Texas, Art Texas

When it comes to Lone Star art, Rebecca Cohen wrote the book (finally!)

"...the gutters, write a comprehensive guide to all the art museums and galleries in Texas. Now, that last need..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...grows, it has always been a college town at heart. Multiple universities dot the I-35 corridor, but at the..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Report From Art Basel

Texans find a place with the art world elite in Art Basel Miami Beach

"...Earlier this month, I made my first trip to Art Basel, a major international art fair that's been held..."

Dec. 24, 2004 Arts Feature by Jacqueline May

Wes Anderson Brings Isle of Dogs to SXSW

Plus Midnighters bring the gore, and Alita party

"...Place is this year's opening night film. Now Wes Anderson's new star-studded canine animation Isle of Dogs will be..."

Feb. 7, 2018 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Coming of Age

"...Dawn Cooper and Cyndy Kirkland of Reel Women inside the Alamo Drafthouse,..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Movies, Comedians, Theatre, and More Arts Options for the Week

Get out and get art

"...newest film from Austin’s Zellner brothers, about the tragic and touching lives of a family of Bigfoots, is getting..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Essential History Museums and Cultural Spaces

Fun for everyone from history buffs to kids who like hands-on science

"...Ever wondered where the “Come and Take It” meme first started? Want to dive into..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

The Changing Face of Downtown

"...For better or worse, there's still a heap of new downtown buildings and municipal projects well under way,..."

April 20, 2001 News Feature

Five Things to Do Outside of SXSW

Believe it or not, there's life outside SXSW this week

"...Well, sure, South by Southwest is a multipartite festival of international impact, and there's so much going..."

March 11, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Short and Sweet

The Texas Documentary Tour showcases the work of three MFA students from the University of Texas' Radio-Television-Film Department, whose documentary program faculty member Paul Stekler calls, completely without bias of course, the "best in the country, bar none."

"...Austin Film Society's Texas Documentary Tour is UT's Radio-Television-Film Department, where the short works of three MFA students --..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Egg Hunts, Trans Visibility, and More Community Events

Meet your fellow Austinites as these goings-on

"...Texas Hold ’Em Beyoncé Mini-Ball/Listening Party..."

March 29, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

What Galleries Are Doing on the World Wide Web Why Net Art?

"..."I didn't even know this place existed until yesterday, and I'm already in love with it." That's how I..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Arts Feature

The Spatial Engineer of the Invisible City

He is everywhere. He is unavoidable. He is Tha' Subliminal Kid.

"..."Gimme two records and I'll make you a universe," DJ Spooky writes in..."

March 2, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Austin Finally Gets a Planetarium (Sorta)

Stargazers get home in Cedar Park, but still looking Downtown

"...Advocates for science education have spent years bemoaning the fact that Austin..."

Feb. 16, 2015 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Over 70 Texas fairs, fests, fetes, and more

"...It’s harvest season in Texas with lots of spooky fun festivals and a round of Oktoberfests for..."

Oct. 4, 2017 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Collective Burgeoning

For the artists of Okay Mountain, it was a very good year

"...Over any 12-month period, most of us feel fortunate to claim even one breakthrough on..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Stars Aligning in Planetarium's Favor

Austin Planetarium group's persistence may finally be paying off

"...What do the cities of Dallas and New York and even the Mesquite Independent..."

Nov. 6, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Transforming a Neighborhood Near You

Since 1985, Austin's Art in Public Places program has placed more than 100 works in 57 facilities, transforming not only the look of the city but neighborhoods and the lives of people in them.

"...not for long. This happens to walls sometimes. They start their lives humbly, purely functional, until someone singles them..."

Dec. 20, 2002 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Setting the Table

New director Ned Rifkin wants to bring more people to the feast that is the Blanton

"...What's a former undersecretary of art for the Smithsonian Institution doing running the Blanton..."

Oct. 2, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...for this year's film festival, but the complete list of all the movies at this year's hybrid event. The..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Gift Guide 2016: Coffeetable Books

Big books give heft to big success stories about women in business, Flatbed Press, UT’s collections, Pan Am, and the Spurs

"...real heft – say, a collection that holds millions of objects or a major-league franchise that's had five championship..."

Dec. 16, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Local Group Has High Hopes for Plan-it-arium

Stars aligning for an Austin science museum

"...has spent the last decade trying to get a science and technology museum built. Now the local charity has..."

June 15, 2012 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

September events around the state are waiting for you to arrive

"...This month we mark the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Most of..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...World-class museums exist right here within the borders of the Lone..."

Dec. 27, 2002 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Ray Manzarek: Trying to Set the World on Fire

The late Doors keyboardist at the Garden of Eden

"...I interview a person older than 65. As an out-of-state student in my first semester, I only knew one..."

May 23, 2013 Music Post by Danielle Zelisko

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

Plus dispatches from SandFest, farewell to Gary Oliver, and more

"...It’s time to enjoy the May weather and rediscover two recently restored historic sites, plus lots of..."

May 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Plenty of fun still to be had in 2019

"...There’s plenty of holiday cheer to go around as we make plans..."

Nov. 29, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Titanic, turtle hatchlings, and Texas beaches after Harvey

"...Titanic artifacts come to Texas while the Gulf Coast recovers from..."

June 1, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

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

"...things are opening up there are more festivals, events, and happenings around the state. Maintain a social distance out..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Neville Article Speaks TruthRobert Gabriel:..."

May 5, 2006 Column

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