Fall Into Music's Final Notes

Last day to give your musical instrument to kids to play

"...your classical guitars – even your tubas! Fall Into Music, the annual citywide musical instrument drive, draws to a..."

Nov. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: City Council Supports Music-Focused Arts Facility on East 11th Street

Harold McMillan breaks down civic steps to the envisioned Kenny Dorham Center

"...Circuit – a collection of venues that hosted Black musicians throughout the Sixties – the area previously housed a..."

Sept. 10, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Why Venues Are Struggling to Stay Open in the Live Music Capital of the World

As Hot Summer Nights descends, Austin’s live music epicenter campaigns for city support

"...easy to forget how rare this is. To have musicians playing original tunes – not just corny classic rock..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Faster Than Sound: R&B Innovator Nayome Gets Personal

Sade-loving local Naomi Sutton previews sophomore EP, Latin music enters Live Music Fund conversation, and more music news.

"...connected with Bastrop artist Deezie Brown (see this week's Music feature, "Slow. Loud. And Banging.") based on shared inclusion..."

Aug. 14, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Rock en Tijuana

The border city of Tijuana gives birth to the bastard genre of Norteño and Electronica, Nortec.

"...Musicians Pepe Mogt and Ramon Bostich peer through a hole..."

Nov. 3, 2000 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Faster Than Sound: HAAM Day Fundraises Onscreen

The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians’ biggest fundraising day of the year goes online

"...shut down South by Southwest on March 6, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians Executive Director Reenie Collins immediately feared..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Dancing About Architecture

Jeff Cole Leaves Doolittle Records, Marc Katz Leaves Top of the Marc, Hank Sinatra Returns and so does Ray Benson (again!). Plus all the news that pitches a fit.

"...With two weeks left before the start of the music conference, 965 acts have confirmed. Chronicle publisher and SXSW..."

March 3, 2000 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: The Arts Commission Hustle

City group gets moving on policy plan for Austin creatives

"...at the Off Center reacted to the city staff's "Music and Creative Ecosystem Stabilization Recommendations" regarding the Mayor's Omnibus..."

Aug. 8, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Next Wave

A comprehensive look at the emerging Rock en Español movement in the United States

"...then move on to their love for bad TV music...."

Nov. 12, 1999 Music Feature by Melissa Sattley

Postmarks

Brown Right To Fight

"...at his store seven years ago. I am a Mexican-American who grew up in San Antonio's "El Westside" --..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Column

To Expand the Convention Center or Not?

Despite unanimous support from City Council, voters will decide the answer

"...to Austin – would provide additional support for local music and the arts. It would also indirectly create a..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

All 'Round Republic Square

A new context of major civic buildings may yet make a people place of our historic downtown park

"...a new federal courthouse, according to the Downtown Austin Alliance (the group will host the demolition party). Deconstruction will..."

Sept. 1, 2006 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Public Notice

Curtains, Closets, & the American Way

"...the fact that Tuller himself is gay. UT's University Alliance for Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual Concerns and Center for..."

Jan. 31, 1997 Column by Kate X Messer

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...and hotels with travelers. Lots of coverage in the music section, p.58...."

Sept. 22, 2006 News Feature

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

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

"...Calls for a local center dedicated to Mexican-American culture and history go back to the 1970s, but..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Been Around the World

Cine las Americas enters its fifth year as the premier festival of Latino filmmaking … only they're not calling it "Latino" anymore.

"...Palmier comes from a long line of Mexican-Americans. Her uncle and former Congressman Henry B. Gonzelez dedicated..."

April 12, 2002 Screens Feature by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...-- three minutes of news and 57 minutes of music. Pity the poor listener. To me such an attitude..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Column

Cinco de Mayo, May the Fourth (Be With You), and More Recommended Events

The week in community happenings

"...Store Day, because the Austin Record Convention makes the music industry gouge/record store lifeline feel like a kiddie B-day...."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Postmarks

CSC: It's a Good Thing

"...asserts that Austin is "losing Liberty Lunch." In fact, music lovers will continue to enjoy Liberty Lunch, but in..."

April 2, 1999 Column

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...review of my book, Narcocorrido: A Journey Into the Music of Drugs, Guns, and Guerrillas ["Phases and Stages," Jan...."

Feb. 8, 2002 Column

Art Transplant

The Move Toward a Cultural Center in Downtown

"...The Downtown Austin Alliance's "First Tuesday" program didn't advertise a Battle of the..."

Aug. 30, 1996 Arts Feature by Brett Holloway-Reeves

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...real, big city-style department, the Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment (ACME). After years of performers, administrators, boards,..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...recognized the year's most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for these..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: July Events Roundup

Beat the heat in San Marcos and have fun at events around the state

"...will continue to be operated by the Blackwell School Alliance telling the story of the school and community through..."

July 3, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Shape of Things to Come

What will the arts in Austin look like in 10 years? CreateAustin has a good idea – in fact, it has 10.

"...along with other creative industries such as film, live music, gaming and digital media, fashion, and design, part of..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

We Can't Make It Here Anymore

As the city's Economic Development Department readies its recommendations to City Council on Mayor Adler's Austin Music & Creative Ecosystem Omnibus Resolution, is it already too late for local artists in terms of local affordability?

"...cheap place to stay, and we can make some music," says Addison. "Our dream for this place is to..."

May 27, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Austin City Elections

Time to get creative with your vote

"...Creative Sector held April 30, at the Emma Barrientos Mexican-American Cultural Center. The 12 candidates on hand (the only..."

May 11, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

"...developed with this as a guiding principle. The SOS Alliance supports the MACC = the MACC supports SOS...."

Sept. 18, 1998 Column

Art City Austin

The big outdoor art fair is spreading the love, via partnerships and pink notes

"...in town. See, not only has sponsoring organization Art Alliance Austin expanded its Art City partners to include Pecha..."

April 24, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...your city back. And show that you support live music the other 51 weeks...."

March 24, 2006 News Feature

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