ACL Fest Music Recommendations From Close-to-Home

Fresh sounds that emanate from the Lone Star State

"...a giggle, gun click, handclap, and whoop granted perfect choreography cues for TikTok success of Surfaces' 2019 "Sunday Best."..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Deborah Hay's New Work for Dancers in Sweden Was a Long-Distance Creation

The pandemic forced the Austin choreographer to adapt her dance and even premiere for an audience of no one

"...different drum – or no drum at all. Her choreography is a philosophy based on the consciousness of the..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

Stinky Jewelz Ascends From the Necks of Local Club Kids to Pop’s Biggest Stars

Chart toppers Olivia Rodrigo, Tinashe, and Post Malone sport Madeline Modesti's custom designs

"...look," she says. "The video is all this amazing choreography in a gym, and the entire time she's wearing..."

Aug. 27, 2021 Arts Feature by Rachel Rascoe

New, Local Music We’re Listening to

Ladi Earth, Danilo, Aaron Stephens, and more recommended sounds

"...interlude of Outkast's "So Fresh, So Clean," complete with choreography inspired by her drill team days. The soloist co-directed..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Faster Than Sound: The Spiritual Side of Quentin Arispe

Plans for Pride Month, Resound concert promotions, and IRL record store day

"...Beyoncé, with backup dancers, prerecorded tracks, and lots of choreography," Arispe explains. "Then, once I started doing Spiritual Waiting..."

June 11, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Mad Whit Subdivides the Psyche in Striking “Yeah, She Says” Video

Just a day at the beach with your deepest insecurities

"...The visually arresting short, crafted by Houston videographer T..."

May 21, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Film Review: Twyla Moves

An intimate and fiercely entertaining dance with a legend

"...zones spanning dawn to dusk. As she demonstrates the choreography, her aging body jolts with energetic verve and her..."

March 18, 2021 Screens Post by Vivie Behrens

Girls Like Us Livestream Gets the Film Treatment

p1nkstar’s trans artist exhibition polishes cinematic immersion

"...Costumes, choreography, sets, and the music itself throughout the hour didn’t..."

Jan. 29, 2021 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Andrea Ariel Dances for Democracy

On Sunday, the artist's dancing mailbox was a Capitol surprise

"...lyrics, instructions for making mailbox costumes, and even simple choreography for the mailboxes to perform – which is where..."

Jan. 20, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Digital Drag Review: Boiz of Austin’s “Are the Straights Okay?”

The Boiz revel in heteronormative absurdity

"...its filming location outside a church, Mx. Feelings’ high-camp choreography, and a Ring Pop wedding ring fleshed out the..."

Jan. 15, 2021 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

The Nutcracker: Home for the Holidays

Ballet Austin's virtual version of the seasonal staple dances you closer to the magic than ever before

"...and appreciate details of Artistic Director Stephen Mills' exquisite choreography and the artistry of his company members that we..."

Dec. 25, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...American Dream" and is driven by his compelling Afro-contemporary choreography. Developed over several years, (Re)current Unrest was performed at..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fantasia Review: Crazy Samurai Musashi

Hour of swordplay sound fun? Have we got the bloodbath for you!

"...could put together this impossible feat of cardio and choreography will leave you more breathless then even he is..."

Aug. 25, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Checking In: TC Superstar Creates a Micro Scene at Home

“A Black Live Music Fund would be a great step in the right direction”

"...meet in person to work on music, design, or choreography...."

Aug. 17, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Arts Events

"...room in front of you, moving to Hamrick's nonpareil choreography? Its beauty may break your heart and make you..."

March 20, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

We Have an Issue: Brace for Impact

Either way, COVID-19 is coming. Let’s look out for each other.

"...Let Your Fingers Do the ... Kevin Curtin chats..."

March 13, 2020 Column by Kimberley Jones

Review: Hello, Dolly!

One of the last great Golden Age musicals revived with panache

"...music and lyrics, and Gower Champion’s original staging and choreography are pretty much the essence of American musical comedy:..."

Jan. 22, 2020 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

ISHIDA Dance Company's Beginning / αρχή

This contemporary dance troupe's dynamic debut with "small bites" whetted the appetite for a full meal

"...consumed. She described the use of narrative in her choreography – nothing so straightforward as in a story ballet,..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Arts Review by Robert Faires

ISHIDA Dance Makes Its Debut

A world-class contemporary dance troupe for Austin makes its first moves

"...because she's also a poet, Ishida brings to her choreography a writer's fervor for toying with language. "With poetry,..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Robert Faires' Top 10 Joys in Dance and Classical in 2019

It was a year in which the bold and the beautiful made strong impressions in dance and music

"...life from Natalie Frank's art by Stephen Mills' outstanding choreography, vivid design work, and the BA company at their..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fusebox Festival Director Chooses His Top Five Stops for EAST 2019

Ron Berry on what's hot on this year's East Austin Studio Tour

"...two practices in new and interesting ways. How does choreography exist within a photo? How do still images live..."

Nov. 22, 2019 Arts Feature by Ron Berry

Seven Drinks: (on the Absurdity of Being Human) and Instructions for Their Service by Ty Harvey

Longtime Austin bartender serves up some serious rituals of imbibing

"...meaningful interaction with the drinker. A sort of manual choreography is engaged; props are often required; philosophical questions are..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

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Austin Film Festival Review: "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: Oh My God I Think It’s Over"

CW comedy cast and crew bid West Covina adieu in short doc

"...the table read to working out the final song’s choreography, the short follows Bloom and McKenna in the whirlwind..."

Oct. 30, 2019 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

Penfold Theatre's Ghost Quartet

Among the threads of this darkling tapestry are spirits of malice and mayhem and longing and love

"...like, glitzy cabaret. ... You want something with solid choreography and accumulating subtext and everything performed in the service..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

ACL Live Review: Monsieur Periné

Colombians work Spanish, French & Portuguese dance moves

"...sun with their guitars, horns, drums, and perfectly timed choreography for each song, leading even the audience to comply..."

Oct. 12, 2019 Music Post by Christina Garcia

The Hidden Room Theatre's The Duchess of Malfi

In staging John Webster's revenge tragedy, the company strikes a delightful balance between historical authenticity and genuine emotion

"...gesture acting; it's these quick, primal moments of clean choreography that build on the dramatic base that the show's..."

Oct. 11, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Jesus Christ Superstar 50 Years On

New North American tour of JCSS launches in Austin Oct. 9

"...it really emphasizes the story as well. And the choreography is sensational.”..."

Oct. 7, 2019 Arts Post by Paul Beutel

ACL Live Review: Rosalía

Spanish flamenco queen makes a splash

"...in front of the stage drove the big-stage dance choreography...."

Oct. 7, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Sean Dorsey Dance Unpacks Masculinity Onstage

Trailblazing choreographer’s latest dance theatre piece hits Austin

"...community forums, rehearsals, and self-reflection to create the score, choreography, costuming, staging, and lighting. Over the course of two..."

Sept. 26, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mac Irvine

Terrence Malick's A Hidden Life Revealed at Austin Film Festival

Kasi Lemmons' Harriet Tubman biopic also joins lineup

"...highlights their unique process as they juggle writing, songwriting, choreography on a spinning turntable, last minute big ideas and..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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