Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...Austin will be well represented, as well, with Oscar Cásares..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Six Documentaries Not to Miss at AGLIFF

From strong voices to strong representation, true stories being told at the LGBTQ+ film festival

"...Gay Chorus Deep South..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Lit Lives at Waterloo Records

The tall tales of Ray Wylie Hubbard and Rodney Crowell

"...Only in Austin are Texas troubadours celebrated freely and around the clock...."

Aug. 19, 2019 Music Post by Reid Jowers

Cactus Lee

"...their 709 Recordings – named for sacred digits of Austin's subcultural Seventies – stacks an even better tracklist. The..."

Aug. 16, 2019 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Qmmunity: 50 Years Queer History

Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend

"...50 years. In honor of this weekend's 29th annual Austin Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots,..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

In Memoriam: Rhoda Winter Russell

Movement therapy pioneer who knew the greats of dance has died

"...On July 26, Austin lost a resident with an extraordinary history in dance...."

Aug. 1, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Summer Stock Austin's How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

This musical succeeds on the infectious energy of every member of its enthusiastic cast

"...a second, he'd catch you. While attending Summer Stock Austin's production of How to Succeed in Business Without Really..."

Aug. 2, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

aGLIFF 2019 Announces Full Lineup, Including Trixie Mattel Documentary

Gay Chorus Deep South to open jampacked fest schedule

"...effort: get spiffy for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus in Gay Chorus Deep South, and glam up for..."

July 17, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Rub a Duck at Blue Genie

These are the kinds of movements that will make everyone moist

"...on? As if the parody had been directed by Austin's erstwhile Rubber Repertory boys as an homage to the..."

June 21, 2019 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

How The Last Black Man in San Francisco Traded Righteous Rage For Gentleness

Director Joe Talbot on the poignant side of gentrification

"...Austin Chronicle: This issue of ownership is something we go..."

June 13, 2019 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Road Trippin’ to Texas Queer Bars

Not to mention, Sir Rat's store opening and I'm From Driftwood's Austin show

"...of queer events, parties, and prides right here in Austin, Qmmunity has embraced the road trippin' theme to encourage..."

May 17, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Terminator: The Musical at Fallout Theater

This is exactly the sort of loving parody of nuclear apocalypse and time-traveling AI everyone should experience at least once

"...As a lifelong fan of the first two Terminator..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Review by M. Brianna Stallings

Capital City Men’s Chorus Celebrates 30 Years

Spring show illuminates untold stories of forgotten LGBTQ icons

"...movement and have long gone unsung. But this spring, Austin's Capital City Men’s Chorus will illuminate the lesser known..."

May 6, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Beth Sullivan

Track Premiere: Little Mazarn’s “Vermont”

Ambient folk for moths

"...Amid a recording session for their latest album, Austin’s Little Mazarn had a visitation: a peculiar-looking moth posted..."

April 29, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Zach Theatre's Matilda the Musical

With its memorable characters and energetic performances, this production connects adults with their inner child

"...time. While Matilda's cast features a host of seasoned Austin performers, the spotlight is frequently stolen by the ensemble..."

April 19, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

SXSW Music Panel: The Hip-Hop Bubble That Popped Culture

Long ignored, the genre now takes industry to the next level

"...Hip-Hop Bubble That Popped Culture” panel inside a packed Austin Convention Center ballroom on Thursday afternoon...."

March 15, 2019 SXSW Post by Derek Udensi

Kacey Musgraves Puts On a Slow Burn at Stubb’s in Second of Two Sold-Out Shows

Grammy-laden pop crossover keeps it all safe, chill, Zen

"...Behind her guitar, Musgraves recounted her time living in Austin. Local recollections included her first gay bar visit and..."

March 11, 2019 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

An Unconventional Campaign History in Running With Beto

Hop in Beto O'Rourke's passenger seat

"...An unconventional campaign deserves an unconventional campaign biography, and Austin-based director/producer David Modigliani began the process of making his..."

March 8, 2019 Screens Feature by Michael King

Extreme Metal All-Stars Vltimas Debut “Monolilith”

Ex-Morbid Angel singer David Vincent hosted local LP sessions

"...very real,” he acknowledges. “It turned out the greater Austin area suited our ‘together time’ best from a logistical..."

Feb. 28, 2019 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Qmmunity: Love, Lust, and the Pursuit of Queerness

Lez Prom, OUTsider Fest, and more queer'd events

"...OUTsider Festival: Queeriosities Come one, come all, to Austin's trans-media fest full of wonderful wackadoos and quintessential queeriosities..."

Feb. 15, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Hideout Theatre's Grand Misery

This improvised send-up of the musical Les Miz is as much fun as the real show is serious

"...During sophomore year, I was one of 10 chorus boys in my high school's production of Les Misérables..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Austin Opera's Silent Night

This production of the Pulitzer Prize winner powerfully creates the tension of the battlefield and just as powerfully lets it go

"...a bomb's sudden boom is met by a hellish chorus of rifle shots. In just the blink of an..."

Feb. 1, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

SXSW Adds 102 Movies to 2019 Film Festival Lineup

After Us, what else does the film fest have in store?

"...no city's films speak to that as much as Austin. The home town presence is strongest in the documentary..."

Jan. 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

“We Were Very, Very Lucky”

City bids farewell to political and literal father Gus Garcia

"...his audience to continue to engage in public service. “Austin is a great city. Keep the faith. … Keep..."

Jan. 7, 2019 News Post by Michael King

Sugar, Water, Purple: Can We Kick It? at ColdTowne

This showcase showed how improvisers from disenfranchised groups can provide meaningful support for one another and make damn good improv

"...in ColdTowne's Wednesday, 8:30pm time slot is hosted by "Austin's first marginalized improv troupe," Sugar, Water, Purple. Assembled by..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Qmmunity

A new year to be queer-er

"...(in the best way), and queerer than ever. From Austin's explosive drag scene to pop-up parties, Pride celebrations, and..."

Jan. 4, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

Review: Revel's Existential Solstice

In a concert evoking winter's cold and darkness, warmth

"...the holidays, and then Ryan Heller and members of Chorus Austin’s Chamber Ensemble opened with a choral setting of..."

Dec. 5, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Qmmunity

FBC will make you blush brighter than the Trail of Lights

"...Ungo, comedy cravers can expect to find some of Austin's funniest on stage – including Austin Smartt, Frank Sánchez,..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Immigrants, the Musical! (Part Two)

With this improvised musical series, one family’s tale of coming to the states becomes a tale about us all

"...a heart-swelling conclusion, and Zarate even joined in the chorus, tears of pride running down his face. Immigrants, The..."

Nov. 23, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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