Applause! Applause!

Austin Critics Table nominations, 2004-2005

"...J. Richard Smith, The Very Persistent Gappers of FripActress, Musical..."

May 27, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

University Co-op Presents the 2005 David Mark Cohen New Works Festival

"...by Martha Lynn Coon, with music by Arles Estes..."

April 8, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

What's in a Face?

A lot, Mike Woolf discovered while making his short doc 'Growin' a Beard' -- and especially If the face Has got whiskers on the chin and Jowls

"...scheduled visit. "The entire town knew him of course," Lynn Smith, wife of seasoned contestant Richard Smith, explained over..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Screens Feature by James McWilliams

Page Two

Our cover story delves into the complex legacy of Townes Van Zandt, an artist who cared more about music than business, who literally lived his whole life for the sake of the song.

"...Tim Buckley, Buffy Sainte-Marie, S. David Cohen (David Blue), Richard and Mimi Fariña, Kaleidoscope (American), the Holy Modal Rounders,..."

June 14, 2002 Column by Louis Black

Articulations

Austin quiz kids prove they know opera, the Texas Commission on the Arts proves it cares about Republic Square, and visual artist Tré Arenz proves she cares about humanity.

"...about this German romantic opera, and about its composer, Richard Wagner, the comic masterwork Falstaff and why Guiseppe Verdi..."

Nov. 23, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Postmarks Web Extra

Our readers' letters regarding the September 11 terrorist attacks

"...Lynn Hereford..."

Oct. 12, 2001 Column

Articulations

Nominations for the 2000-01 B. Iden Payne Awards for theatre excellence

"...additional nominations for Shawn Sides for her direction, Kirk Lynn for his original script, and actor Michael Miller for..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Blood and Guts and Dirt and Joy

Michael Miller may appear at first meeting to be withdrawn, but he is absolutely present onstage and off, and his willingness to "get dirty" with his characters and continuous challenge to himself to be better make this seemingly reserved actor one of Austin's best.

"...no boundaries. And that's what makes them evil. Like Richard III: He can do whatever he wants. Whereas the..."

Aug. 10, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Lipstick Traces: Rock On!

With Lipstick Traces, the Rude Mechanicals have adeptly created a theatrical adaptation of Greil Marcus' legendary book that is loud, defiant, intelligent, funny, absurd, literate, physical, and fun, a rock concert for your head.

"...Playwright Kirk Lynn and a team of contributing writers have turned Marcus'..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

B. Iden Payne Award Nominations, 1999-2000

"...four nominations, and for Peyton Hayslip, Lana Lesley, Sarah Richardson, Kirk Smith, Scott Thompson, and Joe York, all of..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Greil Marcus and the Mad Parade

In his book Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the 20th Century, Greil Marcus explained punk to the world and created a bible for that music's true believers. As Austin theatre company Rude Mechanicals opens its stage adaptation of Marcus' book, the author talks about the Stones, the Sex Pistols, and the "mad parade" of history.

"...my agent's assistant had gone to college with Kirk Lynn, who runs the company and pretty much wrote the..."

Sept. 10, 1999 Arts Feature by Margaret Moser

Reissues

"...the Carter Family and Bill Monroe; country icons Loretta Lynn, Buck Owens, and Johnny Cash; the pure pop sensibilities..."

Dec. 13, 1996 Music Feature

Scooter Finally Goes to Press

And This Is Just the A's

"...his first and only book project in 1971. Imagine. Richard Nixon was in the White House when Cheatham decided..."

Nov. 17, 1995 News Feature

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...always the promise of a new hope.   – Richard WhittakerJeopardy! Interactive..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Valentine's and Beyond With This Weekend's Recommended Events

From dark stories to romantic dance

"...the tragedy that it’s still agonizingly relevant.   – Richard Whittaker Die Felicia..."

Feb. 14, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Volleyball, Dalí, and Feminists Rule This Week’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture for the work-week socializer

"...never sleeps.   – James Scott Feminists Do Memoirs: Glynnis MacNicol's I’m Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself..."

Jan. 10, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Horror Abounds in Our Weekday Event Recommendations

But it's more than just scares

"...crawls into your dreams to this day.   – Richard Whittaker Icons: the Next Generation..."

Oct. 4, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Spirit Adrift's Nathan Garrett Lands His Astral Metal Rocket in Bastrop

Ride into the light

"...Off to market, vintage platters by Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, Tompall Glaser, and outlaw wives Jessi..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

UT Policy Change Coincides With Professor’s Sudden Death

University more likely to punish employees who commit criminal acts off campus

"...part by his actions, UT College of Pharmacy professor Richard Morrisett was found dead in his South Austin home...."

April 13, 2018 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Austin and the Academy

'Tree of Life,' 'Bullhead' score Oscar nominations

"...Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" Jeff Cronenweth "Hugo" Robert Richardson "The Tree of Life" Emmanuel Lubezki "War Horse" Janusz..."

Jan. 24, 2012 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Remembering 'Easy Rider' and 'The Last Movie'

CinemaTexas program notes

"...Baker (Member of Billy's Gang), Toni Basil (Rose), Anna Lynn Brown (Dance Hall Girl), Rod Cameron (Pat Garrett), Bernard..."

June 4, 2010 Screens Feature

TV Eye

Jack Bauer's back, and, boy, is TV Eye glad

"...President Noah Daniels, so bitter and nefarious he makes Richard Nixon look like Richard Simmons. Jon Voight is another..."

Nov. 28, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Naked City

"...not about them; it's about us." -- Austin attorney Richard "Dicky" Grigg, speaking about his experiences as a pro..."

Aug. 10, 2007 News Feature

Naked City

"...community of Marco Island; and current El Paso Chief Richard Wiles. During the next phase of the selection process,..."

May 11, 2007 News Feature

Foreword

Previewing the 2006 Texas Book Festival

"...Richard Holland, Don Graham, Larry Speck, James Magnuson; Moderator: Richard..."

Oct. 27, 2006 Books Feature by Shawn Badgley

Betty Baker Rules

Love her or fear her, Austin's land-use queen rules the city her own way

"...do garage shops or pawn shops," said developer lawyer Richard Suttle. "You think, well, is that a vote for..."

April 2, 2004 News Feature by Amy Smith

Austin Theatre Critics Table 2000-2001 Nominations

The Austin Theatre Critics Table have announced the nominations for their ninth annual awards for achievement in the arts.

"...Requiem for Tesla, Kirk Lynn..."

May 18, 2001 Arts Feature

Gasoline Dreams

Rounding up 2000 LPs.

"...old, X-rated albums black comics like Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor used to traffic in, The Marshall Mathers LP..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...Salivation, Kirk Lynn..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Wrapped and Ready

"...Shekhar Kapur; with Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush, Christopher Eddleston, Richard Attenborough, Fanny Ardant, John Gielgud...."

Nov. 27, 1998 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

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