In Memoriam: Ken Johnson

Remembering the versatile theatre artist, who died March 2

"...One of Austin's most versatile theatre artists and a key player in..."

March 8, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Bedside Manner: In Memoriam

A few mournful words for books discarded

"...to be paid their last respects before they are invariably given up to the bookshelf; once safely interred, they..."

April 30, 2012 Books Post by Lindsey Flatt

In Memoriam: Jan Reid

Remembering the legendary author and Texas Monthly writer

"...To use the vernacular of boxing – the sport Jan Reid so loved – he..."

Sept. 21, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Best of Austin In Memoriam: Phillip Adams

On this day of remembrance, we honor the memory of a Best of Austin friend

"...Phillip Adams, a member of our "Best of Austin" family (Critics: Kids:"Best Imagination Hour," 2013), passed suddenly in..."

Nov. 2, 2014 Columns Post by Terry Ornelas Woodroffe

In Memoriam: Draylen Mason

Remembering the gifted young bassist who lost his life

"...First things first: Draylen Mason was a musician. Let's be clear..."

March 16, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Sam Shepard

The late writer-actor left lots of himself in Central Texas

"...The passing of Sam Shepard on July 27 was a monumental..."

Aug. 3, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Coyote Creek Farm Founder Jeremiah Cunningham

Celebration of Life planned for Friday, August 9

"...“We’re made in the image of the soil.” – Jerry Cunningham, April..."

Aug. 7, 2013 Food Post by Jessi Cape

Jimmy Jalapeeno: In Memoriam

The late artist's loved ones gather to celebrate his life

"...Friends of the late Austin painter and photographer Jim Bonar, better known as Jimmy..."

June 7, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Peg Miller

Last call for the big-hearted co-owner of Chicago House

"...The co-owner and self-proclaimed booking czarina of Chicago House, a spot where many an..."

Jan. 27, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Phyllis Slattery

Remembering the longtime director of Dance Umbrella

"...The Austin dance community has lost one of the dearest friends..."

Dec. 19, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

James Devery: In Memoriam

Theatre artists gather to celebrate a dear friend's life

"...Sometimes the people who give the most in the theatre aren't the ones onstage. So it was..."

April 13, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Shannon Leigh Lewis

"...Austin lost a native daughter and rising star last week..."

July 7, 2008 Books Post by Stacy Alexander Evans

In Memoriam: Rodolfo Mendez

Remembering the founder of Ballet East Dance Theatre

"...man who devoted four decades of his life to bringing dance to students on Austin's Eastside, changing countless lives..."

May 7, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Lashonda Lester

Remembering the Queen of Austin Comedy, who died April 6

"...Lashonda Lester was the funniest person in Austin. She used her voice like a whip. If..."

April 7, 2017 Arts Post by Carina Magyar

In Memoriam: Gary Cartwright

Time to "Turn Out the Lights" for the Texas Mad Dog writer

"...author of the true-crime classic Blood Will Tell, sportswriter extraordinaire, inveterate prankster, and all-around helluva writer, died Wed., Feb...."

March 2, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Greg Easley

Remembering the beloved choreographer, dancer, and teacher

"...The dance scene in Austin didn’t begin in the Seventies, but you could..."

June 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Glenna Goodacre

Sculptor of Austin's beloved Philosophers' Rock has died

"...Three older men, two shirtless and in swim trunks, all wholly absorbed in conversation with one..."

April 21, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Terrence McNally

Covid-19 complications claim the distinguished playwright

"...observation about Terrence McNally was made by Nathan Lane in the 2019 documentary Every Act of Life. That great..."

March 25, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Bob "Daddy-o" Wade

A fond farewell to the original trickster of Lone Star art

"...outside San Antonio's North Star Mall, the 12-foot-tall iguana standing guard over Ft. Worth Zoo's animal hospital, and the..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Ishmael Soto

Groundbreaking Latino artist and teacher has passed

"...students, it was family. That's to say that the passing of Soto on Feb. 27, the day before his..."

March 8, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Linalice Carey

Pioneer of Austin independent theatre passes at age 95

"...When Linalice Carey began making theatre in Austin, the spaces were..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Jo Anne Christian

Arts patron, leading force in building Long Center has died

"...Serenaded by Verdi, Puccini, and other composers whose operatic works she treasured, a..."

Nov. 14, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Point Austin: In Memoriam

How can we best honor those who have died in our names?

"...rest his soul, was fond of an ironic old saying that runs, "God sure must love poor people, because..."

May 29, 2009 News Column by Michael King

In Memoriam: George Wilkerson

Remembering Esther's Follies' first sketch-writing superstar

"...had the good fortune to be at Esther's Follies in its early years – and that's asking a lot..."

June 17, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Rhoda Winter Russell

Movement therapy pioneer who knew the greats of dance has died

"...On July 26, Austin lost a resident with an extraordinary history in dance...."

Aug. 1, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Lashonda Lester

Remembering the Queen of Austin Comedy, who died April 6

April 14, 2017 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

Jake Foster In Memoriam

The production manager for the choral group Conspirare has died

"...last year, died Jan. 2 at his family home in Stillwater, Okla., after a long fight with cancer. He..."

Jan. 18, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam

"...Former Austin chef Ron Brannon, 41, was killed in a car..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Food Feature

Doug Rauss: In Memoriam

Remembering Doug Rauss, a dedicated arts patron and volunteer for several Austin theatre companies, who died Wednesday, Aug. 31

"...stands on the shoulders of its volunteers. Through their innumerable gifts of time and talent in jobs large and..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Robert Ellis Patterson

Robert Ellis Patterson, artist and owner of the Robert Ellis Patterson Gallery in South Austin, died Friday, Nov. 19

"...artist and owner of the Robert Ellis Patterson Gallery in South Austin, died Friday, Nov. 19. He was 34...."

Dec. 3, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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