Good Humor Man

Former 'Seinfeld' writer Pat Hazell is funny, upbeat, generous, and, oh, yeah, he lives here now

"...Midwest in the Sixties and Seventies, at the State Theatre last year, and/or caught him doing stand-up as part..."

May 26, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Postmarks

"...how did the city leave neighborhoods directly abutting these tracts out of the deal? What's the harm of temporarily..."

July 19, 2002 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...by Wackenhut," July 5]. As a longtime human rights activist, I am in an especially fortunate position to recognize..."

July 12, 2002 Column

The Forest for the Trees

The Austin Arts Commission has never been a model of bureaucratic efficiency, but this year it seems to have become a big cliché in action, a body so focused on procedure and minutiae and the concerns of the moment that it can't see the forest for the trees. It's compounding the problems in Austin's profoundly flawed public arts funding system and demonstrating just how poorly that process serves not only the city's artists but all its citizens.

"...intense scrutiny of language and the implications of any action, repeated references to Robert's Rules of Order, windy defenses,..."

July 6, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...accomplishments. In the offices of Direct Events, the production company that runs his venues, associates call him "Crazy Ivan,"..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Gotta Dance!

Kevin Archambault came late to dance, but his love of it and commitment to it have brought the young dancer and choreographer a long way in a short time.

"...a family of accountants and scientists, Kevin was not exactly surrounded by the arts. He discovered, on his own,..."

Nov. 17, 2000 Arts Feature by Lindsey Schwartz

Collectivos: Seeds Of Our Ancestors

"...festival of Latino dance, with Auspicious Inc., Aztlan Dance Company, Ballet East Dance Theatre, Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance Company,..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Arts Feature by Barbejoy A. Ponzio

Silent Partner

You don't hear much about Wayne Bell when the Long Center for the Performing Arts is discussed. That may be because this honored Austin architect is low-key, modest, the consummate team player. But he's the point man on this $60 million project and arts writer Robi Polgar reveals how integral he is in getting it built in a calm, orderly, informed, and successful way.

"...unassuming gentleman given to cowboy boots and a steady, matter-of-fact delivery, Bell is the kind of architect who lets..."

Oct. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Performing in the Moment

"...Jaroschy. As the community was paying homage to the theatre's founder and managing artistic director, Diana Prechter gazed into..."

May 7, 1999 Arts Feature by Barbejoy Ponzio

Great Scott!

"Why Not?"

"...if our paths hadn't crossed. I wandered into his theatre in the summer of 1985 and explained that my..."

April 16, 1999 Screens Feature

SXSW Film 2013: The Janet Pierson Guide

Film fest chief talks themes, screens, and surprising changes

"...very important screens this year. Luckily, the new Topfer Theatre at the Zach Theatre on South Lamar is available...."

Jan. 31, 2013 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The First Time

Austin artists reveal the intimate details of how they got their muse on

"...of plays, concerts, and musicals, which hooked me on theatre for life, and I discovered a love of fashion..."

July 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin artists and arts companies continue to hit the road at a breathless pace.

"...off-Broadway production of Love, Janis. According to Zachary Scott Theatre Center Artistic Director Dave Steakley, who was up for..."

May 4, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...indeed the case, a porn star should be the last person on earth with anything to gain by strapping..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Big Dogs, Young Rebels, and Aging Giants

The Austin promoters who bring the music come in all shapes and sizes

"...that flared when the University of Texas removed longtime Cactus Cafe manager Griff Luneburg reflected that level of public..."

Oct. 8, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...reinstatement after being fired for shooting teenager Daniel Rocha last summer. See below. Naked City• All who love Las..."

May 26, 2006 News Feature

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...dreamy, 4AD pop of Albuquerque's Shins is in good company on Sub Pop's current Sub Pop Singles Club release..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Articulations

A tragic accident for a local dancer; the loss of a great state drama teacher.

"...A sad addendum to Sarah Hepola's story on UIL One-Act Play Contest ("All the Way to State," May 12,..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Ah, Laughter's Sweet Release!

"...and cares and function as normal folk. Thus, the theatres and comedy clubs of this world must continue to..."

April 9, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Discomfort Zone

How far can Rubber Repertory push you?

"...Repertory started auditioning for its new show – the company's last before an "indeterminate hiatus" as half of its..."

April 13, 2012 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

More McCanlies, Texas

The full interview with the director of 'Secondhand Lions'

"...viewed from the outside is any number of famous actors and actresses, a few brand-name directors, and even fewer..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Screens Feature by Louis Black

This Old Mouse

Facing accusations of market saturation, cultural homogenization, and unethical labor practices, Disney keeps manufacturing the magic … but for how long?

"...into nostalgia; for others, sour grapes. Either way, the company's image is so powerful, it's nearly impossible to cut..."

May 10, 2002 Screens Feature by Michael Connor

Countdown to Ecstasy

A New Drug for a New Millennium

"...the myriad coffee shops on Congress Avenue -- slouching, actually; it's a sunshiney spring Saturday morning, and the previous..."

June 9, 2000 Music Feature by Marc Savlov

Exhibitionism

Picasso at the Lapin Agile: Expecting the Best

"...Mary Moody Northen Theatre, through July 18 Running time: 1 hr, 30 min..."

July 9, 1999 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

Waiting for Godot: Man's Sad Lot Made Funny

"...version of perhaps the most influential play of post-war theatre. Written in 1953, Waiting for Godot is the anti-story..."

April 16, 1999 Arts Review

Wilde Life

"...like to welcome all the Walk-on-the-Wilde-Siders!" announced State Theater Company artistic director Don Toner during his curtain speech at..."

Jan. 15, 1999 Arts Feature by Ada Calhoun

Our Murals, Ourselves

"...off Guadalupe Street, at 402 W. 22nd, a colorful, semi-abstract mural frames a doorway of the University Baptist Church...."

Sept. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Sam Martin

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...is expected to vote today on an $800,000, 36-month contract with The Music Management Company to run the Austin..."

Aug. 14, 1998 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk

"...The whole democracy-in-action element of the September bond election lived on last..."

July 31, 1998 News Feature

Dancing About Architecture

A Crumb and a Spank

"...than a vacation at the Strawberry Fest in Yosemite last week. After catching a crack show by Junior Brown..."

June 5, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

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