How Local Opera Company LOLA Made the Play Lardo Weeping Sing

Peter Stopschinski’s 17-year journey to bring Terry Galloway’s outsized, outspoken agoraphobe to the stage

"...lasting impression on a person. Ask Peter Stopschinski. The local composer and musician was first exposed to the show..."

March 8, 2019 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

A Year in Local Music Crams Onto One Stage at the 2018/19 Austin Music Awards

Unique musical moments make for a night of fan-voted accolades

"...truly unique musical moments in a night of fan-voted local scene accolades – endures...."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Local Opera Local Artists' We Might Be Struck by Lightning

In this new pastiche chamber opera, LOLA takes us on a bold musical journey

"...by Lightning, Rebecca Herman, founding artistic producer of LOLA (Local Opera Local Artists), takes a unique approach to presenting..."

Aug. 25, 2017 Arts Review by Michelle Haché

Lege Bills Target Local Planned Parenthood Office

Latest attack rooted in faulty logic

"...or their affiliates. The Senate, cherry-picking how it values local control, sped through Georgetown Sen. Charles Schwertner's SB 4,..."

Aug. 4, 2017 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Local Businesses Warn Lege on Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Discriminatory laws not just morally corrupt but financially damaging

"...in 2017's upcoming session, which begins Jan. 10. To local businesses, it's not just morally corrupt, but financially damaging...."

Nov. 18, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Local Gaming News-Bites

With Austin Wintory, Replay Games, Gl33k, and other notable game folks

"...because there’s limited space on paper doesn’t mean other locals aren’t making waves. Enter the internet and its unending..."

Dec. 13, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

Eat Drink Local Week's Culinary/Cultural Mash-Up

Eat well. Drink well. Do good.

"...Now in its sixth year, Edible Austin's Eat Drink Local Week has become a culinary and cultural mash-up that..."

Nov. 30, 2012 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

KUT Should Stay Local

"...to reconsider using a voice-tracked deejay in place of local talent. If you are unfamiliar with voice-tracking, an example..."

July 15, 2009 Postmarks

Buy Local During Economic Crisis

"...– national chain businesses, Internet businesses, and, more importantly, local businesses. Personally, I care a lot more that places..."

Oct. 13, 2008 Postmarks

Austin Drag King and Queen Take On Local LGBTQ Policy Work

Nobody had to drag them into it

"...Often, the people working on local government boards and commissions are there because they were..."

Aug. 23, 2024 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Co-Founder of Local Org That Pushed for Cannabis Decriminalization Abruptly Replaced

Julie Oliver exits Ground Game, Catina Voellinger takes helm

"...to advocate for cannabis decriminalization. The group partners with local and state allies to push ballot propositions, cultivating the..."

April 5, 2024 News Post by Brant Bingamon

A Drag Tribute, Eclipse Events Galore, and More Local Happenings

Get your glasses and find your totality

"...Local BIPOC & queer-focused org allgo joins together with social..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Five Local Markets to Thwart Holiday Humbugism

Whether it's German traditions or gothic ghoulishness, we've got your gifting options

"...to Austin organizations, artists, and makers by shopping at local markets instead of lining the pockets of our corporate..."

Nov. 25, 2022 Arts Column by Kat McNevins

Booze You Can Use: A Few Choice Local Views

Sufficient Texas tipples to topple any tedium

"...go before their imminent straight bourbon makes it to local retailers. Meanwhile, the Fierce Whiskers tasting room is a..."

Oct. 13, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Quesoff Wants You, Garbo’s Grabs Another Brick-and-Mortar, Local Foods Debuts Downtown, Lazarus Revamps the Former Coldtowne Theatre, and Ooooh, That Bourbon Brawl

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Local Foods – we were real happy about these guys..."

June 24, 2022 Food Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Quesoff Wants You, Garbo’s Grabs Another Brick-and-Mortar, Local Foods Debuts Downtown, Lazarus Revamps the Former Coldtowne Theatre, and Ooooh, That Bourbon Brawl

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...Local Foods – we were real happy about these guys..."

June 22, 2022 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Candidates Launch Their 2022 Campaigns

Off to the races with Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, and Jose "Chito" Vela

"...cycle has begun with a shuffle of candidates for local, state, and federal offices. Standing in front of the..."

Nov. 12, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Trudy’s Celebrates Local Women, Emmer & Rye Preps Canje, Texas (Sort of) Gets Milk Bar, and More

All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering

"...new thematic design program: Women of Trudy’s, recognizing ten local women who are pillars of the community. From a..."

July 20, 2021 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Activists Call Out Police and Find Themselves Flagged as Threats

Doesn't take much to get on the watchlist

"...video rant urging protesters to visit the homes of local police officers, environmental activist and Austin native Louis Mon­civ­ias..."

Aug. 28, 2020 News Feature by John Anderson

Local K-12 Educators Look at Ways to Start the School Year as COVID-19 Looms

Put on your thinking cap

"...first, the state took a hands-off approach, deferring to local officials. In June, Texas Education Agency officials required the..."

Aug. 7, 2020 Features Feature by Aaricka Washington

How Does School District Policing Support Local Students?

To serve and protect

"...differentiates district officers from those who are employed by local municipalities and may still have to split time between..."

Jan. 24, 2020 News Feature by Autumn A. Arnett

Qmmunity: Oscars Flop, Local Awards Do Not

Plus a trans masc social, sweet queer bluegrass, and more

"...the movie got. Anyway, I am excited for some local award happenings! Let's all send a big round of..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Austin Cookbook Explores Iconic Local Dishes

Colorful pages exude Austin's culinary vibe

"...If you've searched for local restaurant advice online, you've likely read the work of..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Food Feature by Jessika Roth

Point Austin: Local Control Now in Chains

State clamps down on cities' right to govern themselves

"...assessment – the Republican majority appears determined to limit local authority as much as possible, in favor of retaining..."

April 26, 2019 News Column by Michael King

Kendra Scott Walks Back Support for Local Crisis Pregnancy Center

Jeweler regrets hosting fundraiser for Pflugerville CPC

"...letter- and email-writing campaign to Kendra Scott after the local jewelry company’s Domain store location threw a fundraiser this..."

July 30, 2018 News Post by Mary Tuma

On the Trail of the Local Snail

Austin, in one way or another, has it escargot-ing on

"...But that's not the case at all. Not locally, anyway. Not in Texas...."

July 20, 2018 Food Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Local Sparkling Waters to Help You Get Your Topo Chico Fix

Waterloo, Big Swig, and Rambler break into the fizzy business

"...surge of Texan entrants was inevitable. This fall, three local sparkling waters – Waterloo, Big Swig, and Rambler –..."

Nov. 10, 2017 Food Feature by Tom Thornton

Pre-Eminent Local Producer Danny Reisch Moves South to Lockhart

The challenge as he moves is to maintain the same creative space and energy

"...a producer, including helming one of this year's top local releases in Shear­water's elaborate Jet Plane and Oxbow. Get..."

Aug. 12, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Moontower Comedy & Oddity Fest: Local Stars on the Rise

Because nobody knows funny like ATX

"...spark in this year’s lineup is the influx of local talent taking the stage. And while generally we like..."

April 11, 2016 Events Post by Samantha Johnson

KOOP 91.7FM Plays Local Music All the Time

"..."we don't have a radio station that will play local artists except for KVET after 7pm." I have great..."

April 16, 2010 Postmarks

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