Powell St. John Brought Us the Message, 1940-2021

Psychedelic visionary and Janis Joplin bandmate – a "man for the ages"

"...we could. No one really thought beyond the evening's entertainment, but at that age we all felt anything could..."

Aug. 23, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Capital City Black Film Festival Returns for 2021

Celebration of Black filmmakers goes hybrid this December

"...This year, Williams’ production company, CWP Entertainment, is partnering with the festival to identify select films..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Screens Post by Cody Song

Robert Rodriguez Strikes First-Look Deal With HBO Max

Plus a new life for El Rey on Roku

"...The Austin-based filmmaker behind the Machete and Spy Kids..."

Aug. 18, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Powerfully Poetic Folk and Country Songwriter Nanci Griffith Has Died at Age 68

Song-crafter’s career spanned Hole in the Wall to Carnegie Hall

"...died at age 68. Her management company, Gold Mountain Entertainment, confirmed her passing and wrote: ​​“It was Nanci's wish..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

How UT’s Tom Schatz Shaped Austin’s Film Scene

Austin’s film community looks back at the 45-year legacy of a guiding force at UT RTF

"...has edited his books on Mexican cinema and Latino images since. In fact, Schatz has edited all 29 books..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Screens Feature by Paul Stekler

Faster Than Sound: Delta Variant Leaves Venues Between a Rock and the Governor's Orders

The latest on music hubs, festivals, and relief funding

"...many shows as possible to adopt this model." The entertainment company also requires employees to get vaccinated. Music Commission..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Bigger Than Me: The Musical Journey of BLK ODYSSY

A child of funk who lost his brother to police brutality soundtracks a revolution on BLK VINTAGE

"...known as MixedByAli, the in-house engineer for Top Dawg Entertainment (Kendrick Lamar, SZA, School­boy Q, et al.). Sonically, BLK..."

Aug. 13, 2021 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

AFS Opens 2021 Short Film Grant Applications

Society will run webinars to help you apply

"...is supported by Oak Cliff Film Festival, Ley Line Entertainment, Kat Candler, MPS Camera and Lighting, and Stuck On..."

Aug. 2, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Jordan Levin on the Future of Rooster Teeth

Post-pandemic, the studio's general manager looks at the next steps

"...entertainers, at the core of it, but we're an entertainment company that is built on this nexus of community."..."

July 31, 2021 Screens 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

"...of the Cactus by student group Campus Events + Entertainment, Doggett says, "That would make a hell of a..."

July 16, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Esther's Follies Returns to Lighten Austin's Post-Pandemic Load

Guess what long-running comedy troupe is vaccinated, back onstage, and ready to make the city laugh again

"...to the curb and celebrated the return of live entertainment to a place that's known it for around 40..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Pandemic Production, One Year Later: Meredith Johns, Hawgfly Studios

"We're definitely never going to be the same as we were before."

"...The Screen Actors Guild, in collaboration with other entertainment industry unions, promised members that these rigorous preventive measures..."

July 9, 2021 Screens Feature by Cody Song

After the Pandemic at the Alamo Drafthouse

New management, new owners: Can the Austin movie chain retain what made it special?

"...staff, "the Starbucks lady." She doesn't come from an entertainment background, but instead from the world of franchise expansion...."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

What the Drafthouse Has Been Up To, From A to Z

Tim League breaks down what's happening with everything Drafthouse-related that's not a cinema

"...a deal with Bleecker Street for a new home entertainment division, Decal...."

July 2, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips: TEXAS Outdoor Musical, Canyon

Palo Duro Canyon offers a stunning stage

"...do a great job presenting two hours of raucous entertainment. For my money, the star of the show was..."

July 2, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re listening to

"...(Lil' Flip, Trae the Truth, UGK). Soulja runs 4Life4Ever Entertainment and hosts two other notable events this week: his..."

July 2, 2021 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

First Look: Snapchat's Lago Vista

Exclusive trailer reveal for the new Austin-shot docuseries

"...Produced by GoodStory Entertainment, Lago Vista will air exclusively on Snapchat Discover. Over..."

June 30, 2021 Screens Post by Avery Wohleb

Let’s Celebrate the Fourth of July with Food and Fun

Wave that flag, raise a toast, maybe kiss a fellow American

"...AT DREAMLAND You already know about this humongous new entertainment complex out in Dripping Springs, right? Yeah, it’s a..."

June 24, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Bartender-Turned-Activist Jeannette Gregor Amplifies Her Profession

Mohawk's new venue manager on her "messy and fickle" industry and getting back to live music

"...and cultural arts, seems to skip over the Eastside entertainment community."..."

June 25, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

One Dead, 13 Injured, Two in Custody After Weekend Shooting

Douglas Kantor, a 25-year-old tourist visiting Austin from the Detroit area, died Sunday

"...as a national spotlight turned on the rowdy Downtown entertainment district, Austin's public safety policies, and Texas' ever looser..."

June 18, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Bands Are Practicing Again, but Does Austin Have Enough Rehearsal Space for Them?

A love letter and state-of-affairs on the practice space scene

"..."I know of one large, entertainment-related company that just built a giant building Downtown, then..."

June 18, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips: Bat-Watching in Texas

Six places to watch the bats

"...the Camden Street Bridge on I-35 near the Pearl Entertainment District houses a colony of male free-tailed bats during..."

June 18, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

ATX Screen News: E3, AFS, and More

AFS Cinema, Arkane Studios' vampire nightmare, and the return of Hypnotic

"...& Bethesda Games Showcase during last weekend's virtual Electronic Entertainment Expo, aka E3. In the co-op first-person shooter, bloodsuckers..."

June 18, 2021 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sixth Street Shooting: One Dead, Two In Custody, Lots of Statements

UPDATE: Second suspect, aged 17, reportedly arrested Monday

"...Austin Police Department, and the safety of Austin's world-famous entertainment district. Kantor and the other victims - the largest..."

June 14, 2021 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

14 People Shot or Injured in a Chaotic Scene on Sixth Street Early Saturday

UPDATE: One suspect in custody, another at large

"...Public Safety officers will be stationed in the Downtown entertainment district tonight to provide additional support, Chacon said. He..."

June 12, 2021 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Seven Decades of Fame and Fear in Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It

New documentary on legendary star plays Cine Las Americas, Tribeca

"...wins). She's survived unimaginable changes in society and the entertainment industry, starting off as one of the last of..."

June 9, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...a gaming company to fashion designer, wildlife conservation, space, entertainment, aviation, health sciences, teachers, and more...."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Alamo Drafthouse Touts Post-Bankruptcy Expansion Plans

With sale complete, chain announces five new locations

"...Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection exists (just ask Apple, Marvel Entertainment, and Six Flags), and the Alamo Drafthouse has just..."

June 1, 2021 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Black Pumas Backline Lauren Cervantes and Angela Miller Maintain 20 Feet From Stardom – On Purpose

Respect and admiration remains the key to their success as co-frontwomen and backup singers

"...as the Soul Supporters after meeting at a holiday entertainment event as employees of the state. Now, they can't..."

May 28, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Far From Respectable: Dave Hickey and His Art

In this new book, the iconoclastic art critic gets the respect he deserves

"...A secularist belief system worshiping the deities of art, entertainment, fashion, and sports – all for the buying and..."

May 28, 2021 Arts Feature by Barbara Purcell

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