Articulations

New Direction at the State

"...The official word has yet to come from 719 Congress, but..."

Aug. 27, 1999 Arts Column by Robert Faires

The Flame Keeper

With a single setting, one act, and two actors, Amos Kamil's play The Flame Keeper is decidedly simple in form, but it is far from simplistic, grappling with issues of identity and responsibility that are enormously complex.

"...Dougherty Arts Center,..."

Aug. 2, 2002 Arts Review by Robert Faires

The Fantasticks

Although Austin Playhouse's revival of The Fantasticks is burdened with more than a few trips and stumbles, the show has evident charms, and here familiarity breeds not contempt but something warmer.

"...The Fantasticks: Well-Worn but Comforting..."

June 29, 2001 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Star Chambers

"...The Things They Carried You can learn a lot about an actor by..."

Dec. 3, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Light Up the Sky

For the debut of his new Austin Playhouse company, Don Toner provides a time-travel trip back to 1948 with old Moss Hart and his play about putting on a play, Light Up the Sky. And the trip is one sure to leave a smile.

"...Schroeder Hall, Concordia University,..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Articulations

For the new year, resolve to support the new in the local arts scene. Here are several new projects that would welcome support.

"...arts lovers: Resolve to support the new in the local arts scene. Austin is blessed with artists who dare..."

Jan. 5, 2001 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

Blood Wedding: Folk Tale Under a Glitter Moon

"...The Public Domain, through May 8 Running time: 1..."

April 30, 1999 Arts Review

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Nominations 1998

"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table have announced nominations for their sixth annual awards..."

May 15, 1998 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

Annie: Light and More Light

"...You know it's coming... The Song. It's the signature piece of this 1977..."

April 10, 1998 Arts Review

1999 Critics' Table Nominations

"...The Austin Theatre Critics' Table has released the nominations for its seventh annual..."

May 21, 1999 Arts Feature

Exhibitionism

"...60TH ANNUAL ART FACULTY EXHIBITION: A WHO'S WHO ... BUT FOR WHOM?..."

Nov. 20, 1998 Arts Review

Dreaming ART

This year in Austin, autumn brings a Spring Storm, and with it Actors Repertory of Texas, the realization of the city's long-cherished dream of a locally based professional theatre company.

"...What's wrong with this picture? A play titled Spring Storm is receiving its world..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Most Valuable Players

Brief profiles of 40 Austin actors who have distinguished themselves through the quality of that acting, the recognition they've garnered for it, and the singular qualities they brings to Austin's theatre community.

"...think about when you think about Austin theatre: the actors. Oh, sure, the scene is more than just them;..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

How I Learned to Drive: This Caged Bird Sings

Local Arts Reviews

"...How I Learned to Drive: This Caged Bird Sings..."

Aug. 25, 2000 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Taming of the Shrew: Indeed a Revel

Reviews of recent and ongoing exhibitions and performances around Austin

"...Looking upon the variety of plays in the Shakespearean canon, as we cruise liberally on towards the next millennium,..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Austin Theatre Critics' Table Awards 1998

"...On Tuesday, June 2, the Austin Theatre Critics' Table presented its sixth annual awards for achievement in..."

June 5, 1998 Arts Feature

Texas Book Festival 2016: The Full List

TBF hosts Don DeLillo, Thomas Dolby, Emma Cline, 277 more

"...to grab a napkin before feasting on the newly announced list of authors for the 2016 Texas Book Festival...."

Sept. 15, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Beer Bust!

The lowdown on the Dazed and Confused 10-year reunion party.

"...The Austin Film Society and the Alamo Drafthouse's Rolling Roadshow will celebrate the..."

May 30, 2003 Screens Feature by Kimberley Jones

The Other Stars in the Galaxy

"...by Marjorie Baumgarten, Sarah Hepola, Marcel Meyer, and Jessica Reisman..."

May 21, 1999 Screens Feature

Texas Book Festival 2019: The Full Lineup

Malcolm Gladwell, Sonia Sotomayor, John Grisham, and 300 more

"...What do the creator of the 10,000 hour rule, a Supreme Court Justice,..."

Aug. 28, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

Apollo 10 1/2, Sandra Bullock, and more join movie list

"...SXSW has strapped on the rockets with not just a few titles for this year's..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Will King Fisher Creek Beat the Clock?

A controversial Southeast Austin housing project rushes to open by a Dec. 31 deadline for federal support.

"...Perhaps the principals of King Fisher Creek Ltd., the owners of the..."

Dec. 27, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Hot Movie Previews

Sneaking Into Summer

"...at least a reasonable number), but to frantic movie executives trying to strategically place their product, 15 weekends is..."

May 23, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

A Whole Lotta Lava Going On

Winter/Spring Movie Sneaks

"......"

Feb. 14, 1997 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

Is Knowledge Power?

A profile of precarious global intelligence firm Stratfor

"...On November 22, 1999, an Austin company called Stratfor sent a bold e-mail to 15,000 recipients..."

Sept. 14, 2001 News Feature by Michael Erard

Box Sets

Herbie Hancock

"...The Complete Blue Note Sixties Sessions (Blue Note)..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Feature

When Is a Threat Not a Threat?

"...If Lee Sloan gets taken to court any time soon, he presumes it will be for..."

May 10, 2002 News Feature

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...So SXSW made its first announcement for film, so you've had your headliners and competition..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

South by Southwest Falls for Ryan Gosling With The Fall Guy World Premiere

3 Body Problem , more announced for 2024 festival

"...South by Southwest audiences have seen the artier side of Ryan Gosling with..."

Jan. 10, 2024 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Film Reviews

Recommended

"...RECO V15/#15 (, min.) (12/8/95)(M.B.)..."

Dec. 8, 1995 News Feature

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