Waves Coming to Shore

No artist in the last 50 years has combined dance, theatre, music, scenery, and costume into epic spectacles like Pina Bausch, and as this German visionary returns to Austin Dawn Davis explores her work and her impact on the city's Johnson / Long Dance Company.

"...universities including the University of Texas and performed in Austin three years ago, and thousands of carnations in the..."

Oct. 22, 1999 Arts Feature by Dawn Davis

The Pharcyde and Brownout’s Special Fest Collaboration and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Find Nineties alt-hip-hop pioneers and Caroline Rose at two separate benefits

"...Looking for the best shows happening in Austin this week? Check out the Chronicle music team’s handpicked..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Blue Rhapsody

The kickoff to the Austin Chamber Music Center's 12th festival was as much theatre as it was concert

"...Witty comedic theatre. Operatic personal ads. A rocking jazz orchestra. Sound like an ad for the opening gala of..."

July 18, 2008 Arts Review by Michael Kellerman

ACL Music Fest Preview

"...FRIDAYBeto & the Fairlanes Noon, Austin Ventures stage..."

Sept. 15, 2006 Music Feature

Independence Day at Vic Mathias Shores

"...Independence Day celebration with the Austin Symphony Orchestra at Auditorium Shores on July 4, 2015..."

July 6, 2015 Photo Gallery

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

Robert Faires’ Top 10 Dance and Classical Joys of 2018

In this year’s dance and classical offerings, extraordinary depictions of loss and suffering continue to haunt

"...1) "FOUR MORTAL MEN" (Ballet Austin) Stephen Mills' elegy for dancers he knew in Eighties..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

No Rockets Red Glare

Fireworks, outdoor fires banned through Independence Day

"...fireworks events have been canceled, including the massive annual Austin Symphony July 4 Concert and Fireworks on Lake Travis...."

July 4, 2011 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Morris Beachy

Remembering Austin's pioneering choral conductor

"...The man who brought together more voices in Austin than anyone else has sung his last song. Morris..."

Feb. 18, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Anne Akiko Meyers

The world-class violinist pays a record price for a world-class violin

"...than balanced by the thrill of her new one. Austinites will have a chance to hear it live in..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Cuando los Disfraces se Cuelgan / Carmina Burana and Kai

Completeness from Delfos Danza Contemporánea, mixed results from Ballet Austin

"...In Austin for a single performance, the Mexican company Delfos Danza..."

Oct. 1, 2010 Arts Review by Jonelle Seitz

Calling All Artists!

Two art exhibits and a new contest for young composers are accepting submissions

"...• The Austin Museum of Art is taking submissions for the fourth..."

May 28, 2010 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Long Center for the Performing Arts: Opening the house before it opens

The long-awaited cultural facility throws wide its doors for four days of free performances and tours

"...at Riverside and South First is inviting all of Austin down to see the center's 2,400-seat Dell Hall, 240-seat..."

March 7, 2008 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Summer of the King 'B'

Relax, Schroeder! Beethoven gets his due at this year's Austin Chamber Music Festival.

"...move that would warm the heart of Schroeder, the Austin Chamber Music Center is dedicating its annual summer festival..."

July 1, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The South Bank

"...Robert Faires Crossing the river... If you live in Austin and happen to love theatre, dance, classical music, or..."

Dec. 4, 1998 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Postmarks

City Centerpiece

"...["Power Play," Vol.17, No.46]. As a resident of South Austin and a member of the Parks and Recreation Board,..."

July 31, 1998 Column

Articulations

Hale to the Chair

"...Austin Symphony Orchestra has received a $10,000 grant from Mervyn's..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Arts Column by Robert Faires

LightMyFuse

"...out the Chronicle's club listings. Musical convergence happens in Austin every night of the year, and July 4 is..."

July 5, 1996 Music Feature

Palmer Redo Rebuffed

"...& Co. were hired by city council to study Austin's performing arts and convention facilities. In the analysis they..."

Dec. 8, 1995 Arts Column

Ravyn Lenae, Spoon, the Magnetic Fields, and More Crucial Concerts

Plan your week in music with a little help from these recommendations

"...more than an R&B student.   – Carys Anderson Austin Ghoul Gang Movie & Music Night..."

Oct. 18, 2024 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Parker Woodland, Good Looks, and More Crucial Concerts

Album releases, artist departures, and more recommended shows

"...lineup of musicians: harmonica titan Walter Daniels, guitarist and Austin Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson, Dan Hoekstra of..."

June 7, 2024 Music Feature by Cy White

Faster Than Sound: The First-Ever Lucktoberfest Lands Halloweekend at Willie Nelson’s Luck, Texas

Plus, the Red River Cultural District searches for a new director, and remembering Stewart Wise

"...Leland "Stewart" Wise, former Austin Chronicle contributor, died July 12 in Boston, Massachusetts, following..."

July 29, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Getting Restless Hearts on Their Feet

Stagers help Ballet Austin dance Balanchine and Wheeldon

"...This is how Ballet Austin got to work with stagers Paul Boos and Jason..."

Feb. 14, 2020 Arts Post by Sofia Tafich

Fall Into Music's Final Notes

Last day to give your musical instrument to kids to play

"...first ceremonial donation was Maestro Peter Bay of the Austin Symphony Orchestra, and that was followed, as you might..."

Nov. 18, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

SoundSpace: Downtown NYC 1960

Blanton Museum's music series turns the clock back to minimalism's early years in Manhattan

"...For the past couple of months, Austin has had the opportunity to see minimalism in some..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Kerrville Folk Festival Founder Rod Kennedy Dies

‘People are isolated from each other by technology’

"...Kennedy, who’d been hobbled by health issues for several..."

April 14, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

Green Day, Thanks to NEA

Austin artists and agencies will receive a total of $891,200 in the latest round of federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts

"...Washington: U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett announced this week that Austin artists and agencies will receive a total of $891,200..."

May 14, 2004 Arts Feature

New Year's Eve Events

"...freak on, or 6) all of the above, as Austin keeps itself just as weird as ever even though..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

New Year's Eve Events

"...freak on, or 6) all of the above, as Austin keeps itself just as weird as ever even though..."

Dec. 26, 2003 Features Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Point About DemiEpicurious

Wes Marshall evaluates an Austin restaurant according to a legendary master's exacting standards.

"...everyone. The team works together like a finely tuned symphony orchestra whose musicians had played together for years. You..."

Sept. 13, 2002 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

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