To Ancient Troy (By Way of Denver)

Ancient Greece and modern Denver may seem an incongruous pairing, but in the new Greek epic Tantalus, produced by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, they prove a striking fit, creating a work that's heroic.

"...Just before 10am -- ancient Greece and modern Denver. The two locales are so incongruous that their pairing seems..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...that high-concept horror A Quiet Place is this year's opening night film. Now Wes Anderson's new star-studded canine animation..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

All the Way

In Zach Theatre's staging of this epic political drama about LBJ, the fight for civil rights feels particularly urgent

"..."Is this America?" asks the woman, her voice ablaze with disbelief and outrage. She's..."

May 1, 2015 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Mayor's Story

Three contenders try to write a personal tale that will convince the voters

"...candidate and a campaign team have a limited amount of time and space to reach the voters and create..."

Oct. 10, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

The Daily Hustle: 10/12/10

City council's gypsy agenda

"...City Council returns to City Hall for a meeting this Thursday, October 14. On the agenda: controversial changes..."

Oct. 12, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

Years of the Dead

The Mexico of now, David Garza writes, is not held only within the borders of Mexico itself. It has spread northward, re-entered its old space, in a sense. For so many of the Mexicans, displaced but still infatuated with the idea of spirit and ghost, the nation itself is a ghost in the back of the head.

"...The Years With Laura Díazby Carlos Fuentes translated by Alfred..."

Oct. 27, 2000 Books Feature by David Garza

U.S. Department of Justice Sues to Block Texas Abortion Ban

State prohibits most abortions, even as Roe v. Wade remains law

"...The U.S. Department of Justice has intervened to ask the..."

Sept. 13, 2021 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Work Matters

A look back at some of our most impactful reporting

"...There's always been news in this newspaper. We used to..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Features Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Public Notice: Through the Looking Glass

The strange logic of "new urban" housing policy

"...Last week's guest "Opinion" column, David Whit­worth's "Time to Look in the Mirror..."

Sept. 18, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Fantastic Fest Fills the Card

Massive list includes closing night film

"...The Fantastic Fest second wave is here, and bigger than..."

Sept. 5, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Lily Tomlin, Citizen of Austin

The comedian on our town, Ann Richards, and getting hitched

"...For Lily Tomlin, who appears at the Paramount Theatre on Friday, a..."

Feb. 27, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Recommended Reading: ‘The Carriage House’

BookPeople hosts former Austinite Louisa Hall

"...In her debut novel, The Carriage House (Scribner, 288 pp.,..."

March 19, 2013 Books Post by Kimberley Jones

The Obsessive

AFS Essential Cinema presents the early films of Brian De Palma

"...It's been 40 years since cinematic enfant terrible, postmodern jokester, and aspiring "American Godard"..."

Jan. 9, 2009 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Adjusting to the Mise-en-Scène

Nine nonfilmmakers – artists out of place – make one in 48 hours

"...The 48 Hour Film Project came storming through Austin for..."

July 13, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Chapter 4: The Nineties!

March 1991 -- December 2000

"...Austin: The recovery blossoms into the second boom. The first..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Fade In

Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference & Festival

"...Marsha Miller photograph by Kenny Braun Now as ever, the Austin Heart of Film Screenwriters Conference is driven by..."

Oct. 3, 1997 Screens Feature by Russell Smith

A Lively Crowd Seeks the Open House District 51 Seat

The Southeast Seven

"...Lulu Flores is in full campaign mode. "Yesterday was crazy, today there's a..."

Feb. 11, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Texas Book Festival 2018: The Full List

Lineup includes Cecile Richards, Julián Castro, + 280 more

"...Fall just got a little closer, readers, not in a meteorological sense but a literary one. The Texas..."

Aug. 29, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...This past Friday, I was talking with a fellow theatregoer at the Mexican American Cultural..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

University of Texas Students Stage Walkout

Student protest: “No KKK; no fascist USA; no Trump!”

"...Roughly 400 University of Texas students walked out of class on Friday, Jan...."

Jan. 20, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

The Year in Movies, and in Moments

What didn’t make my Top 10

"...my toes, shout out a couple standout performances, and definitely wag a finger at a worst film. But what..."

Dec. 31, 2014 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

The ancient art of foraging for food is aged to perfection

"...It's odd to describe an activity humans have participated in since the beginning of their existence as a trend,..."

April 4, 2014 Food Feature by Jessi Cape

Big Circus of Life

Books Editor Clay Smith and Litera columnist Ric Williams handicap which of the 200-plus international poets attending this year's Austin International Poetry Festival will be best bets.

"...Poetry has always been considered the finest of arts. The best of music, art, drama,..."

April 19, 2002 Books Feature by Ric Williams

The Years With Carlos Fuentes

Carlos Fuentes says he can not imagine a world without Shakespeare and Cervantes, but it is impossible to imagine a Mexico without Fuentes.

"...Fuentes tend not to exist anymore. His vast body of work not only reflects the historical events and personal..."

Nov. 24, 2000 Books Feature by David Garza

The Body Is the Music

The Beginnings

"...Ballet has its origins in folk dance. American popular dance is a fusion..."

Aug. 6, 1999 Arts Feature by Barbejoy A. Ponzio

How Did Legendary DJ and Londoner Paul Oakenfold Land in Bastrop?

The Londoner finds his way to a Texas ranch

"...Comets don't enjoy the luxury of choosing a landing place or time, instead..."

July 30, 2021 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

A New Era for the Travis County Democratic Party

After years of infighting and a tumultuous election in March, the TCDP must now proceed as one

"...Just after 11pm on the night of this year's primary election, Dyana Limon-Mercado announced..."

June 15, 2018 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

Speaking of the Dead

To mark the Grateful Dead's final performances this weekend, a look back on the band's local history

"..."Dallas – got a soft machine.Houston – too close to New Orleans."..."

July 3, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Life & Friends of Tarka Cordell

Celebrating the late UK production scion and songwriter

"...Several weeks ago, Life: Tarka & Friends came out in the UK via Room 609 Records. It features songs..."

June 3, 2014 Music Post by William Harries Graham

Meet the AISD Bonds

A thumbnail introduction to the $890 million bond package on the May 11 ballot

"...The needs are certainly great...."

April 12, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

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