Austin Opera's Of Mice and Men

Artistic Director Richard Buckley on returning to the Carlisle Floyd opera that launched his conducting career

"...Richard Buckley knows a thing or two about the opera Of Mice and Men, and not just because he's..."

Jan. 22, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin Opera Probes the Power and Perils of Connection With The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs

The local company launches a new collaborative production for the nation

"...think will make sense for Austin." So says Austin Opera general director and CEO Annie Burridge, and that's why..."

Jan. 28, 2022 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Meet the New Bosses

Long Center director Cliff Redd and ALO director Richard Buckley compare notes on leading an arts institution, the challenges they face, and being new to Austin

"...last year as the artistic director for Austin Lyric Opera; Redd was named the new executive director for the..."

Sept. 17, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Articulations

Months of speculation come to an end as Austin Lyric Opera appoints conductor Richard Buckley to the position of artistic director.

"...Austin Lyric Opera has found its new leader. On Monday, Aug. 25,..."

Aug. 29, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Articulations

Austin Lyric Opera's new artistic director receives raves for his conducting at Seattle Opera, Beehive diva Judy Arnold takes ill, and Chronicle Arts writer Barry Pineo gets a publishing deal for his book on acting.

"...Richard Buckley, Austin Lyric Opera's new artistic director, has been in the rainy Northwest..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Daniel Catán

Renowned opera composer dies while in residence at the Butler School of Music

"...semester serving as its composer-in-residence. He saw the Butler Opera Theatre premiere a new chamber version of his first..."

April 22, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Riff on SIFF

Notes on the Seattle International Film Festival

"...I just flew in from the 28th annual Seattle International Film Festival and, boy, are my eyes tired...."

June 21, 2002 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

After a Fashion

Stephen has to go all the way to Seattle and Tijuana just to appreciate Austin style

"...JET SET I've recently returned from a trip to Seattle that included a side trip to, um, Tijuana, Mexico...."

Jan. 26, 2007 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

Humor, Introspection, Ecstasy

UT Composer Dan Welcher is one step away from greatness.

"..."We were going to catch a couple of operas at the Metropolitan," recounts Bay...."

April 13, 2001 Music Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...Austin punk documented in Bob Ray's indie feature Rock Opera. Their 1993 debut, The Fuckemos Can Kill You (re-released..."

March 16, 2001 Music Feature

Cool Austin, Cool Planet

This Earth Day, the ambitious Austin Climate Protection Plan celebrates a first year of slow, quiet, but impressive progress

"...communication," conceded Wynn. "Both as to what the city operationally has been doing and then the whole community component..."

April 18, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Culture Cash

Austin's artists and arts groups are working hard to survive the economic downturn, and now more than ever it's essential for the city that they do.

"...in New York in 2001 and toured the Midwest, Seattle, and Los Angeles last year. And these companies don't..."

Feb. 7, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Spotlights

"...ROCK OPERA..."

March 12, 1999 Screens Feature

Malignant

Homage to giallo is fun, but is it good?

"...her at the forefront of his murder spree across Seattle...."

Sept. 17, 2021 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Hell on Wheels ... and Weed

Bob Ray takes the show on the road

"...director of the legendary stonercore, '99 Austin snapshot Rock Opera and the ferociously entertaining Roller Derby doc Hell on..."

Aug. 13, 2010 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

1999 SXSW Music Festival

"...sad day in Austin when they tear down the Opera House. Like the Armadillo, the Opera House was sacred..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature

Sloppy, Glorious, and Completely Indigenous

Austin's Hoot Night Tradition

"...phone or write a friend in New York, Chicago, Seattle -- wherever -- just ask 'em the last time..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

SXSW’s Big Third List

YFN Lucci, Wyclef Jean, Ought, and 572 more

"...Gabriel Wolfchild & Northern Light (Seattle, WA.)..."

Jan. 10, 2018 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Author by Author

Notable Folks in Their Own Write

"...the Atlanta child murderer, San Francisco's Trailside Killer, and Seattle's Green River Killer - a chase that nearly cost..."

May 1, 1998 Books Feature

Never Say Never

"...I authoritatively stated that, prior to the Austin Lyric Opera production of Tannhäuser, Austin had never seen a production..."

Jan. 19, 1996 Arts Column

Meanwhile Brewing’s Free Birthday Bash and More Crucial Concerts This Week

From Jonathan Richman at the Continental to Saweetie at AFROTECH

"...the movement's less-well-known founding member. Early signees of influential Seattle-born label Sub Pop, the garage punk pioneers land in..."

Nov. 3, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Ruby's Juke Joint Americana Cookbook

This one's for "real Americana folks," not highbrow foodies

"...list her musical influences and they range from her opera-singing grandmother to the Singing Nun and on to the..."

June 14, 2013 Books Feature by Gracie Salem

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

Picks & Sleepers

"...Va.'s Denali – offers their latest, The Instinct. Last, Seattle darlings Pedro the Lion draw the kids in with..."

March 19, 2004 Music Feature

Down South Jukin'

The South rises again even if Southern rockers deny it.

"...in its 19th go-round, sold out Safeco Field in Seattle; and his Orneriness Roger Clemens notched victory 300 and..."

Oct. 17, 2003 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

Top 10 Onstage Works of Wonder in 2002

Austin Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires delivers his list of the Top 10 most memorable productions in the performing arts for 2002.

"...2. A Streetcar Named Desire (Austin Lyric Opera): A glimpse inside a not-so-beautiful mind, with the unsettled..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Live Shots

"...curious excitement. The show started with the Quartet performing Seattle composer (and longtime Kronos collaborator) Ken Benshoof's "St. Francis..."

April 18, 1997 Music Feature

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

Festival drops complete lineup, with 2020 titles getting their shot

"...courageous mail-order bride mother, and their adventurous escape to Seattle in the 90s. Cast List: Marya Sea Kaminski, Dan..."

Feb. 10, 2021 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

After a Fashion

Stephen has a DIFFArent weekend in Dallas and wants to give Katie Holmes a glass of water

"...my brother Bill, who has been visiting me from Seattle, took off with me, and we reveled in the..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

'Hell on Wheels' Roller Derby Doc Nears Completion

"...Campbell of Crashcam Films released their stoner-rock epic, Rock Opera, in 1999 and have been mad at work on..."

Oct. 17, 2006 Sports Post by Mark Fagan

A Theatre Mecca?!?

Honest, Some Folks Move to Austin for the Theatre

"...theatre, music. Had a symphony, a ballet, and an opera company. All good signs for our musical theatre company...."

July 18, 1997 Arts Feature by Adrienne Martini

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