Payne Pleasures 2006: The nominees

Your play didn't have to tackle a political theme to earn a nomination for ACoT's 2005-2006 B. Iden Payne Awards, but the top nominees reveal that it sure didn't hurt

"...character; and the State Theatre's world premiere of American Fiesta, Steven Tomlinson's artful investigation into political divisions, marriage, and..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Pig Skinny': Preseason CFB Prediction Update

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"...9. LSU 10. Cal BCS Bowl Predictions BCS Championship (Fiesta 2): Ohio State vs. Oklahoma Sugar: Auburn vs. Notre..."

Sept. 25, 2006 Sports Post by Taylor Holland

Summer of Solo Shows: The Second Wave

In Austin theatre, solo shows sometimes come in waves, as in the second half of August, which has four one-person theatrical vehicles opening the same weekend

"...July saw a trio of them: Shirley Valentine, American Fiesta, and I Am My Own Wife (which continues through..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

Police believe they have the killer of Esther's juggler Warren Ryder Schwartz, Jenny Hart puts 'Space Ghost's Brak in stitches, more stage hits are back by popular demand, and construction starts on Ballet Austin's new dance center

"...closed its revival run of Steven Tomlinson's exquisite American Fiesta; Austin Playhouse has already launched its now-annual summer resurrection..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

State Theatre: Shows canceled over flood, repairs

In addition to ruining the State Theatre stage, basement, and much valuable equipment, the June flood of the arts venue has washed away most of the State's 2006-2007 season

"...as they're doing currently with the remount of American Fiesta at UT's McCullough Theatre. There was particular interest in..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

American Fiesta

The revival of Steven Tomlinson's American Fiesta arrives with such hype, one might think it would have difficulty living up to it; but with this uplifting, transcendent show, one would be wrong

"...American Fiesta..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Looking for Las Vegas

An Austin playwright discovers Sin City by going to Louisville

"...Critics Association's Osborn Award for his latest work, American Fiesta (which Christi directed)...."

May 5, 2006 Arts Feature by Dan Dietz

Culture Flash!

American Fiesta makes the finals of a national new play award, the Rude Mechs get their Gun from Creative Capital, and Katalin Hausel lands the Umlauf Prize

"...• Steven Tomlinson's American Fiesta (above) has been named one of six finalists for..."

March 10, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

State Theatre Company

It's a new year, and the State Theater has a new artistic director, who has announced some new additions to the theatre's season

"...is Steven Tomlinson with his highly praised monologue American Fiesta in a summer revival, July 19 through August 6...."

Feb. 17, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatrical Treasures & Pleasures of 2005

'Chronicle' Arts Editor Robert Faires lists his favorite theatrical productions of 2005

"...2) American Fiesta (State Theater Company) The tale of one man's quest..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

State Theater Company: Kanoff Terminated

Just two weeks into what was to be his sixth season with the State Theater Company, Scott Kanoff was booted from his job as producing artistic director

"...Dinosaur Within, Steve Moore's Nightswim, and the current American Fiesta, by Steven Tomlinson – it just missed finding its..."

Oct. 28, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Free Night of Theater: The List

These Central Texas theatre companies are offering free tickets as part of the national Free Night of Theater campaign

"...State Theater Company: American Fiesta, by Steven Tomlinson; State Theater, 719 Congress, 474-TIXS..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Arts Feature

Learn Your EATs

An epicurean orientation for students new and returning, but also for ACL visitors and recently arrived residents

"...to which you may be accustomed – HEB, Albertsons, Fiesta, Sun Harvest, and Randalls – we are also the..."

Sept. 23, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...with the Cinco de Mayo music festival at the Fiesta Gardens Plaza, 2101 Bergman Avenue. Free and open to..."

May 6, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

2005 Kids Summer Camps

An annotated list of several places where kids could be going this summer to enjoy physically and mentally invigorating activities

"...go on field trips every day, traveling to Schlitterbahn, Fiesta Texas, and Gattitown. Pickups and drop-offs available. Sessions begin..."

April 29, 2005 Features Feature

Naked City

Happenings from Austin and beyond

"...collapsed of a heart attack during practice for a Fiesta Bowl marching band competition in Phoenix, Ariz., and died..."

Jan. 7, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Wants a New South Austin Grocery Store

"...to one budget grocery store. After the fall of Fiesta on Lamar, the only choice for a cheap loaf..."

July 12, 2004 Postmarks

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Parade down Congress Avenue and a women's dance at Fiesta Gardens (both at 8pm), and Sunday's schedule includes a..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Naked City

"...and a Web site promoting his planned River City Fiesta, a drag-boat racing event scheduled for "summer 2004" at..."

Nov. 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Latin Flare

2002-03 AMA Band of the Year winners Del Castillo ride a wave of Latinization.

"...getting "Latinized," as Isidoro Lopez, host of KOOP radio's Fiesta Musical, likes to say. Naturally, then, when bands with..."

April 11, 2003 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Instant Thanksgiving!

Advice for the Culinarily Challenged

"...Fiesta: No price set at press time; will stock some..."

Nov. 22, 2002 Food Feature by Mick Vann

An Ancestral Flavor

Día de los Muertos: The dead can only consume the 'vapors' emitted by our festive foods, so the rest is for us.

"...home. Mexican bakeries La Mexicana (1924 S. First, 443-6369), Fiesta (3909 N. I-35, 406-3900), and La Victoria (5245 Burnet..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Gael Force

Austin's Celtic tributaries feed into Austin Celtic Festival -- and the larger whole.

"...fourth years. Last year's fest was the first at Fiesta Gardens, a venue that will be its home this..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Running to the Middle

Part II of the Chronicle's preview of the Nov. 5 general election

"...Fiesta Mart 3909 I-35 N...."

Oct. 18, 2002 News Feature

Who's Texas?

The story of Texas history says a lot -- about the storytellers

"...any other city or town. In addition to the Fiesta parade and mariachis on the Riverwalk (not to mention..."

Sept. 6, 2002 News Feature by Lucius Lomax

Naked City

"...item below). Brunch will be served 11am-1pm at the Fiesta Gardens Hacienda, 2101 Bergman. Tickets are $25, and sponsorships..."

May 31, 2002 News Feature by Lauri Apple

Food-o-File

If it's October in Austin, you can bet there are more gala events scheduled than any one person could possibly attend. Food editor Virginia B. Wood provides a rundown of them.

"...Austin Museum of Art (823 Congress, 495-9224) downtown. The Fiesta Herb slide show is Thursday, Oct. 18, 6-8pm and..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Vision of a New Republic

Plans for the Revitalization of Republic Square

"...used more. AMOA moved its Fine Arts Festival (formerly Fiesta) there last year, Waterloo Brewing Company sponsored a beer-tasting..."

July 13, 2001 News Feature by Chale Nafus

Public Notice

Two words for this week in "Public Notice": Pride and Ride. Okay.

"...Rights Lobby of Texas, happens Sunday, June 3, at Fiesta Gardens. All sorts of vendors and public-service orgs set..."

June 1, 2001 Column by Kate X Messer

Roy Orbison Official Authorized Bootleg (Orbison)

Box Sets

"...Hornchurch, England's Queen's Theatre; March 25, 1980, at the Fiesta Club in Stockton, England; and July 13, 1980, at..."

Dec. 17, 1999 Music Review by Christopher Gray

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