Swans, Swine, and Serial Killers in This Week’s Recommended Events

Get out and get arty

"...something in common with Sight and Sound’s greatest film of all time director Chantal Akerman (Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...Often joked about as a stoner flick for its psychedelic..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

The Mayor’s Race Offers Clear Choices on How Austin Should Grow

Election marks a critical juncture on the way to Austin's future

"...only serve two years before facing voters again in the presidential election year of 2024 (as per a charter..."

Oct. 14, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Kaitlin Armstrong Defense Team: Police "Concocted a Misogynistic and Fictitious Story"

Attorneys seek prompt hearing on motions to quash evidence

"...The case police have built against Austin yoga instructor Kaitlin..."

Aug. 19, 2022 News Post by Maggie Quinlan

Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Gets Political With the Chronicle

He should be a prime-time news analyst. Televisions would melt.

"...Interviewed by phone Feb. 19 in London on the occasion of a keynote appearance at the subsequently canceled..."

March 20, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Dr. Robert Van Boven, the Whistleblower

Lakeway neurologist battles hospitals, officials, and the "culture of silence"

"...When Marcus Turner awoke one morning in November of 2014, he noticed numbness in his arms and legs..."

April 20, 2018 News Feature by Michael King

Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2017

Flatbed Press founders Katherine Brimberry and Mark L. Smith, choreographer Kate Warren and theatre / spoken word artist Zell Miller III join the ranks of cultural heroes

"...For the arts and culture to take root in a city,..."

June 2, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Jimmy LaFave in the Present Tense

Honoring the local musician’s commitment to life

"..."Don't want to get out of this car," sings Jimmy LaFave at the beginning of..."

May 12, 2017 Music Feature by Dave Marsh

SXSW Announces Film Lineup

Edgar Wright's Baby Driver, Ben Wheatley's Free Fire, and more

"...North American first time looks, and 51 feature debuts. The SXSW Film roster has arrived, with big features like..."

Jan. 31, 2017 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

The Boys Club

Female employees say gender discrimination persists at City Hall. Could a new resolution fix the broken system?

"...A loyal City of Austin employee of nearly three decades, Mapi Vigil felt..."

Aug. 12, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Ten Seconds to Death

What we know – so far – about the police shooting of Nathaniel Sanders II

"...On one point, there is no dispute: In less than 10 seconds, Nathaniel..."

Aug. 14, 2009 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Radio Silence: a word opera

Zell Miller III's hip-hop opera is fascinating when it isn't flying by so quickly

"...Radio Silence..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

Talkin' the Walk

Hip-hop theatre artist Zell Miller III speaks truth about radio, race, and fatherhood

"...a strikingly new and vibrant building in a part of town that is not so much either of those..."

Aug. 22, 2008 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Naked City

"...Quote of the week..."

Jan. 11, 2008 News Feature

Black Arts Movement: BAM! The sound of creativity

Who's bringing the dance, theatre, spoken word, and jazz to ProArts' second BAM! performing-arts festival

"...see what's up. In this case, what's up is the second installment of Black Arts Movement, the performing-arts festival..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Taking the World Stage

How more theatre made Here is getting Out There and what that means

"...Exhibit A: An Austin-born theatre piece wows audiences from Galway, Ireland, to Seattle, snags..."

Sept. 21, 2007 Arts Feature by Katherine Catmull

Warrior Voices

With a Spanish-language production of The Vagina Monologues, Austin Latinas are making themselves heard

"...(The identities and personal details of some interviewees have been..."

Feb. 16, 2007 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Payne Pleasures 2006: The nominees

Your play didn't have to tackle a political theme to earn a nomination for ACoT's 2005-2006 B. Iden Payne Awards, but the top nominees reveal that it sure didn't hurt

"...Your play didn't have to tackle a political theme to earn a nomination for this year's B. Iden..."

Sept. 29, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

BAM! Performing Arts Festival: What's that sound?

Pro Arts Collective gets your attention with BAM!, a new performing arts festival bringing dancers, actors, poets, and musicians to Austin to display the surge of creativity among African-American artists

"...BAM! It's the kind of sound that gets your attention, that makes..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Summer of Solo Shows: The Second Wave

In Austin theatre, solo shows sometimes come in waves, as in the second half of August, which has four one-person theatrical vehicles opening the same weekend

"...Austin theatre never seems to be without solo shows for long..."

Aug. 18, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cream of the Crop

Nominations for the 2005-2006 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Local critics have put their heads – and pens – together to recognize the..."

May 19, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Black for using some common sense when writing about the "Open Government" propositions ["Page Two," April 7]. This reminds..."

April 21, 2006 Column

ProArts Collective

After a cruel 2005, ProArts is moving forward in the new year, with its first stage show, Kissing the Goodbye, by award-winning Austin writer Zell Miller III

"...For ProArts Collective, 2005 was a cruel year. In the spring came the sudden death of company co-founder and..."

March 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Theatrical Treasures & Pleasures of 2005

'Chronicle' Arts Editor Robert Faires lists his favorite theatrical productions of 2005

"...1) Americamisfit (Salvage Vanguard Theater) Playwright Dan Dietz dusted off the lost saga of..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top 10 Most Memorable Theatrical Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2005 (A Hierarchical List)

'Chronicle' theatre writer Barry Pineo names his 10 favorite stage productions of 200

"...1) "Master Harold" ... and the boys (Sam Bass Community Theatre) Saw it completely by..."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Top 10 Arts Web Sites

'Chronicle' visual arts writer Benné Rockett names her favorite Web sites of 2005

"...Renaissance figure, has channeled his myriad talents into painting. The works are jewels, unearthed deliberately, spontaneously, and yet unexpectedly...."

Jan. 6, 2006 Arts Feature by Benné Rockett

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...not executed because she was poor and black ["Without Evidence: Executing Frances Newton," News, Sept. 9]. She was executed..."

Sept. 30, 2005 Column

The Evidence of Silence Broken

In his impressive solo show, 'The Evidence of Silence Broken,' spoken word performer Zell Miller III wears his heart, his mind, and his very soul on his sleeve

"...The Evidence of Silence Broken..."

Sept. 16, 2005 Arts Review by Barry Pineo

The Evidence of Silence Broken: Becoming Zell

How Zell Miller III came to be an acclaimed poet-performer is revealed in 'The Evidence of Silence Broken,' his hip-hop performance piece

"...a stage, fervently, boldly, breathlessly making words into bursts of light and sending them flying like so many constellations..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

When Is a Lie Not a Lie?

When an APD officer does it, it's a lie. When a supervisor does it ...

"...questions about Austin Police Department Chief Stan Knee's handling of officer discipline were raised again last week during the..."

Jan. 21, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

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