Day Trips: San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, San Felipe

Reconstruction of the colonial capital of Texas is a step back in time

"...San Felipe de Austin has arisen from the ashes 185 years after..."

Dec. 10, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Austin Shorts at Sundance

David Lowery and the Zellner Bros. to do the 'Dance

"...Sundance sure is sweet on Austin's Zellner Bros. Don't get us wrong – we're sweet..."

Dec. 6, 2010 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

A Guide to Austin Classical Music

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

"...throw you. In the context of classical music in Austin, it doesn't mean formal. It doesn't mean stodgy. It..."

April 26, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Claudia Alarcón's Top 10 Food and Drinks Keeping Austin (Real) Mexican

The best places to get a taste of Mexico deep in the heart of Central Texas

"...As always, in no particular order:..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Austin Critics Table Nominations, 2003-2004

The full list of nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, recognizing outstanding achievements in local theatre, dance, classical music, and visual art

"...art. On Saturday, May 1, nominations for the 2003-2004 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin's Cultural Makeover: The Next Stage

How much closer we are to getting the cultural wonderland we imagined 10 years ago

"...In the Nineties, Austin's cultural scene could afford to dream big. The city..."

Sept. 7, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips: Top 10 Out-of-Town Spots of 2021

Looking back at a year of Texas travel

"...last remaining location of America's first restaurant chain that debuted 100 years ago in Dallas. 1508 Broadway St., San..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: November Events Roundup

It’s time for chili cook-offs, festivals, and all sorts of November fun

"...trucks while a band plays. Beer lovers line up inside the modern brewery building to get samples of the..."

Nov. 5, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Sin Fronteras

Most observers would agree that Austin has a Latino visual arts community, but within that community are many voices, many points of view, many styles -- and no borders.

"...Is there a Latino visual art movement in Austin? Most observers would nod in the affirmative. In the..."

Feb. 16, 2001 Arts Feature by Rob Curran

Glorious Renewal

The Contemporary Austin gives new life to the place where it all began, Laguna Gloria

"...Austin hides its ghosts well, but if you know where..."

March 27, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

It's a Wrap

Austin Film Festival 2002 reviews

"...Washington HeightsD: Alfredo De Villa/W: Alfredo De Villa & Nat Moss; with Tomas..."

Oct. 18, 2002 Screens Feature by Cathy Vaughan

The Critics Speak … and Speak … and Speak

Clybourne Park, Manchurian Candidate big winners

"...The Austin Critics Table marked its 25th year of recognizing outstanding..."

June 6, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Critics Table Tops at 25

The nominees for the 2016-17 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...and now, for the 25th time, members of the Austin Critics Table have settled on what was outstanding in..."

May 22, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SXSW Film Goes Right to the Moon

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

"...Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood, Richard Linklater's Austin-produced and -animated story of growing up in the shadow..."

Feb. 2, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...visual arts, and theatre. The nominations for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards, covering the period from May 1,..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Top of the Line

The nominees for the 2011 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...2010, to April 30, 2011, were assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Cate Blouke (theatre), Claire Canavan..."

May 27, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Day Trips & Beyond: June Events Roundup

Summer travel opportunities and news from all over Texas

"...In 2018, Austin-based art collector Laura Young purchased a centuries-old stone sculpture..."

June 2, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Final Gina Chavez Diary: Back to Argentina

Embrujos, Malbec, and even “Kumbaya”

"...miles to a country I knew nothing about. The magnitude of it all didn’t hit me until I left..."

May 6, 2016 Music Post by Gina Chavez

Qmmunity: Transing Pride

ATX Trans Pride puts the spotlight on the transgender community during Austin Pride

"...about the origin point for August event ATX Trans Pride – happening this Saturday, Aug. 12, 7pm to 2am,..."

Aug. 11, 2023 Column by James Scott

10 Can’t-Miss Art Museums and Galleries

Old Masters and new whiz kids all have a home here

"...and inspired graffiti, art is all around you in Austin – including, more traditionally, hanging on the walls of..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

In Praise of Designers

A show of gratitude as two of our finest, Ia Ensterä and Jason Amato, depart Austin

"...get the applause. Directors and choreographers get the credit. Designers just get the ulcers...."

July 17, 2015 Arts Column by Robert Faires

First Generation

The 2011 class of the Austin Arts Hall of Fame

"...may be to believe, when Elisabet Ney moved to Austin in 1892, there was no South by Southwest. Or..."

June 3, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Thousand-String Guitar

Austin gets the world jazzed about classical guitar

"...of the season to be in a classroom at Austin High, polishing their skills at making music...."

June 18, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Making the Scene

Looking back at the time when Austin was at the center of the Texas art world

"...Images courtesy of Carl R. McQueary and Robert Summers..."

Aug. 24, 2007 Arts Feature by Amanda Douberley

Food-O-File

"...Austin isn't exactly known for New Orleans-style Mardi Gras celebrations,..."

Feb. 20, 1998 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Livin' Lavaca Loca

In the early Eighties, back when Jay Leno was still funny, he and a number of now-big name comics told jokes at a little place on Lavaca called the Comedy Workshop. Being there changed the life of one person, who recalls what it was like.

"...every club in every town that had a club. Austin had a club then, and it was called the..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Angela Davis

Pepe Romero

The Austin Classical Guitar Society scored a great coup in booking guitar virtuoso Pepe Romero, who treated the sold-out house to a hypnotizing, intoxicating evening of Spanish grace and melody.

"...sounds one man can produce from a gorgeous stringed wooden box with his two hands and immeasurable sensitivity and..."

Oct. 24, 2003 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

La Onda Chicano

Tejano music, as a genre, might be on the ropes, but Sunny Ozuna – one of the genre's architects – is anything but

"...Despite the October demise of the city's last Tejano radio..."

July 21, 2006 Music Feature by Greg Beets

Miracle on E. 7th St.

After 25 Years, Ruperto Reyes Brings Magic Back Home

"...again involved in the heart of Latino theatre in Austin...."

Feb. 14, 1997 Arts Feature by James E. Garcia

Roxane Gay, Tim O’Brien Join Texas Book Festival Lineup

Full author roster revealed for November fest

"...The 28th annual Texas Book Festival – taking place..."

Sept. 13, 2023 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

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