Minister of Grace

At the age of 88, legendary dancer Fayard Nicholas continues to spread the good word of tap, and this week he does it in Austin as the Festival Legend at the third Soul to Sole Tap Festival organized by Tapestry Dance Company.

"...The two men are Fayard and Harold Nicholas, the brothers who danced their way to fame with..."

June 6, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Long Riders (1980)

By combining elements of classic Westerns with a modern narrative, Hill and his capable cast render a thrilling look at characters often misinterpreted by Hollywood.

"...Carradine, Keith Carradine, Robert Carradine, Randy Quaid, Dennis Quaid, Nicholas Guest, Christopher Guest...."

March 21, 2003 Screens Review by Mike Emery

American Wedding

"...Starring: Jason Biggs, Alyson Hannigan, January Jones, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Seann William Scott, Eddie Kaye Thomas, Fred Willard, Eugene..."

Aug. 1, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Get Him to the Greek

Jonah Hill and Russell Brand make a well-matched odd couple, and their path to Hollywood is littered with the excesses of drugs and rock & roll.

"...Directed by: Nicholas Stoller. Starring: Jonah Hill, Russell Brand, Sean Combs, Elisabeth..."

June 4, 2010 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Jazz Sides

"...drummer Eddie Gladden. On two tracks he duels with guest tenorman Johnny Griffin. Dexter still plays well here, but..."

June 12, 1998 Music Review

SXSW Midnighters Bring the Fear

"Exists", "13 Sins" and "The Guest" kick down the door

"...of the big Sundance debuts, Barrett and Wingard's The Guest, starring Dan Stevens as an increasingly unwelcome visitor. "I..."

Feb. 5, 2014 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

More Happy Feet

Dance legend Fayard Nicholas returns to Austin for the fifth annual Soul to Sole Festival

"...Company has been able to persuade dance legend Fayard Nicholas, the elder half of the phenomenal Nicholas Brothers dance..."

June 3, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Tom Petty, Charli XCX, and Demi Lovato Headline SXSW Film 2021 List

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Not Going Quietly D: Nicholas Bruckman Screenwriters: Nicholas Bruckman, Amanda Roddy Producer: Amanda Roddy..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Comics? Zines? People who MAKE them?

Like, that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles guy, even?

"...Turtles' co-creator Kevin Eastman will be among the featured guests, it's an ordinary-folks kind of gathering. Well, if you..."

March 1, 2012 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin Music Awards Show Performers 1983-2016

Every AMA performance lineup of the past 34 years

"...1983: Angela Strehli & Band with special guest Stevie Ray Vaughan, Extreme Heat, Van Wilks Band, Chinanine,..."

March 3, 2017 Features Feature

Summer Sneaks

Apocalypse Whenever: Movies in the Season of Armageddon

"...D: Christopher Guest; with Chris Farley, Matthew Perry, Eugene Levy, Kevin Dunn...."

May 22, 1998 Screens Feature

$liding Home

Austin slide guitar sovereign Cindy Cashdollar steps out from the side

"...Marcia Ball, Steve James, Mike Auldridge, Lucky Oceans, Johnny Nicholas, and legendary Bob Wills alumnus Herb Remington...."

April 9, 2004 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Hill Country Food and Wine Guide

"...the city's main thoroughfare, serves as the owner's residence. Guests are housed in restored cottages on the lovingly landscaped..."

April 5, 2002 Food Feature

Dancing About Architecture

South By Every Which Way

"...Kacy Crowley, Ana Egge, & Trish Murphy with special guest Jon Dee Graham; the Gourds & the Damnations; Asleep..."

March 6, 1998 Music Column by Ken Lieck

SXSW Goes Monster Hunting With Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...to a new way of life, and an unexpected guest teaches him the importance of family, tradition, and what..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Schedules Supernatural Retrospective, Stephen Colbert, and More

2020 fest adds Samantha Bee, Diplo, Jack Dorsey, Disney Imagineers

"...Director of Cybersecurity Anne Neuberger meets with Wired editor-in-chief Nicholas Thompson...."

Jan. 13, 2020 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Mothers and Sons

Zach Theatre's exquisite staging of Terrence McNally's drama speaks to families of all kinds

"...we're in for. "Now's the part where the uninvited guest shows up," we posit. And, right on cue, the..."

June 12, 2015 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

Graphic Diversity

This year's Staple! expo spotlights women in comics, and local creator E.K. Weaver explains why

"...Founded by Chris Nicholas, the homegrown two-day convention highlights independently produced comics, zines,..."

March 6, 2015 Arts Feature by Jessi Cape

Friends in Time

This year's tap festival faculty concert proved tap's relevance and transcendance

"...Michelle Dorrance. In "Two to One," Dorrance and barefoot guest Mishay Petronelli, both wrapped in black tulle from chest..."

June 8, 2012 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Nicholas Renaud, MilkMilkLemonade Costume Design..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Big River: Pleasantly Adrift

"...his story down the dreamy waters of the Mississippi. Nicholas Rodriguez is sidekick Tom Sawyer, who takes a backseat..."

July 30, 1999 Arts Review

Exhibitionism

Hay Fever: Child's Play

"...comes out that each family member has invited a guest to the estate for the weekend. As no one..."

June 25, 1999 Arts Review

Record Reviews

"...At Carla Bley's last appearance in Austin, she guest-conducted the Creative Opportunity Orchestra. The CO2 gave a fiery..."

June 6, 1997 Music Review

Scanlines

"...D: Michael Corrente: with Nicholas Turturro, Anthony DeSando, Libby Langdon, Michael Raynor, Jason Andrews,..."

Sept. 8, 1995 Arts Feature

The Menu

Restaurant satire cuts into class and the culinary arts

"...Directed by: Mark Mylod. Starring: Anya Taylor-Joy, Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult, Hong Chau, John Leguizamo, Janet McTeer, Paul Adelstein,..."

Nov. 18, 2022 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Food-o-File: Friday Lagniappe

A little extra Austin food news

"...has opened a tasting room in their new facility. Guests can enjoy ciders by the glass or bottle on..."

Sept. 11, 2015 Food Post by Virginia B. Wood

Finally, You're Next Is Now

The two-year wait for the revolutionary thriller is over

"...was really the only choice for Erin, the dinner guest with a surprising history...."

Aug. 23, 2013 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Page Two: And So It Begins

International spectacles of darkness and light

"...Muldaur, Jim Kweskin, Bruce Hughes, Cindy Cashdollar, and Johnny Nicholas; Will Sexton & Friends; Sarah Jarosz with special guest;..."

March 12, 2010 Column by Louis Black

A Single Man

Tom Ford ditched fashion designing for filmmaking with this smart adaptation of the Christopher Isherwood story about a grieving gay man in 1962 California.

"...Tom Ford. Starring: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult, Jon Kortajarena, Ginnifer Goodwin and Paulette Lamori. George..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Off the Record

Marcia Ball turns 60 in style, Bill Baird finds himself in song, and more confirmations for the Austin Music Awards and SXSW 09

"...Acid berserker David Yow has been tapped as special guest for the Dicks' reunion at the 2008-09 Austin Music..."

Feb. 13, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

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