Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2002-2003

The full list of nominations for the 2002-2003 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...In on It, Fresh Terrain Festival..."

May 9, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jindabyne

The Australian director of Lantana returns to similar psychological terrain with this drama based on a Raymond Carver short story and starring the fantastic Laura Linney and Gabriel Byrne.

"...the psychological suspense drama Lantana, returns to somewhat familiar terrain with this follow-up, Jindabyne. Both films examine the often..."

June 1, 2007 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Eye

"...a successful cornea transplant, she sees "the world with fresh eyes" – eyes that see ghostly wraiths, mysterious hallucinations,..."

June 27, 2003 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Articulations

Last week for comments on the revamp of the city's cultural funding process, and chroegrapher Ann Carlson returns to UT.

"...If you were warmed by the Blanket in the Fresh Terrain Festival this past January, you might want to..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Flicking the Switch

An interview with New York playwright and director Richard Maxwell, who has developed a following for his work featuring painstakingly realistic language rendered onstage by actors who move, speak, and sing seemingly without expression.

"...Wanted at the UT Department of Theatre & Dance's Fresh Terrain festival. He returns this week with his play..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Arts Feature by Steve Moore

Requiem for Tesla

Genius and madness are the ac and dc of inventor Nikola Tesla's life, as portrayed in the Rude Mechanicals' biographical tribute Requiem for Tesla, and this new version provides the atmosphere and quickening charge of an old Universal horror film.

"...This week's Exhibitionism features reviews of productions from the Fresh Terrain performance festival and symposium presented Jan. 22-26 at..."

Jan. 31, 2003 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Articulations

The final exit for actress Patsy Goldwater, a home run for playwright Dan Dietz, a fair for your inner Frankenstein, and a training ground for aspiring critics

"...Performance Space 122 take audiences into uncharted territory with Fresh Terrain, a festival of performance featuring work by Ann..."

Jan. 24, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Sisters Under the Scrim

Six of the finest theatrical artists in Austin discuss their work behind the curtain designing lighting schemes, mixing sound, and creating and constructing sets and costumes and how their careers have been affected by the fact that they're women.

"...We had the Fresh Terrain performing arts festival at UT in January, and..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Molly Beth Brenner

In On It: da da kamera

As presented by da da kamera at the Fresh Terrain performance festival, Daniel MacIvor's In On It provided a beautiful and quirky evocation of chance, choice, love, and life's inevitable drift (or plummet) toward death.

Jan. 31, 2003 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Running Trails in and Around Austin

Here are some trails if you’re bored of circling Lady Bird Lake

"...you, my editor and I have put together a fresh list of trails to make your runs breeze by...."

Dec. 11, 2024 Sports Post by Hasina Shah

100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...destruction evolved into cinematic art rock on 2014's IX. Fresh off headlining Keely's Golden Street Festival in Phnom Penh,..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Thursday

"...Gabriel BLACKALICIOUS6:30pm, Town Lake Stage @ Auditorium Shores Exploring fresh musical terrain, Oakland-based rap duo Blackalicious gathers sound ideas..."

March 17, 2006 Music Feature

Austin's Best Breweries of 2022, Power-Ranked

It's Top of the Hops VII!

"...Favorite Seasonal or Limited Run: Brieux Famille Wheat with fresh lime zest and pink Himalayan sea salt, a gose-style..."

Oct. 12, 2022 Food Post by Eric Puga

Farmers Market Report: December 15

Let's take a look at the Sunday markets!

"...to see them (and their lettuce, which is so fresh and perky all the other lettuce looks wilted in..."

Dec. 15, 2012 Food Post by Kate Thornberry

SXSW 2025 Heads to The Studio With Seth Rogen

New films from Ben Affleck, Nicole Kidman, Nic Cage added to fest

"...Hollywood icon turning up on SXSW screens this year. Fresh off the success of Babygirl, Nicole Kidman shifts from..."

Jan. 22, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Opinion: The Outdoor Recreation Economy in Texas Depends on EPA Safeguards

An Austin bike shop owner on why the climate crisis isn't just bad for the environment – it's bad for business, too

"...shrinks as their habitats swelter. Taking a breath of fresh air isn't just inhaling oxygen – it's also inhaling..."

Aug. 25, 2023 Column by Brad Wimberly

Crab Rangoon Pizza, Justine's Justin Returns, Lutie's at the Commodore Perry Estate, Rosen's Goes Brick-and-Mortar, and More

All the news that's fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...do much to food if the ingredients are good. Fresh ingredients stand out by themselves.” And this news, too,..."

April 7, 2021 Food Post

Page Two: Aww, Canada ...

At last, a magical confluence of ice hockey, Neil Young, and SXSW 2006

"...In Canada, there is another category covering this terrain: all other sporting events, automobile racing, and/or public gatherings...."

March 10, 2006 Column by Louis Black

Hoover's Cooking

"...possesses laudable depth. It clings to the rough, breaded terrain of a thick cut of certified angus beef --..."

April 16, 1999 Food Feature

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 13-19

"...know that this ending will ultimately lead to a fresh beginning. In fact, the new blooms ahead wouldn’t be..."

Sept. 13, 2024 Column by Rob Brezsny

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Slow Pulse EP release, Austin Afrobeats Fest, Border Kindness Benefit, and more recommended shows

"...Making "water drops" in harsh borderland terrain, operating a Children's Empowerment Center where young asylum seekers..."

Sept. 1, 2023 Music Column by Julian Towers

Dog Days: The Chronicle’s Hair of the Three-Legged Dog Day Party Reminds Us That Music is Mankind’s Best Friend

Yard Act, Surfbort, and hometown vibes at Hotel Vegas

"...because of an illness in the band, was another fresh bit of terrain to my Austin roadmap, the Magic..."

March 19, 2022 SXSW Post by Gary Lindsey

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, September 3-9

"...(Jan. 20-Feb. 18): While wading through the internet's wilder terrain, I found a provocative quote alleged to have been..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Column by Rob Brezsny

Struggling to Connect With My Downtown Life Through Virtual Reality

Immersing my avatar in SXSW XR

"...a portal and came out on Red River. The terrain didn’t look much like the strip of music venues..."

March 17, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Free Will Astrology

Your weekly horoscope, May 1-7

"...as you dare to dream and scheme about a fresh start. Any mistakes you committed once upon a time..."

May 1, 2020 Column by Rob Brezsny

Four (More) Can't-Miss Free Week Shows

Knife in the Water and Los Coast finish frigid Free Week run

"...“The terrain is kind of like, you’re gonna get it or..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Events Post by Mark Fagan

A Guide to Finding Beer Outside of Austin’s City Limits

Drinking outside of the box

"...Brewing Company109 W. Davilla, 512/717-1859 www.fb.com/grangercitybrewingcompany This one is fresh out of the gate. According to an update on..."

May 19, 2017 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

DVDanger: Of Flesh, Blood and Boners

"The Final Member" gets phallic, plus "Dracula" and "Ravenous" bite

"...mountain escapade Dead Man proved that there was still fresh new terrain to be explored. However, Bird's creation disappeared..."

June 17, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Sway

Rene Ortiz's Sway serves up Thai cuisine with a twist

"...a dollop of coconut cream and a sprig of fresh green peppercorns that's as fragrant as honey­suckle. It is..."

Feb. 22, 2013 Food Review by Rachel Feit

Home's a Brewin'

Why brewheads are buzzing about Pinthouse Pizza's head brewer from Colorado

"...passive consumption," he wrote. "As we enter this postmodern terrain we find ourselves lacking a sense of place, a..."

Jan. 11, 2013 Food Column by Ivy Le

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