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Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez
Checking In: Tia Carrera Catches Some Vibes
Late-night stoner jams still see the light of day
"...of uranium-grade ATX rock trio Tia Carrera, their astral improv moves mountains then pulverizes them. New LP Tried &..."
June 8, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Mixing Race, Gender, and Improv Is a Heady Cocktail for Two
Shannon Stott and Quinn Buckner bid some basic boundaries bye-bye
"...white guy, you might think, because those fuckers are everywhere, “Well, here’s another white guy.”..."
Jan. 22, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
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 a weekly show at ColdTowne..."
Dec. 12, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
A Guide to Austin Stand-Up: Comics
The stand-up people behind the city's comedy scene
"...Trombone Showcase in 2014, Moore began to show up everywhere around town, her motormouthed "Aubrey Plaza on psychedelics" persona..."
March 31, 2017 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
SXSW Film Announces Features Lineup
Competitive narratives and docs unveiled, plus more
"...Things Director: Garrett Zevgetis In a celebration of outcasts everywhere, a precocious young blind woman disappears into quirky obsessions..."
Feb. 2, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki
Movers & Shakers
A guide to Austin dance
"...(and spouse) Colin Lowry, or a soundpainting score by improvisational guru Walter Thompson, Ariel will use another artist's talents..."
Dec. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz
Five Events to Make Your Weekend Fun
Because, what are you gonna do – just mope around at home?
"...don’t forget that there’s more – much more – everywhere. But here’s five picks for your consideration, including two..."
Nov. 5, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Playback: HAAM's Time of the Season
HAAM Day fills its coffers for uninsured live music capitalists
"...Sept. 23 demonstrates the city's true live music capital everywhere except the library. Fundraising kicks off a day early..."
Sept. 19, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
Sexuality Conference Brings Knowledge & Cuddles in October
Camp Frolic invites grownups to come out and play
"...experts in the field, include subjects such energetic sex, improv in the bedroom, Yoga Play, Sexy Spanking, Speed-Flirting, and..."
Aug. 27, 2014 Chronolog Post
Improv … Tragedy? Absurdity? WTF, Institution Theater?
If it bends, it's funny; if it breaks Beckett, what is it?
"...end of July. Breaking Beckett is an hour of improvisation that's definitely not played for laughs, that mines the..."
July 18, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
DVD Watch: My Neighbor Totoro
Hayao Miyazaki's sweet and monstrous classic arrives on Blu-ray
"...And the inspiration is everywhere. Miyazaki catches Japan in that transition between the Meiji..."
May 21, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Nothing's Obscure: Five Local Art Treasures You May Have Overlooked
Because who can be in all the loops all the time?
"...have a soft spot in our funnybone for local improv comedy. Combine those predilections and you know why the..."
May 9, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
SXSW Film Reviews: 'We Cause Scenes'
Improv Everywhere finally gets the dynamic film tribute it deserves
"...Adams and his crew. Charlie Todd's ongoing series of Improv Everywhere projects – based in New York City, often..."
March 15, 2013 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
SXSW Film Unveils March Lineup
So much ado!
"...Improvement Club Director/Screenwriter: Dayna Hanson When their big gig falls..."
Jan. 31, 2013 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones
The Cable Guy: Paul Scheer
We get in 'League' with Paul Scheer
"...ATX presenter Paul Scheer is everywhere. In addition to his two current shows on cable,..."
June 1, 2012 Screens Feature by Leah Churner
Fun Fun Fun Lists
"...are recording at Sonic Ranch outside El Paso. Azz Everywhere by Chase Hoffberger..."
Nov. 4, 2011 Music Feature
Into the Out of Bounds Comedy Festival
Everybody's working for your weekend
"...dozens & dozens of troupes and solo acts – improv, sketch, stand-up, weird hybrids of all of those –..."
Sept. 2, 2011 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Off the Record
Commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the Saxon Pub and talking business with Kalu James and ME Television
"...like the last race for governor. We won it everywhere but here." The Kinkster sounds off on the BP..."
June 11, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell
Luv Doc Recommends: Stool Pigeon Featuring the Stories of Charlie Hodge and Becca Peterson
ColdTowne Theater, Saturday, January 16, 2010
"...are also lots of shiny new buildings popping up everywhere. Austin just keeps getting prettier and prettier. For instance,..."
Jan. 15, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc
The Watchmen
Three documentaries shine a light on playing to the audience
"...about a prison rodeo, a viral-video sensation, and two improv actors don't seem to have much cross section. But..."
March 13, 2009 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones
Flash Mobs Blow Out Five Candles
Almost as soon as they started, flash mobs have been eulogized as a crested trend.
"...Improv Everywhere is a group whose stunts have been compared..."
July 1, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Duty
Don't Everybody Panic, but Online Sketch Troupe Backpack Picnic Has Definitely Gone What They Call 'Viral' and Is Also About to Contaminate the Alamo Drafthouse
Online sketch troupe Backpack Picnic has definitely gone viral
"...legendary Eagle Pennell and epitome of young, square-jawed cineastes everywhere (see "Direct(or) to Video," p.64). You may not need..."
May 2, 2008 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
Postmarks
Our readers talk back.
"...war. To imply that Israel is targeting civilians to improve tourism is utterly pathological...."
Sept. 1, 2006 Column
The Kids Stay in the Pictures
When the Cinemaker Co-op and the Center for Young Cinema combined to make the Motion Media Arts Center, at least one thing stayed the same: the importance of kids
"...fact, is titled "Master Thespian," directed with a loose-limbed, improv-y assurance by Natalie Aston.) Kelley is the son of..."
June 25, 2004 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
SXSW Picks & Sleepers
Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only
"...a member of KMD, the former Zevlove X is everywhere these days. One minute he's Viktor Vaughn, the next..."
March 12, 2004 Music Feature
From BarFly to 'King of the Ants'
An interview with George Wendt
"...came up as part of Chicago's famed Second City improv group at the same time Re-Animator director Stuart Gordon..."
Dec. 12, 2003 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov
'Natural Capitalism' in the Hills
The Crossings' earth- and economy-friendly integration into the Hill Country really is something to feel good about.
"...instead choose to learn songwriting from Jimmie Dale Gilmore, improv from Alan Arkin, story-writing from Lynda Barry, or gospel..."
Sept. 19, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison
Is Anybody Laughing?
In the midst of economic hard times and a wave of terrorist attacks, the comedy business wonders what's funny.
"...laughter. See, this was the week that scores of improv troupes from all over the country, along with a..."
Oct. 19, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Almost Famous
Three years after leaving Austin for Hollywood, comics Chip Pope and Howard Kremer still aren't celebs, but with pilots for HBO and Comedy Central and a willingness to schmooze, they've come agonizingly close.
"...out there? I know Kremer's a regular at the Improv; Chip, how about you?..."
