Bare-Bones Blanton

The economic downturn hits the world of art museums, including UT's Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art.

"...are, economically speaking, both in Austin and the world of museums, it's not surprising that UT's Jack S. Blanton..."

June 28, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Give Him Enough Rope

John Walch's new plays -- the monologue The Circumference of a Squirrel and the epic The Dinosaur Within -- are inextricably linked: In their ambitious scope, in their genesis, and in the amount of national attention they're generating for this award-winning Austin playwright.

"...Gravy, dubbed "the optimist's Waiting for Godot" by Chronicle arts writer Robert Faires and a winner of new play..."

April 20, 2001 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

A Christmas Carol

The Austin Playhouse-McCallum Fine Arts Academy co-production of Dickens' seasonal fable A Christmas Carol may be wafer-thin in substance, but the abundant goodwill of the entire company, from youngest to least-young, gives the show the warm, sweetness of a traditional holiday brew.

"...A Christmas Carol:Long Draughts of Warm SweetnessMcCallum Fine Arts Academy, through Dec. 14...."

Dec. 13, 2002 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

Donya Stockton Isn’t Going Anywhere Near Hell in That Handbasket

The Austin clubland mover-and-shaker weaves much to the imagination

"...Donya Stockton, co-owner of Austin’s Beerland and Rio Rita and King Bee and..."

April 4, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...Arf, arf: This is my impression of your dog when you tell them about this furry..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Happy Camper

Judith Sims on 23 Years with Austin's Art Museum

"...fact, she could be either one, given her breadth of experience in the arts. Sims has spent the last..."

Nov. 15, 1996 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Michael Frary: In Memoriam

Michael Frary, an influential Texas modernist, painter of Texas watercolors, and longtime UT-Austin art professor, has passed away at age 87

"...The Texas landscape has lost one of its greatest portraitists, a master of the watercolor who..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

St. Edward’s Students Protest After School Removes Pride Flag From Coffee Shop

“Bring back the flag,” they chanted

"...Houston, Indigo Lane promised they would commit to a college that accepted the LGBTQ+ community and where Lane could..."

Feb. 28, 2024 News Post by Naina Srivastava

More Bad Weather, More Closures

UPDATE: A fresh chilly blast means more lousy driving conditions

"...It seems Friday's heavy winter conditions weren't a one-off. With temperatures dropping into the low 20s again last..."

Jan. 28, 2014 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Articulations

UT-Austin's Blanton Museum of Art acquires one of the most comprehensive collections of prints ever assembled by a private individual: the Leo Steinberg Collection of 3,200 prints from the 15th through the 20th centuries.

"...Once you've acquired a treasury of art as significant as the Suida-Manning Collection -- 650..."

July 26, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

SXSW Announces Midnighters, VR And More

Time to get dark and artistic with the latest film wave

"...your headliners and competition titles, with the normal array of talent and titles Now it's time to get dark,..."

Feb. 5, 2020 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Informal Classes Set to Open New Chapter

Popular UT program gets second chance in life

"...Dean of Continuing and Innovative Education Judy Ashcroft said, "Some time..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Winners

"...Burke Nixon was born in Houston and graduated from UT-Austin. He and his wife currently live in Oxford, Miss...."

Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature

Seizing the Day

Alvin Rangel's future may be uncertain, but for now he's making great dance

"...experience as an audience member is in the hands of a proficient, capable performer, one who can take you..."

Dec. 2, 2011 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Summer Camp Guide

"...same among most people I know, the crowning achievement of those I surveyed being that one dated the "hottest..."

April 28, 2006 Features Feature by Nora Ankrum

Postmarks

Think Positive

"...I have to object to Mike Clark-Madison's portrayal of the ongoing Mueller redevelopment planning process in "This Is..."

May 8, 1998 Column

Postmarks

Defending the death penalty, the new Gov, the schools, and all that Jazz.

"...am writing to express my feelings about a portion of your "Top 10s of 2000" article. I would like..."

Jan. 19, 2001 Column

Drums Across Texas

What does Reagan High's drum line have in common with civil rights? Larry Jackson.

"...and you can hear it – the unmistakable din of a high school band room. That swell of horns..."

June 17, 2011 Music Feature by Kate X Messer

Inside the Spinning, Whirling World

"...In 1997-98, Dr. Joni L. Jones of the UT Speech Communications Department received a Fulbright fellowship..."

Aug. 20, 1999 Arts Feature by C. Denby Swanson

Naked City

"...Quote of the Week..."

Aug. 24, 2007 News Feature

Who They Are and What They Deserve

The new play 'Voices of Valor' records the memories of a generation that won the war abroad and at home

"...within History's panoramic view. There has been no shortage of World War II oral history projects to capture these..."

March 17, 2006 Arts Feature by Belinda Acosta

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Best Billboard -- Please Pick up my Poop ["Best of Austin," Sept. 27]. I liked it because it was..."

Oct. 4, 2002 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Quote of the Week"This is a sad day for Austin's live..."

May 13, 2005 News Feature by Lee Nichols

Postmarks

Capital Metro Responds

"...hyperbole and emotional rhetoric, Mr. Gavin makes a series of unsubstantiated charges against Capital Metro. Gavin is irresponsibly wrong...."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column

A Patron Though Poor

In Collecting Art, Clint Boelsche Supports Artists

"...I am the friend of the artist. I must be available from the beginning..."

Aug. 8, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

"What I Wanted"

Chuck Cooper Takes Collecting Art Personally

"...Art Center. Inside, "Contemporary Texas Art: The Personal Collection of Chuck Cooper" commences in the first large room and..."

July 25, 1997 Arts Feature by Rebecca S. Cohen

Culture Flash!

Images of coexistence on Auditorium Shores, artists wanted to leave gifts in the urban landscape, LCP on TV, and '25 to watch' at the Austin Fine Arts Fest

"...• As of this Sunday, March 6, look to the shores of..."

March 4, 2005 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Exhibitionism

The Austin Cartoon Scene: Museum Worthy

"...I say? Cartoons and a good chuckle were part of my reality at an early stage...."

Jan. 15, 1999 Arts Review

Is This UTopia?

A Long-Overdue University Master Plan is Unveiled

"...by Mike Clark-Madison The war room for the University of Texas' campus master-planners is on the top floor of..."

Sept. 22, 1995 News Feature

Unofficial Parties & Free Shows to See During South by Southwest

The Chronicle’s recommended concerts for the coming week

"...Our music writers recommend the best day parties and unofficial bonanzas for one-stop concert shopping during the coming week..."

March 10, 2023 Music Feature by The Music Staff

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