Luv Doc Recommends: Devo and the Octopus Project

ACL Live at the Moody Theater, Sunday, March 27, 2011

"...Austin is a playground for the rest of the state and arguably the world, so we better get right..."

March 25, 2011 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Stool Pigeon Featuring the Stories of Charlie Hodge and Becca Peterson

ColdTowne Theater, Saturday, January 16, 2010

"...much so that people in other parts of the state and country are now doing it for us, gratis...."

Jan. 15, 2010 Column by The Luv Doc

Luv Doc Recommends: Evil Dead: The Musical

Salvage Vanguard Theater, Thursday, October 15, 2009

"...afterlife. Here's the basic plot: A group of Michigan State students go to a vacation cabin in Tennessee where..."

Oct. 16, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

The Long View

John Graves' 'Myself and Strangers' finds the 83-year-old looking back at his past and into his future

"...Steve Moore is a member of Austin's Physical Plant Theater and a playwriting fellow at the Michener Center for..."

April 30, 2004 Books Feature by Steve Moore

Lucky Seven

For seven years, Pro Arts Collective has consistently drawn an impressive and intriguing lineup of dancers, choreographers, and companies from across the nation for its annual African American Festival of Dance, and the 2003 edition continues that tradition.

"...Saturday, July 19, at 2 and 8pm, at the State Theater, 719 Congress. Tickets are $21.50 for the evening..."

July 18, 2003 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Salon of the West

They may not notice us every time we go to Barton Springs -- after all, they are thinking, passionate men, deep in conversation. But we sure notice them: the men at Philosophers' Rock. Who are they? And why does Austin owe them such a debt of gratitude?

"...Steve Moore is a member of Austin's Physical Plant Theater and a playwriting fellow at the Michener Center for..."

July 4, 2003 Books Feature by Steve Moore

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Roles: Augie/Felix, A Name for a Ghost to Mutter, State Theater Co., 2001; various, The Butcher's Daughter, Refraction Arts..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Domain/Refraction Arts, 2001; Masked Man, Raised by Lesbians, Subterranean Theater Co., 2001; Kent, King Lear, Public Domain, 2001; various,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Articulations

A busy summer for Austin artists.

"...Harvest Festival of New American Plays co-produced by the State Theater Company and ASW. In July, Walch got to..."

Aug. 11, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Austin Theatre Critics Table 1999-2000 Winners

The Austin Theatre Critics Table presented its eighth annual awards for achievement in the Austin arts in a lively ceremony at the Continental Club

"...Jamie Smith Cantara, and Jean Claire van Ryzin, Austin American-Statesman; and Robert Faires and Sarah Hepola, The Austin Chronicle...."

June 2, 2000 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Room With a View

Steve Wertheimer prepares to open a second Continental Club -- in Houston.

"...including Gordon, El Orbits singer David Beebe, and Houston real-estate broker Bob Schultz, closed on the building in February..."

May 26, 2000 Music Feature by Christopher Gray

1998-99 B. Iden Payne Award Winners

The year's best work on Austin stages.

"...B. Iden Payne Awards in a ceremony at the State Theater. The awards recognized outstanding work on local stages..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: September Events Roundup

Fall into fun!

"...September means it’s time for Buddy Holly’s birthday, the State Fair of Texas, and a host of activities in..."

Aug. 31, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Christopher Durang

Tony-winning playwright takes up residence at Texas State

"...PEN American Center and Laura Pels International Foundation for Theater...."

Oct. 4, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SOB Tax Stripped Again

After second court defeat, Attorney General looks to Texas Supreme Court to revive "Titty Tax"

"...is a straight First Amendment violation, and that the state should stop collecting it right now...."

June 15, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...America Radio host Al Franken, broadcasting live from the State Theater. See below.Headlines • House Bills 2 and 3,..."

March 18, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: State Theater Company..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

They're History

The Blue Genie boys -- those whimsical artists responsible for the armadillo-festooned entrance to Threadgill's World Headquarters, the guitar gal atop Fran's Hamburgers, and other mini-landmarks around Austin -- have been fun for the people who see them and fun for the people who made them. Making giant panels for the new Texas State History Museum, though, was a bit more than just that.

"...the front face of the new Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum at the corner of Martin Luther King..."

April 27, 2001 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Under-Stated

"...and I was irresistibly drawn to this Lone Star State...."

July 2, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Satanists Say Fetal Burial Rule Violates Religious Freedom

Satanists vs. Texas over abortion rights? It’s a possibility.

"...freedom, the Satanic Temple began its fight against the state of Texas’ new burdensome rule that requires women to..."

Dec. 5, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...MVP for: State Theater Co., Austin Playhouse..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Articulations

In Memoriam

"...at press time. Likan was 88 years old. Simply Stated..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: Unpacking Harry Styles' Austin Run With the Professor Teaching a Class on Him

Texas State's Dr. Louie Dean Valencia offers a crash course in the Harry-verse

"...turns to the world's first-ever professor of Styles, Texas State's Dr. Louie Dean Valencia. Though the associate professor of..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Pho on the coast, statuesque women in Dallas; June is time to hit the road

"...there are more festivals, events, and happenings around the state. Maintain a social distance out there and still have..."

June 3, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

The Man Who Would Be Swing

A new play gives Ray Benson the chance finally to chat with the King, Bob Wills

"...Texas was a republic well before it was a state, and the independent, hearty spirit that sets Texans apart..."

March 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Austin Film Society Announces Recipients of 2024 Grants for Short Films

Rising filmmakers from around the state get essential support

"...As Republican lawmakers at the state and national level seem to be eying arts funding..."

Jan. 8, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Jackie Venson Solos

Local blues hero goes solo to cut costs, city polls on use of $12 million earmarked for the arts, and the U.S. State Dept. blocks Palestinian artist Dirar Kalash from the Fusebox Festival

"...The U.S. State Department denied a visa to Dirar Kalash ahead of..."

April 12, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Perry the Censor

Conservatives let slip governor's role in play cancellation

"...to get all the conservative plaudits for strong-arming Tarleton State students into canceling a play. Now the Conservative Republicans..."

April 26, 2010 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...2001; Ivan, Art, Zach, 2001; Third Witch, A Macbeth, State Theater Co., 2000; various, Pride's Crossing, Zach, 2000; Devlin,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

Most Valuable Players

A Guide to Austin Stage Actors

"...Park; B.A., A Name for a Ghost to Mutter, State Theater Co., 2001; Male Greek Chorus, How I Learned..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature

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