Still Tasteless, Plotless, Pointless, and Perfect
Cult classic is a welcome jump to the left, step to the right
"...to the show’s limited time on the New York stage (only 45 performances), but it inspired counterculture audiences to..."
April 18, 2022 Arts Post by Bob Abelman
Lizzo, Beck Announced as SXSW Keynotes
Festival also adds cyberpunk pioneer Neil Stephenson
"...to join her world and perform with her on stage."..."
Feb. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker
Drag Fest Best Bets
Curated by Gay Place for you, our devoted readers
"...Today, Austin turns into the dragtastic center of the universe with the third annual Austin International..."
Nov. 9, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan
Tom Petty Soaks in 40
Heartbreaker’s biggest surprise was a show-stealing Gary Clark Jr.
"...date), Tuesday’s two-hour worship at a rafters-stocked Frank Erwin Center took on the distinct air of victory lap. Petty,..."
May 3, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Euphoria’s Urban Upsurge
Young Thug and Wiz Khalifa spike weekend EDM fest
"...Fest’s four nights there, Young Thug – on a stage resembling a neo-pagan fusion of a weed leaf and..."
April 10, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
Black Sabbath: Never Say Die
Doom pioneers bid dramatic farewell to North America
"...Sabbath’s final North American show at San Antonio’s AT&T Center on Saturday night the ultimate act of contrition. A..."
Nov. 14, 2016 Music Post by Bryan Rolli
Adele Rules
First of two Erwin Center shows sets fire to the rain
"...first of two sold-out shows at the Frank Erwin Center on Friday proved who rules the 21st century roost...."
Nov. 5, 2016 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
1,000 Forest Gorillas in Kansas
Heloise Gold and Natalie George's dance-theatre work posed the question: What if we took the time to count?
"...wearing fur hats ride large tricycles slowly across the stage, tracing a cellophane path that rustles and snaps as..."
March 4, 2016 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz
The Last of Robin Hood
Kevin Kline is Errol Flynn in this confused story of his late-life affair with 15-year-old Beverly Aadland.
"...requires that the film have a very formal moral center (or a very calculatedly amoral one). This film slips..."
Sept. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Louis Black
We Are the World
Recapping this year's Austin Music Awards.
"...The Austin Ballroom of the Convention Center bustled with this town's finest musicians on the Wednesday..."
March 21, 2014 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger
Metallica: Through the Never
The 32-year-old British quartet is shown in depth that only begins with the 3-D.
"...avoids any icebergs that might otherwise sink the film’s center: Metallica’s actual performance. That Through the Never requires 3-D..."
Sept. 27, 2013 Movie Review by Raoul Hernandez
Listen to What the Man Said
Paul McCartney’s first-night Erwin Center sell-out astounds
"...hours and 45 minutes Thursday night at the Erwin Center. McCartney, not rock & roll, may be the universal..."
May 23, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Radiohead week: Existential crisis?
Radiohead's two-night stand in Austin reviewed
"...giddy at hosting the band since last night's Erwin Center show sold out immediately, and its Austin City Limits..."
March 8, 2012 Music Post by Doug Freeman
Conditions of Puscifer's Parole
Live review of Puscifer at the Long Center last week
"...The problem with a rock concert at the Long Center is that when you run to the stage, the..."
Feb. 27, 2012 Music Post by Kevin Curtin
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Moved to Texas with an all-female cast, the Bard's comedy is a summer escape
"...Center Stage Texas, 2826 Real, 391-1800..."
Aug. 26, 2011 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe
Country Strong
It's Nashville-on-the-rocks as Gwyneth Paltrow takes a starring turn as an alcoholic singer trying to make a comeback.
"...the disapproval of an orderly (Hedlund) at Kelly’s detox center who also happens to be her fuck buddy and..."
Jan. 14, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones
What Kind of Reception Is This?
The senator from New York releases her delegates, but where are the sandwiches?
"...were invited to a reception at the Colorado Convention Center with Senator Clinton. Those who were interesting in attending..."
Aug. 28, 2008 Qmmunity Post by Steve Rivas
Bats Left, Sings Right
With help from Esther's Follies, Austin Lyric Opera turns Strauss' Viennese waltz into a Texas two-step
"...might make for a splashy debut in the Long Center, he had the inspiration for an opera set in..."
May 30, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Off the Record
A walk on the wild side of SXSW 2008
"...Dizzee Rascal all went live from the Austin Convention Center on DirecTV. Daytrotter.com recorded 24 sessions, including sets by..."
March 21, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell
South by So Real
Hustling SXSW hip-hop with Matt Sonzala.
"...on full-time. More than 150 hip-hop acts take the stage in Austin from March 12 to 16, and whether..."
Feb. 12, 2008 Music Post by Thomas Fawcett
Intermission
Gobotrick Theatre Company's Intermission isn't a musical but kind of a live concert with real musicians pretending to be characters in front of a pretend audience in front of a real audience
"...Dougherty Arts Center Theater, through June 16..."
June 15, 2007 Arts Review by Patti Hadad
Meet the New Bosses
Long Center director Cliff Redd and ALO director Richard Buckley compare notes on leading an arts institution, the challenges they face, and being new to Austin
"...was named the new executive director for the Long Center for the Performing Arts this summer. While Buckley had..."
Sept. 17, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
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