Dueling Dickens

Two productions of a seasonal classic raise the spirits, with Zach Theatre's A Christmas Carol vs. Penfold Theatre's A Christmas Carol Classic Radiocast

"...of Christmas past, witnessing the wasted potential of Christmas present, and foreseeing the impending horrors of Christmas future, Scrooge's..."

Dec. 16, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Faster Than Sound: Infinite Hellscape Brings Austin Eclecticism Into Focus Under West Texas Stars

Camping at the first-year Austin/Marathon/Ft. Davis fest

"...outside Ft. Davis, I got into it. Festivals ideally present an environment to pay attention, which meant scurrying dogs..."

Sept. 23, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

John Aielli’s Eccentric Home Opens for an Estate Sale

The legendary deejay's home was a reflection of who he was, and now Austinites get a glimpse inside

"...Services of Austin – the city's preeminent estate sale company. He's been in plenty of houses brimming with interesting..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Arts Feature by Kevin Curtin

From the Archives: Organizing Outside the System – Deborah Shaffer and The Wobblies

Our 1981 interview with the filmmaker behind the classic doc

"...At 6:30pm, Wednesday, May 4, AFS Cinema will present a special retrospective screening of The Wobblies with Jane..."

May 3, 2022 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Perfect View of Prague at Czech That Film Texas

Monthlong series highlights the cinema of the Czech Republic

"...Screening the top films from the Czech Republic within theatres around Austin, Czech That Film focuses on entertaining and..."

April 1, 2022 Screens Feature by Ikram Mohamed

Five Things to Enjoy During Black History Month

Art, theatre, music, ballet, and more

"...a diversity of vigor and aesthetic vibrance to the theatres and galleries and performance halls of our rapidly expanding..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

New Book Altars Looks Through a Camera Lens Darkly

Darla Teagarden brings ritual to art photography

"...and it's not street." However, all those influences are present to varying degrees, and each element gives each viewer..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Five Events to Scare Up a Great Halloween and Día de los Muertos

Some blood-tinged things to keep you occupied

"...Your guides Albert Lucio and Jake Cordero, those theatrewise historians of all things mystical, are in residence at..."

Oct. 29, 2021 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Penfold Theatre Gives Live Readings of Radio Plays in the Ransom Center Archives

The company has dusted off radio adaptations of Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, and Thackeray for the 21st century to hear – live

"...When we last heard from Penfold Theatre Company, it was bringing the future into the present,..."

Sept. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Ishida Dance Is Back at Last With Faraway, so close

Nineteen months after its debut, the company dances again

"...The year that Brett Ishida’s dance company made its debut, things looked great. Its first production..."

Aug. 11, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Moving In the Ether With ARCOS Dance Company

Local dance troupe explores the interzone of real and virtual

"...ARCOS Dance Company is preparing to flip the power switch to On..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

How Austin's Performing Artists Are Reopening Their Spaces

After months behind screens, the folks who run the city's theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs are welcoming audiences back inside

"...ersatz arts space on your computer but from actual theatres, concert halls, and comedy clubs?..."

July 16, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Fresh Takes on Gilbert & Sullivan

The company's series of unconventional spins on the comic operas actually do the duo a service

"...but also Mad Magaret with an iPhone, an accordion accompanying the ingenues in Ruddigore, a present-day doctor at Austin..."

July 2, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...5pm:  EQ Austin Presents: KUTX the Breaks — Music Showcase Featuring J Soulja,..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...to 8pm) and will be available until the virtual theatre "fills up." One bonus of going virtual: no waiting..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Get Your Art Fix and Stay Outdoors With These Local Works

There’s a whole city filled with things to do and see outdoors

"...windows or by scheduled, one-person-at-a-time visits. “Some participants may present exhibitions outdoors,” Big Medium notes, “but the artists will..."

Nov. 19, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

For His Dance (Re)current Unrest, Charles O. Anderson Keeps Moving

Through the pandemic and other obstacles, the choreographer and UT teacher continues to adapt

"...stream it in the University of Texas Department of Theatre & Dance's 2020-21 season when one of his dancers..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Theatres Are Moving the Stage Beyond Zoom

Companies thinking outside the boxes bring theatre to your radio, your mailbox, and your neighbor's yard

"...words most likely to be associated with the word "theatre" were "none" and "Zoom." For most, this art form..."

Sept. 11, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Summer Break Theatre's COVID-Era Comedy

Area educators deliver a timely lesson in their original work Going the Distance

"...get their say. This original production from Summer Break Theatre focuses on a crew of eighth-grade educators at a..."

July 24, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin-Based Choreographer Hopes to Make a "Social Justice Summer"

With some crowdfunding support, Charles O. Anderson will be able to make dances for this time

"...Dance Festival and the Salt Lake City-based Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company are also, he says, "so connected to the current..."

June 12, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Greg Easley

Remembering the beloved choreographer, dancer, and teacher

"...on to dance, choreograph, teach dancers, lead an acclaimed company, and preserve the legacy of those transformational years for..."

June 4, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Have Austin's Magicians Vanished for Good?

With the coronavirus shutdown, it's now you see 'em, now you don't

"...even Insta-worthy version of pretend wizardry into the clubs, theatres, dive bars, and corporate meeting rooms of this modern..."

April 17, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

So Lucky Makes Space for Asian Americans Onstage

Sad Girls Productions' new play hopes to create connections within the community

"...Asian American Culture Committee and the Creative Arts + Theatre Committee. It reinforced the importance of that event and..."

March 13, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

As Charlie Jones Exits C3, He Traces His Journey From College Station to Founding ACL Fest

Leaving the music promotions empire he helped build, Jones begins his new events company, Four Leaf

"...One fundamental story, two plotlines, three basic tales, five..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Val Kilmer Partners With Mosaic Sound Collective

Actor’s HelMel Studios links with Austin creative hub

"...a painter who’s enthusiastic about the creation, facilitation, and presentation of art. Recently, the actor's found a kindred spirit..."

Feb. 25, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Renee Davis' 25 Years as Harriet Tubman in Sister Moses

The dancer talks about her quarter-century of walking in the footsteps of this legendary conductor on the Underground Railroad

"...Moses – and has been since Arizona-based Desert Dance Theatre premiered it in 1993. Every year the work has..."

Feb. 7, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Future Is Transhuman

Inside GenEnCo’s new production The Future of Ismael

"...of Ismael, the new production from Austin’s Generic Ensemble Company...."

Nov. 13, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Mangan

Day Trips & Beyond: Santa Fe, N.M.

Art and food in the enchanting city of Santa Fe

"...From wine-bottle stoppers to multi-ton outdoor sculptures, the artists present a range of shopping opportunities. Canyon Road is a..."

Nov. 12, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

2019 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

Five shows share top honors with four awards each

"...For many in Austin's theatre community, they will remember, remember the fourth of November,..."

Nov. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Tapestry Dance Company's Austintatious (Too)

This revival of a 2002 production paid tribute to the spirit of the city but also showed how the troupe embodies its best qualities

"...first number in this season opener for Tapestry Dance Company placed us "On the Banks of Auditorium Shores," and..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

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