The Making of Austin

Curator Carter Foster on Ellsworth Kelly's art building

"...Austin, why not go to the man with an official work of Kelly's on his skin? That would be..."

Feb. 15, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Praise of Designers

A show of gratitude as two of our finest, Ia Ensterä and Jason Amato, depart Austin

"...an evocative and cohesive theatrical world in a matter of days, then refine it during the mind-numbing marathon of..."

July 17, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Ballet Austin's Masters of Dance

This triple bill of abstract works was a tribute to the piano and its range, excellently performed

"...their tendus to the violin.) Ballet Austin's triple bill of piano-centric abstract works was an ode to the instrument..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Bright Light Social Hour & Israel Nash

Nash to host TBLSH cameo at Antone’s on Wednesday?

"...orbiting the same musical cosmos, Austin space jammers Bright Light Social Hour and Dripping Springs’ psych troubadour Israel Nash..."

Dec. 6, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Taste of Others

Tremendously popular French film tosses together members of different social and aesthetic circles and watches as they circle each other, sniffing out sensibilities and impressions for cracks in the veneers.

"...The first impression one gets from the Anglicized title of this delightful French film Le Goût des Autres may..."

April 27, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Quitter: A Memoir of Drinking, Relapse, and Recovery – an Excerpt

In this chapter from her book, Erica C. Barnett describes the point when her life became a shrinking circle

"...didn't start out good at drinking; like a lot of skills I picked up in my life, I practiced..."

July 10, 2020 Arts Feature by Erica C. Barnett

Texas Craft Brewers Festival Unveils List of Brews

77 ways for you to capitalize on the celebration of suds

"...Hey everyone! It’s time to break out one of my favorite yearly beer stats, which isn’t really a..."

Sept. 10, 2018 Food Post by Eric Puga

For the Love of the Line

In the exhibitions “Old Master Drawings From the Suida-Manning Collection” at the Blanton Museum of Art and “Selected 20th-Century Master Drawings” at the Norwood Gallery, we can indulge our eyes in samples of art spanning five centuries.

"...space is where it always begins, the empty space of a sheet of paper or parchment, a canvas or..."

Oct. 8, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Drink/Drank/Drunk Issue: Stages of Inebriation

To drink or not to drink – for local thespians, no question

"...with yarns, both hilarious and mortifying, about the stages of inebriation. Here, 15 members of the local theatre scene..."

July 3, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Best Music of 2013 (So Far)

Geezerville rounds up the class of 2013

"...January through June suggests 2013 might be one of the best years for local roots rock in quite..."

July 10, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Free Night of Theater 2006: The list

Take your pick of 21 performances being offered at no charge with Free Night of Theater 2006

"...Blue Lapis Light: Requiem Revisited, by Sally Jacques and Blue Lapis Light;..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Arts Feature

UT Alum Danielle Villasana Shines a Light on the Trans Women of Peru

Photojournalist hopes to inspire change through photographs

"...when you’re not expected to live past the age of 35? You snapshot your life to keep a part..."

Feb. 21, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Alex Puente

Free Night of Theater 2006: Encore run, still no charge

After a smash debut in 2005, the Free Night of Theater goes nationwide, with 300 performances across the country – including 21 in Austin – being offered at no charge

"...Theatre Communications Group, arguably the premier support organization for nonprofit theatres in the United States, joined with theatre organizations..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

A Revolution of Spirit

Ritual jazz theatre pioneer Sharon Bridgforth premieres a new work, her last in Austin

"...are those places where rivers pour into the ocean. Light blurs, birds congregate, and things change. The South is..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Arts Feature by Abe Louise Young

A Question of Beauty

The function of beauty is to connect our innermost being to the world.

"...and before federal programs, my family had no possibility of paying the bill. I was a "charity case," and,..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column by Michael Ventura

Music of the Spheres

Sinatra in the Sahara

"...The kingdom of Morocco achieved independence from French and Spanish rule in..."

July 9, 1999 Music Feature by David Lynch

Fast, Cheap & Out of Control

Interview With Filmmaker Errol Morris

"...One of the most striking moments in Errol Morris' new nonfiction..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Jason Silverman

Color of Justice

A drug bust in tiny Tulia, Texas opens up old racial wounds and raises questions about the veracity of the undercover cop-for-hire who orchestrated it all.

"...didn't take place in the high-volume inner-city cocaine rings of Houston or Dallas, or in a major trafficking hub..."

July 28, 2000 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Eve of Destruction?

The City plans for a big New Year's Eve party downtown while East Sixth Street merchants complain of threat of competition

"...for a photo finish. Together, they are the faces of Austin's pre-millennial tension. The city's officially sanctioned New Year's..."

Oct. 29, 1999 News Feature by Andy Langer

Planning a Compact City in the Midst of Urban Sprawl

"...major battles in transportation planning: trying to halt construction of freeways that pave the way for urban sprawl, and..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Wizard World: The Wit and Wisdom of Patrick Stewart (Abridged)

Captain Picard talks Shakespeare, airline travel, and free drink

"...spritely 72 year old, best known for playing Macbeth, Professor Xavier, Captain Ahab, Scrooge, Gurney Halleck, Vladimir – OK,..."

Oct. 28, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin’s Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival Has No Bounds In Stock

The annual juggernaut of performative hijinks returns to the ATX

"...Michael Joplin’s getting ready for the OOB, the Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival that’s about to turn Downtown Austin..."

Aug. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Family & Kids' Activities in the Time of Coronavirus

Get creative and cure cabin fever

"...Spring break is extended, many of us are working from home, and you’re probably looking..."

March 16, 2020 Chron Events Post by Katherine McNevins

Return of the She-King

In-depth Q&A with Dead Can Dance hypnotist Lisa Gerrard

"...Reunited at the Moody Theater Friday for Anastasis, DCD offered up oracle Lisa Gerrard...."

Sept. 6, 2012 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Speaking of Dance

The difficulty of describing dance inspires choreographer Kathy Dunn Hamrick to create an ingenious 30-minute dance out of phrases from dance reviews.

"...review when a phrase caught her eye: "multiple cuppings of dipped heads." Huh? She had seen the show, too,..."

April 25, 2003 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

The Celling of Sundance

Sundance Film Festival Report

"..."And please turn all your cellular phones to `off' and put your beepers on `vibrate.'"..."

Feb. 2, 1996 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Double Shot of Wry

Author Neal Barrett, Jr.

"...and send reviewers deep into their thesauruses in search of new synonyms for "offbeat" and "bizarre." If you gave..."

Nov. 28, 1997 Books Feature by Mike Shea

Another Round of Praise

Nominations for the 2007-2008 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For the 16th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics have joined to recognize the year's..."

May 9, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Full Circle

The gospel according to Ruthie Foster

"...The opening lines of Ruthie Foster's new album Let It Burn peel back..."

Jan. 27, 2012 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Seven Straight Nights to Shine Light on Gay Rights

Straight folk go to bat for queer folk

"...your personal lexicon, chances are you're not yet part of the growing movement to speak out on behalf of..."

Oct. 5, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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