100 Local SXSW Music Acts

A-Z list of 100 Austin acts showcasing at the Fest

"...composite of 21st century drag, glitter-glam rock, and space-age costumes, Chasca's eccentric rock voyages to the final frontier where..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by The Music Staff

The 'Tease That Binds

The Texas Burlesque Festival builds community among those who are hip to the strip

"...where they would just go crazy." Like Lectric, she started in ballet, attending the Ballet Austin Academy, and while..."

April 15, 2011 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bats Left, Sings Right

With help from Esther's Follies, Austin Lyric Opera turns Strauss' Viennese waltz into a Texas two-step

"...capital of Austria to the capital of the Lone Star State, where one may easily find a "flutter-mouse" (to..."

May 30, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Let Your Freak Flag Fly

Gonna let it all hang out at Dragon*Con, where 20,000 sci-fi enthusiasts meet up, make merry, and sometimes cop a feel.

"...sci-fi convention, Atlanta's annual four-day feast in August of costumes, gaming, panel discussions, and the occasional naked, drunken gropefest...."

Sept. 13, 2002 Screens Feature by Sarah Hepola

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...the audience guessing, and in doing so creates a startlingly effective rumination on the nature of sanity and madness..."

Jan. 5, 1996 News Feature

Cinderella

ALO's version, set in 1930s Hollywood, is the definition of audience-friendly

"...in 2004. ALO has brought to Austin the sets, costumes, and Bruce himself to restage the show, and what..."

Nov. 14, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Oblong Boys

Texas Platters

"...debut is a soundtrack to the zany, colorful, construction-paper costumes and silly hats they don onstage or if the..."

Feb. 21, 2003 Music Review by Michael Chamy

From Scully to Spock

The Sights and Sounds of Worldcon

"...Antonio. Left of frame, an exhibit of lovingly detailed costumes and character sculptures from Disney's animated Beauty and the..."

Sept. 19, 1997 Books Feature by Robert Faires

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...remains for us to determine its future use. 4.5 stars (M.B.) Arbor, Lakehills, Riverside..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Feature

Performance Park Takes Over the Vortex

Bonnie Cullum’s dream wakes the Tarot into life in her company’s immersive theatrical experience

"...came up with the idea while she slept. "I started working on it a few years ago, when I..."

March 23, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Long may Zach Theatre's musical Queen reign!

"...Bassenger, a recently bereaved transgender woman and legendary drag star. Together, these three queen bees lip-synch their way across..."

Oct. 21, 2016 Arts Review by T. Lynn Mikeska

Konnichiwa, Austin!

Celebrating Japanese animation and pop culture at IkkiCon IV

"...Japan to Central Texas? Loredo recalls, "Everything for me started as a fan, like it does for most people."..."

Dec. 25, 2009 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Stompy Jones

"...squalling noise designed to drive employees and customers alike stark, raving insane. Typical Rasputin's manager. A contrarian...."

April 30, 1999 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Y Ask X and Y?

"...your face. And if they're not, they're cloaked in costumes spun straight from a fever dream, awash in lasers..."

Jan. 1, 1999 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald‎

Fewer beasts, but a much better story, make this sequel magical

"...Directed by: David Yates. Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Katherine Waterston, Dan Fogler, Alison Sudol, Ezra..."

Nov. 16, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Love Witch

Blood sugar sex magick

"...Directed by: Anna Biller. Starring: Samantha Robinson, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Laura Waddell, Jennifer Ingrum,..."

Nov. 11, 2016 Movie Review by Josh Kupecki

Wrong

Quentin Dupieux, the director of Rubber, is back with another film brimming with encounters with the bizarre and surreal.

"...Directed by: Quentin Dupieux. Starring: Jack Plotnick, Eric Judor, Alexis Dziena, Steve Little, William..."

March 29, 2013 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story

Taking cues from Ray and Walk the Line, this comedy biopic spans 70 years in the life of its hero, the fictional music legend Dewey Cox.

"...Directed by: Jake Kasdan. Starring: John C. Reilly, Jenna Fischer, Kristen Wiig, Tim Meadows,..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

The Last Shall Be First

New Year's Eve becomes a cultural extravaganza with First Night Austin

"...Hall serves as the bridge to the evening celebration, starting at 7pm and ending at 12mid with fireworks on..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

All the Way to State

A high school play contest might not sound like a big deal, but it is to the 18,000 students in 1,200 schools across Texas who participate in the state's UIL one-act play every year -- and here's a look at why.

"...empty, but that does not keep Matt Humphrey from staring at it. The Bowie High School senior is temporarily..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Feature by Sarah Hepola

Too Dumb to Die

A profile of Austin's longest-running musical parody, the Uranium Savages.

"...lead to one conclusion: What hath parody wrought? It started as a joke in December 1974...."

Dec. 10, 1999 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Play It Again, Sam

All About Eve (1950)

"...gone. Chock full of quotable lines, fabulous New Look costumes, and sheer irony. So thick and rich you'll be..."

June 4, 1999 Screens Feature

Wing Commander

"...Directed by: Chris Roberts. Starring: David Warner, David Suchet, Jurgen Prochnow, Tchéky Karyo, Matthew..."

March 12, 1999 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Exibitionism

Beauty Vultures and the Plague of Sleep: Heartwarming Chill

"...Kari Perkins' costumes, particularly those for the animals, are clever and understated,..."

May 22, 1998 Arts Review

What's Love Got to Do With it

"...Directed by: Brian Gibson. Starring: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Rae'Ven Kelly,..."

June 18, 1993 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Qmmunity: Lez Get Spooky

Plus commemorating Intersex Awareness Day and Halloween vibes

"...took over San Francisco's Castro District and drag queens started entering the neighborhood costume contest just as New York's..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Column by Sarah Marloff

SXSW Gaming Events

The little brother of the Fest grows up

"...and hordes of fanboys and fangirls in intricate, handmade costumes...."

March 17, 2017 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Dressed to Thrill

Cosplay at Ikkicon is where the action's at for Lorelei Hutchings and Joseph Ginnings

"...seasoned and experienced cosplayers, designing and fabricating her own costumes. She's picked up some pretty unusual skills along the..."

Dec. 26, 2014 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Luv Doc Recommends: Goblin Gayla

Tiniest Bar in Texas, Saturday, October 23, 2010

"...Yes, there are those who would argue that skimpy costumes aren't scary. Au contraire. Not even Borat can rock..."

Oct. 22, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Dressing Down the Superhero

How the irreverent comic Kick-Ass made the leap from page to picture show

"...In 1993 a young Scottish writer named Mark Millar started working for the British anthology comic 2000 AD. America..."

April 16, 2010 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

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