Cine Las Americas Explores the Global Faces of Latino and Indigenous Cinema

Not just the border

"...There's a misconception about Cine Las Americas. Festival director Jean Anne Lauer..."

April 27, 2018 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

FotoATX: Pics and the City

This new arts festival celebrates Austin as seen through the lenses of local photographers

"...Click! The Houston and Texas Central Railroad depot, bringing the Iron Horse..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Lake|Flato's Impact on Austin

The firm behind the new library has changed our city's look

"...Oct. 28 has generated much buzz for Lake|Flato, the San Antonio/Austin-based architectural firm that partnered on the project with..."

Oct. 31, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Teatro Vivo’s Enfrascada

Tanya Saracho’s dark comedy about moving on from heartbreak is staged with humor, honesty, and magic

"...Heartbreak is an unpredictable companion. It shows up in many forms, some of which are: tearstained..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

“Pio Pulido: The Last Exhibit of the 20th Century” at the MACC

This retrospective is like visiting an artist’s crowded studio and yet provides just a glimpse of this visionary’s output

"...Visiting Pio Pulido's "The Last Exhibit for the 20th Century"..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Plans for MACC Renovation Underway

Concepts for redesign should be released in September

"...of planning, the city’s Parks & Recreation Department and CasaBella Architects finally brought the public into discussions of efforts..."

June 20, 2017 News Post by Maria Mendez

The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak

Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners

"...The Austin Critics Table marked its 25th year of recognizing outstanding..."

June 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Critics Table Tops at 25

The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...A lot of stage productions, concerts, and art exhibitions were mounted around town..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Cine Las Americas International Film Festival Turns 20

Viva cine!

"...Programming a film festival that covers the entire Spanish- and Portuguese-language world sounds..."

April 28, 2017 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Las Cuatro Estaciones: A Story of Human Trees

In Sharon Marroquín's new dance, we are all gnarled and heliotropic

"...The voiceover, blending English and Spanish, ruminates on autumn:..."

March 24, 2017 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

"Hector Carmona Miranda: Concrete, Plastic & Metal"

Sometimes you want more from the artist's 3-D printed busts and photographs of same, and sometimes you get it

"...Hector Carmona Miranda's "Concrete, Plastic & Metal" reminds me of 19th century British photographer..."

March 17, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

"Nathan 'Sloke One' Nordstrom: Another Side"

At its best, this solo exhibition captures the swagger of graffiti on the street and the introspection of the gallery

"...When I was an undergrad at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, students were sent..."

March 10, 2017 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

In Memoriam: Ishmael Soto

Groundbreaking Latino artist and teacher has passed

"...60-year career, art was more than a means of self-expression for Ishmael Soto. It was a connection to culture..."

March 8, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Essential History Museums and Cultural Spaces

Fun for everyone from history buffs to kids who like hands-on science

"...Ever wondered where the “Come and Take It” meme first started? Want to dive into LBJ’s presidency or hang..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Glass Half Full Theatre's Don Quixote de La Redo

This imaginative spin on Cervantes tells of walls and the stories that inspire us to tear them down

"...time, a loud orange man with hands of indeterminate size ordered a tremendous wall to be constructed with the..."

Feb. 24, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Jonelle Seitz's Top 10 Brave Dance Artists of 2016

The year revealed how much courage and inspiration can be found in Austin's masters of movement

"...1) ACIA GRAY Tap has been listening to us for almost two centuries. Now we need..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Teatro Vivo’s EL

Raul Garza's new play explores the power of the storyteller

"...Sometimes I sit in awe of my sister's recollection of..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Arts Review by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: The Arts Commission Hustle

City group gets moving on policy plan for Austin creatives

"...The special called meeting of the Austin Arts Commission pretty well..."

Aug. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

"Drawing Lines: Explorations of Place"

The final exhibit of this public art project shows how every district in Austin has had artists working for it

"...Citizens of Austin, prepare to meet the official representatives of your 10..."

April 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Music Venue Summit Today at 3pm

Club owners and city officials convene on permits and public safety

"...The City of Austin strengthens its line of communication with club owners this..."

Jan. 25, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Teatro Vivo's La Pastorela

This new take on the old Christmas tale has the shepherds' rough edges but a heart of gold

"...They look a little scruffy, to be honest. Worn jeans and work shirts, a..."

Dec. 18, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Fall Into Music's Final Notes

Last day to give your musical instrument to kids to play

"...Bring out your horns! And your drums, your violins, your ukes, your classical..."

Nov. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Gricelda Silva, Equal Parts Pragmatism and Whimsy

For five years, the actress has been among the busiest and best on Austin's stages

"...In the midst of a sea of anxious freshmen, she was an..."

Sept. 25, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

Council Budget Afterthoughts

Council members offer post-approval thoughts on FY 2016 budget

"...Late last week, shortly after City Council approved the Fiscal Year..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Post by Michael King

MACC Gets Parkland Status

Special-called Council meeting hashes out an agreement between MACC and developer

"...At a special-called City Council meeting Tuesday, Latino community leaders won key..."

Aug. 28, 2015 News Feature by Tony Cantú

Public Notice: Ora Houston's Nightmare

Night of the living acronyms

"...As City Council emerges from estivation this week (they're already awake and sniffing around City..."

July 31, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

El Nogalar

Teatro Vivo's El Nogalar provides a context for examining social class in contemporary Mexico

"...When I texted my friend, a Spanish-English translator, for the meaning of "El Nogalar," she replied..."

June 19, 2015 Arts Review by Adam Roberts

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

Top honors to Salvage Vanguard's Thr3e Zisters, LOLA Austin's Femme Bohème, and Texas State's Kiss Me, Kate

"...It was four for Thr3e at the Austin Critics Table Awards on Monday night, with Salvage Vanguard..."

June 5, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Everything Is Exemplary

The 2014-15 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...For 22 years, the critics have been the ones handing out the..."

June 3, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Local Heroes

The 2015 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...Simply put, Fidencio Duran is a family man. The paintings..."

May 29, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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