Superlatives

The 2008-2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...On Monday, June 1, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Not Just Another Pretty Face

With the Naughty Austin theatre company, there's more than meets the eye.

"...OK, judges, here comes your first contestant in the Miss Glamouresse competition. As she sashays down the runway,..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rude Awakening

Austin's Rude Mechanicals Get Inspired Training at SITI

"...photograph by John Anderson..."

July 31, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Whose House

Making a Place for Black Theatre in Austin

"...head. I was actually just killing time, thumbing through the September issue of American Theatre that I had had..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...At this point, my love for dinosaurs is so well known to the Almighty Algorithm..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

2019 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...The key to a successful festival experience is preparation. Our..."

Jan. 29, 2019 SXSW Post

2018 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...The key to a successful festival experience is preparation. Our..."

March 1, 2018 SXSW Post

By Hook or by Crook

Lost Boys to attend 25th anniversary of Hook at the Long Center

"...that it’s been 25 years since we first heard the Lost Boys chant, "Rufio, Rufio, Ru-fi-oooooo!" in Hook...."

Nov. 20, 2015 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

That Body, My Teacher

Deborah Hay dances her way into the Blanton to give us a lesson in expanding perception

"...at once, and we're free to look at it for just as long as it holds our interest, then..."

March 21, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: Here Today ...

Site-specific art that exists so briefly says a lot about Austin

"...The transformation of the space was as stunning as promised...."

Oct. 28, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

All Over Creation: Come Together

You're not alone in the theatre, and there's power in that

"...Having Helen Merino return to the role of Hamlet for Austin Shakespeare now – the..."

Sept. 23, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Witty, Pretty People

The real deal on Austin as a reality TV casting mecca

"...When the first season of Survivor, the reality competition show, hit..."

April 2, 2010 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Random Play

Bob Wills, My Bloody Valentine, etc.

"...Still have pocket change after getting tickets to the Boss and Leonard Cohen? Kevin Shields’ shoegaze messiahs My..."

March 12, 2009 Music Post by Austin Powell

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...Warning! The terrazzo floor map in the baggage claim area of..."

May 7, 1999 News Feature

Postmarks

The Real Obscenity

"...To the Editor:..."

April 30, 1999 Column

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...By the time you read this, the fate of the Austin..."

Aug. 28, 1998 News Feature

Top Ten Stage

Top Ten Theatrical Experiences of 1997

"...1. Ruthless! The Musical (Zachary Scott Theatre Center) This bastard love child..."

Jan. 9, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Mini Music Fests Abound in This Week's Crucial Concerts

Country, hip-hop, pop, and more shows worth the cover

"...Friday 12 - Sunday 14, The Boot, Gonzales..."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Are You Local? Crit Group Reunion Redefines What it Means to be an Austin Artist

Two-part retrospective exhibition brings local creatives together, and to the main gallery

"...A few months ago, I wrote an article for this paper in which I referred to an artist..."

Nov. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Vivie Behrens

Austin: “Strong, Unique, and Special”

“State of the City” emphasizes change, permanence, independence

"...Saturday evening featured the third “State of the City” address by Mayor Steve..."

Jan. 30, 2017 News Post by Michael King

Making Room to Play

Create Space Austin kicks off the drive to secure more performing venues in the city

"...Two things happen when a roomful of Austin theatre artists gather with no audience present: They start on..."

April 15, 2016 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

'Chronicle' Endorsements

May 9 municipal election (early voting, April 27-May 5)

"...When the mayoral race was first being handicapped last year, it..."

April 24, 2009 News Feature

Happenings

June 28-July 4

"...For more events this week, see Community Listings. THURSDAY, JUNE..."

June 29, 2007 News Feature

Plays Well With Others

Why Michelle Schumann is meant to be running the Austin Chamber Music Center

"...Schumann is meant to be doing. When she's at the piano, she doesn't just make sounds with it; she..."

Sept. 8, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cyberella

A 6-year-old critic pronounces kidsActing's latest production of Cyberella to be "the best show ever," but even her jaded reviewer has to admit that its update on "Cinderella" boasts a playful script, top-notch production values, and a young cast and the cast that really delivers song after song.

"...Cyberella: Listen to the Kid..."

July 12, 2002 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

The Fantasticks

Although Austin Playhouse's revival of The Fantasticks is burdened with more than a few trips and stumbles, the show has evident charms, and here familiarity breeds not contempt but something warmer.

"...The Fantasticks: Well-Worn but Comforting..."

June 29, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Wandering Preachers, Holy Fools

What best describes the modern playwright? Itinerant preacher? Holy fool? Several artists with an intimate knowledge of the playwriting life offer their views in this roundtable discussion.

"...The playwright today as itinerant preacher. Thinking about some of..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food-O-File

"...Seems like it's been January forever now and the unseasonable weather just adds to the..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Articulations

A Tree for T.J.

"...The friends and colleagues of Austin theatre artist T.J. Gaudette..."

Oct. 25, 1996 Arts Column

See How Much Austin Venues Received in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants

Federal program gave $130 million to over 100 local businesses

"...After the pandemic halted live performance, Austin music spaces rallied with..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

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