State of Wonderment

The Texas Biennial's first outside curator describes what he saw in Lone Star art

"...of arts professionals from across the state. This year, Michael Duncan, an independent curator and corresponding editor for Art..."

March 6, 2009 Arts Feature by Andrew Long

Look Back in Wonder

The fifth Texas Biennial celebrates its past glories

"...that have built its history. Curator-at-large Virginia Rutledge tapped Michael Duncan, curator of the 2009 Biennial, to help her..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Green Mile

"...Directed by: Frank Darabont. Starring: Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Duncan, Bonnie Hunt, Graham Greene, Michael Jeter, James Cromwell,..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Redemption Road

This story about a musician who's got the blues because he can't play the blues is a mawkish misfire, but the roadside scenery from Austin to Huntsville, Ala., can't be beat.

"...Directed by: Mario Van Peebles. Starring: Michael Clarke Duncan, Morgan Simpson, Kiele Sanchez, Tom Skerritt, Luke..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

See Spot Run

"...Anderson, Steven R. Schirripa, Angus T. Jones, Joe Viterelli, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb and David Arquette. See Spot..."

March 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Texas Biennial 2009 – DIY: Double Wide

This group exhibition spins an intriguing narrative of fusion and confusion

"...I don't know that Biennial curator Michael Duncan saw our state as this jumble of odd..."

April 10, 2009 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Daredevil

"...by: Mark Steven Johnson. Starring: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Michael Clarke Duncan, Colin Farrell, Joe Pantoliano and Jon Favreau...."

Feb. 14, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Articulations

Director Don Toner announces a new theatre company for himself, David Stevens announces his departure from Chorus Austin, and UT's Department of Art & Art History announces a rare meeting of critical minds.

"...participants from previous years -- Brook Adams, Dennis Adrian, Michael Brenson, Eleanor Heartney, Dave Hickey, Mary Ann Staniszewski, Kellie..."

Nov. 10, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Courage Under Fire

"...Zwick. Starring: Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Lou Diamond Phillips, Michael Moriarty, Matt Damon, Regina Taylor, Scott Glenn and Seth..."

July 12, 1996 Movie Review by Alison Macor

'New and Greatest Hits: Texas Biennial 2005-2011'

It's having so many artists working at such a high level that makes this show of past Biennial participants a success

"...from Biennial alumni, was curated by past Biennial curators Michael Duncan and Virginia Rutledge (who has gone on to..."

Sept. 20, 2013 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Postmarks

Duncan Offers Correction

"...Roger Duncan, Director..."

Sept. 5, 1997 Column

APD's Sleep Disorder

The APD praised a longtime officer – until she claimed a disability

"...Service Medal for their handling of the arrest of Michael Duncan on suspicion of making a terroristic threat. Duncan..."

Aug. 24, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

SXSW 09 Film Lineup Announced

What's all the ruckus? Why, it's the SXSW Film lineup!

"...plus you’ll-never-believe-this docs like Ben Steinbauer’s Winnebago Man and Michael Paul Stephenson’s Best Worst Movie (it’s Troll 2, in..."

Feb. 1, 2009 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)

A Hollywood star falls to earth with mad, exhilarating results.

"...Directed by: Alejandro González Iñárritu. Starring: Michael Keaton, Edward Norton, Emma Stone, Amy Ryan, Naomi Watts,..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Table Banquet

The nominees for the 2013-2014 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Michael McKelvey, Reefer Madness/Swing!..."

May 8, 2014 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Texas Biennial 2013

"...Fifth anniversary exhibitions are curated by Michael Duncan (2009 curator) and Virginia Rutledge (2011 curator and..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Birth of Western Swing, Death of Milton Brown

Chapter excerpt from the new book by ATX music historians Michael Corcoran and Tim Kerr spotlights the debt that the kings of country swing, Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys, owed to Texan Milton Brown and his Musical Brownies

"...of Texas Music (TCU Press) teams local music scholar Michael Corcoran with fellow Austinite, pioneering punk musician, illustrator, and..."

March 27, 2020 Music Feature by Michael Corcoran

Morton Bill Poised to Become Law

Measure seeks to prevent wrongful convictions

"...With Michael Morton watching from the gallery, the Texas House on..."

May 14, 2013 News Post by Jordan Smith

Top 9 (Plus Three) Memories & Best Happenings in 2009

2009 was a good year for artists, young and old, getting their props

"...4) STANDING OVATION FOR KELLY FEARING at Michael Duncan's Texas Biennial lecture...."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

Business in the Front, Party in the Back

Heyd Fontenot's new paintings are not to be missed

"...2009 Texas Biennial. Below is a video of curator Michael Duncan conducting a studio visit with Fontenot...."

Feb. 20, 2009 Arts Post by Andy Campbell

Articulations

AMOA Gets $100K

"...and teacher Mary Ann Staniszewski and writer and curator Michael Duncan. A lecture by both invitees takes place right..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Naked City

Austin Energy gives clean-energy advocates what they want -- and far more.

"...hearing at City Council today (Thursday) -- AE's Roger Duncan announced the utility's commitment to develop 15 megawatts of..."

Dec. 5, 2003 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Orphans

"...Flynn's four grown offspring -- eldest Thomas (Lewis); alcoholic Michael (Henshall); hotheaded college boy John (McCole); and only daughter..."

June 23, 2000 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Art

Art Openings

"...Metamorfosis," Austin Visual Arts Association (Mar 6); "David Douglas Duncan: One Life, a Photographic Odyssey," LBJ Library (Mar 6);..."

March 5, 1999 News Feature

Coach's Corner

San Antonio and Dallas are two of the best teams in pro basketball. Their meeting this weekend was just a preview of a playoff showdown.

"...Ninety feet away, Nowitzki's superstar counterpart Tim Duncan is likewise happy to be a NBA star. He's..."

April 12, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

Public Citizen Tom “Smitty” Smith Looks Back on a Life Well Lived

The man in the white hat's relentless hard work and willed optimism

"...Smitty's friend, Michael Osborne – an early, innovative advocate for renewable energy..."

Dec. 16, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and beyond

"...about it on Time Warner's website. – Kevin Brass Duncan's Rising Star..."

Nov. 14, 2008 News Feature

Coach's Corner

"...column, my anti-Cowboy sentiments are well-known. Still, I'll miss Michael Irvin. True enough, he epitomized the cocky, obnoxious, player..."

July 21, 2000 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

If It's Thursday, This Must Be Texas

On the morning of January 24, NY Loves America: The Broadway Tour delivered a Big Apple thank you in the form of a dozen beautifully belted show tunes to a small but appreciative audience in the Texas State Capitol Rotunda.

"...Then, tour headliner and Lone Star native daughter Sandy Duncan (who confessed she had never been to the Capitol..."

Feb. 1, 2002 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Taboo Topics, True Subjects

Reflections on Race in the NBA

"...in suspiciously easy harmony (the Spurs' David Robinson, Tim Duncan)...."

Nov. 19, 1999 Books Feature by David Shields

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