Local Jane Austen Scholar’s Latest Work? A Graphic Novel

Janine Barchas' The Novel Life of Jane Austen is out April 29

"...The Harry Ransom Center hosts a book launch for The Novel Life..."

April 28, 2025 Arts Post by Tom Buckley

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...Group, Looking for Treble, San Antonio Chordsmen, Soli, the Ransom Notes, Hearts Desire Quartet, Austin Saengerrunde, and HMMM, all..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Our Recommended Events Include Broods, Books, and Barking Buddies

The weekdays are filled with events worth leaving the house

"...author reading at this campus event hosted by Harry Ransom Center with the Michener Center for Writers and the..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Twins, Phantoms, and More Recommended Events

Seeing double on the weekdays

"...Tuesday 25, Harry Ransom Center..."

Feb. 21, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Mardi Gras Pre-Party, Improvised Intimacy, and More Recommended Events

Allow us to help sort your weekend out

"...Friday 7, Harry Ransom Center..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Love Letters, Pro Wrestling, and More Recommended Events

Your weekdays are spoken for

"...Tuesday 11, H-E-B Center at Cedar Park..."

Feb. 7, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Live From AFS, It's Saturday Night!

Jason Reitman brings his SNL history to Austin for special screening

"...Austin. On Feb. 1, AFS Cinema and the Harry Ransom Center will be presenting a special screening of Saturday..."

Jan. 21, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SNL Creator Lorne Michaels Donates Archive to the Harry Ransom Center

“Live from New York” lands at Austin research center

"...Live, has donated his expansive archive to the Harry Ransom Center at the University of Texas at Austin...."

Jan. 15, 2025 Screens Post by Angelina Liu

Day Trips & Beyond: January Events Roundup

Texas welcomes 40th historic site, Balmorhea news, and more

"...Marcos announced the retirement of Steve L. Davis, the center’s literary curator, at the end of December. After a..."

Dec. 28, 2024 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Art on Waller Creek, Drag on Congress, and More Recommended Events

Step outside and appreciate some art

"...as well as into an illuminated pool at the center of Recspec’s shipping-container venue, McBean’s work creates reflections that..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

What to See and Do When You're Visiting the University of Texas Campus

Explore the Forty Acres deep in the heart of Austin

"...Multiple universities dot the I-35 corridor, but at the center of it all is the University of Texas at..."

Aug. 5, 2024 Chronolog Post by Aaron Sullivan

Made in England: The Films of Powell and Pressburger

Martin Scorsese narrates this doc about England's most famous filmmaking duo

"...you’ve been to a film exhibit at the Harry Ransom Center, which holds the latter’s collection, you may have..."

Aug. 2, 2024 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Opinion: In DEI Purge, Who’s UT Coming After Next?

And why is university leadership willing to stand down in the face of direct interference in our academic and intellectual freedom?

"...Jim Kuhn is an associate director at the Harry Ransom Center at UT-Austin where he also served as founding..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Jim Kuhn

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events

Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town

"...Thursday 11, Palmer Events Center..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week

Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon

"...In conjunction with an Austin History Center traveling exhibition of his hip-hop posters, Bobby Dixon sits..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Boner Bizarre, Improvised Love Stories, and More Arts Events

Get some culture and love this week

"...Through February 25, H-E-B Center in Cedar Park..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Crypta, Cherubs, and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

Must-see shows for the weekend and beyond

"...Monday 19, Long Center for the Performing Arts..."

Feb. 16, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events

Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights

"...Friday 9 - Saturday 10, H-E-B Center at Cedar Park..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week

Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.

"...Friday 9 - Saturday 10, the Long Center..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Free Art Exhibits for Your Aesthetic Delectation

Free Week may have wrapped, but there’s still plenty of gratis entertainment in this town

"...Ford, Kristin Calhoun, David McGee, and others.Through Feb. 25Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21sthrc.utexas.edu Landmarks’ Self-Guided Walking Tour..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

Young Claus

Charming tale of Santa before he was so jolly and round

"...a literary heavyweight who directed UT's James A. Michener Center for Writers for 23 years before retiring in 2017,..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Arts Feature by Kat McNevins

So You Think You Know Austin Film History?

Play our multiple choice trivia game

"...What famous wardrobe item is kept at the Harry Ransom Center?..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Announces New CEO

Fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón steps into leadership role

"...April to become chief development officer at the Harry Ransom Center (in the intervening period, TBF Deputy Director Dalia..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores

From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves

"...houses the remarkable literary archive that is the Harry Ransom Center. It has one of the most well-regarded Master..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

Harry Ransom Center Celebrates Movie Storyboards With Poster Giveaway

Grab some art this weekend at the "Drawing the Motion Picture" exhibit

"...lovers and cinephiles equally - courtesy of the Harry Ransom Center and its current exhibition, "Drawing the Motion Picture:..."

April 8, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

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

Evil Dead Rises and more added to festival lineup

"...American families are on the receiving end of a ransom note. Their journeys reflect how lives are being threatened..."

Jan. 11, 2023 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Nonprofits Step Up to Bring Unhoused to Warm Shelter

City struggles to reach people and bring them in from the cold

"...with wind gusts exceeding 30 miles per hour, Ayanna Ransom knew there were people left out in the cold...."

Dec. 30, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: We Should All Fight for Human Rights in Iran

Although the government has tried to silence the people of Iran by shutting down the internet and suppressing protesters, we can use our collective global voice to speak out

"...illegally holding hostages from all over the world for ransom demands, and more crimes against humanity. If the international..."

Oct. 28, 2022 Column by Mahsa Monshizadegan

Five Adventures for Museum Day

Porcupines, portraits, and plenty more to rekindle your love of learning

"...Christian-Green Gallery, the Blanton Museum of Art, the Harry Ransom Center, the Dolph Briscoe Center, and the Bullock Texas..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

Breaking

Tragic true-life drama attacks how the system fails military veterans

"...employee hostages (Beharie and Leyva) for anything like a ransom or extortion payment. Rather, the decorated former Marine with..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Movie Review by Steve Davis

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