An L.A. Benefit, Toni Price Tribute, and More Crucial Concerts

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...future residents’ hearts. “From its historic venues to its creative community,” PA writes, “we’re here to honor the past..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...slice of Fashion Week with a night of pure creative spectacle.   – Cat McCarrey Hyde Park Printers Market..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spider Sculptures, Gore Feasts, and More Arts Events

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week

"...composer Graham Reynolds, performed live by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, and features a thrilling libretto penned by the Rude..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra draws inspiration from “the special relationship” for an across-the-pond-and-back..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...town on the Black Sea after chasing a money opportunity that goes wrong. Being the only black guy in..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Revenge, Deferred in Stephen Mills' Hamlet

Post-pandemic, Stephen Mills brings his career-defining Hamlet back to Ballet Austin

"...16-minute section from Glass' Tirol Concerto for Piano and Orchestra. "I sat with the pianist, and she said, 'OK,..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, August 11-17

"...obscurity. But over 250 years later, a French chamber orchestra rediscovered it, and by the 1980s, it was everywhere...."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by Rob Brezsny

KMFA's Residency Program Gives Composers the Keys to the Station

Recapping Clarice Assad's booked-up week of improvisation in Austin

"...effort to diversify the classical music canon. Though her orchestral work won't be premiered by the University of Texas..."

July 7, 2023 Music Feature by Wayne Lim

Review: Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet, EMERGENCE

Co-leaders make the most of band's unusual, drumless instrumentation

"...from the fertile soil of the late Tina Marsh's Creative Opportunity Orchestra in the Eighties, with long and diverse..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Fusebox, Alejandro Escovedo, alexalone, and the Ballinger brothers lead our recommendations

"...Coke go way back in Austin jazz with the Creative Opportunity Orchestra and the Worthy Constituents, among others. Originally..."

April 14, 2023 Music Column by Genevieve Wood

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Melissa Carper, Taméca Jones, the Hide Outs, Alex Coke, and more local shows to see

"...ATX jazz royalty Alex Coke (sax/flute) and Creative Opportunity Orchestra co-founder Carl Michel (guitar) both field decades..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Music Column by Abby Johnston

The Ramblin' Soul of Songwriter Melissa Carper

Following the critically acclaimed Daddy's Country Gold, the spotlight-averse artist is primed for broader attention

"...look back now, I think, 'Wow, what a great opportunity for me to get to do that as a..."

Sept. 2, 2022 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Review: TexARTS' The Full Monty

Exuberant musical about stripping steelworkers gets a less-than-cocksure production

"...TexARTS production, beginning with the underwhelming overture. The fivepiece orchestra (music director Susan Finnigan, Austin Kimble, Corey Finnigan, Kris..."

July 22, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music

Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music

"...was working, I was playing locally, I had the Orchestra, and we had just started up Buick MacKane at..."

April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Heavy Lifting: The Hammond Organ Has a Special Place in Austin ... I Should Know

Austin's an epicenter for an instrument that stopped being manufactured 47 years ago

"...do the work of a full big band or orchestra, depending on how well you can play it. [inset-1-right]..."

April 1, 2022 Music Feature by Red Young

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...the manager of an Italian restaurant chain wins the opportunity to attend the franchise's educational immersion program in Italy,..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...Grupo shows pulse high energy anyway, and with the opportunity to show off a strong album, this one should..."

June 11, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

SXSW Creates XR Austin for Online Festival

Digital environment will be virtually like being there

"...theatre in socially connected virtual worlds. Our cast and creative team will share insights into the embodiment of avatars..."

March 2, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Austin Choirs Seek Community Through Virtual Worship

Music remains an integral part of most religions, so what happens when the choir can't meet?

"...he managed a full choir and an 8-10 piece orchestra...."

July 10, 2020 Music Feature by Nataleah Small

Austin Symphony Orchestra Keeps Playing From Beyond the Stage

For the second time in its 109-year history, the ASO weathers a global pandemic

"...to stay active during a quarantine? The Austin Symphony Orchestra isn't exactly in a position to boost its profile..."

June 19, 2020 Arts Feature by David Sotelo

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...Flamingo. His bizarre adventure will unexpectedly turn into a creative journey to self-discovery. Cast: Rigo Pex, John Waters, Eduardo..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Playback: Compose Like a Pro

Graham Reynolds teaches musicians how to score ... film

"...local musicians itching to diversify their careers, it's an opportunity you'd be crazy to miss. After all, Berklee College..."

Nov. 30, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Jennifer Higdon, American Voice

One of this nation's most acclaimed and active composers, on our rich melting pot of music

"...premiered Higdon's Low Brass Concerto (co-commissioned with the Philadelphia Orchestra and Baltimore Symphony), and the Del Suono Trio released..."

Sept. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Five Recommended Arts Events In Austin This Weekend

Right before all those, you know, festivals rock the city sideways

"...… stoked, right? Are likely stoked, bro, at the opportunity to hear Beethoven’s Fifth in all its massive dun-dun-dun-dunnnnnnn..."

April 13, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Refugees Record for Free at SXSW

ATX studio donates recording time for displaced musicians

"...model to a demographic often overlooked in opportunities for creative expression. This week, he’s offering free use of his..."

March 14, 2017 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

35 Years of the Austin Music Awards

Living in a dream

"...physical manifestation of the Austin Music Poll, a rare opportunity to celebrate a diverse music scene all in one...."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature by Doug Freeman

SXSW Adds Speakers, Films

Buzz Aldrin, Kesha, Cory Booker, Cecile Richards, and more

"...additions, including Fleetwood Mac’s Mick Fleetwood, singer-turned-activist Kesha, the creative teams behind Veep, Preacher, and Animals, genuine moon man..."

Feb. 7, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...in it are every bit as daring as their creative kin. They seek out new places to dance, new..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Playback

What's happening today at SXSW? Read on.

"...Sweden's the Mary Onettes has become an increasingly rare opportunity for American audiences. The dream-pop quartet was forced to..."

March 14, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Major Frost

Who's Max Frost and how did the Austin native sign to Atlantic Records?

"...reciprocate any success I can have back into the creative energy of the city," says Frost, who was born..."

June 28, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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