Minister of Grace

At the age of 88, legendary dancer Fayard Nicholas continues to spread the good word of tap, and this week he does it in Austin as the Festival Legend at the third Soul to Sole Tap Festival organized by Tapestry Dance Company.

"...into place. It is acrobatic, jubilant, and full of grace...."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Horse Whisperer

"...golden statuette wafting in the breeze. Redford's adaptation of Nicholas Evans' bestselling novel is a countrified, monolithic thing of..."

May 15, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Searching for New Heights at Film Fests Reel Rock 14 and Reel Plastic

Two rock-climbing film fest come to Austin

"...just get so inspired," said Crux co-owner and CMO Grace Nicholas. "So the aspect of Reel Plastic was it..."

Nov. 15, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

Eastern Promises

In Cronenberg's film about the Russian mob in London, the director and star Viggo Mortensen relates a corker of a story.

"...a performance that puts you in mind of St. Nicholas by way of Lucifer), a member of the murderous..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Choice

Nicholas Sparks' romantic yearnings once again flood our screens

"...Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Welling, Maggie Grace, Brett Rice, Tom Wilkinson, Noree Victoria, Niki Davis and..."

Feb. 12, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Missing

Screen life thriller Searching sequel is fun if preposterous

"...Directed by: Nicholas D. Johnson and Will Merrick. Starring: Storm Reid, Joaquim..."

Jan. 20, 2023 Movie Review by Trace Sauveur

Storks

These animated birds never quite achieve liftoff

"...Directed by: Nicholas Stoller and Doug Sweetland. Starring: Andy Samberg, Katie Crown,..."

Sept. 23, 2016 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Others

"...of Britain's Channel Islands), The Others revolves around Kidman's Grace and her two young children, Anne (Mann) and Nicholas..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising

Seth Rogen learns that girls just want to have fun

"...Directed by: Nicholas Stoller. Starring: Seth Rogen, Zac Efron, Rose Byrne, Chloë..."

May 20, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...Glenn Cockburn A failed work opportunity prompts chronically single Grace to pursue a one night stand with a stranger...."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem, more announced for 2024 festival

"...never got the chance to know. Featuring Alison Tavel, Grace Potter, Peter Gabriel, Jon Anderson, Fred Armisen, Money Mark,..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

2005 Soul to Sole Festival Concert

The continuum of tap from 1930s elegance to today's stomping rhythm pulsed in the concert concluding Tapestry Dance Company's 2005 Soul to Sole Festival

"...her intelligent tracery of intricate combinations that had a grace and sensuality that charged through her entire body. Like..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Review by Ann Ciccolella

In the Heights

An explosion of dance and song in this vibrant stage-to-screen adaptation

"...John M. Chu. Starring: Anthony Ramos, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Melissa Barrera, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Gregory Diaz IV, Jimmy Smits,..."

June 11, 2021 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...Raging Grace (United Kingdom) Director/Screenwriter: Paris Zarcilla, Producer: Chi Thai A..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Moffie

Brutality and sexual awakening in Apartheid-era South Africa

"...simplistic – and barbaric – of ways. For 16-year-old Nicholas van der Swart (Brummer), a British émigré with an..."

April 9, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Graphic Diversity

This year's Staple! expo spotlights women in comics, and local creator E.K. Weaver explains why

"...Founded by Chris Nicholas, the homegrown two-day convention highlights independently produced comics, zines,..."

March 6, 2015 Arts Feature by Jessi Cape

Atonement, Etc. -- Top 10-plus, Special 2002 bonus edition

Books for which we confess our true feelings, reconsider our disdain, or finally find room: top 10-plus, 2002 edition …

"...by David Rees (Soft Skull) 7. Franklin Flyer by Nicholas Christopher (Dial)8. Great White Fathers: The Story of the..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Books Feature

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Chloë Levine, Granit Lahu, Jeremy Pope, Bubba Weiler, Amanda Grace Benitez, Jeremy Holm, Larry Fessenden (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Well Inside

In The Well Inside, Sally Jacques' extraordinary site-specific work, dancers suspended high in the air swing and sway and spin, right side-up and upside-down, exhibiting athleticism and daring that take your breath away but also convey an isolation and yearning for connection with amazing grace.

"...Laura Cannon, Theresa Hardy, Alby Roblejo, Andee Scott, and Nicholas Young -- exhibit levels of athleticism and daring that..."

May 24, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

.com

You know the way Dilbert can sometimes get the whole office / cyber scene down perfectly? That's what Tapestry Dance Company does in their new show .com, and just as cleverly -- but with dance. And with some real depth and beauty worked in there, too. It was like the best of Dilbert, but with Dilbert as drawn by one of the Wyeths.

"...choreographed the show with one of the other members, Nicholas Young, and she dances up an awesome storm herself,..."

June 8, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...Olly Alexander, Anna Margaret Hollyman, Josephine Decker, Louis Cancelmi, Grace Gonglewski, Nicholas Webber, Caridad de la Luz (World Premiere)..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

This Is Who We Are #2: Sally Jacques' The Well Inside

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...Laura Cannon, Theresa Hardy, Alby Roblejo, Andee Scott, and Nicholas Young – exhibit levels of athleticism and daring that..."

May 5, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...dangerous game. Cast: Ana Asensio, Natasha Romanova, David Little, Nicholas Tucci, Larry Fessenden, Caprice Benedetti (World Premiere)..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Live Fire!, Farm to Plate Debut Lineups

Daily Austin food news

"...a TBA chef from Jacoby’s, Jacob Weaver of Juliet, Nicholas Yanes of Juniper, Rick Lopez of La Condesa, Rene..."

March 2, 2016 Food Post by Brandon Watson

SXSW Band Announcement, Part III

1,500 of some 2,000 showcasing acts now vetted

"...Nicholas David (Minneapolis, Minn.)..."

Jan. 7, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Exhibitionism

Big River: Pleasantly Adrift

"...his story down the dreamy waters of the Mississippi. Nicholas Rodriguez is sidekick Tom Sawyer, who takes a backseat..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

Hay Fever: Child's Play

"...intrafamilial intrigues and spats with all the maturity and grace of a crew of kindergarteners bickering over a game..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Review

Live Shots

"...has the good sense and ability to throw in grace notes and harmonics that work right there in the..."

April 24, 1998 Music Feature

All The Pieces Fall in to Place as SXSW Adds Tetris

New titles include experimental Visions and 24 Beats Per Second

"...Ayo Edebiri, Ruby Cruz, Havana Rose Liu, Kaia Gerber, Nicholas Galitzine, Miles Fowler, Marshawn Lynch, Dagmara Dominiczyk, Punkie Johnson..."

Feb. 1, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Midnight Sun

Ill met by daylight in this photosensitive romance.

"...Schwarzenegger, Rob Riggle, Quinn Shephard, Ken Tremblett, Suleka Mathew, Nicholas Coombe, Tiera Skovbye, Paul McGillion, Austin Obiajunwa and Jenn..."

March 30, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

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