Qmmunity: Making It Ourselves

Examples of queer creativity abound in Austin, Texas

"...at these queer-affirming classes. Fridays in Sept., 7-8pm. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales. Free but RSVP. esquinatango.org...."

Sept. 22, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Carnival of Queers

A carnival of queer cavorting will delight your senses this weekend

"...at these queer-affirming classes. Fridays in Sept., 7-8pm. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales. Free but RSVP. esquinatango.org...."

Sept. 15, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Pumpkin Spice Homoscopes

The seasons are changing, so find a new queer event to enjoy!

"...at these queer-affirming classes. Fridays in September, 7-8pm. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales. Free but RSVP. esquinatango.org...."

Sept. 8, 2023 Column by James Scott

Qmmunity: Shantay, You Stay

A new season of Drag Race All Stars means watch parties aplenty

"...QTBIPOC communities and allies! Sat., May 20, 7pm. Esquina Tango, 209 Pedernales. $10-23. bit.ly/baile23...."

May 19, 2023 Column by James Scott

Review: Alex Coke & Carl Michel Sextet, EMERGENCE

Co-leaders make the most of band's unusual, drumless instrumentation

"...Picks Up and the Boats Cast Off for Troy"), tango ("Mangled Tango"), and even "POP!" Indeed, while there's plenty..."

May 12, 2023 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Cyrus Gray Hasn’t Been Convicted of a Crime, but He Spent Years in Jail

Now he is an advocate for the rights of the accused

"...cell with six members of the Hispanic prison gang Tango Blast. "When I got in there, I let him..."

March 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Local and National Gifts for the Politically Minded

Goodwill to all and coal for a few

"...been banned or repeatedly challenged include Justin Richardson's And Tango Makes Three about two male penguins who fall in..."

Dec. 2, 2022 News Feature by Maggie Q. Thompson

SXSW 2023 Announces Thao, Armani White, Blondshell, and Otoboke Beaver

Among 191 acts on the festival’s first artist list

"...IRELAND) Albertine Sarges (Berlin GERMANY) Algiers (Atlanta GA) Alien Tango (London UK-ENGLAND) Amber Arcades (Utrecht NETHERLANDS) Anna Salman (Lahore..."

Oct. 19, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Hays County’s Overwhelmed Jail System in Dire Shape, Advocates Say

Some inmates are waiting years to see their day in court

"...eight members of a Latin American gang known as Tango Blast, according to accounts gathered by Hays County Jail..."

Sept. 9, 2022 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Tango for Two in Cha Cha Real Smooth

Cooper Raiff and Dakota Johnson on age, romance and ghost directors

June 16, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Scrubs Star Judy Reyes Looks Back as the Cast Reunites at ATX TV Festival

"I can't even get over the fact that it's been 20 years"

"...implanted. "The first thing that I said was, 'My tango!' And I just cried. Bill was amazing. He went,..."

June 3, 2022 Screens Feature by Richard Whittaker

Public Notice: Spring Is Busting Out ...

Free pot, free events, and more

"...offers five weekly sessions presented by Ascension Seton. Esquina Tango does "Latin Dance" the next two Tuesdays at 7:30pm;..."

April 15, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

With the Music Lineup Rolling Out, South by Southwest 2022 Finally Feels Real

Maxo Kream, Monaleo, W.I.T.C.H., and Vitreous Humor highlight drop

"...NJ) Aertex (Washington DC) Alex Dupree (Austin TX) Alien Tango (Murcia SPAIN) ANAVITÓRIA (São Paulo BRAZIL) Andrea Cruz (Puerto..."

Oct. 20, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

F.T.A

The suppressed anti-Vietnam war cabaret finally hits the spotlight

"...stood for “Free the Army”. In uncensored ones, Foxtrot Tango Alpha became middle-finger shorthand for telling the Establishment what..."

March 12, 2021 Movie Review by Steve Davis

SXSW Online: Recommended Programming

Must-catch panels, films, music showcases, and more at this year's all-virtual Fest

"...5pm:  Sounds From Spain — Music Showcase Featuring Alien Tango, Candeleros, and Belako. (CHANNEL 2)..."

March 12, 2021 Features Feature

A Speed Dating Sampler of All 69 Virtual SXSW Music Showcases

The sun always shines on TV

"...post-punk spearheads irresistible vox from Cristina Lizarraga, while Alien Tango sings bombastic surrealist pop and Candeleros dubs Afro-Caribbean cumbia...."

March 12, 2021 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Sun June’s Emotional Landscapes

Songwriter Laura Colwell discusses atmospheric sophomore effort Somewhere

"...of nature. You can put anything in it." Esquina Tango Sound Disputes & More Meeting Notes..."

Feb. 12, 2021 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Releases V-I-R-T-U-A-L 2021 Music Roster

Sorry, Didirri, Connie Constance highlight global drop

"...Alien Tango (Murcia, Spain)..."

Jan. 26, 2021 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Austin’s Downtown Bar Scene Rides a Malfunctioning Roller Coaster

Local business owners attempt to navigate an impossible situation

"...June 3). The bars popped were Soho Lounge, Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse, the Bob Woody-owned Buford's Backyard Beer Garden,..."

July 3, 2020 Food Feature by Kevin Curtin

Archive Theater's The Man of Destiny

The company builds a uniquely entertaining evening around Shaw's fiery tango of wits between a young Napoleon and a Mysterious Lady

"...music – and simply get lost in Shaw's fiery tango of wits. For that reason, I'd call The Man..."

Feb. 21, 2020 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Super Bowl LIV Watch Parties in Austin

The big game is upon us; leave the snacks & beer to the professionals

"...children. – N.B. Super Bowl Watch Party at Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Icehouse..."

Jan. 31, 2020 Events Post by Lauren Girgis

Day Trips: Bob “Daddy-O” Wade

A tour of dearly departed Bob “Daddy-O” Wade’s art

"...Dallas: Dancing Frogs, originally called Six Frogs Over Tango, the piece was done for the Tango nightclub in..."

Jan. 3, 2020 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In Memoriam: Bob "Daddy-o" Wade

A fond farewell to the original trickster of Lone Star art

"...frogs that Wade created for the roof of the Tango nightclub in Dallas in 1980 ran afoul of a..."

Dec. 27, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Watchmaker's Song

Ventana Ballet's playful take on The Nutcracker lets audiences in on the action and brings a new magic to the familiar ballet

"...Kandil with Raks Saheeb, Spanish flamenco by Stephanie Keeton, tango by a duo from Esquina Tango, Irish step dance..."

Dec. 20, 2019 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Austin Music Awards Gallery, 2015-2019

"...Dicks Wheelchair Epidemic Tango at the 34th annual Austin Music Awards, 2016..."

Nov. 26, 2019 Photo Gallery

Levitation Live Shot: Angel Olsen, Devendra Banhart, Vagabon

Opening night triple bill of song enchanters brings the weather

"...loosened up the growing crowd. Couples did a quasi tango to “Mi Negrita” and the doo-wop crooning and five-part..."

Nov. 8, 2019 Music Post by Abby Johnston

The Gravity of Sound

The Bubble's new studio stands as Mark Genfan's swan song

"...Trouble­maker Studios and all eight rooms of Charlie Uniform Tango. He counted UT's Film Department and the Austin Film..."

Oct. 25, 2019 Music Feature by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Reveals First 2020 Artist List

Music from all over the map … literally

"...Alien Tango (Murcia, Spain)..."

Oct. 16, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Jackie Venson Strips Off Her Blues Band and Becomes Her Own "DJ"

Austin's reigning Best Guitarist scales the ladder to the roof

"...Live at Strange Brew, a stripped-down drums and guitar tango...."

July 26, 2019 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

A Game of Lotería Envelops Como Las Movies

Locals become El Borracho in new “Una Vuelta Más” clip

"...The video, a collaboration with multi-media artists Tango Tron filmed at Mosaic Sound Collective, pans circularly around..."

May 10, 2019 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

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