"Scorch and Drag" at Flatbed Gallery

John Robert Craft's objects and prints, combined with the viewer's eye, creates a chamber of reverberating visions

"...that echo one another like a yin-and-yang symbol. The execution is dynamic and swift. I have no way of..."

July 22, 2016 Arts Review by Sam Anderson-Ramos

Different Stages' John Gabriel Borkman

The pleasure of this production of Ibsen's drama comes in the complex exchanges among the deeply committed actors

"...Blumensaadt's direction of the action, though strong in the execution of the dialogue, is at times static and misses..."

July 8, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

Lovers, Sinners, and Saints

New AFS series shines a light on Maurice Pialat

"...these days, but that's because his methods, style, and execution have become so ingrained into film language, we take..."

July 1, 2016 Screens Feature by Josh Kupecki

The Luv Doc: Real Choices

The Luv Doc is a bad planner

"...human, and because of some goddamn inspirational planning and execution by certain humans over the course of history, most..."

June 3, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Page Two: Vote Yes on Prop 1

Why the hell not?

"...at historic highs ... ominous signs given that the execution of Austin by do-gooders is almost into its fourth..."

May 20, 2016 Column by Louis Black

Between Ships and Static

The "grandfather of Austin's avant-garde," Rick Reed, only don't call him that!

"..."Rick Reed's artistic vision and execution has a remarkable and unhurried focus and poetry," he..."

May 20, 2016 Music Feature by Conor Walker

Austin Shakespeare's Macbeth

This military-themed staging of the tragedy gets lost in a haze of design and technical issues

"...is a mixed bag of stunning performances and frustrating execution – antithesis, indeed...."

May 13, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Wars of Heaven: Smackdown!

This Trouble Puppet Theater production takes the philosophic battle between good and evil into the pro-wrestling ring

"...the Jim Henson Foundation, but the pacing, tone, and execution of the story itself feels a little erratic –..."

May 6, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Soccer Watch

"...to be fatal police errors in security planning and execution. Faced with 14 yes-or-no questions in deciding how the..."

April 29, 2016 Sports Column by Nick Barbaro

The Explorers Club

Austin Playhouse's sublimely silly satire of Victorian pomposity ventures where other comedies fear to tread

"...With nearly flawless execution, Artistic Director Lara Toner Haddock brings us an evening..."

April 22, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Council Recap: Social Services Win

Council approves multimillion plan to fund social services contracts

"...that we would be asked to approve negotiation and execution and give up $40 million dollars of taxpayer money..."

April 1, 2016 News Post by Mary Tuma

City Theatre's Bus Stop

Director Tracy Arnold stages William Inge's drama with humor and charm, but seems to fight against the script's darkness

"...funny and not entirely unsatisfying. The problem here was execution – whether it was trusting the writing or working..."

March 25, 2016 Arts Review by Shanon Weaver

Marie Antoinette

Capital T Theatre's production asks just how accountable the French queen was for all her actions

"...in conveying the worsening of circumstances, although the technical execution doesn't fulfill the concept's potential...."

March 11, 2016 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

2016 High School Musical Nominees

Theatre awards' third year boasts 28 schools, 136 nominees

"...performances, musical direction, orchestra, choreography, design, direction, and technical execution. Every school earned at least one nomination, and 11..."

March 9, 2016 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Stillwater: A Jack McBride Mystery

With this debut, Melissa Lenhardt delivers a punchy page-turner with a real feel for life in small-town Texas

"...plot, and while some exchanges waver slightly with forced execution, it's believable to anyone familiar with small-town Texas. Her..."

Feb. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Jessi Cape

Notes on Kamp: Tragedy in Austin

The death of teen David Joseph should be a wake-up call

"...being mentally ill or otherwise incapacitated should not be execution in the street. If APD is at a point..."

Feb. 19, 2016 News Column by Amy Kamp

Death Watch: Double Death Penalty

Garcia, convicted of capital murder, contends that his confessions were improperly admitted as evidence

"...not receive adequate counseling during his trial. With his execution scheduled for Feb. 16, Garcia stands to be the..."

Feb. 12, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Death Watch: Unhappy New Year

Masterson found guilty of capital murder of Shane Honeycutt, set to die Jan. 20

"...to the gurney Wednesday, Jan. 20, with its first execution of the calendar year. Set to die is Richard..."

Jan. 15, 2016 News Feature by Chase Hoffberger

David Bowie’s Auto Memorial: Blackstar

Swan song LP admits “I Can’t Give Everything Away” but almost does

"...of Earthling, 10-minute opener “Blackstar” references “the day of execution,” “the day he died,” and “a solitary candle,” asserting..."

Jan. 12, 2016 Music Post by Michael Toland

Holiday TV Cheat Sheet

A multigenerational guide for the family

"...serves perfectly. It is wonderfully written, nearly flawless in execution, has local Austin interest, and makes you a better..."

Dec. 25, 2015 Screens Feature by Jacob Clifton

Leave No Fingerprints

Council’s last 2015 meeting looks both ways before crossing

"...CM Zimmerman (seconded by Troxclair) moved only “negotiation” (not execution) of the contract, so Council could get a second..."

Dec. 22, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Making the Most of EAST

Ten tips to help you keep your head in the crush of the East Austin Studio Tour

"...have devoted countless hours to the planning, creation, and execution of their EAST showcases. The tour is one of..."

Nov. 20, 2015 Arts Feature by Caitlin Greenwood

Fukumoto

Can Fukumoto cure Austin's dining malaise?

Nov. 20, 2015 Food Feature by Brandon Watson

Hole In the Wall Renews Lease

Historic music venue gets five more years

"...Consider it a long stay of execution for a venue that has served as a welcome..."

Nov. 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

A Triptych Bathed in Blood

AFS Doc Nights enters the Kingdom of Shadows

"...complicity found in the poor organization and even poorer execution of Mexico's anti-cartel remedies...."

Nov. 6, 2015 Screens Feature by Kahron Spearman

"Mons Dew" at MASS Gallery

MASS Gallery's five artists bombard the senses with neon-bright objects linked to personal consumption

"...some of its artists feel more cohesive in their execution than others...."

Oct. 16, 2015 Arts Review by Caitlin Greenwood

Excessive Force

Peace Officer explores the rise of police militarization

"...the jury and pass sentence and decide that the execution was justified, without presenting the evidence, or even collecting..."

Oct. 9, 2015 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

ACL Review: Hozier

A make-good made great

"...– he bowled over the crowd with a stirring execution of the Catholic credenda challenging “Take Me to Church.”..."

Oct. 5, 2015 Music Post by Kahron Spearman

Mark Knopfler Repaves Telegraph Road

Dire Straits driver dusts up Music City southwest

"...and Madonna. 2013 double disc Privateering matches the ambition, execution, and six-string opiates of Dire Straits, whose sonic theater..."

Sept. 28, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Bats, Mites, and Gallows: A Thumbnail Courthouse History

"...jail, as well as a gallows for the occasional execution – according to newspaper reports, a humanitarian improvement over..."

Sept. 18, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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