Free Night of Theater 2006: The list

Take your pick of 21 performances being offered at no charge with Free Night of Theater 2006

"...Thursday, Oct. 19Austin Improv Collective: Thursday Night Awesome; The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Arts Feature

Free Night of Theater 2006: Encore run, still no charge

After a smash debut in 2005, the Free Night of Theater goes nationwide, with 300 performances across the country – including 21 in Austin – being offered at no charge

"...Theatre Communications Group, arguably the premier support organization for nonprofit theatres in the United States, joined with theatre organizations..."

Oct. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...classical music, and visual art. The nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Days of Future Past

The history of Salvage Vanguard Theater's unlikely sci-fi success, The Intergalactic Nemesis

"...in bars flirts with old-fashioned radio serials in a coffee shop. Nobody involved had any high expectations for this..."

July 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Spirit of the City and the Letter of the Law Collide at Sekrit Theater

Beau Reichert struggles with the city over his backyard arts complex

"...A welcome sign at the end of Beau Reichert's driveway greets visitors to Sekrit Theater. Down..."

Sept. 2, 2016 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Life and Times of the Alamo and the Ritz

"...1937: Elmo Hegman takes over management of the Ritz; theatre expanded to 800 seats...."

Nov. 2, 2007 Screens Feature

Culture Flash!

Still time left to get some free theatre, laurels for historian Oscar Brockett and director Don Toner, and a new baby for the first couple of Salvage Vanguard Theater

"...• Don't forget: Free Night of Theater is under way this week. The..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

On the Map

Austin's art scene kept catching the eye of the nation in 2005

"...For years, the rest of the country, when it's bothered to look at Austin..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Creative Alliance

After a decade of leading the arts service organization, Latifah Taormina retires

"...for the first? Well, running the former Austin Circle of Theaters wasn't anywhere close to being just part-time work...."

April 29, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Last Shall Be First

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

"...The last night of 2005 will be the first night of First..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Frank Mills Call It Quits After 500th Show

Why is one of the city’s top improv troupes breaking up?

"...The Frank Mills, one of this city’s most acclaimed improv troupes, have been performing..."

Dec. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...raise you to respect drag performers because any child of mine would need to be appreciative of the arts...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...With me, it happened at the age of 21, during my senior year at the University of..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

Recommended shows for the week ahead

"...Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Shake the Sheets, Ted Leo and the Pharmacists bring..."

Jan. 24, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Playback: Big Henry's Grooves Antone's

Antone's new vinyl annex, Scoot Inn's new look, Jackie Venson's new late-night TV fan, and new (bad) ideas for ACL Fest signage

"...The careful resurrection of Antone's was nearly complete:..."

Sept. 30, 2016 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Off the Record

A curated survival guide to the Austin City Limits Music Festival

"...The Shape of What's to Come..."

Oct. 8, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

The Austin Music Awards’ Ecstatic Experience

Thirty-four awards and six musical sets in 211 minutes

"...Music Awards as loud as its potent soundtrack. Wednesday night at the Moody Theater they proved an oral flash..."

March 1, 2018 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

SXSW news and carryings on

"...SXSW is the same as that for the reboot of the Plastic Ono Band with Sean Lennon for 2009's..."

March 18, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...week's tease, the Austin Film Festival has announced its official lineup for the 2008 fest, which runs October 16-23...."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

see.hear.speak.three: They said 'yes and' and had a festival

ColdTowne's comedy fest grew out of the fundamental improv principle of saying, 'Yes, and ...'

"...to the Austin comedy scene over the last couple of years couldn't help but notice ColdTowne. In 2006, it..."

Jan. 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Springsteen’s High Hopes in Houston

Rarities set-list turns on a pair of Hispanic siblings

"...Bruce Springsteen’s SXSW showcase at the Moody Theater in 2012 meant the E Street Band never returned..."

May 8, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Esther's Alumna Joins 'SNL' Cast

Former Follies performer Noël Wells debuts in season premiere tonight

"...When legendary broadcaster Don Pardo introduces the Saturday Night Live cast in tonight's season premiere, he'll warble one..."

Sept. 28, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...to gather, like a broccoli farm or the bottom of the sea – these artists can spin a story..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...Quote of the Week..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...President Abraham Lincoln’s male friendships as having a “streak of lavender, and spots soft as May violets.” This phrasing,..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

'Encryption'

Stephen Pruitt wants you to tune in to the mystery of sounds in the dark

"...mastermind behind Fluxion Scenic and Light Design spends most of his time providing outstanding design work for performing arts..."

July 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Sun Also Rises

Out of tragedy blooms East Cameron Folkcore.

"...Outside a fading yellow house off of Montopolis Drive, the sound of guitars, drums, and..."

April 3, 2015 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...his own truncated moniker in 2016 for Get Out of the City. The shift allowed the decadelong Austin scene..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Playback: Black Metal, Gray Skies, Red-Hot Love

Sex, love, and nostalgia – recapping Fun Fun Fun Fest 2015

"...Amongst the tens of thousands that gathered for FFF Fest's 10th iteration, few..."

Nov. 13, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Wednesday Picks and Sleepers

"...Music Hall; Fri., 12mid, Copa Gone are the days of Brownout being the musical stepchild of Grupo Fantasma. Austin's..."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature

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