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Aug. 2, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Crosstalk: The UT Torchy’s Is Closing, DAWA Is Hiring, and More Local Culture News

This week’s arts news in brief

"...manager for its headquarters at 916 Springdale. The BIPOC arts organization, founded by Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone, seeks someone with..."

Nov. 8, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Is Austin’s New Arts Umbrella Organization Just in Time or Too Little, Too Late?

After two decades of treating culture and creativity as an afterthought, the city of Austin finally has a real arts department

"...city that’s supposed to care a lot about the arts, it’s always been an oddity that there’s no unified..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

The Arts Funding Matrix: Reloaded

Arts Commission's FY 19 funding adjustments head to Council

"...to deep cuts in funding for FY 19, the Arts Commission had a working group reconsider the matrix by..."

Oct. 2, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Van Ryzin Launches Online Arts Magazine

Nonprofit Sightlines to offer cultural journalism, criticism

"...Twelve months ago, the buzz around the Austin arts scene was that Jeanne Claire van Ryzin was being..."

Nov. 13, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...An out-of-the-blue email from the National Endowment for the Arts has blown a massive hole in the finances and..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Statesman Cuts Arts Staff

Arts critic Jeanne Claire van Ryzin terminated after 17 years

"...The voice of informed and experienced arts criticism in this city is about to get a..."

Nov. 30, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Good News!

Pro Arts Collective Pro Arts Collective celebrates the season with a gospel sound in the Austin premiere of Langston Hughes' Black Nativity.

"...Pro Arts Collective, Austin's only theatre company focusing exclusively on African-American..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Federal Funds for Local Arts, Latinapalooza, and More

Music news you need to know

"...will receive $75,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for the Our Future 35 Artist in Residence..."

May 24, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Top 10 Arts Stories You Cared About the Most

From racist comedy to new books, returning theatre, and new textile joy, the most read stories about the Austin arts scene in 2021

"...post-Emancipation Proclamation Georgia, made the 2021 Booker Longlist. Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires talked with the author about his..."

Dec. 17, 2021 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

UT: Major Arts Commissions Announced

Landmarks will get new mural, CoFA a Spanish-language opera

"...University of Texas concerns the football team, but the arts may generate some chatter this week with the news..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Jody Denberg Retires, Moving Panoramas Singer Battles Cancer, and More Music News

News bites from around town

"...to A3. Launched in 1911 as the Texas Fine Arts Association, the original organization was the earliest arts association..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

Austin Arts Happenings Online: A Chronicle Round-up for Your Quarantined Exploration

Live and creative diversions – from your talented friends & neighbors

"...So many Austinites doing live shows (or even something..."

March 23, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Texas Institute of Letters Honors Chronicle Arts Editor Robert Faires

Longtime writer and critic one of 17 inducted in TIL

"...and elegance is a most apt description for Chronicle Arts & Culture Editor Robert Faires. How fitting, then, that..."

Jan. 30, 2019 Arts Post by Kimberley Jones

SXSW Panel Recap: Immerse Yourself: AR & VR in Museums and the Arts

An odd juxtaposition of VR experience and expert panel

"..."Immerse Yourself: AR and VR in Museums and the Arts" panel at SXSW on Thursday – the day after..."

March 16, 2018 SXSW Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Mayor's Omnibus Resolution: Arts Commission Special Meeting

Commission seeks creatives' input on city staff's recommendations

"...staff's response to the Mayor's Omnibus Resolution. Tonight, the Arts Commission wants your thoughts on those rockets' red glare...."

Aug. 2, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Dougherty Arts Center Relocation OK'd and Affordable Housing Program Gets Pushed Through at Council

And more notes from the May 9 City Council meeting

"...Affordable housing, climate change, and the Dougherty Arts Center took center stage at a mostly brisk City..."

May 10, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

"Comic Release: Negotiating Identity for a New Generation"

The Arthouse exhibition "Comic Release" is well worth seeing if you like to give your mind's teeth something complex to chew on or you appreciate the vernacular of comic books and graffiti or even if you don't

"...Here's the good news about "Comic Release: Negotiating Identity for a New Generation,"..."

Oct. 15, 2004 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

Crosstalk: Prizer Arts & Letters Closes, Besame Mucho Returns, and More Culture Headlines

Plus news in film fellowships and SIMS donations

"...Prizer Arts & Letters has closed its gallery at 2023 E...."

Dec. 6, 2024 Music Column by Carys Anderson

News Roundup: Never Give Up

Fight against marriage equality continues; F&F looks for a new venture

"...In this week's News Roundup, some Texas lawmakers are doing their damnedest to..."

March 2, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Roundup: Law & Order

Council argues, Buehler arrested, grass green

"...In this week's News Roundup: A.G. Ken Paxton feels the heat as his..."

Aug. 3, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Ticker: September 6

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Chan justifies her love. Diva worship is on the News Ticker...."

Sept. 6, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

News Roundup: Smoke and Fire

Arsonists, burn bans, and heated arguments

"...In this week's News Roundup: Rangers arrest Austin's car arsonist in Iowa; Council..."

Aug. 17, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

News Ticker: July 18

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Abbott blows some hot air. Appearances are on the News Ticker...."

July 18, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Booze News & Reviews

Seven Things to Know In the World of Spirits

"...Can’t everything always fit into a neat Food News Buffet sort of box – not when there’s so..."

April 15, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Small Screen, Big News

'Friday Night Lights,' Radiolab, and more

"...Streaming content, nonprofit news, and football stars are all a key part of..."

Dec. 10, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

News Ticker: October 11

All the news that's fit to blog

"...gets his just desserts. Sweet nothings are on the News Ticker...."

Oct. 11, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

Small Screen, Big News

From TLC to 'Doctor Who,' now we're sure we've heard it all

"...We're used to pretty wildly varying news coming across our desks, but this fearsome foursome has..."

Oct. 21, 2013 Screens Post by Monica Riese

Art Openings, Ballet, and Books in Our Recommended Arts Events

Find some arts this week

"...In bittersweet news, May is the second-to-last month of Hyperreal Film Club’s..."

May 10, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

News/Print

Comings and goings on the Austin lit scene

"...A director departs and a festival returns in this edition of News/Print...."

March 1, 2014 Books Post by Monica Riese

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