Culture and Anarchy

"...your) kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids are paying for Tapestry Dance Company’s Soul 2 Sole International Festival. (Full disclosure: I’m..."

May 9, 2025 Postmarks

TV Legend David E. Kelley to Receive ATX TV Festival's First Showrunner Award

Plus indie TV gets the spotlight at this year's fest

"...to mean the creative force that gives overall vision, guidance, and direction to the structure of a series...."

May 9, 2025 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Thee Gay Agenda Holds Court

Get your gavel for new variety show Justice Is Served

"...Country Fried Dance invites you to dance and eat your fill at..."

May 9, 2025 Column by James Scott

Lucy Dacus, a Gary Floyd Retrospective, an EXTC, and More Crucial Concerts

Sounds all over town and all over the musical spectrum

"...the Roaring Twenties – the word “jazz” once again dances on the lips of youth. Today, that ranges from..."

May 9, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Fashion, Heritage, Ballet, Puns, and More Weekend Events

Arts and culture to fill your days

"...his tenure as the visionary behind the city’s premiere dance company, the two are in perfect harmony. Celebrate Mother’s..."

May 9, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows

After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts

"...of Austin • Conspirare • Creative Action • Forklift Danceworks • Lannaya Drum & Dance Ensemble • Latinitas •..."

May 7, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Arts Groups Lose Promised Grant Money in Friday Night NEA Massacre

Leading Austin cultural institutions face slashed finances

"...School art advocates Creative Action • African drum and dance troupe Lannaya • Latinitas • Conjunto and Tejano music..."

May 5, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Kingfish, Mavis Staples, Antone’s Allstars, and More Reviews From Austin Blues Festival 2025

Soul and jam sessions galore at Moody Amphitheater

"...soulful soundscapes, the undeniable rhythm crafting an atmosphere of dance and pleasure. Soul Man Sam did exactly as his..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

White Weddings, Rock & Roll, and More Crucial Concerts

Dungeon crawling, avant sax, and other amplified options for the week

"...configuration: still bright, still entrancing. This electric world of dance and chamber music is made even more magnificent with..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

A Redhead, Pink Pony, and Kaleidoscope in This Weekend’s Events

Arts and culture to keep you entertained

"...configuration: still bright, still entrancing. This electric world of dance and chamber music is made even more magnificent with..."

May 2, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: See You at the (Queer) Movies

Local filmmaker and UT professor PJ Raval hosts his students’ queer short film showcase at Hyperreal Film Club

"...Austin Public Library invites local queer South Asian dance group KhushATX for an afternoon of movement and learning...."

May 2, 2025 Column by James Scott

Explosions in the Sky, Kim Gordon, Dinosaur Jr., and More Reviews From Austin Psych Fest 2025

Alternative nation packs the Far Out Lounge

"...lyrics necessary.   – Miranda Garza Dummy Is Deceptively Dancey..."

May 2, 2025 Music Feature by The Music Team

Art Prom, Pup Crawl, Eeyore’s Birthday, and More Recommended Events

A smattering of ways to fill your weekend

"...Austin’s own Ao5 Gallery.   – James Scott Metamorphosis Dance Presents The Little Mermaid..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Blank Hellscape Crafts Five Years of Intricate Demos Into Hell 2

Your favorite local band’s favorite local band emerges with sophomore album

"...way to irresistible, disco-laced beats that invite you to dance your cares away – until the lyrics stop you..."

April 25, 2025 Music Feature by Kyra Bruce

Qmmunity: Springtime Socializing

Here, take these LGBTQ events to protect you against the incoming horrors

"...Join Country Fried Dance and DJ Boi Orbison in welcoming queer country star..."

April 25, 2025 Column by James Scott

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

"...representatives from specific groups, including the Diverse Space Youth Dance Theatre, Austin Creative Alliance, and the Motion Media Arts..."

April 25, 2025 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Qmmunity: Taking Yourself on a Date

Make sure to make time for the coolest queer you know, aka you.

"...Having abundance after being bereft can make a person greedy in..."

April 18, 2025 Column by James Scott

Reggaeton, Psych Rock, Brat-Pop, and More Crucial Concerts

Local shows worth your admission this week

"...over three days. Headliners include roots reggae legend Luciano, dancehall rapper Kabaka Pyramid, one-man DJ system Anthony B, and..."

April 18, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Theatre Review: Wanna Play Tackles Trauma, Tron-style

Color Arc Productions brings 8-bit theatrics to Hyde Park Theatre

"...introspection? Maybe with a skosh of audience participation through dance- and sing-alongs? With videos and sound effects and nostalgic..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Squirrels, Girls, and Other Pearls in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Acro-Cats, Earth Day, and all manner of arts and culture happenings

"...of Austin Playhouse’s musical mayhem will perform literal tap dances around each other as they try to score big..."

April 11, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Qmmunity: Homoscope Is Where the Heart Is

Your best queer week is written in the stars – and this column

"...been a full year of boot-scootin’ for Country Fried Dance at these Southside stomping grounds, so go celebrate with..."

April 11, 2025 Column by James Scott

One Week After Warning of School Consolidations, AISD May Have Its First Target

Dobie Middle School low test scores create risk of TEA takeover

"...Boswell. Principal Roxanne Walker spoke. The school’s band and dance team performed. There were hugs and laughter when the..."

April 11, 2025 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Besame Mucho Braves the Cold for a Vibrant Latin Music Celebration

Second annual music festival packs four-dozen acts into COTA

"...group transported fans to their late Nineties heyday. Synchronized dance routines and matching white outfits with black boa-feathered shoulder..."

April 7, 2025 Music Post by Catalina Perez

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

All of Texas' best fests, fairs, fandangos, and fiestas

"...two evenings of classic country music in the historic dance hall that has hosted music since 1875. April 11-12,..."

April 3, 2025 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Anime, Activism, and Aerodynamics in This Weekend’s Recommended Events

Arts and culture abound!

"...celebrates the common ancient history between Spanish Romani flamenco dance and its Indian roots, a flamenco guitar solo from..."

April 4, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

A Drag DJ, Ducks Ltd., and More Crucial Concerts for the Week

All kinds of sounds can be found around town

"...band’s wistful ballads and boot-stomping anthems already echo through dance halls, with fans swaying and singing along as if..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Carys Anderson

Album Review: David Ramirez, All the Not So Gentle Reminders

Relentlessly raw songwriter resets on seventh LP

"...eponymous debut EP blends Blue Ridge bluegrass with Texas dance hall. Pug Johnson..."

April 4, 2025 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Theatre Review: Unveiled Takes a Rodgers and Hammerstein Approach to the Bible

SoundBeacon Entertainment's new-old musical comes to Scottish Rite

"...enough to play to the rafters. There are energetic dance numbers aplenty with soloists earnestly belting directly to the..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by Cat McCarrey

Self Portraits, Carnivals, and Cannibalism in Our Recommended Events

The weekend in arts and culture

"...“Goodbye Horses” being used as serial killer Buffalo Bill’s mirror-dance anthem. After having her songs and performances featured in..."

March 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Disney’s Snow White

This live-action remake isn’t just bad, it’s pointless

"...of the eminently forgettable Wish before the inevitable happy-ending dance routine that looks unfortunately like the village celebration from..."

March 21, 2025 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

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