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With July Fourth on the horizon and steamy weather dominating our outdoor lives, we all need some rad music to keep us going. This weekend, we recommend an exceptional electro/indie act, a Southern rock CD release, and a comedy movie legend’s 24th birthday. Stay cool, stay awesome, and listen local! [Read more…]
Don’t be intimidated by Richard III like the Duke of Buckingham (Credit: Kimberley Mead)
For anyone wondering what the true form and function of theater looks like, consider “Booth’s Richard III” at Austin Scottish Rite Theatre, playing for one more weekend on June 29 and 30. This performance of Colley Cibber’s “Richard III,” taken from the original script notes by American thespian turned villain, John Wilkes Booth, is unlike anything you’ll see this year.
Let me frame it for you. Beth Burns, Artistic Director of Hidden Room Theatre and the Master of Play, announces the show and briefly explains what you are about to see: lots of stage violence, melodrama, gesture acting, and hundreds of lines of Shakespeare. In short, maybe everything you hate about theater. And yet, she begs, there is one thing fundamental to bringing Shakespeare’s plays to life: you, the audience. [Read more…]
With the weekend on the horizon, it’s time to start making those all-important plans. While many of us like to wander downtown searching for any tune that catches our ear, it’s always good to have a game plan. To make things easy, we recommend classic Americana, soul/blues seeped in Austin authenticity, and a folk/country act that’s out of this world. Enjoy the weekend and the music, and remember to listen local! [Read more…]
To all the dads looking for rad music this weekend, Happy Father’s Day! What better way to spend your time than digging shows in the Live Music Capital of the World. This weekend, we recommend blistering bluegrass, and a two-fer of old and new school blues. Enjoy the family and our city’s awesome slate of local, live music. [Read more…]
Welcome to the weekend, savvy show-goers! With no sign of relief from the brutal heat, Austin’s live music scene is matching the temperature with a scorching concert calendar. This weekend, we recommend a brilliant soul/rock act, blistering post punk, and a one-man band of southern rock stomp. Enjoy the weekend and listen local! [Read more…]
Feel that wave of stifling heat? Austin’s summer sweat has arrived, weeks ahead of schedule. Luckily, the evenings are still bearable, so take the opportunity to check out some live, local music this weekend. We recommend trippy, ’70s-era headspace rock, an incredible one-man band’s record release, and a legendary group celebrating a brand new collection of covers. Enjoy the weekend, Austin. Listen local! [Read more…]
Texas Focus panel with Film Programs Manager Rachel Manning on right (Credit: Bullock Museum)
Guest article by Janet Lee
Film is a window into other lives, whether they’re set in reality or an alternate universe. Movies provide various perspectives that are ultimately a reflection of our society. The Film Series Program at Bullock Museum delves into these perspectives, leading open and thematic discussions within the Austin community.
The museum’s mission is to create diverse conversations and narratives using the medium of film. And more importantly, to continue those conversations beyond the theater. Rather than simply hosting screenings, Bullock wants to collectively tackle myths, preconceived notions, and themes that are relevant and engaging. [Read more…]
Sample from local businesses like Tèo Gelato at Austin Ice Cream Festival
“Here comes the heat. How will I cope?” In Austin, these are daily thoughts during the onset of summertime. In my case, the question is often followed by: “I need a sweet scoop of chocolate chip ice cream.” And/or: “Okay, Google, where’s the nearest snow cone?” And/or: “Just put me in an ice bath already.”
Well, thank ye sweet festival heaven for a most elegant solution: Austin Ice Cream Festival. This coming June 23, 2018, food trucks, ice cream trucks, musicians, dogs, and humans big and small will converge for the twelfth year of one of The Today Show’s “Top Festivals in the Country.” [Read more…]
Break out your American flag tank tops and light those sparklers, regular readers. Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and with it comes some fantastic local music. This weekend, we recommend slick ’80s synth, trippy psych rock, and a throwback to the world lo-fi ’80s post punk (now that’s a mouthful). Enjoy the music, enjoy your three-day weekend, and listen local! [Read more…]
Traffic on MoPac can be an absolute nightmare. In a city where rush hour starts at 3 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m., entertainment is mandatory. Luckily, Austin is chock-full of homegrown podcasts covering every imaginable subject and topic. Here are a few of the top podcasts in Austin that have us listening right now.
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