Review: Georgetown Palace’s The Sound of Music

Production captures the core of an old-fashioned musical

"...villa of retired naval officer and widower Captain Georg von Trapp to be governess to his seven children –..."

Sept. 5, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Dita Von Teese: Your Beauty Mark

Our intrepid reporter and his friend take the new book for a test drive

"...review this new, oversized, lavishly photo-illustrated book by Dita Von Teese by myself...."

Dec. 9, 2015 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Bunny Michael’s Higher Self Will See You Now

Instagram’s spiritual meme-maker comes to Contrast Film Festival

"...are also what pulled Contrast Film Festival co-founders Jeremy von Stilb and Tish Sparks to showcase Mx. Michael's work..."

July 19, 2019 Screens Feature by Beth Sullivan

From the Vaults: Looking Back at von Trier

"Melancholia" vs. "Breaking the Waves" and "Dancer in the Dark"

"...Danish director Lars von Trier's Melancholia received the top spot in the Chronicle's..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Screens Post by Marjorie Baumgarten

Anton Chekhov's The Duel

This is an even-handed portrait of discontented lovers: A love that starts out in a fever winds up with lots of pistol-waving.

"...position is untenable; and another townsman, Menzies’ upright zoologist Von Koren, who defends Nadia’s honor – not for the..."

Sept. 10, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

TEMP's Mystic, Scientist, Scholar, Nun: Music of Hildegard von Bingen

The 12th century polymath's deep appreciation for creation came forth in a constant stream of praise that TEMP made uplifting

"...performed in Mystic, Scientist, Scholar, Nun: Music of Hildegard von Bingen came from the composer's distinctive view of God's..."

May 17, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

First Plates Extra Helpings: What’s Cooking in the Entomophagy Scene?

Among other things, would you believe … crickets as a Dai Due special?

"...introduces us to the company’s incoming executive director Dan Von Pasecky...."

Feb. 4, 2015 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

'Chronicle' Modulates Frequency of KOOP's Bid for Unbeaten Season, Wins Instant Classic 7-5

"...like this: Jay Robillard (The Lounge Show), OF Ariel Von Quintos, P Peter Heck, 2B Matt Daley (Up on..."

July 23, 2007 Sports Post by Shawn Badgley

Austin’s Oktoberfest Gets the Royal Treatment

Partying with the prince, per tradition, at Koko's Bavarian Biergarten

"...those mysteries are closely related – because Konstantin Prinz von Bayern, the affable thirtysomething royal they call Prince Koko,..."

Sept. 30, 2022 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Lightning Update, U.S. Wins Gold Cup, and More

"...striker David Suazo ... Barca has released defender Giovanni Von Bronckhorst to rejoin Feyenoord Rotterdam ... Atletico Madrid are..."

June 27, 2007 Sports Post by Nick Barbaro

Erica Nix's New Show Promises This Is Not a Cult

Get swept up in communal aspect of spiritual sweep-ups

"...with the wellness within, Nix’s show, co-written by Jeremy Von Stilb a.k.a. Mouthfeel and Sawyer Stoltz, This Is Not..."

Aug. 23, 2019 Qmmunity Post by James Scott

Austin Opera’s Ariadne auf Naxos

Dude ranch antics make this reimagining of Strauss too busy, but when the music takes center stage, it’s gorgeous

"...Glimmerglass Festival, this reimagining of Strauss and librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal's 1916 work swapped 18th century Vienna for a..."

Feb. 2, 2018 Arts Review by Robi Polgar

One Ounce Opera’s Fresh Squeezed Ounce of Opera II

Austin’s One Ounce Opera juices the night away

"...deconstruction of A Streetcar Named Desire), and Peter Michael von der Nahmer and Kate Chadwick, with their delightful and..."

April 14, 2017 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

ATX's Inaugural Addresses

Local artists, comics speak out about Trump taking office

"...host Robert Segovia and comedians Carina Magyar, Arielle Norman, Devon Walker, Kat Combs, Ralphie Hardesty, and Eric Nimmer. $10..."

Jan. 18, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Prince Returns to Oktoberfest at Koko’s Bavarian

Ancient King Ludwig’s beer-loving descendent to tap the keg

"...again, and that Prince of Bavaria himself, Konstantin Prinz von Bayern, will return to Austin to tap the first..."

Sept. 12, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Austin's Queer Dance Freakout Returns for the Texas Primaries

Why we want Cruz out and how to make your perfect protest sign

"...the year we’ve had) you’ll recognize Ezra Edwards, Jeremy Von Stilb, Erica Nix, and Becca Hyatt from their numerous..."

Feb. 23, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

aGLIFF's 2017 Lineup Announced

Celebrating 30 years of queer entertainment with films for everyone

"...”Heads or Tails” Director: Eva von Schweinitz Country: USA..."

Aug. 1, 2017 Screens Post by Iman Shah

Send a Card for Girlfriend's Day

Director talks Bob Odenkirk's Netflix crime comedy

"...Day, originally written by former Mr. Show writer Eric von Hoffman and Philip Zlotorynski (My Big Fat Independent Movie)...."

Feb. 21, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVD Watch: 'Jodorowsky's Dune'

Documentary about a film that never was heads this week's releases

"...Nymphomanic Vol 1 & Vol 2 (Magnolia) Lars Von Trier does what Kubrick tried but never managed: a..."

July 8, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Joe Swanberg's Horrible Times

Parental perils in Proxy and The Sacrament

"...Melanie's responses. Like a less arch and salacious Lars von Trier (there is a violent sequence in slow motion..."

Aug. 23, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Alcoa, von Gonten Family Reach Settlement in Legal Fight

Critics charge suit was meant to intimidate citizens

"...seeking more than $550,000 in legal fees from the von Gonten family, whose members sued the company in 2003..."

Dec. 2, 2005 News Feature by Daniel Mottola

Review: Georgetown Palace Theatre's The Sound of Music

It may be paint-by-number, but this production captures the core of an old-fashioned musical

"...villa of retired naval officer and widower Captain Georg von Trapp to be governess to his seven children –..."

Sept. 8, 2023 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

SXSW Film: Some Girl(s) Red Carpet

March 9, 2013. 8 photos.

"...Director Daisy von Scherler Mayer..."

March 10, 2013 Photo Gallery

Amid a Childhood Obesity Epidemic, AISD’s P.E. Requirements Aren’t Likely to Help

UT study finds laws increasing P.E. time haven't curbed childhood obesity crisis

"...A new national study conducted by UT-Austin's Paul von Hippel and the University of Iowa's David Frisvold found..."

May 12, 2023 News Feature by Madi Donham

Review: Zach Theatre’s The Sound of Music

New production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic tries to forget the Julie Andrews film, and finds new political relevance

"...as Maria, the Nonnberg Abbey postulant-turned-governess-turned-matriarch of the family von Trapp – the Academy Award-winning film will forever be..."

July 1, 2022 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

MAYOR: Watson's Plastic Past

"...accepting campaign contributions from Capital Metro board chairman Michael Von Ohlen. "I am deeply concerned that Mr. Garcia is..."

May 2, 1997 News Feature by Alex de Marban

Review: Broadway in Austin’s Hairspray

This may be the big hair state, but does this musical go too big?

"...film), Ryahn Evers as teen dance show goddess Amber Von Tussle, Addison Garner as her mom and snobbish show..."

June 14, 2023 Arts Post by Bob Abelman

Golden’s Speak No More

This fully immersive, silent improvised drama is mysterious, creative, and a most worthwhile theatrical experience

"...Suzanne Link, Marc Majcher, Brandon Martin, Robert Slack, Jessica von Schramm, and Luke Wallens. Having creeped all their Facebook..."

Jan. 19, 2018 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Uh Oh – What's Lashonda Lester Doing with Andy Warhol?

Same thing she's doing with the Beach Boys & Charlie Manson

"...show, that one that featured a bit about the Von Erichs? "Yeah, the wrestling show was great. Blake Midgette..."

July 23, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

"The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop" Provides a Close-up on Cinema's Scenic Paintings

The exhibition of 12 vintage backdrops painted for MGM films reveals their techniques for creating grand illusions

"...walked into a space and was suddenly on the Von Trapp estate in The Sound of Music, looking down..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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