Showing the Way

The 2006 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...They are our guides across the cultural landscape. They are..."

June 2, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

One Extreme to the Other

For every creative triumph in the Austin arts community in 2002 -- and they were plentiful -- there seemed to be a corresponding defeat, usually tied to the economic downturn and its problems for the arts community.

"...How did old Chuck Dickens put it? It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Intergalactic Nemesis Strikes Back

The live action graphic novel debuts book two this week

"...After a pan-galactic trip (well, to the nation's stages) Austin's live action graphic novel The Intergalactic..."

June 7, 2012 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: The White Party

Long Center for the Performing Arts, Friday, May 27, 2011

"...The White Party sounds like the political wing of the..."

May 27, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Austin Opera Probes the Power and Perils of Connection With The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs

The local company launches a new collaborative production for the nation

"..."We choose pieces that we think will make sense for Austin." So says Austin Opera general director and CEO..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...In the Nineties, Austin's cultural scene could afford to dream big...."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

On the Map

Austin's art scene kept catching the eye of the nation in 2005

"...For years, the rest of the country, when it's bothered..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Future Is Here

In 2007, that distant tomorrow when Austin's arts dreams would be realized finally arrived

"...For years, folks in the cultural community have talked about..."

Jan. 4, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...in June, you expect local teens to be marking the summer break in the time-honored ways: minimum-wage-slaving it in..."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Gifts of the Magi

A conversation about community and creativity with three wise men of the Austin arts

"...As Dave Steakley works in theatre, Stephen Mills in dance, and Craig Hella Johnson in..."

Dec. 4, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Entertainment Economy

As the Austin film, music, and gaming scenes become a "cluster," civic leaders are looking for industrial-strength creativity

"...Austin has been a government town, and from nearly the beginning, local leaders have wanted it to be more..."

March 14, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Tomorrow, the World

Craig Hella Johnson's company of voices has long been world-class; now the world is hearing it

"...one is very likely to mistake Craig Hella Johnson for a mad scientist. The founder of the professional choral..."

June 20, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The PAC

Not ready for prime time

"...For several years, certainly preceding the specific, successful bond proposal..."

Feb. 8, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

May I Have the Envelope, Please?

The 2004-2005 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...On Monday, June 6, the Austin Critics Table handed out its annual awards for..."

June 10, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

10 Recommended Arts Events This Fall

So much creative energy flowing to quench your cultural thirst

"...Say, uh, is there anything … worthwhile going on in Austin’s fine arts..."

Aug. 31, 2018 Events Post

David Sedaris and the Art of Ignoring

Austin-bound, the author adds a new descriptor: controversial.

"...New Yorker, he’s used to being in one of the most crowded cities in America: not crowded as in..."

April 28, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Conspirare's Christmas at the Carillon with Ruthie Foster

The season's most glorious sounds – performed beyond the Carillon.

"...What did George Carlin say? Something about how the only good thing about Christianity is the music?..."

Dec. 5, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Opera Redefines the Limits of Opera for 2024-25 Season

Cold war thriller and devotional masterpiece on the calendar

"...a Cold War paranoia drama, a new work about the Day of the Dead, and a choral landmark from..."

May 1, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Gay Place: GSC - the Place to Be

Hoof on down to the Longhorn home of gender diversity as the GSC celebrates 10 years

"...The University of Texas at Austin's wonderful Gender & Sexuality..."

Jan. 23, 2015 Column

The Play's the Thing

Nine local directors on the secrets of season selection

"...So says the book of Ecclesiastes (and the Byrds), "To every thing..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Arts Feature by Adam Roberts

The Smothers Brothers

Tom, the elder Smothers Brother, talks about comedy, his heroes, and politics

"...Their act wasn't supposed to last 50 years. According to..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Galavisión to Air the Premios Texas Awards

Austin's Spanish-language stations take the stage

"...When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum designated..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Point Austin: Levy Steps Back ... and Shoots Long

Running the city is easier campaigned than done

"...me last fall that he was considering a run for mayor of Austin, he added that he would not..."

Feb. 20, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Christopher Kimball's Recipe for Success

'America's Test Kitchen' host visits Austin next week

"...New Englander Christopher Kimball founded Cook's Illustrated magazine and the popular PBS cooking show America's Test Kitchen to provide..."

Aug. 6, 2014 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Outside the Bachs

Classical sounds new when Austin artists do the composing

"...The Killer Bs must be proud of A-Town. The shades..."

May 1, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Review: Austin Opera’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Sharp Sondheim staging could benefit from some musical raggedness

"...Legendary composer/lyricist Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street won the 1979 Tony..."

Feb. 1, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Gay Place: Welcome to the GAYTX

It's heeeeere: The throng, the buzz, the madness, the Maddow.

"...Between the official South by Southwest programming and the bootleggy offshoots..."

March 8, 2013 Column by Kate X Messer

Finding the Funny in Serious Music

When Igudesman & Joo play classical, they really play

"...that symphonic stuff, thundered out with such gravitas in the concert hall, and the chamber music, so soberly earnest,..."

Jan. 21, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Meat of the Matter

The best of the 26th annual Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival

"...Though the financially beleaguered annual food and wine celebration is significantly..."

April 1, 2011 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Third Time's the Charm

Andrea Ariel keeps going back to the Gyre, diving deeper and finding deeper truths

"...Around these parts it used to be that a theatre or..."

Aug. 21, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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