Gay Place: Confidential

Welcome to queer heaven, SXSWers

"...who like girls will be etc., and can be themselves? But, hey, this is Texas, so keep it on..."

March 13, 2015 Column by Kate X Messer

Tuesday SXSW 2015 Showcases

"...HE^RD and Paypal's music-tech mash-up isn't in name only. The showcases, running both inside the Control Room and Garage,..."

March 13, 2015 Music Feature

SXSW Music: Third Whopping List

Another 547 acts booked for the 2015 Music Conference

"...To get a perspective on the vastness of South by Southwest, consider that this morning’s..."

Jan. 13, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Tempest

Faraway-feeling Rain Lily Farm proves a perfect setting for the enchanted isle in Shakespeare's late romance

"...The TempestRain Lily Farm, 914 Shady www.presentcompanytheatre.com Through Nov. 1..."

Oct. 24, 2014 Arts Review by Elissa Russell

ACL Live Shot: My Brightest Diamond

Operatic New York trio comes of age

"...Though not slotting any headliner positions, females dominated the Saturday ACL Fest roster. While pop idols of the..."

Oct. 12, 2014 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Fantastic Arcade: Day 1

As the airhorns sounded, the indie game onslaught commenced

"...The Fantastic Arcade triumphantly returned to the HighBall and Alamo..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Anything for John

The making of John Cassavetes' 'Love Streams,' as witnessed by Michael Ventura

"...talking about John Cassavetes' next-to-last film, which was, effectively, the last of the director's releases that could be called..."

Aug. 15, 2014 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Who Really Needs 'Sensitivity Training'?

"...Dear Editor, What a tempest in a B-cup [“Anatomy of an Understanding,” News, Aug...."

July 31, 2014 Postmarks

The Contemporary Austin

'Susurrus,' 'Music for Wilderness Lake' offer art for the ears as well as eyes

"..."The isle is full of noises,/ Sounds and sweet airs..."

June 27, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Lucius

"...EP introduced three pop tunes anchoring October full-length Wildewoman, the Brooklyn fivepiece didn't have the production budget to take..."

March 14, 2014 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

He Happy Is

For Mark Pickell, Capital T Theatre is a source of joy

"...firsthand how many tasks typically need attending to on the average Tuesday-before-a-Thursday-opening, I find it hard to imagine a..."

Nov. 1, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postcard From Poland

Confronting violence at the Dialog international theatre fest

"...Why does a theatre festival in Poland rate coverage in The Austin Chronicle?..."

Oct. 17, 2013 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Bad Milo!

In this gross but smart comedy from Jacob Vaughan, a man's stress grows into a monster that explodes from his rectum.

"...savvy subtexts taken to literal extremes in one of the most original gross-out comedies in years. Directed by former..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Kings of Leon

"...Now rolling into their second musical decade, the Followill clan has perfected its..."

Oct. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

The Great Artdoors

Summer's here, and the time is right for outdoor performances all over Central Texas

"...The mercury is rising, but that just means more performing..."

May 17, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Happy Bard Day!

'Living With Shakespeare' helps you manage Will-ophilia

"...don't already know, Shakespeare is a chronic condition. Once the Bard is in the blood, he's there for life,..."

April 23, 2013 Books Post by Robert Faires

Bill Baird

"...Bill BairdSpring Break of the Soul (Pau Wau)..."

April 12, 2013 Music Review by Doug Freeman

Top 10 National

"...4) Ty Segall Band, Slaughterhouse (In the Red)..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Best of 2012, Vol. 2

This year wasn’t such a wash after all

"...In the middle of December, I decided 2012 had been a..."

Jan. 2, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Rise of the Guardians

Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman team together like Cartoon All-Stars in this animated picture.

"...crystals, moon worship, fruitcakes, matryoshka dolls, and lost teeth. Others may be confused. Despite the Thanksgiving-week release, Rise of..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Summer and Bard

Two women; two books; two more reasons for joy

"...Of course we know that the first novel by local writer and actress Katherine Catmull..."

Oct. 8, 2012 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bob Dylan

"...Tempest (Columbia)..."

Oct. 5, 2012 Music Review by Jay Trachtenberg

Council: If This Is Thursday, the Public Hearing Is Closed

Short-term rentals may cause quite a stir at today's City Council meeting

"...– 10-1 vs. 8-2-1 – was going to raise the most sand in today's City Council meeting (Thursday, Aug...."

Aug. 3, 2012 News Feature by Michael King

Beasts of the Southern Wild

Living an almost feral existence on a wild, low-lying area of the Louisiana coast known as the Bathtub, young Hushpuppy narrates her own vivid life story.

"...Not since Victor Erice's 1973 film The Spirit of the Beehive has there been such a..."

July 13, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

2012 Austin Critics Table Awards

For the 20th time, a big hand for the nominees if you please

"...half-dozen arts writers are handing out honors to local theatre artists in the Continental Club, and the next, a..."

May 25, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

'Jamie Panzer: Bullshit Detector'

Panzer's tetrahedons are no bull

"...Not due to any specific show, but because of the sheer amount of exhibitions – about one every two..."

Feb. 24, 2012 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Jamie Panzer's Bullshit Detector

No, there's no app for this, you goddam hipster.

"...It was among those picks due to the sheer amount of exhibitions – about one every two..."

Feb. 20, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Top 10 Theatrical Wonders of 2011

Remembering a theatrical year with superheroes, The Tempest, and a mash-up of the two

"...1) 'BLACK WATCH' (Texas Performing Arts) The National Theatre of Scotland used every weapon in theatre's..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Like a Hurricane

Harnessing Lauren Larson's live hurricane on Ume's new Phantoms

"...Standing on the inside stage of Emo's, head down, her long, blond..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

All Over Creation: So Little, So Much

When it comes to the theatrical, the smart choice is to go bare

"...Prospero has reached the moment when he must confront the brother who betrayed..."

Oct. 7, 2011 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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