Articulations

A weekly rundown of the latest news in Austin's visual and performing arts scene.

"...that hangs over the audience in the main concert hall, suggests the grace and elegance of Art Deco as..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...giving $1 million more last year as a community challenge grant. Austin Ventures donated $1 million to fund a..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin architectural firm TeamHaas was tapped as the new design team for the proposed Long Center for the Performing Arts.

"...scuttling the grand lobby and building only the 2,400-seat Dell Foundation Hall and 250-seat Rollins Hall for now, potentially..."

Dec. 19, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

So Long, Palmer

Before spring is out, contractors will begin tearing down old Palmer Auditorium so it can be become the Long Center for the Performing Arts

"...of the site that will eventually hold the 2,400-seat Dell Foundation Hall and the 240-seat Rollins Studio Theatre. They..."

April 8, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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Headlines and happenings from around Austin and beyond

"...envisioned for the transformed Palmer Auditorium -- the 2,400-seat Dell Foundation Hall and the 250-seat Rollins Hall -- thus..."

Oct. 31, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Long Center: Halfway home, a peek at what's to come

Midway through Palmer Auditorium's transformation into the Long Center for the Performing Arts comes a new image of the center's crown jewel:2,300-seat Dell Hall

"...the venue's crown jewel, the 2,300-seat Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Hall, complete with cherry-wood paneling. Pretty sweet...."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...design. Two venues – the 2,400-seat Michael and Susan Dell Foundation Hall and the 240-seat Debra and Kevin Rollins..."

Dec. 16, 2005 News Feature

Articulations

Leaders in the campaign to build the Long Center for the Performing Arts have decided to scale back the long-delayed project and build only two out of four theatres in an attempt to get it off the ground.

"...$31 million being donated to create a 2,400-seat concert hall, a 750-seat and a 250-seat theatre, plus a rehearsal..."

Oct. 31, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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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.

"...As if Arts Center Stage weren't already facing enough challenges in trying to build the Long Center for the..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Long Center: Countdown to opening and beyond

Summer at the Long Center meant lots of construction activity and two hefty contributions from the corporate community

"...in the performing-arts center's coffers. On Aug. 1, 3M Foundation announced a new $1 million gift to the center..."

Aug. 31, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

New plans for the Long Center are unveiled, and a big push is made to get it built, plus Al Hirschfeld's widow and daughter speak about The Line King

"...the ring will extend in front of the 2,500-seat Dell Foundation Hall, encircling a great open plaza already christened..."

April 16, 2004 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Long Center: Grand gift takes campaign over the top

The Long Center received $5 million from the Sybil B. Harrington Trust, which put the organization over its $77 million fundraising goal

"...checkbook yet. Your contribution is still needed before the Dell Foundation Hall and Rollins Studio Theatre open next March..."

May 11, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...million grant the district just got from the Gates Foundation to fund community participation in its redesign effort. However,..."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Community Television proposals laying on the table at City Hall. The boards support ACTV's continuing to manage AMN and..."

Sept. 24, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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"...like deciding who keeps the lights on at City Hall for the next half-decade or so – take precedence...."

Jan. 4, 2008 News Feature

SXSW Adds Melinda Gates

Philanthropist joins keynote speaker list, plus more names

"...philanthropic force behind the globe-spanning Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, will speak at this year's conference...."

Jan. 8, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Movers & Shakers

A guide to Austin dance

"...in one spot: this city. And while the physical challenges of dance leave many artists with careers as brief..."

Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Naked City

"...In a sign that Dell, Inc. and recycling activists may be getting closer to..."

April 30, 2004 News Feature by Lee Nichols

The Timeline

"...1981: Bass Concert Hall opens on the University of Texas campus, giving Austin..."

March 21, 2008 Arts Feature

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association Friday, Rick Perry's challengers denounced his education policies and called for higher salaries..."

July 7, 2006 News Feature

City of Austin "Major Events" Roster

The city lists over 400 days’ worth of events from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to the New Year’s Celebration on Dec. 31. The full list is posted here.

"...year – ranging from ACL Fest to the Zman Challenge, from the Commitment Day 5K on Jan. 1 to..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature

Learning Curve

Lessons from the Long Center's first six months

"...the center has since seen numerous sold-out events in Dell Hall – ALO's The Bat, Video Games Live, Kathy..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Long Center: Who's playing

Austin's new performing-arts center releases the performance schedule for its first few months

"...Long Center's release of the schedule for the 2,400-seat Dell Hall through early August and for the 240-seat Rollins..."

Jan. 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Let Him Entertain You

Why producer Charles Duggan is staging the biggest holiday spectacular Austin's ever seen

"...Long Center, he plans to make it snow inside Dell Hall. And not just on the stage, but all..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Life ain't perfect at the new City Hall, occupied for real this week by mayor, council, city..."

Dec. 17, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Dropping Out

Teachers Trade Low Pay for High Tech

"...former algebra teacher who recently left teaching to join Dell Computers, the state's educational system is putting up feeble..."

June 5, 1998 News Feature by Kevin Fullerton

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...two weeks out from playing on the stage of Dell Hall, where they will be joining 189 other young..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...and the Magic of Austin: A Conversation with Michael Dell: The entrepreneurial mindset - is it something you’re born..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Are these taxing times for Dell Computer Corp.? The PC giant is on a mission..."

Dec. 19, 1997 News Feature

Austin Goes Classical

This week of musical events expanded our sense of what classical guitar can be

"...Dell Hall, Long Center for the Performing Arts..."

July 2, 2010 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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