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"...instrument which appears to be a cross between a viola neck and a skateboard. (10pm)..."

March 19, 1999 Music Feature by Phil West

Brahms: The String Sextets

Though it took some time to get there, the ensemble Viola by Choice proved how essential the viola is in chamber music

"...Quick: Name your favorite viola piece. Now name a famous viola virtuoso. Not coming..."

Feb. 29, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

Superlatives

The 2008-2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...Comedy Club. This year's ceremony, the 17th such presented by this informal association of local arts writers, began with..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Give 'Em a Hand

The nominees for the 2009 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...May 1, 2008, to May 2, 2009, were assembled by the Austin American-Statesman's Michael Barnes (arts), Clare Croft (dance),..."

May 15, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Outside the Bachs

Classical sounds new when Austin artists do the composing

"...Kellach Waddle, three composers whose talents are matched only by their prodigious outputs and shared passion for generating classical..."

May 1, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

McCallum Fine Arts Academy Orchestra

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? In this case, back up a Beatles cover band.

"...Artistic Director Michelle Schumann, ASO Assistant Concertmaster Jennifer Bourianoff, Viola by Choice founder Aurélien Pétillot, and Will Taylor &..."

Feb. 20, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

In Memoriam: Jennifer Bourianoff

ASO's longtime Assistant Concertmaster has passed away.

"...Soloists of Austin, the Arundel Trio, A. Mozart Fest, Viola by Choice, the Viva Trio (with which she performed..."

Dec. 29, 2011 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fall Arts Issue Critics Picks

From the arts harvest, our critics pluck choice treats

"...Two discarded NASA astronauts (played by Jason Newman and Fusebox's Brad Carlin) are recruited by..."

Sept. 14, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Twelfth Night

"...Directed by: Trevor Nunn. Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Richard E. Grant,..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Movie Review by Robert Faires

Austin Shakespeare’s Bollywood Twelfth Night

The Bard's classic comedy was just itching for a Mumbai makeover

"...The Merchant of Venice and director Kevin Hiles' bold choice to set it in 16th century Venice, as intended...."

Nov. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

Live Shots

"...The Nightripper: Dr. John at Antone's June 18 photographs by John Carrico 26th Anniversary Weekend..."

July 2, 1999 Music Feature

99 Austin Acts at SXSW Music

Support the home team!

"...wasn't helplessly cliche to like the Black Keys. – Abby Johnston A Giant Dog..."

March 16, 2018 Music Feature

Wayne Alan Brenner's Top 10 Arts-Related Program Activities of 2016

Uncommon combinations – dance with horses, music with robots, drama with a Tesla coil – made the year unforgettable

"...pregnant woman who's expecting, and expecting, and expecting a baby that just doesn't want to be born was like..."

Dec. 30, 2016 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Santos Taqueria

Santos Silerio learned her craft feeding eight hungry children

"...a sample from the new winery, Sandstone Cellars, owned by Scott Haupert and Manny Silerio, with the mighty capable..."

June 24, 2005 Food Review by Wes Marshall

A Big Old Jam Thing, Baroque Style

For its post-Thanksgiving concert of Suites and Leftovers, La Follia reheats the best bits of the musical past into a jazzy feast.

"...that they will have recooked and recombined are musical: choice movements, songs, and arias from otherwise unmemorable suites and..."

Nov. 28, 2003 Arts Feature by Jerry Young

Articulations

A weekly rundown of the latest news in Austin's visual and performing arts scene

"...Guiseppe Verdi, and Giacomo Puccini, and it was given by a trio of students from Westwood High School. The..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Arts Column by Robert Faires

Hey Beautiful

Hot Club of Cowtown fiddler Elana James calls the tune on her second solo disc

"...hand, a honky-tonk rendition of his "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight."..."

April 24, 2015 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

SXSW Picks & Sleepers

"...a Celt-Renaissance They Might Be Giants, albums like Marked by Great Size and their latest, A Faire to Remember..."

March 8, 2002 Music Feature

The Ego Has Landed

Love Supreme frontman Noah Lit shares his interests and disinterests - and talks about his band occasionally.

"...believe it so much that the audience has no choice but to believe it, too? So much that the..."

April 28, 2000 Music Feature by Mindy LaBernz

Record Reviews

"...is an infectious collection of skiffly, hook-laden pop. Led by Rickenbacker-toting Tim Rogers, You Am I often outbeat the..."

Feb. 6, 1998 Music Review

Live Shots

"...Reckless Kelly at the Continental Club, January 11 photograph by John Carrico WILL TAYLOR & THE JAZZ MENAGERIE..."

Jan. 16, 1998 Music Feature

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Quirk rock, turntable antics, local pop, and more to keep you busy

"...Fea with fiery Chicana punk. 2016’s self-titled bow, co-produced by genre godmother Alice Bag and Against Me!’s Laura Jane..."

May 10, 2018 Music Post by The Music Staff

Shostakovich 100 Schedule

"...in an intimate evening of Russian song, with works by Shostakovich and other Russian composers. Jan. 27 at Chez..."

Dec. 30, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

SXSW Picks and Sleepers

"...one of the best bills of SXSW, led off by a pair of local shit-kickers, Reckless Kelly and Alejandro..."

March 14, 2003 Music Feature

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...business people are more honest than politicians is contradicted by his own words. How honest was his former boss,..."

Dec. 7, 2001 Column

Golden Arm Symphony

Unraveling the budding symphonic genius of Graham Reynolds

"...Singing show tunes and old-timey Americana requested by the audience via a menu passed out beforehand, the..."

Feb. 11, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Record Reviews

"...other reindeer games. The long suffering ache of Taylor's viola, combined with Steve Zirkel's very blue trumpet playing on..."

Dec. 20, 1996 Music Review

Sxsw

"...there are over 700 bands playing this year's South by Southwest conference? You are only one person, with two..."

March 14, 1997 Music Feature