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James Magnuson's roman à clef about a creative writing program in Texas is in many ways a loving tribute to James Michener

Remembering the year thick with superlative works of art onstage and in galleries

Two benefits working to deliver a knockout to the Big C

A sampler of some tasty creative fusions in 2013

The once-neglected eccentric genius is (finally) all the rage

Local awards are nice, but Austin artists are being recognized nationally all the time now

The winners of the 2010-11 Austin Critics Table Awards

Actress Meredith McCall is about much more than musicals

A report from Louisville, where Austin theatre artists stood tall

The 2010 lineup promises a Fusebox as wild, novel, and thrilling as ever

Classical sounds new when Austin artists do the composing

Steven Dietz just wants to get in, roll up his sleeves, and make the words better

The Longs give a million, the Rudes add a co-PAD, Mills shows his new dance, and Kitch joins a board

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As local playwright Dan Dietz prepares to leave Austin for a teaching gig at Florida State, he talks about his experience here and what he sees happening down the road

NEA grants in the stockings of three Austin arts groups, plus the Rude Mechs get their Big Apple on at the Public Theater's Under the Radar festival

The 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

NY (hearts) U

A national audience development campaign that's offering a free night of theatre on Oct. 20 has cast Austin in a starring role for its national premiere

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

Additional life lessons and meditations from students in the Shakespeare at Winedale program

The quiet and uncalculated approach of John McManus

The UT symposium "From Text to Performance: Law and Other Performing Arts" proved to be a stimulating blend of scholarly thought, intellectual inquiry, thoughtful performance, amicable conversation, fiery debate, and amusing anecdotes.

The hottest arts venue in Austin this week may well be the UT Law School, where internationally renowned cultural figures, local arts luminaries, and prominent legal experts are converging there for a symposium on law and the performing arts.

The National Endowment for the Arts puts federal grants in the stockings of nine Austin arts organizations, and Ben Bentzin takes leave of Arts Center Stage.

Like those Christmastime baskets full of cheese logs, summer sausages, miniature jars of jellies, etc., The Best Salvage Vanguard Holiday Ever features a diverse little gathering of tasty treats -- in this case, five-minute plays on a common theme -- and it's fun to snack on.

Michael Miller may appear at first meeting to be withdrawn, but he is absolutely present onstage and off, and his willingness to "get dirty" with his characters and continuous challenge to himself to be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best.

The scoop on the 2000-01 Austin Critics Table awards ceremony

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.