Magic Time

Oh, the sights you'll see at First Night Austin

"...a dance with a bus, a colossal jackalope, and theatre under a bridge, plus more wonders from 60-plus artists..."

Dec. 28, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Thirty Years on Location

An overview of the Texas Film Commission, which has been wedding film production and the state economy for 30 years.

"...it wasn't until Governor Preston Smith (himself a former theatre owner from Lubbock), with assistance and prompting from a..."

June 15, 2001 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Long Fringe @ the Hideout

"...FronteraFest, the oldest and largest performance festival in the Southwest, is adding a new long-form performance festival and two..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature

Tom Copeland, Behind-the-Scenes Powerhouse of Texas Film, Dies

Former Texas Film Commission executive director passed last Sunday

"...to the stage rather than the screen. He studied theatre at Texas State (then Southwest Texas State University) and..."

April 10, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Risk: It's What They Do

What's at stake for the frontier-crossing artists in Long Fringe 2005

"...of us, FronteraFest, that annual Austin rite of regional theatre passage. Now in its 12th year, this eclectic gathering..."

Jan. 21, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Art, Movies, Sober Partying, and a Majestic Ball in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...like a direct response to this year’s South by Southwest, which invited the U.S. Army and various Israel-supplying defense..."

June 21, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Robert Faires' Top 10 Dance and Classical Treasures of 2017

Much outstanding new dance and music this year took its cue from the world around us and pressing social issues

"...3) SOUTHWEST VOICES (Chorus Austin) A treasury of captivating new choral..."

Dec. 29, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Kidnapped by Craigslist': See the incredible obsessive postings!

How two theatre grads from St. Edward's turned the online phenomenon into a wildly successful play

"...Nitra Gutierrez became friends when they were in the theatre program at St. Edward's University. After graduation, they went..."

July 11, 2008 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Home School

Austin's latest class of cinematic talent – represented by six anticipated films at SXSW – is going places, but they aren't leaving anytime soon.

"...scale among the Austin-made features playing at South by Southwest Film 06 points toward a potentially exciting future –..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Let's All Go to the Movies

Skip the multiplex: Austin has a better idea

"...five Alamo locations in Austin, and they all offer in-theatre dining, brought to you by the Alamo’s storied ninja..."

March 3, 2017 Screens Post

Pool Parties, Pride Picnics, and Other Events Worth Braving the Heat

Get good and sweaty

"...up with a chance to catch a South by Southwest favorite, Shaun Seneviratne’s Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in..."

June 28, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Long Fringe @ the Off Center

"...FronteraFest, the oldest and largest performance festival in the Southwest, is adding a new long-form performance festival and two..."

Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature

Dancing About Architecture

Happy Anniversary, Baby

"...activity soon to come east of I-35. The Aquarius Theatre on Pleasant Valley road, according to word on the..."

June 20, 1997 Music Column by Ken Lieck

Take Three

Local Drought Doesn't Apply to Filmmaking

"...Purgatory County, David Zellner's Plastic Utopia, and Null Set Productions' Pressurecooker). Olympia, Aunt Vivien's Wedding, and Tourmacherai are, however,..."

Aug. 16, 1996 Screens Feature by Karl Pallmeyer

Short Cuts

Waking Life to premiere in Austin, Regal announces canned goods = free movies, and some film score schooling with Brian Satterwhite.

"...has become more or less standard practice with local productions over the years, the Austin Film Society, in conjunction..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Screens Column by Marc Savlov

Art

Art Openings

"...highlighted, as well as young up-and-comers. Sponsored by SKAM Productions...."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Off the Record

The fast and the furious: the sentencing of J Kapone, Steve Wertheimer's Hot Rod Revolution, and 'How to Tour in a Band or Whatever'

"...and trying to do bigger things," relates South by Southwest's Matt Sonzala, who booked Kapone for the last five..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Articulations

Artistic director resignations, more traveling Austin artists, and the missing BS.

"...that last week saw artistic directors for two local theatre companies resign their positions. Paul Norton, artistic director for..."

Aug. 18, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Art of the State

Art:

"...Festivals by Geoff Winningham, through January 12; and Toy Theatres, miniature sets from England, France, and Germany, through January..."

Dec. 27, 1996 Arts Feature

The 2021-22 Austin Music Industry Awards Winners

"...South by Southwest..."

March 4, 2022 Music Feature

Page Two

Meet our new Web site; local film news; and tackling denial, from the city budget to the Republican right.

"...one more in preproduction, as well as two other productions possibly lining up. Meanwhile, Linklater, with cinematographer Lee Daniel,..."

Oct. 3, 2003 Column by Louis Black

Chapter 1: Before the Beginning

The Austin Chronicle is founded and struggles quite a bit.

"...Roland said, "We're doing this thing called South by Southwest and we'd like you to be our radio sponsor."Winston..."

Sept. 7, 2001 Features Feature

Ruling the Roost

Austin Preeminent Concert Promoter Ponders Retirement

"...a local high school, he immersed himself in student theatre (he was Conrad in Bye Bye Birdie). There was..."

June 1, 2001 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Postmarks

Letter to Isaac

"...and announce relocation plans in time for South by Southwest in mid-March...."

Feb. 19, 1999 Column

Music Channel Blues

Business Plans Unfinished, Suggestions Shot Down

"...entities, Smolen said, he has already been pursuing some co-productions, but refused to reveal details, citing concerns about tipping..."

Nov. 21, 1997 News Feature by Michael Bertin

The 20-Year Overnight Success of Glen Powell

Hollywood’s newest A-lister – according to the directors who knew him first and best

"...he trod as a preteen member of Austin Musical Theatre, signing his name on the wall of the dressing..."

June 7, 2024 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Proms, Humps, and Queerbombs Highlight This Weekend's Events

21 ways to get out of the house

"...copy states. How do they do it? Why, through theatre, music, sketch & improv comedy, and dance: elements which..."

May 31, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Five Things to Do Outside of SXSW

Believe it or not, there's life outside SXSW this week

"...Well, sure, South by Southwest is a multipartite festival of international impact, and there's..."

March 11, 2022 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

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

"...and my car broke down on the side of Southwest Parkway running back and forth with Cyrille Neville in..."

Feb. 28, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

In 1990, We Predicted What 2020 Would Look Like. Did We Get Anything Right?

And since we're here, why not place some bets on 2050?

"...Robert Faires, then as now our paper's authority on theatre, rose to the challenge of the day by doing..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Features Feature by Kimberley Jones

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