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"..."I remember the Victory Grill, yes," he affirms of the historic venue still..."

Oct. 2, 2020 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Hanging Up the Torches

After 20 years of juggling fire and other foolery, the Flaming Idiots are calling it quits.

"...up with a final run on Broadway at the New Victory Theater -- O'Connor, Williams, and Hunt will bid..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Professors of Pleasure

Their name may suggest a lack of intelligence, but make no mistake, the Flaming Idiots are wise men when it comes to comedy.

"...enjoyed a successful limited run on Broadway at the New Victory Theater. The icing on the cake was a..."

Dec. 22, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the World SA Stage

The Debut of the International Theater Festival at San Antonio

"...a notice might be standard fare in Berlin or New York City or maybe even Austin, but San Antonio?..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

A weekly rundown of the latest news in Austin's visual and performing arts scene.

"...the run of that show collected $20,000 for the New York Firefighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund. During its production..."

Nov. 30, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

New York is calling, and Austin performers from the Rude Mechanicals to the Flaming Idiots to MOMFest are answering.

"...Still More New York Stories..."

March 16, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Things That Go Bump in the Blumhouse

As "Oculus" opens, producer Jason Blum on suburbs and franchises

"...Activity and Sinister, it's this: Never move into a new house. "That's not true," barks distributor chief Jason Blum...."

April 11, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Articulations

Pat Jasper leaves Texas Folklife Resources, and a pair of Zachary Scott Theatre Center shows get good out-of-town press.

"...audiences on Broadway, are two for two in The New York Times. When the New Vaudeville team played the..."

Dec. 21, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Alamo Drafthouse Goes Into the VOD Business

Alamo on Demand to offer curated selection of films

"...Austin-based theater chain the Alamo Drafthouse has just announced it is..."

May 7, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

'The Intergalactic Nemesis'

In the latest chapter of this sci-fi spoof's success story: an international tour and Broadway!

"...long-lived theatrical hit – first produced by Salvage Vanguard Theater in the summer of 1996 in the late, lamented..."

Aug. 17, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Film Festival Announces Full Lineup

AFF's finalized lineup

"...Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, Charlie Kaufman's directorial debut Synecdoche, New York, and Kelly Reichardt's followup to Old Joy, Wendy..."

Sept. 24, 2008 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Shakey Graves’ Grand Homecoming

Inaugural PBS taping proves one for the books – and Austin

"...prestigious hometown limelight on Wednesday night at the Moody Theater, he turned in one of the best performances for..."

May 7, 2015 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Springsteen’s High Hopes in Houston

Rarities set-list turns on a pair of Hispanic siblings

"...Bruce Springsteen’s SXSW showcase at the Moody Theater in 2012 meant the E Street Band never returned..."

May 8, 2014 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Fuse Box by Day

Schedule

"...Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd. Friday, April 25 8pm..."

April 25, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fusebox Festival Schedule

"..."New Works Project: Luke Savisky" (Austin). Austin Museum of Art..."

April 23, 2010 Arts Feature

Live Shots

"...Edith Frost at Emo's May 10. LOUISIANA MUSIC NEW ORLEANS PRIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL..."

May 15, 1998 Music Feature

Sxsw

"...Melon, then I suggest you look for him in New Jersey. I think he's changed his name to Eric..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature

A Sunday at the Capitol

Orange-clad abortion bill opponents witness House floor folly

"...The omnibus legislation, which would restrict access to abortion..."

June 24, 2013 News Post by Dan Solomon

Jesus Gonna Be Here

Johnny Toxic

"...Victory Grill, Thursday, March 18 ROY HARGROVE..."

March 26, 1999 Music Feature

Record Store Day, Formula 1, Dyke March, and More Event Recommendations

Your weekend is spoken for

"...of them, each terrifying and unique? That’s what the newly conjured Austin Horror Film Festival will be providing over..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Question of Equity

Is It Time for Austin Actors To Go Union? And Vice Versa?

"...a cast member receives a phone call from the New York office of Actors' Equity Association (AEA) with a..."

June 9, 2000 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Friggin' Genius

SXSW Film announces feature film lineup

"...Competition includes: Beijing Taxi, directed by Miao Wang, Camp Victory, Afghanistan, directed by Carol Dysinger, The Canal Street Madam,..."

Feb. 4, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

The Big Cheese

South by Southwest 1997

"...for as each one ground to a halt, you knew you were that much closer to the end. And..."

March 21, 1997 Music Feature

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...small-press zines started in 2019 and they’ll celebrate a new venture this Thursday as they launch a monthly rotation..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Gizmometry

Riding the circuit with Austin's mutant noisemakers

"...The door to Salvage Vanguard Theater opens, and out spills a whirl of glitches...."

July 9, 2010 Music Feature by Audra Schroeder

Come Together

In 2006, Austin turned out for the arts by the tens of thousands

"...few months later by the if-you-build-it-they-will-come phenomenon when the new Blanton Museum of Art opened its doors; more than..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

ImproviNation

Can I get a suggestion for an Austin festival in which troupes from across the country gather to create instant comedy?

"...as the Hideout and the now-defunct Bad Dog Comedy Theater and companies such as Well Hung Jury and the..."

Sept. 2, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In the article entitled "Which Austin Congressman?" [News, April 16] Mr. Mike Clark-Madison states that incumbent Congressman..."

April 23, 2004 Column

Qmmunity: The Queer Stories That Made 2019

Looking back, enjoying gelato, and the return of Middle School Dance Party

"...realize this year marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, and I certainly wasn't paying attention to the..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Murdered Women of Juárez Find a Voice Onstage

Isaac Gomez’s one-woman show The Way She Spoke

"...the play debuted as part of UT's student-run Cohen New Works Festival, with Rodriguez playing the part of the..."

Jan. 12, 2018 Arts Feature by Rosalind Faires

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