Theatre en Bloc's Neva

Asking what difference art makes in the face of revolution, Theatre en Bloc delivers an engrossing production

"...Aleko delivers a long, elaborate speech confessing his love for Olga, the winding threads of which are reminiscent of..."

March 3, 2017 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

In the Austin premiere of Santos & Santos, a contemporary drama by El Paso native Octavio Solis, Nushank Theater Collective smoothly plays out a tale of Chicano brothers coming to terms, with culture, power, and the nightmare of pursuing the American Dream.

"...Santos & Santos: Crime Family Santa Cruz Center for Culture,..."

Dec. 1, 2000 Arts Review by Mary Jane Garza

Dancing About Architecture

The Quiet Game

"...restraining order against the City of Austin which prohibits enforcement of the sound ordinance until a hearing can be..."

Nov. 7, 1997 Music Column

Shrewd Productions’ The Revolutionists

This staging of Lauren Gunderson’s satire proves the pen is mightier than the guillotine

"...to be composed, an elitist monarch with a fondness for wigs looks to do a little posthumous PR, and..."

June 16, 2017 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Chicken and Beans

Chicken and Beans, a dance / variety show created and performed by Heloise Gold and Leticia Rodriguez, gives the viewer vibrant multi-sensory glimpses into the performers' Jewish and Hispanic heritages, respectively, revealing the cultural environments which molded these two women into the talented performers they are.

"...Chicken and Beans: It's What's for DanceSanta Cruz Center for Culture,..."

May 31, 2002 Arts Review by M.B. Rice

Toros Host Playoff Game

Second-rounder vs. Santa Cruz Warriors

"...the first game of their second-round series vs. the Santa Cruz Warriors tonight, 7:30pm, at the Cedar Park Center...."

April 17, 2013 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

Austin Gets Compared to a Lot of Cities. But Is Life Better There?

Shopping for home

"...York or Los Angeles, but bigger than Asheville or Santa Cruz. Are they facing the same challenges Austin is..."

Feb. 21, 2025 News Feature by Abe Asher

Filigree Theatre’s Trio

In Sheila Cowley’s new play, questions of identity arise for three people during the creation of a play

"...world premiere from Filigree Theatre, itself a new company. Center stage are Leslie and Tim, who are holed up..."

May 4, 2018 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Second Austin Latino Comedy Fiesta: A Long Way

Local Arts Reviews

"...the company was happy if it could fill the Santa Cruz Center in East Austin. Now, it has its..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Review by Mary Jane Garza

Buck Dharma in the 21st Century!

Epic Q&A with Blue Öyster Cult’s “Reaper”

"...Roeser, 69, wrote charters “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper,” “Burnin’ for You,” and “Shooting Shark.” BÖC plays Friday at Empire..."

Aug. 9, 2017 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Preliminary Bout Schedule

"...night. Call the Slam Hotline at 448-5284 Friday morning for the matchups...."

Aug. 14, 1998 Books Feature

God's Own Clothesline

In Search of Far Flung Adventures With Butch Hancock

"...photograph by Christopher Hess..."

May 15, 1998 Music Feature by Christopher Hess

Daniel Fears, Sydney Wright, AB6IX, and More Crucial Concerts

Get out and get live

"...Saturday 13, Moody Center..."

July 12, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Coach's Corner

Coach is a proud papa; his son Adam graduated from college last week.

"...up U.S. Hwy. 1, a few miles south of Santa Cruz, Calif. I've just made a wrong turn, sticking..."

May 10, 2002 Column by Andy "Coach" Cotton

The Past, Present, and FuturX of Latinx Performance in Austin

The current surge of Latinx theatre and dance in Austin speaks to both tradition and pioneering new directions

"...with a fellow theatregoer at the Mexican American Cultural Center about how that evening alone, we had a plethora..."

Aug. 24, 2018 Arts Feature by Roxanne Schroeder-Arce

Day Trips

"...Rosalie Titzman, a local historian. The church remains the center of the community of 300 which surrounds the banks..."

Nov. 29, 1996 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Southwest Theatre Productions' Trade With Klan

In Donald E. Baker's new drama, the utter plainness of an Indiana small town makes its devotion to the KKK all the more shocking

"...Imagine for a moment Trump's world order gone awry. I know..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Arts Review by Laura Jones

Off the Record

Checking in to South by Southwest 2010

"...Twitter at South by Southwest 2009 revolutionized the way information is dispersed, this year the buzz (no Google pun..."

March 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...Southwest, find harmony in the three headlining films announced for this year’s streaming festival...."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Blurbing SXSW 04 music – Wednesday only

"...with fully fleshed concepts pushing the hype of their forthcoming album E&A. 2003 witnessed the emergence of Soul Position,..."

March 12, 2004 Music Feature

Screamlines

"...The notion of extend-ing "Scanlines" for Halloween seemed like a good one before it turned..."

Oct. 30, 1998 Screens Feature

The Art of Conversation

Austin Men's Project encourages young gay men to hone their social -- and safe sex -- skills through communication

"...The Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS) at the University of..."

Sept. 24, 1999 News Feature by Clay Smith

Stompy Jones

"...illustration by Nathan Jensen..."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

No Sex, No Moms

Welfare Reform Funds Abstinence Ed to Curb Momhood

"...When President Clinton scrawled his signature on the Welfare Reform Act on August 22, 1996, most Americans understood that..."

May 30, 1997 News Feature by Roseana Auten

(Robert) Plant Life

Another sort of homecoming for the Led Zeppelin rock god

"...taping in the PBS staple’s original nightclub-sized studio – for 2002 LP Dreamland, which began its maker’s transition back..."

June 24, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...cited his new responsibilities as the head of the Information Technology division for the office of the attorney general...."

Sept. 29, 2006 News Feature

Sentimental Family Band Isn’t Hung Up on the High Times

The softie ex-art-rockers arrive at Austin’s honky-tonk revival

"...This is what Sagebrush was made for. The South Congress honky-tonk is full to the brim...."

April 12, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...population. The Hispanics and blacks I hear from want affordable housing, lower property taxes, and better maintenance of the..."

April 25, 2003 Column

Once Again, Redistricting Looms in Texas

Republicans hold all the power to draw new lines, but there's more attention on the process than ever before

"...Austin has been America's tragic poster child for the depredations of gerrymandering for two decades now, ever..."

Feb. 12, 2021 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Qmmunity: 50 Years Queer History

Everything you need to know to make the best of Pride Weekend

"...it turns out, queers have always had a flair for the dramatic. We'd also be remiss if we didn't..."

Aug. 9, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

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