Dispatches From a New Decade of SXSW

Our favorite musical moments from the fest

"...the artist entered her upright tunnel to a control center of electronic musicmaking equipment. What began as a persistent..."

March 25, 2022 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Articulations

Arts Center Stage got a new lease on life -- or at least a new lease on Palmer Auditorium; the Bad Dog Comedy Theatre offers last call, and the Rude Mechanicals gets their second plug of the year in The New York Times.

"...This was the week that Arts Center Stage got a new lease on life -- or..."

May 11, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

To Ancient Troy (By Way of Denver)

Ancient Greece and modern Denver may seem an incongruous pairing, but in the new Greek epic Tantalus, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, they prove a striking fit, creating a work that's heroic.

"...not mount the finished work by itself. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, however, could. Founded by Donald..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How to Hire an Architect

"...art as is architecturally possible. Call it the ARTS Center Stage Architectural Design Committee. "I think it's about 18..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Peerless

All About Joe (York)

"......"

Jan. 24, 1997 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ACL Music Fest Friday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...11:15am, BMI stage..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

ACL Music Fest Saturday Picks

The blurbing of ACL 2009

"...11:20am, Austin Ventures stage..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Music Feature

Right Where They Belong

Raoul Hernandez goes on tour with the Flatlanders

"...Ed Sullivan Theater, W. 53rd & Broadway, NYC. Backstage at 'The Late Show With David Letterman.' 3pm...."

July 26, 2002 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Articulations

The Long Center for the Performing Arts is delayed until 2005, and MS / Nerve Dance Company and Jason Phelps hold a very personal benefit.

"...Little Longer For Long Center..."

May 17, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Another hefty infusion of cash for the Long Center, and no money necessary to see the new Austin Museum of Art exhibition

"...The folks over at ARTS Center Stage say they're near the end of Phase 1..."

Sept. 1, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Rodeo Austin: Your Guide to All the Bands, Barrel Racing, and Buckin' Broncs

Ludacris, Young the Giant, and mutton bustin’ top the bill

"...runs until March 24 at the Travis County Expo Center...."

March 10, 2018 Events Post by Savannah Opre

Entranced

Remembering one who fascinated us all: Karen Kuykendall, 1937-2007

"...unlike many performers, who leave that knowledge at the stage door, Karen applied it in life: to every party,..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

The sale of an art collection at UT and the return of a grand hotel.

"...of the grand opening as a benefit for ARTS Center Stage and the arts community. The gala is set..."

April 21, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

South Bank Update

"...beyond the realm of the possible, beyond the talking stages, beyond the blueprint and paper period to construction. It's..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Live Shots

"...Tosca at Cedar Street November 2. photograph by John..."

Nov. 6, 1998 Music Feature

A Place to Gather Again

The Long Center recycles not only Palmer Auditorium's materials but also its civic purpose

"...When the Long Center for the Performing Arts threw wide its doors for..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...building on the national attention and acclaim for their stage adaptation of Lipstick Traces, which played in New York..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

If you're still looking for the perfect gift for that arts lover on your shopping list, you have until Dec. 18 to get a 2002 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo Carrera for a mere $100, courtesy of Arts Center Stage's raffle to raise funds for the Long Center.

"...not a 2002 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo Carrera? Arts Center Stage has one of these works of automotive art..."

Dec. 13, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Hill Country Breakdown

"...a cool and clear April evening, but the silent stage, normally bustling at this point with last-second soundchecks and..."

June 4, 1999 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Live Shots

"...The high spark of a low-heeled boy, Steve Winwood..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Feature

Faster Than Sound: Happy Birthday, Daniel Johnston

Hi, How Are You Day commemorates the late, great Daniel Johnston, and SaulPaul's Alien Adventure beams down at Scottish Rite Theater

"...emotionally intense, acrobatic conduit for such elation, littering the stage with discarded clothing layers and luggage bags. On a..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Night at the Opera

Opera for dummies: Name one male tenor

"...suggested that one of music's greatest figures would be onstage within the hour...."

May 27, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

An 'Our Town' for Our Town

With 100 Austin stories, Zach builds a city on a stage

"...slight young Emily and George or that wondrously wise Stage Manager or the genius of the play's simple theatricality..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

After three years of leading the drive to build the Long Center for the Performing Arts, David Fleming has resigned as the center's President and CEO.

"...Exit for Long Center CEO..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Changing Places

The new Pickle Elementary School is a crucible of the changing St. Johns neighborhood

"...within its 2-year-old walls. The school is just the centerpiece of a $14 million complex built in the St...."

Feb. 7, 2003 News Feature by Michael May

Exhibitionism

Hay Fever: Child's Play

"...Company's smooth revival of Noel Coward's Hay Fever, the stage might as well be a playground, for director Jill..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

Itzhak Perlman: Extension of His Soul

"...were out spending hundreds of dollars at the Erwin Center on the obese Italian guy who can't quite hit..."

Feb. 12, 1999 Arts Review

Downtown Developments

"...the long-vacant office building once was considered "the nerve center for Texas," housing such bigwigs as President Lyndon Johnson,..."

Feb. 5, 1999 News Feature

Live Shots

"...La Tropa F at Aqua Fest Saturday, August 2..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Music Feature

Six Degrees of Separation

"...the screen by John Guare from his own award-winning stage play, the movie also allows Stockard Channing to reprise..."

Jan. 28, 1994 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

« 1    ‹ BACK    1   2   3   4   5   6   7   8   9   10     NEXT ›    34 »