The Austin Arts Hall of Fame Class of 2016

These inductees – Ballet Austin's Cookie Ruiz and Stephen Mills, and the Austin Symphony Orchestra's Peter Bay – are cultural heroes who lead by example

"...That the vitality of Austin's cultural scene is owed to its leaders – those..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Big Range Austin

A new-to-town dance duo pushes movement–music fusion further

"...a Saturday rehearsal, choreographer Lorn MacDougal is pondering a dance-music problem. Dancers Ann Berman and Theresa Hardy are in..."

June 5, 2009 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

In New Production of Belle, Ballet Austin Finds Grace in Beauty and Beasts

Stephen Mills mulls better life through dance

"...father and capturing tense family dynamics through a sinuous dance...."

Sept. 27, 2024 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Ten Austin Concert Options for New Year's Eve 2022

From Cumbia to Coconut Club's Last Dance, ring in 2023 musically

"...NYE 2023: The Last Dance..."

Dec. 23, 2022 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann

Robert Faires' Top 10 Joys in Dance and Classical in 2019

It was a year in which the bold and the beautiful made strong impressions in dance and music

"...1) SILENT NIGHT (Austin Opera) This rich staging of the Puts/Campbell Pulitzer winner..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The 12 People You Meet at Sam’s Town Point, Austin’s Real-Life Roadhouse

You’d never know the South Austin honky-tonk is there, but wait 'til you meet its cast of characters

"...out, the venue exists as the South Pole of Austin's musical axis. Lately, the city's least visible venue –..."

April 26, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

The Music Lover's Guide to Austin

The essential sounds, sights, and settings of Austin music

"...just touched down and the pilot said, “Welcome to Austin: the Live Music Capital of the World.” Now you..."

March 3, 2017 Chronolog Post

Top 10 Dance/Classical Music Treasures of 2015

Leaving deep impressions from 2015's dance and classical music works were the unexpected elements, like screen doors, trees, and car horns

"...passion at 9,000 rpms. 2) Season of Innocence (Ballet Austin II)..."

Jan. 1, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Big Range Austin

With improvisational movement, the performers work to play – to free up the ways they move

"...people, " says Mari Akita, one of the six dancers taking part in Big Range Austin dance festival's Program..."

June 12, 2009 Arts Feature by Jonelle Seitz

Sir Woman & Friends Dance Off the Lockdown in New Video

Singer collected clips from fans and family dancing to “Making Love”

"...project, Sir Woman, capturing Best New Band at the Austin Music Awards in March, she readied the release of..."

May 15, 2020 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Tapestry Dance Company

Poet Zell Miller III joins the dancers of Tapestry to make music together

"...to make music. In recent shows, nationally acclaimed Tapestry Dance Company has been making rhythm even more explicit in..."

Oct. 29, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Down the Rabbit Hole With Performa/Dance’s FINDING ALICE (IN WONDERLAND)

Things get trippy on Ballet Austin's stage

"...else do I have in me?” says Jennifer Hart, Performa/Dance choreographer and artistic director. “I don’t know if I..."

Aug. 16, 2024 Arts Feature by Neha Kondaveeti

Seismic Dance Event Shows More Than a Market for House and Techno in Texas

Macrodosing the Concourse Project’s multi-gen fest

"...Events’ three-day rager of an electronic music festival, Seismic Dance Event, one could simply live near the grounds of..."

Nov. 15, 2022 Music Post by Christina Garcia

The Forgotten Era of Glitter Rock in Mid-70s Austin

The Austin Punk Chronicles, chapter two, part one: glam rock (1972-76)

"..."Austin was boring in 1975," snarls Billy Bill Miller, Roky..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

This Is Who We Are #12: Tapestry Dance Company's Rhythm … of a Life

A daily affirmation of Austin's creativity from the Chronicle archive

"...– many sharing art online – which speaks to Austin's driving spirit of creativity. In tribute to that spirit,..."

May 27, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Tapestry Dance’s One Step at a Time

The rhythm tap company’s production offers not just wonderful dance but perhaps the most necessary commentary of this electoral season

"...Quite a lot, as it happens. Tapestry Dance Company's current – and most timely – production speaks..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Tapestry Dance Company

Acia Gray takes medical leave, but the shows go on

"...shoes on one set of toes. So when Tapestry Dance Company announced this week that Gray has taken temporary..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Austin African American Book Festival Gives Youth Revolutionary Programming

The 18th annual AAABF offers youth avenues for expression

"...Now in its 18th year, the Austin African American Book Festival has been a paragon of..."

July 3, 2024 Arts Post by Cy White

Moving In the Ether With ARCOS Dance Company

Local dance troupe explores the interzone of real and virtual

"...ARCOS Dance Company is preparing to flip the power switch to..."

Aug. 6, 2021 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Quintessentially Texan Things To Do In Austin

Drink spicy beer, eat brisket, dance your heart out

"...Liberal, laid-back Austin might be known as an outlier when it comes..."

March 7, 2019 Events Post by Alyssa Hiarker

Your Queer Guide to Austin

A crash course on the city's LGBTQ parties, prides, and resources

"...Austin is a city known for many things: bats, music,..."

Sept. 5, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Luv Doc Recommends: Lone Star Country Dance Sport Invitational

Sheraton Austin Hotel at the Capitol, Friday, August 20, 2004

"...case for the decline of Western civilization. Here in Austin, Western civilization is as strong as it’s ever been...."

Aug. 20, 2004 Column by The Luv Doc

DIY Dance Venue Club Eternal Announces “Indefinite Hiatus”

Events wrap Friday at 207 W. Fourth

"...Fourth Street after-hours dance venue Club Eternal will take an “indefinite hiatus” after..."

July 31, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson

Residential Address: Africa Night's Food, Dance, and Storytelling at Sahara Lounge

Musician Ibrahim Aminou brings West Africa to East Austin every Saturday

"...If the venue's vibe isn't already apparent from the..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Gary Lindsey

Austin Creative Alliance's Artists Emergency Relief Fund

ACA provides pandemic assistance, one artist at a time

"...Diane Morrow was struggling even before the pandemic hit Austin. Just the month before, she'd lost her partner, her..."

April 9, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Fuego Fosters QTPOC Nightlife in Austin

Dance party meets market celebrates intersectionality

"...TK Tunchez, the self-proclaimed Space Creatress, noticed Austin’s distinct lack of space for queer and trans people..."

June 26, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Charlie Neddo

Courage Moves in Ballet Austin's Exit Wounds

For his new dance, choreographer Stephen Mills turned to moments of inspiration in his own life

"...Stephen Mills' life. The older woman was the Ballet Austin artistic director's late mother. The men were friends with..."

April 6, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Welcome to Austin's Queer Side

Parties, bars, and so much pride: A guide to LGBTQ Austin

"...Let me tell you right now: Austin is a great place for queers – despite the..."

Sept. 29, 2017 Qmmunity Post by Sarah Marloff

Austin Music Awards' Industry Accolades Announced

Best radio station, record store, club, and many more

"...The Austin Music Awards ceremony isn't until next week, but the..."

March 6, 2017 Music Post by James Renovitch

The Austin Music Atlas

A primer for the musically inclined

"...Living in Austin, it isn’t shocking for a waitress, professor, car repairperson,..."

June 14, 2016 Columns Post by Emily Gibson

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