'The Last Waltz'

Michael Schliefke's final art show in Austin prompts reflections on the art scene here

"...When Michael Schliefke arrived in Austin in 2002, the art scene was, he says, "a..."

May 30, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Paint By Numbers

Racial Divides in Austin's Public Arts Funding

"...The City of Austin hands out money to a broad range of artists..."

June 28, 1996 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Not Very Statesman-like

The daily of record's release of Jeanne Claire van Ryzin, its only full-time arts critic, isn't getting good reviews

"...continual conversation about the lack of support for the arts in Austin that is so pervasive at openings and..."

Dec. 23, 2016 Arts Feature by Seth Orion Schwaiger

Sixth Sense

Neighbors, business owners, and the city are all searching for the future of East Sixth Street

"...bought a former grocery store and warehouse at the southeast corner of East Sixth and Medina streets. After eight..."

Feb. 24, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

All Over Creation: Wide Open Spaces

A new crop of arts venues is sprouting all over Austin

"...By which I mean, doors of new Austin arts venues. ReNew EAST. ColdTowne Conservatory. First Street Studio...."

Jan. 9, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Get Real!

With the Arts on Real, Blake Yelavich has managed to do what many other theatre groups in the city have been attempting to do, some for years upon years: create from scratch the premier alternative theatre facility in Austin.

"...Blake Yelavich has been around Austin theatre for more than a few years. He's probably..."

June 13, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Not Just Another Pretty Face

With the Naughty Austin theatre company, there's more than meets the eye.

"...Frank Kelly, receiving its local premiere from the Naughty Austin theatre company. The show sends up old-school beauty ......"

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mug Life

Austin isn't a world-class beer destination, but it's close

"...It's difficult to overstate how hungry the Austin beer economy is at the moment. With nearly 50..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Food Feature by Eric Puga

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...2005 will be the first night of First Night Austin, and the arts scene is eager to see just..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Dance Fever

With Hot September Flurries, a corps of Austin choreographers burn up the Blue all month long

"...tally up the total number of choreographers working in Austin today, you'd need at least another couple appendages with..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Smell of Success

Austin's poster art scene is back, and it's better than ever.

"...point ... Kozik, Kuhn, Jermaine Rogers, Uncle Charlie, Jason Austin ... all Texas guys. There's something in the water..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Big Circus of Life

Books Editor Clay Smith and Litera columnist Ric Williams handicap which of the 200-plus international poets attending this year's Austin International Poetry Festival will be best bets.

"...Poetry has always been considered the finest of arts. The best of music, art, drama, literature is described..."

April 19, 2002 Books Feature by Ric Williams

In Memoriam: Draylen Mason

Remembering the gifted young bassist who lost his life

"...his life. He was active in the city's music scene and had been accepted to both the University of..."

March 16, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Touching Art and Not Dating Drummers

Four working artists share more thoughts on arts and parenting

"...what got squeezed out of a longer discussion about arts and parenting conducted with four professional artists who are..."

Oct. 28, 2015 Arts Post by Elizabeth Cobbe

Articulations

Naughty Austin makes a new home for itself on the Eastside, and Katie Pearl and Lisa D'Amour return to the Grove on Lamar.

"...to welcome a naughty new performance space to the Austin arts scene -- naughty because it's being created by..."

April 4, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

ProArts/ACC: Keeping Boyd's dream alive

To honor a man whose name was synonymous with community, ProArts Collective and Austin Community College have jointly established the Boyd Vance Scholarship Fund

"...If you're familiar with the Austin arts scene, then you know that the name Boyd..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Review: Hyde Park Theatre’s Chronicles of an Indigenous Offspring

This is not a love letter, it’s a wake-up call

"...man’s reflections on racial injustice in the segregated 1970s Austin of his youth, with the intention of providing commentary..."

May 23, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

World-Class Trombonist Andre Hayward's Spiritual Journey

"Big Butter" brings his warm sound to Austin

"...my foundation," affirms Hayward on the upstairs couch at East Austin Piano Shop, adding that his mother's brother turned..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online

"...South by Southwest on March 6, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Executive Director Reenie Collins immediately feared for HAAM..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

In Memoriam: Linalice Carey

Pioneer of Austin independent theatre passes at age 95

"...When Linalice Carey began making theatre in Austin, the spaces were small and far from glamorous. But..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Sin Fronteras

Most observers would agree that Austin has a Latino visual arts community, but within that community are many voices, many points of view, many styles -- and no borders.

"...Is there a Latino visual art movement in Austin? Most observers would nod in the affirmative. In the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

The Drink/Drank/Drunk Issue: Different Drugs, Different People, Different Effects

Fusebox Festival's Hank Cathey talks alcohol and its attendant joys

"..."Drama & Tonic" article about alcohol in the theatre scene...."

July 3, 2013 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dancing About Architecture

Whither Austin or: Funny, It Looks Bigger on TV

"...it: I have no idea what's happened recently in Austin. After all, I only caught a few minutes of..."

Nov. 14, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Articulations

In Memoriam

"...A towering figure in the Austin arts scene and a man of global achievements has..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Arts Column

New, Improved Camping Ban Fizzles at Council

Consensus collapses as the hot summer of homelessness drags on

"...have brought back bans on public camping in some parts of Austin...."

Sept. 23, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

Qui and Saukam Cook Up a Garden Party

Culinary couple host annual Umlauf fundraiser

"...always one of the loveliest outdoor events on the Austin social calendar. This year, Paul Qui and Deana Saukam..."

April 21, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Keep Calm and Party On

Everything you need to know to navigate SXSW Film

"...Hot damn! There are so many movies playing at..."

March 4, 2013 Screens Post

Food-o-File

The death of a range hits home, but new spots Bennu Coffee, Annie's Cafe & Bar, and Cafe Laguna help fill the void

"...fruit from the new Light­sey Farms stall at the Austin Farmers' Mar­ket and was ready to cook plums for..."

June 26, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

The Art Is Formally Known as Prints

A somewhat kaleidoscopic glimpse of Austin's screen-printing scene

"...high-speed presses in the basement of the, well, the Austin American-Statesman, actually...."

Nov. 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Identity Crisis

Looking back at the highlights of Austin's music scene in 2000.

"...Austin spent 2000 much like it spent 1999, gridlocked in..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

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