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

A Drag Fest, Nutcracker, and Puppets in This Week’s Events

Lots of weekend events to keep you occupied

"...choral flair and inviting you to “a night of musical storytelling that will guide you through the heart of..."

Dec. 6, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

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

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

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

Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...mission to “[create] access to cleaner air for artists, musicians, and organizers in the Austin area,” will be keeping..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Daniel, Kurt, and Jeremiah: Why “Hi, How Are You” Matters

Austin's most famous mural is a case study in art preservation and cultural impact

"...a restrictive covenant agreement with local nonprofit Austin Creative Alliance (ACA), ACC has pledged to "preserve the mural in..."

May 26, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Silvana Estrada, Rochelle & the Sidewinders, Loteria, Chili Cold Blood, Shemekia Copeland, and more live shows

"...she was also raised by luthiers and surrounded by music, eventually studying jazz at a Mexican conservatory and making..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Music Column by Christina Garcia

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

As Austin's I-35 Mess Gains National Attention, the City Refocuses on the Palm District

Applying an "equity lens" to reimagine the blocks alongside Austin's gnarliest highway

"...local advocates – Reconnect Austin, Rethink35, the Downtown Austin Alliance, and others – for their intrepid and frustrating efforts..."

June 4, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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

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

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

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...17 to his death, he was integral to the music at Metropolitan AME Church, first as assistant pianist/organist and..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Struggles to Adjust as SB 4 Takes Its Toll on Immigrants

"We are not safer as a community when victims are running away from us rather than coming to us."

"...Rock, neighbors called the police because they found the music he and his co-workers were playing too loud. When..."

April 5, 2019 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Your Queer Guide to SXSW

Keeping things kweer in 2018

"...After Pulse: Creating an LGBTQ Alliance in Orlando, 12:30-1:30pm, Westin, Badge required..."

March 2, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Playback: David Ramirez’s Lost Art

David Ramirez’s America, HAAM Benefit Day, and the reverend of Austin music

"...never a bad time to help your community. Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, the organization that connects local players..."

Sept. 8, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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

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

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

Festival Flood

A brief guide to the 13 – count 'em, 13 – arts fests coming your way in April and May

"...events – and even regular events – when the Music, Film, and Interactive juggernauts are going. Theatres have taken..."

April 3, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Announces 2015 Lineup

Circling the Thunderdome

"...SXSW Film has always excelled at music docs, and this year we’ve got two from Texas..."

Feb. 3, 2015 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

La Pastorela 2013: A Sheperdela's Storia

Time again for the shepherds' quest for the Christ child, with old songs and new jokes

"...our town's holiday traditions is the Austin Latino Theater Alliance, which has produced a version of La Pastorela every..."

Dec. 13, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Food Events

Nov. 29-Dec. 5

"...buffet from Tamale King to the tunes of Christmas music, and shop with area artisan vendors. Wine shoppers get..."

Nov. 29, 2013 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Austin Critics Table Awards 2013

Arts writers raise their glasses to outstanding art in list of nominees

"...we considered the most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, visual arts, and theatre...."

May 24, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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

I'm Creative, and I Vote!

Find out what council candidates think about the arts

"...The Austin Creative Alliance, Austin Music People, the Austin Film Society, and Texas..."

April 25, 2012 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Saturday blurbs rally!

"...By the time the Cult stalked off the Austin Music Hall stage in 1995 and broke up weeks later,..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Chow Times

This week: Down, set, Hatch; barbecue; bourbon; and books

"...Leadership Conference sponsored by the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance at Pearl Stable in San Antonio. Details and registration..."

Sept. 9, 2011 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Off the Record

Heavy lifting: No Control radio expands, hardcore punks hit the Monolith Training Center, and the Stocktons celebrate 10 years at Beerland

"...offers a 20% discount to members of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. "It's helped me in achieving a..."

July 8, 2011 Music Column by Austin Powell

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