Jesus Christ Superstar: At Once Awful and Great

Ada Calhoun critiques Austin Musical theatre's staging of Jesus Christ Superstar

"...Jesus Christ Superstar: At Once Awful and Great..."

Dec. 10, 1999 Arts Review by Ada Calhoun

Booth's Richard III by the Hidden Room Theatre

Beth Burns and company unearths a fascinating theatrical time capsule with this version of Shakespeare's tragedy

"...Ghosts and theatre have historically gone hand-in-supernatural-hand, from the ancient Roman works of Seneca the..."

June 22, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Perfecting Utopia

One-hundred and 16 miles southwest of Austin lies music festival Utopia

"..."I don't want to watch my favorite band on a Jumbotron..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Nothing Civil About It

Austin Film Society spotlights 'Slavery by Another Name'

"...Ever tried to connect the historical dots between this country's slavery era and..."

Nov. 8, 2013 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Shade/Tovo Run-Off Sees Somewhat Improved Turnout

A rarity: run-off early voting better than general election, so far

"...Yesterday's day one early voting totals are in for the last remaining..."

June 7, 2011 News Post by Ramon Martinez

Short Cuts

Robert Rodriguez vs. the DGA and Paramount

"...El Hooligan y la Princesa Dept.: Robert Rodriguez's mid-March resignation from the Directors Guild of America is generating seismic..."

April 16, 2004 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

The Infinites Get Loopy at the Intersection of Jared Leibowich and Dan LeVine

Zoltars' frontman and Ghetto Ghouls' guitarist come together in the hypnosphere

"...Jared Leibowich can't contain his excitement. The quixotic local animates just short of..."

May 10, 2019 Music Feature by Libby Webster

Neither Side Pleased With Historic Zoning Changes

Council moves to change process for historic designation

"...The biggest divide in the historic landmark zoning debate, entertained by City Council last week, was whether..."

June 18, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

City Hall Hustle: Safety in Numbers

The mayoral race gets cracking, so getcha program here!

"...For Mike Levy, the train is leaving the station. Or as he might put it in his public-safety..."

Jan. 30, 2009 News Column by Wells Dunbar

Hey, Look! It’s the Crucial Concerts for This Week.

Cooling temperatures mean no reasons not to go out and see some music

"...It’s all Kevin’s fault, really. If he hadn’t convinced the guys to enter into a sex pact in..."

Aug. 30, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

A DAWA benefit, A Giant Dog album release, and a country showcase headline our recommended Austin shows

"...DAWA, which provides financial support for BIPOC creatives and front-line workers in Austin. Doubling as an album release party..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Music Column by Adam Cherian

SXSW Film Review: Bottoms

Seligman and Sennot re-team for a wicked lesbian John Hughes riff

"...that Bottoms may go down in cinema history right alongside its favorite influences – Superbad, But I’m A Cheerleader,..."

March 12, 2023 Screens Post by Lina Fisher

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Unity Show, Swass Nites, a King Crimson offshoot, and more recommended shows

"...Prepare for the onslaught of South by Southwest day shows with a locally..."

March 3, 2023 Music Column by Doug Freeman

Envisioning the Future of Austin State Hospital

What will it take to turn the former Texas State Lunatic Asylum into a world-class center of brain health?

"...lovely. There was a lake, with boats, and lily ponds, and lots of trees, and of course roses, and..."

March 22, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Playback: The Austin Music Industry Awards Come of Age

Kevin Curtin reverses his “awards are bullshit” stance

"...this, so much of Austin's music industry is here tonight. If a bomb went off right now, our scene..."

March 2, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Turnt Up

The Weird City Hip-Hop Festival returns as a single-day rap off

"...Less than three weeks before the second Weird City Hip-Hop Festival, one of its organizers, local..."

Oct. 23, 2015 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Playback

Stop complaining there's no hip-hop scene here because now it has its own festival

"...Weird City Hip-Hop Festival: Rhyme & Reason..."

Sept. 26, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Campaign Finance Flare-Up

When is a run-off not a run-off?

"...The last batch of campaign finance reports before municipal election day came in Friday, May 1 ("eight day out"..."

May 8, 2009 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Hustle and Show

City Theatre Company's first year is a lesson in building a new stage and mounting a season at breakneck speed

"...They plan; they raise funds; they research. They take months and months to build...."

July 20, 2007 Arts Feature by Elizabeth Cobbe

The Naked Truth

Legendary exploitation producer Dave Friedman comes to town to present Mau Mau Sex Sex, the documentary of his career with Dan Sonney.

"...Feast. The titles say it all. It's a safe assertion that exploitation legend Dave Friedman and his longtime partner..."

Feb. 15, 2002 Screens Feature by Jerry Renshaw

Postscripts

Upcoming literary events in Austin.

"...Mixed Notes..."

May 25, 2001 Books Column by Clay Smith

Like Beer and Chili

Combustible Collaborators Joseph Skibell and David Yeakle

"...two words that spring to mind when describing the relationship between director David Yeakle and playwright/author Joseph Skibell. These..."

March 13, 1998 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

Restaurant Review: Swim Club

An excellent beverage program and retro vibes are further improved by a much-needed menu overhaul

"...Let’s play a game. Give me your first reaction to the following phrase: “This restaurant is very social..."

Nov. 22, 2024 Food Feature by Taylor Tobin

Jon Muq Album Release, Hole in the Wall Anniversary, and More Crucial Concerts

All manner of sounds for every ear

"...Loteria, Sentimental Family Band, and a DJ set by Veronica Ortuño; two-step lessons; cowboy karaoke; and a mechanical bull...."

May 31, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

The Week in Recommended Live Music

Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see

"...With soft, intentional singing and comforting guitar ruminations, Chicago’s Nico Play blows..."

May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Sentimental Family Band, Leti Garza, Dorian Electra, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music

"...The next generation of Western swing is thriving in Austin, and Sentimental..."

March 1, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

A.L. West at a Bookstore, and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Stop by Stalefish’s album release or Jonathan Toubin’s Soul Clap

"...Words in Motion Alienated Majesty Books, Friday 12..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...Free barbecue. It only happens once a year, but when it does, meat..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin at Large: Housing and the Mayor’s Race

Celia Israel: “This election is about who can afford to live here, and who gets to decide”

"...The City Council election cycle has barely begun in earnest and the filing..."

June 10, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

It’s a beautiful time of year to get your daytrippin’ on

"...Just in time for State Parks Month, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced new or renewed..."

April 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

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