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"...made by a largely female team – rare at the time – at the Jiří Trnka Studio in Prague,..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...Thursday 17-Saturday 19, the Ballroom..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

In New Production of Belle, Ballet Austin Finds Grace in Beauty and Beasts

Stephen Mills mulls better life through dance

"...and discordant piano couplets from composer Graham Reynolds. A father bids goodbye to his three daughters, embracing each as..."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Opera Fights, Puppet Plays, and More Arty Events

Get an arts fix this week

"...Thursday 29, the Ballroom..."

March 1, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Cassette Roulette, Some Bitchcraft, and More Arts Events

Get arty this week with our recommended happenings

"...One of the most innovative dance companies ever to move through Austin’s..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Qmmunity: Stop, Drop, and Shop

Qmmunity advises on what local places are best for gay gift shopping this year

"...Gifts: I love them. Gifts are the ultimate excuse to shop all day..."

Dec. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

SXSW Adds Cheech Marin, Titane Director Julia Ducournau For 2023

Plus the Metaverse and student athlete NIL deals part of the program

"...The hybrid movie, music, technology and culture extravaganza had already..."

Nov. 15, 2022 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: The Drama Behind the Cactus Cafe Negotiations

Accusations of unprofessional behavior and an HR complaint leave the historic venue in limbo

"...10-year agreement with UT-Austin to manage on-campus music venue the Cactus Cafe expired. By May, sources confirmed to the..."

July 16, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Always There to Help: Mark Jensen, 1968-2021

ABGB co-founder was committed to community and generous to musicians

"...grief gave way to an outpouring of love in the days following Mark Jensen's sudden passing. The ABGB co-founder,..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Navigating the Unknown: Chris Brecht Talks ATX6 Documentary

Lift Me Up premieres Friday on KLRU

"...Actually, Sesame Street as well, but that’s way beside the point. It’s fitting that PBS’s local channel, KLRU, will..."

June 16, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

What Is the Livestreamed, Interactive, Cross-Country, Music-Fueled, Comedy of Natatorium?

American Berserk Theatre + Density512 really pools the talent

"...How far would you go to live The Good Life? Would you rip-off the hardwon possessions –..."

April 7, 2021 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW Online to Feature Stacey Abrams and N. K. Jemisin in Conversation

James Cameron, Ted Lasso team, Bill Hader also announced

"...The Venn diagram sweet spot of people who are going..."

Feb. 11, 2021 SXSW Post by Kimberley Jones

Staging Human Resources: The Musical Despite the Pandemic

Mallory Schlossberg knew she'd face challenges staging her new musical now, but she decided to just do it and figure it out

"...Back in the day, all you needed to stage a musical was..."

Dec. 4, 2020 Arts Feature

Gay Place

The Flash Collective calls on the queer community to help create public art

"...We can't sing the praises of queer art – and a greater need..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

Cronk to Reorganize Management Team

Musical chairs at City Hall

"...released a memo describing a new administrative organization, including the potential of replacements within that management team. The process,..."

Aug. 3, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Austin's Day of Resistance

Where to commemorate the first anniversary of the Women’s March

"...The anniversary of Donald Trump’s inauguration is Saturday, but instead..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Events Post by Sarah Marloff

Future Imperfect: Our Favorite Dystopian Films

VOTE: Deadly roller derby, sad clones, and a Road Warrior duke it out

"...or government surveillance. But that’s what’s so great about the dystopia genre: Set a story 200 years in the..."

Sept. 28, 2017 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Punk Rock Patron of Austin Music Richard Lynn

Super Secret founder and Sonic Transmissions Festival underwriter expands operations

"...poor he had to mix hot water and ketchup together to make tomato soup when he went out with..."

Sept. 15, 2017 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Standing Rock Pipeline Protests Bring New Life to Old Struggles

“It’s about all of us”

"...The teeth marks of attack dogs and the pepper-sprayed faces..."

Sept. 30, 2016 News Feature by Greg Harman

TNCs and … a Buncha Other Stuff

City Council prepares for another marathon

"...After the holiday layoff, Council meets again Thursday with hefty agenda..."

Jan. 26, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Playback: Barracuda on the Block

"...at a real concert," offers Jason McNeely, leaning against the red brick exterior of his new Seventh Street venue...."

Dec. 11, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Beethoven to Beyoncé

SXSW Music panels – topics over talent. Except they're also star-studded.

"...Opening the selection process to the public transformed South by Southwest..."

Feb. 27, 2015 Music Feature by The Music Staff

Sonic Highwayman Dave Grohl

Foo Fighters frontman documents ATX culture and tradition

"...Foo Fighters tape their second Austin City Limits appearance tonight at ACL Live..."

Nov. 20, 2014 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Event Horizon

As festivals, crowds, and expenses proliferate – is Austin approaching major event overload?

"...Chris Richards is the pop music critic for the Washington Post. For the..."

July 12, 2013 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Playback: The Beautiful Old

Gabriel Rhodes makes Grammy bait

"...When I first glimpsed a copy of The Beautiful Old: Turn-of-the-Century Songs with its elegant album art..."

May 24, 2013 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Radio Snack

Food on the airwaves in Austin

"...You can divide the world between those who listen to radio (not only..."

July 15, 2011 Food Feature by MM Pack

QueerBomb/Pride Roundtable: Extended Remix

QueerBomb and Austin Pride meet for a roundtable

"...Members of QueerBomb, Austin's renegade counter-Pride, and members of the official Austin Gay and Lesbian Pride Foundation board agreed..."

June 3, 2011 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

Everybody's Talking at You

Austin's reading series scene is booking good

"...If print is dead, as has been suggested by the usual boys and girls who cry wolf every time..."

July 30, 2010 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 9 Letters of 2009

"...We're doing something a little different this year. In the name of fun we've chosen nine letters from the..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Features Feature by Mark Fagan

Art for Days

Can you handle two weeks' worth of the East Austin Studio Tour?

"...In the immortal words of Chief Brody, you are going to..."

Nov. 13, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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