Conspirare

Austin's Grammy-nominated choral ensemble releases a new CD of spirituals

"...betting it will be more than worthy of such recognition. Harmonia Mundi releases the CD globally on Sept. 13,..."

Aug. 26, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Small Audiences, Large Souls

At the Fusebox Festival, size matters, but that doesn't always mean 'big'

"...is down on crowds. The Fusebox Festival founder and artistic director would most likely be ecstatic to have South..."

April 22, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Circle Sky

For your resident Head, the Monkees' Michael Nesmith still lassos 'Circle Sky' country-rock

"..."Opening Ceremony" warps the voice recognition software of late-1960s LPs, from the Rolling Stones' Their..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Howdy, Pardner!

In 2010, the watchword among Austin creatives was 'collaboration'

"...2010 in Austin's creative scene? Each of the individual artistic disciplines can lay claim to its share. The visual..."

Jan. 7, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Uchiko

Chef Tyson Cole and company continue redefining 'revelatory' at Uchiko

"...no sham; it extends in every direction, including professional recognition. Although Cole is the chef/owner, his protégé Paul Qui..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Food Review by Kate Thornberry

Classics Comeback

Are the great dramas of yore reclaiming their place on Austin's stages?

"...– with the occasional local play even garnering some recognition beyond our city limits (e.g., the counterculture musical/happening Stomp,..."

July 3, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

This Week's Waste of Time

This week's game puts your shadowy figure on the horizon

"...and silhouetted art design. Little Wheel errs toward the artistic, skimping a bit on the gameplay and difficulty but,..."

June 18, 2009 Screens Post by James Renovitch

A More Collaborative Attitude Would Be Good for the Theatre Community

"...the same breath call for a "purge" within the artistic community is counterproductive in its reasoning. The incredible gift..."

Feb. 25, 2009 Postmarks

In Heaven Everything Is Fine: The Unsolved Life of Peter Ivers and the Lost History of New Wave Theatre

An unconventional examination of one experimental artist's life and untimely death

"...the time of his death, Ivers was just gaining recognition as the creative force behind a community of artists,..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Books Feature by Yvonne Georgina Puig

A Life and Love in the Arts

'Chris & Don: A Love Story'

"...diaries – that one struggles to think of another artistic couple who so variously and assiduously documented their own..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Screens Feature by John Davidson

Death and the King's Horseman

A vibrant, captivating production of a magnificent play that speaks beautifully on death, life, and human nature

"...Elesin and Richard Romeo as the Praise Singer deserve recognition for both embracing and delivering Horseman's wonderful poetry. Director..."

Feb. 22, 2008 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Adriene Mishler: Making her 'Assumption'

For this active Austin actress, there was something special about Refraction Arts' hillbilly/kung fu/rock & roll 'Hamlet'

"...theatre community. Her mother, Melba Martinez, was the longtime artistic director of the Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St...."

Dec. 14, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Intersection of Personal and Political

AFS Essential Cinema presents a miniretrospective of the films of Philippe Garrel

"...he calls "the life of the artist" over any recognition or monetary rewards. Then there's the work itself, which..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

Forte at Forty

Thriving under Jack Allen's leadership, KMFA endures as Classically Austin radio

"...of quieter, plainer sister to KUT. But the CPB recognition reminds us how lucky Austin really is to have..."

July 6, 2007 Arts Feature by Katherine Gregor

E.C. Segar's Popeye Vol. 1: 'I Yam What I Yam'
and The Complete Chester Gould's Dick Tracy: Volume 1

It's a good time for fans of the old funny pages

"...Dailies & Sundays, Volume One. Both volumes trace the artistic development of legendary cartoonists and document the introduction and..."

March 16, 2007 Books Review by Ryan Rutherford

We Have Met the Future, and It Is Us

Film on the Web, part II: the movies

"...Potter film, Wizard People, Dear Reader, brought him early recognition, and at 21/2 hours, might have the longest running..."

March 9, 2007 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Bi-ology

The Texas Biennial's second rising

"...and they helped me and supported me with my artistic career," proving that some of the first Biennial's seeds..."

March 2, 2007 Arts Feature by Nikki Moore

The Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Shades

Timbuk 3's Barbara Kooyman looks to a brighter future with Texamericana.org

"...just part of our band in transition, keeping our artistic integrity, our survival technique in a new place."..."

Feb. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Come Together

In 2006, Austin turned out for the arts by the tens of thousands

"...On a more positive note, the year saw significant recognition for local artists and arts companies keep coming from..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

EAST, at Ease

The 2006 East Austin Studio Tour reveals 86 studios and one stacked pod art city with a shared alphabet

"...a shared alphabet amongst the group that feeds everyone's artistic needs. This alphabet is not just limited to the..."

Nov. 17, 2006 Arts Feature by Rachel Koper

2006 B. Iden Payne Awards: Payne, Payne, who got the Payne?

When the Austin Circle of Theaters handed out its B. Iden Payne Awards for 2005-2006, it was 'American Fiesta' that, well, bowled over the rest of the nominees

"...has suspended operations and laid off its staff, including Artistic Director Michelle Polgar, following the flood in the space..."

Nov. 3, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Culture Flash!

Still time left to get some free theatre, laurels for historian Oscar Brockett and director Don Toner, and a new baby for the first couple of Salvage Vanguard Theater

"...has selected Oscar G. Brockett to receive its Special Recognition Award for 2006. Every year the ACoT board honors..."

Oct. 20, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires

raúlrsalinas and the Jail Machine: My Weapon Is My Pen

An intriguing history of one of Austin's longtime political and literary contributors

"...with Salinas, Mendoza implores his readers to discover exceptional, artistic humans with much to offer to society, culturally and..."

Aug. 4, 2006 Books Review by Sofia Resnick

The Home School

Austin's latest class of cinematic talent – represented by six anticipated films at SXSW – is going places, but they aren't leaving anytime soon.

"...even as budgets remain low enough to afford passionate artistic control. Meanwhile, all indications point toward increasing health for..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Spencer Parsons

Sound Checking for a Pulse, and Finding It

The rock docs in this year's 24 Beats Per Second program rattle and hum with soul and revolt.

"...in an uphill struggle to achieve any sort of recognition. Dutchboy, Katastrophe, and Aggracyst may never be household names..."

March 10, 2006 Screens Feature by Josh Rosenblatt

A Dream Pursued

The Young Eight is showing the world of classical music what it means to be young, gifted, and black

"...notable successes – not just in terms of critical recognition and the presold classical crowd but in reaching nontraditional..."

Feb. 24, 2006 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk

Shostakovich's 'Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk' burns with violent passions and dark deeds, and Austin Lyric Opera brings this torrid tale to blazing life

"...black, torrid tale to blazing life. From the pit, Artistic Director Richard Buckley – whose ardor for Shostakovich prompted..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Behind the Curtain

The Texas Documentary Tour: Amy Grappell's 'Light From the East'

"...the play they're rehearsing – about the struggle for artistic expression during the Communist revolution – is mirrored by..."

July 8, 2005 Screens Feature by Anne S. Lewis

Land of Plenty Time

The fifth annual Texas Film Hall of Fame Awards

"...midst of an extraordinary career comeback, so deserving of recognition after so many wonderful performances. Irma P. Hall: Who..."

March 11, 2005 Screens Feature by Margaret Moser

Love in the Time of War

Nanci Griffith returns after a four-year absence, heart, mind, and activism in hand

"...covered by a wide range of artists while earning recognition worldwide...."

Feb. 25, 2005 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

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