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In Person
BookPeople employees put down the books and, as it turns out, pick up Steve Martin pretty quick.
"...they couldn't wait. Seated neatly around the dinner table stage-left in the dark, hands folded, barely discernible smiles occasionally..."

May 23, 2003 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

The Changing Face of Downtown
"...The same architects who brought you the Austin Convention Center (including its expanded version) and the Austin Bergstrom International..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Yo-Yo's, Black Halos, Emo's Main Room
Friday Night
"...social opportunities abound, you damn well better have the on-stage equivalent of the Hindenberg disaster to capture the people's..."

March 17, 2000 Music Review by Greg Beets

Council Watch
Council denies historic zoning for old house on St. David's property.
"...one issue council will likely consider is an ARTS Center Stage proposal to give the city $1 million to..."

Dec. 24, 1999 News Column by Jenny Staff Johnson

Shakespeare's R&J: Forbidden Love Again
Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin
"...Shakespeare's R&J: Forbidden Love Again Zachary Scott Theatre Center, Whisenhunt Stage,..."

Oct. 1, 1999 Arts Review by Sarah Hepola

The Alarmist
"...(The fact that the film is based on a stage production -- something called Life During Wartime -- is..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Revenge Is Sweet
Slusher Crashes, Burns on the Southwest Parkway
"...seated at a pop-up table on a very empty stage. It's going to be a long night for four..."

Feb. 7, 1997 News Column by Alex de Marban

Your Tax Dollars at Play
The Rosewood Entertainment Center
"...East Austin neighborhood near you! The Central City Entertainment Center, featuring two movie cinemas, 16 bowling lanes, a roller-..."

July 28, 1995 News Feature

Bullets Over Broadway
"...hit men and artists' agents, all commingle in BOB's backstage world. The deft ensemble work of Allen's entire cast..."

Nov. 4, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Kill-Off
"...to strip down to her cellulite on his barroom stage nightly. Immediately smitten with the stripper is Luane's dimwitted..."

July 12, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Evicted and Helpless
Disabled residents to be forced out of state supported living center
"...refuge for Jason at the Austin State Supported Living Center (formerly the Austin State School) at West 35th and..."

Sept. 19, 2014 News Feature by Mary Tuma

If You Build It ...
Ah, you know the rest
"...dollars, and persevering through every obstacle imaginable, the Long Center for the Performing Arts opened. If you somehow missed..."

Jan. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

MACC Mommy
Managing the busy new Mexican American Cultural Center is inspiring work for Amparo Garcia-Crow
"...no shortage of activity at the Mexican American Cultural Center. Perched like a bright-white origami figure on the north..."

Sept. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Austin's Cultural Makeover
Which arts facilities from the boom years were built, which weren't built, and why
"...crop of just such venues: the Vortex, the Off Center, Flatbed World Headquarters, the Blue Theater, the Hideout, and..."

Feb. 20, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Power to the People
"...Ken Altes photograph by John Anderson..."

April 23, 1999 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wild Child to Sir Woman, Kelsey Wilson Is Taking the High Road
The laid-back ringleader reinvents Wild Child and forges a new path with Sir Woman
"...Her band, Wild Child, soundchecks on stage, but gravity recenters as the singer wanders around the..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Basement Show Vibes in a Ballroom with Why Bonnie, Font, and On Being an Angel
Good ol' Texas indie rocks campus-area stage
"...Being an Angel and Font. The former took the stage 15 minutes after their posted set time, but tore..."

Sept. 18, 2022 Music Post by Kriss Conklin

Mary J. Blige & Nas Prove Their Royalty at COTA
Co-headlining NYC legends marathon 150 nonstop minutes
"...Even with each singer’s coat of arms hop-scotching the stage backdrop just above the live band’s heads – bass,..."

Aug. 5, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi

Mary Moody Northen Theatre's Spring Awakening
In this production at St. Edward's University, the use of movement adds emphasis to the musical's sex-positive moral
"...ensemble becomes an electrifying conduit for movement to take center stage...."

April 12, 2019 Arts Review by Lilli Hime

And on Keyboards, John Carpenter!
Horror master successfully re-tunes his career
"...he commanded the ACL Live at the Moody Theater stage on Thursday night as a born again rock legend...."

June 24, 2016 Music Post by Richard Whittaker

Allan Rising
The Allan Early Childhood Center is home to a flourishing collection of nonprofits
"...has found new life as the Allan Early Childhood Center, a home for nonprofits that the district hopes won't..."

Feb. 5, 2016 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Happy Hundredth Birthday, Paramount Theatre!
Austin's original vaudeville stage announces Lyle Lovett and more
"...Theatre, a great pleasure to be back on its stage after a 99-year absence, to celebrate the centenary of..."

Jan. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Heart and Soul
Lengthy Q&A with Huey Lewis
"...Huey Lewis & the News, who play the Long Center Wednesday, might be considered an 1980s phenomenon, but their..."

Oct. 25, 2011 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

New Works Theater Community
Austin theatre groups band together and land $90,000 to support making new work
"...artists that develop and produce new material for the stage. The grant will support the efforts of these groups..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Willie Bob Cougar
Three legends at the Dell Diamond
"...But the Dell Diamond had a festival atmosphere. The stage was set up in center field with the infield..."

Aug. 5, 2009 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Finding Gold in a Dust Bowl
Jenny Lewis, Bill Murray, and other nuggets from ACL
"...headed Creedence Clearwater Revival; a third stood at the center of Led Zeppelin; and one guitarist was the beatkeeper..."

Oct. 1, 2008 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

The Good Times Ain't Over
Freddy Powers keeps on truckin'
"...In the wings of the stage, Freddy Powers sits quietly as Merle Haggard steps out..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

2007-08 Austin Music Awards
Austin Music Hall, Wednesday, March 12
"...the newly renovated Austin Music Hall served as musical epicenter, a convergence of past and present embodied in the..."

March 14, 2008 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Point Austin: All EARRS
Stage Two of the Hodge Affair may be less than meets the eye
"...a few more sparks flared last week, the Convention Center's Hodge Affair thus far remains a whole lot of..."

April 27, 2007 News Column by Michael King

Naked City
Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond
"...hearing at the George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center on Thursday, Jan. 12, 4-7pm, to share your experiences...."

Jan. 13, 2006 News Feature

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