Top 10 Most Memorable Locally Produced Live Performance Offerings That I Chanced to See in 2006 (A Hierarchical List)

"...3) Static (Salvage Vanguard Theater) Brent Werzner's solo performance and a spooky technical design stood out in this..."

Jan. 5, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

The Sights and Sounds of Art in Sync

Ron Mann's jazz avant-garde exploration Imagine the Sound provides the perfect counterpoint to Austin Eye+Ear (which will screen Mann's film this Sunday in an E+E benefit): Both are bent on the blurring of artistic lines.

"...Imagine the Sound -- that music should encompass other arts such as dance, poetry, and painting, Taylor becomes at..."

May 3, 2002 Screens Feature by Will Robinson Sheff

Performance

"...is the latest themed exhibition at the Alternate Current ArtSpace, and it kicks off with a big multimedia event..."

March 14, 1997 News Feature

Big Medium Closes, Leaving a Void in Austin’s Art Scene

Loss of nonprofit puts future of Austin Studio Tours in question

"...turmoil and the city of Austin's decision to pull arts funding from legacy organizations seems to be key factor...."

Feb. 25, 2025 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

An Art, a Craft, a Movie, and More Events for the Weekdays

Don't let the workweek get you down

"...screenings this summer by Central Texas creators, platforming local artists and sharing their work with their neighbors. Media ranges..."

July 19, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Zen and the Art of Winning Championships

Richard Linklater profiles living legend Augie Garrido in Inning by Inning

"...winningest coach ever and – as some of the participants in Richard Linklater's newest film, Inning by Inning: A..."

May 30, 2008 Screens Feature by Ashley Moreno

The Art of Dining

Digestible Feats makes meaning out of meals

"..."Food is not just eating," insists Hank Cathey, culinary arts coordinator for the Fusebox Festival. Indeed, in Cathey's events,..."

April 19, 2013 Food Feature by Amy Gentry

The Arts Alive Institute: Reaching all learners with art

VSA Arts' Arts Alive Institute brings together artists and educators from across the state to discuss best practices for using the arts to reach everyone in the classroom

"...or bilingual just by registering for and attending the Arts Alive Institute: A Bi-Lingual Inclusive Arts Exchange on Tuesday,..."

June 15, 2007 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Art Burn

An early-morning blaze at Guadalupe Arts Center displaces 75 artists

"...Fire hit the Guadalupe Arts Center late Sunday, causing an estimated $650,000 in damage..."

Feb. 4, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Rivers and Tides

Andy Goldsworthy's art of the ephemeral in nature is granted permanence in this feature documentary.

"...Directed by: Thomas Riedelsheimer. In theory, art should stand on its own … unless the art..."

Sept. 19, 2003 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Air Guitar Nation

What other international competition awards points for general "airiness"? This fun documentary celebrates the weirdness but never mocks the participants.

"...champ, who is sent to the world competition. The performances immediately resonate as a strange mix of performance art..."

April 13, 2007 Movie Review by Toddy Burton

Frank

Arthouse comedy amuses yet disappoints.

"...of that brilliance transferable. A likable but ultimately slight arthouse comedy, Frank measures the toll such close proximity to..."

Sept. 5, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Sister Aimee

A slightly true story of America's first megapastor on the run

"...true. But the pièce de résistance is the outstanding performance by Austinite Anna Margaret Hollyman as the titular holy..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Pinocchio

"...Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Carlo Giuffrè, Mino Bellei, Kim Rossi Stuart, Max Cavallari and Peppe Barra. Rarely have I so..."

Jan. 3, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

McQueen

The triumphs and tragedies of the late bad boy of British fashion

"...shows featured in the film. They were as much performance art as clothes showcase, and a very public expression..."

Aug. 17, 2018 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town

Mackenzie Davis is a great traveling companion for this dull roadtrip

"...fictional character) is less together than our own. It’s cathartic in a judge-y way...."

July 20, 2018 Movie Review by Danielle White

I Am Divine

Harris Glenn Milstead, the actor better known as the 300-pound sex symbol named Divine who appeared in those early John Waters' movies, is remembered in this doc.

"...no one and everyone. Call it primal therapy as performance art, with John Waters as your shrink. Growing up..."

Oct. 25, 2013 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Step Up Revolution

A tired story is enlivened by dance happenings – essentially flash mobs with killer physiques.

"..."Serious" dancer Emily (McCormick, particularly wooden here) is the daughter of a cartoonishly ruthless..."

July 27, 2012 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Hangover

The Hangover is deliciously darker than Todd Phillips' previous comedies, Old School and Road Trip, but it isn't as thick with malice or drenched in the "bromance" creed of the present.

"...Phillips. Starring: Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha, Heather Graham, Ken Jeong, Mike Tyson, Mike Epps, Sasha..."

June 5, 2009 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Shortbus

John Cameron Mitchell's sophomore film effort asserts – with great gusto and even a brass band – our universal right to sexual happiness.

"...Inch – and though this sophomore effort is likewise partially musical, likewise partially animated, and likewise all kinds of..."

Oct. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

jackass the movie

"...to the likes of underwear bungee and drunken golf cart demolition derby. (By the way, I mean "numbnuts" quite..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Margarita Happy Hour

"...sort of angry Brooklyn-boho existence of punk rock and performance art. But as they age (“twentysomething” is now pushing..."

June 7, 2002 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

All in the Presentation

John Bullington's and James Holmes' culinary performance art: now showing at an Alamo Drafthouse (or elsewhere) near you

"...happy crowd of 500. Holmes was well-suited to this particular blend of food, music, and film, "Several of the..."

Aug. 5, 2005 Food Feature by Virginia B. Wood

Articulations

Getting Online With Art

"...Still puzzling out that connection between art and the Internet? Does art really connect on the..."

Jan. 17, 1997 Arts Column

Mother Mary Montano

The influential performance artist and onetime teacher at UT revisits Austin in the guise of a saint

"...Dressed in sunglasses and a nun's habit, performance artist Linda Mary Montano says rosary in front of..."

Oct. 3, 2014 Arts Feature by Andy Campbell

Scavenging for Home

The NATObombing of Belgrade provoked playwright Lisa D'Amour to examine the intention behind her art and reasons for being an artist.

"...Bombed. Thank god Megan and Sharon were old friends, sisters-in-art, for when they arrived a few moments later, I..."

Jan. 28, 2000 Arts Feature by Lisa D'Amour

Inside

High-concept art heist flick is an arthouse dud

"...High above the city in a Manhattan penthouse, art thief Nemo (Dafoe) is tasked with stealing the priceless..."

March 17, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

Catching His Breath

For Performance Artist Sxip, It's All in the Breathing

"...one of his recent shows around town -- this particular one, the "Prince Hoot Night" at Electric Lounge in..."

April 11, 1997 Arts Feature

Do-It-Yourself Girl Revolution

For the last two years Miranda July's work in fanzines, performance art, music, and movies have allowed her to support herself off her art. "No day job" - how many performance artists can say that?

"...letter, "Big Miss Moviola," and exposing her own troubled heart and weird intellect through films and multimedia performance. Barely..."

Sept. 17, 1999 Screens Feature by Ada Calhoun

Testperformancetest

A new multiyear program will ensure that Austin sees what's on the cutting edge

"...With so much news of arts programs shutting down, it's refreshing to hear about one..."

April 17, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

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