Kern & Rachmaninoff: A Magical Duo
Famed pianist Olga Kern brought the house down at the Long Centre this weekend. Her performance of the four Rachmaninoff piano concertos was a smashing way to begin the new…
The Girl Who Became Legend
If your life is lacking a bit of whimsy, this musical is for you. The Girl Who Became Legend saw its world premiere at the Zach Theatre on Sept. 15.…
Austin Meets its African American Heritage in Song, Dance, and Storytelling with RE-CLAIM
Hosted by Texas Performing Arts at UT, the youth performance this reporter had the privilege and delight to attend at Bass Concert Hall. It’s a showcase of West African and…
GERSHWIN at the Zach
George Gershwin made an appearance at the Zach Theatre in Austin last week. Well, it wasn’t actually George (he died in 1937), but the next best thing: Hershey Felder in…
PIPELINE
The word ‘pipeline’ does not generally embody any sinister connotations, but in this play by Dominique Morisseau, it is very sinister indeed. The Pipeline under scrutiny is the “school-to-prison” one,…
Paper Birds VR Film
In the early 90s, virtual reality (VR) was all the rage as it was brand new. In 1991, two years after the Berlin Wall fell, I was filming a video…
Davis Gallery – Highlights from the Late Summer Dreams Group Show
The Davis Gallery is in old Austin, near Shoal Creek and off North Lamar around 12th Street, hidden behind hedges and tucked into a little corner. I am only a…
Steel Magnolias
In her directorial debut, Kelsey Layton has a big success on her hands. Steel Magnolias, which is playing at the Bastrop Opera House, is a sheer delight. “I’m used to…
Tulsi Fine Indian Cuisine
For the very best of Indian cuisine, greater Austin now benefits from what Arkansas has lost. Tulsi Fine Indian Cuisine opened in Round Rock on July 7. Restaurant manager Rahul…
Colton House Hotel – Cozy Luxury in South Austin
Opened during Covid in what could have or should have been a terrible time for hoteliers and the hospitality industry in general, Colton House Hotel has come out of that…