Relays, Rides, and Rasslin' Headline This Week's Community Events

Recommended happenings around town

"...however you pick it up, pick it up. Worried about all that black hair dye wafting harsh chemicals into..."

March 22, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Broadway in Austin Announces 2024-25 Season

Corn, kindness, and the boy who never grew up come to the Bass

"...Broadway keeps making its way to Austin, with Texas Performing Arts announcing the titles for its 2024-25 Broadway in..."

March 5, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin FC Season Kickoff, Black History Month, and More Community Events

Get out and about in Austin while the weather's good

"...In addition to disco country tunes played inside and out by DJ Chorizo Funk and Vegan Leather, lavender lovers..."

Feb. 23, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

All About That Bass: Moontower Just For Laughs Takes Over UT, Adds Headliners

Ronny Chieng, Tim Robinson, Ms. Pat join 2024 lineup

"...Moontower Just For Laughs Austin may be a mouthful of a name for the comedy festival, but its..."

Jan. 25, 2024 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Recommended Austin Events

Highlights for your week in music, arts, community, and more

"...Thursday 25, Austin History Center..."

Jan. 26, 2024 Column

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Jess Williamson, Ondara, Cherubs, Blushing, and more recommended shows

"...openers are old friends from her days as a UT-Austin photojournalism student turned folk singer...."

June 9, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Review: Glass Half Full’s Cenicienta

The bibbidi-bobbidi-boo in this bilingual Cinderella story lies in the storytelling

"...tale as old as time. That entitlement belongs to Beauty and the Beast, or so claims the title song..."

Nov. 11, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

General Election Info for Travis County

Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4

"...Travis County voters may vote at any "vote center" (where you see a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign)...."

Oct. 21, 2022 News Feature

P.G. Moreno Can’t Get Enough “Adventurous Music” and Austin’s More Interesting For It

Epistrophy Arts leader talks past, present, and holy grail bookings

"...the ubiquitous pandemic hiatus, local improvised music advocates Epistrophy Arts came back strong with two presentations this year: jazz..."

Aug. 29, 2022 Music Post by Michael Toland

Decay, Preserve, Observe: The Experimental Memories of Bill Morrison

The cinematic pioneer discusses his career and filmography before his Austin retrospective

"...Since Louis and Auguste Lumière invented the Cinématographe and locked in much of what we know as..."

Jan. 21, 2022 Screens Feature by Joe Gross

Faster Than Sound: Headlines From a Year in Limbo

A year-in-review of Austin music news

"...hit Texas in February, musicians and production workers handed out essential supplies. In April, with vaccines having become available,..."

Dec. 31, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

See How Much Austin Venues Received in Shuttered Venue Operators Grants

Federal program gave $130 million to over 100 local businesses

"...Business Administration has awarded over 11.3 billion via the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant program during the summer. Over $130..."

Oct. 22, 2021 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

What You Need and Where to Early Vote in the Nov. 2 Elections

Early Voting Oct. 18-29

"...Travis County voters may vote at any "vote center" (where you see a "Vote Here/Aquí" sign)...."

Oct. 15, 2021 News Feature

Last Bow of an Accidental Critic

Lessons and surprises from a career that shouldn't have been

"...to come back to Austin after my graduation from UT and would have never set foot on the Esther's..."

Sept. 24, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

World-Class Trombonist Andre Hayward's Spiritual Journey

"Big Butter" brings his warm sound to Austin

"...the point it all threatens to veer too far outside, Hayward brings it back home, gracefully recasting the melody..."

April 2, 2021 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...April 1. See our registration instructions. Want to find out about the eight city propositions you'll be voting on?..."

March 26, 2021 News Feature

Trust the Process in Gesel Mason's burst!

In this Texas Theatre & Dance project, students learn to undo

"...polar vortex did a number on her plumbing, too. But that kind of winter catastrophe was far from the..."

Feb. 25, 2021 Arts Post by Robert Faires

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020

In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day

"...Ah, but there is a pandemic on, don’tcha know? So only..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

Texas Performing Arts and Fusebox Make Space to Create

The two organizations partner on a residency program to support Austin artists making adventurous new work

"...Spaces are dark. Companies can't produce. The resources for performing artists to create new work are scarce and getting..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cultural Cancellations and Postponements: The Big List

What's not happening around Austin, arts-wise

"...to watch and exhibits to view while you wait out the period necessary for us to be safe. Yes,..."

March 24, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin's Throwing a Big Bash for Beethoven in 2020

The classical community is lighting 250 candles for this musical superhero

"...realm: Ludwig van Beethoven. These musicians are so excited about the composer's 250th that they're programming special events and..."

Jan. 10, 2020 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Sean Dorsey Dance Unpacks Masculinity Onstage

Trailblazing choreographer’s latest dance theatre piece hits Austin

"...In the feature-length dance – making its Lone Star debut at Texas Performing Arts’ McCullough Theatre on Friday, Sept...."

Sept. 26, 2019 Qmmunity Post by Mac Irvine

AISD's "School Changes" Process Places Equity Front and Center

“Historically, this is a very racist city, and unfortunately, this school district is a part of that system"

"...Austin Indepen­dent School District's "School Changes" process, parents turned out in force at Burnet Middle School in North Austin..."

Sept. 13, 2019 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bob Bursey Takes Over Texas Performing Arts

UT hires the director of Bard College's Fisher Center to run TPA

"...Get ready to welcome a new executive director to Texas Performing Arts. Today, the University of..."

Sept. 3, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Introducing the 2019 Class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

The stories behind the art transformers of this year's Hall of Fame inductees

"...that it's never static. The work created in the performing and visual arts is always changing, ever evolving. That's..."

May 24, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound – Welcome to Red River World: The Future of Austin’s Music District

Forecasting the storm of developments between the state Capitol and I-35. Also, NPR warned and ACL Fest confirms: Austin’s pop soloists are stepping up.

"...a little bit off the beaten path," says Bossin. "But after all the redevelopment around it, it's going to..."

May 24, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Nominees for the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards Announced

The Critics Table's picture-perfect year

"...and April 30, 2019, and settled on what was outstanding in dance, classical music, visual art, and theatre in..."

May 13, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Faster Than Sound: A Festival Blooms in the Desert

Amid concern over a new C3 festival, homegrown Marfa Myths strives to grow with the Texas city

"...and heralded by Anthony Bourdain, Marfa remains a cacti-embellished arts haven. So, when ACL Fest promoters C3 Presents proposed..."

May 3, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

The virtuosi who know the score and make beautiful music happen here

"...stuffy and inert to the point of lifelessness elsewhere, but here it's alive, as alive as any other kind..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Past, Present, and Future of Waller and Shoal Creeks

Finally doing right by Austin's waterways

"...The crowd starts lining up across from Cheer Up Charlies, then rounds..."

Nov. 30, 2018 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

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