The Secret History of the Off Center
Looking back at the former home of the Rude Mechs and why it mattered
"...Oh, no mistake, there was plenty about the Off Center not to like. A rumbling old HVAC system..."
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June 30, 2017 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Review: Large Brush Collection, Off Center
Nora Predey’s complex lyrical considerations extend to stratified sonics
"...extraordinaire bleeds her internal conflicts earnestly, but the resulting Off Center proves much more hopeful. Predey coos and quivers..."
Feb. 2, 2024 Music Feature by Laiken Neumann
Long Fringe @ the Off Center
"...held primarily at The Hideout, 617 Congress, and The Off Center, 2211-A Hidalgo. Two additional productions will "bring their..."
Jan. 7, 2000 Arts Feature
Austin ISD Performing Arts Off-Center
Board approves purchase of Mueller tract for performing arts center
"...voted against buying land for the long-awaited performing arts center. The board voted 8-1 to spend $4 million on..."
April 29, 2011 News Feature by Richard Whittaker
Desolation Center
Before corporate fests, Desolation Center blew the Mojave apart
"...birth of what he dubbed the (now legendary) “Desolation Center” concerts-cum-happenings-cum-anarchy-crazed outings into the far backcountry of the Mojave..."
Sept. 20, 2019 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Does Austin Need an LGBTQ Center?
A look at the city's lack of a queer community hub
"...thriving queer community, Austin hasn’t housed a proper LGBTQ Center in over two decades...."
April 11, 2018 Qmmunity Post by Mikaila Rushing
Center Stage
Students at the American Ballet Academy in New York vie to join the professional corps.
"...love with her new tutu in order to like Center Stage, but it certainly wouldn't hurt. Center Stage is..."
May 12, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Center of the World
"...millionaire who believes his computer screen to be the center of the universe. He's young and good-looking, but seems..."
May 4, 2001 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
The Kill-Off
"...The Grifters, After Dark, My Sweet and now, The Kill-Off. Thompson's world with its sociopathic protagonists and pernicious moral..."
July 12, 1991 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten
Jonas Brothers Confront Superstar Past & Present at Erwin Center
Disney breakouts effortlessly transcend boy bandom
"...OG Jonas Brothers fans?” Saturday night at the Erwin Center, witnessing pop sensation Joe Jonas raised on a platform..."
Dec. 9, 2019 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez
The Drop-In Music Series Returns to the Long Center Lawn
Weekly shows are free but capacity is limited
"...will probably pump you up more than cool you off, but a free concert may be worth weathering Austin’s..."
May 25, 2022 Music Post by Ali Juell
Day Trips: Bay Education Center, Rockport
Science center offers education on vacation
"...The Bay Education Center in Rockport gives a view of the coast that..."
April 29, 2022 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
UFC Fight Night Pounds the Erwin Center
Edgar dominates, but it's a mixed night for Texas fighters
"...Fight Night 57 on Saturday at the Frank Erwin Center proved entertaining from start to finish. In the very..."
Nov. 24, 2014 Sports Post by Mac McCann
The Natural Center of Gravity
Utter Reading Series at the Austin History Center
"...peers at an open mike, the process of showing off work doesn't feature that aspect of immediate gratification. A..."
May 9, 1997 Books Feature by Phil West
Free Outdoor Soundwalk “Eclipsing” Comes to the Long Center
Binaural artwork inspired by this year’s eclipse is open to all
"...Saunders of Point A have partnered with the Long Center and the Simons Foundation to present a once-in-a-lifetime experience,..."
Feb. 13, 2024 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Five Things to Head Off the Hex on Friday the 13th
Shake off the curse of this mini-Halloween
"...was supposed to put the nail in the franchise's coffin...."
May 13, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker
Tool Asphyxiates the Erwin Center
“Supposedly, Austin,” announced Keenan. “Work on it”
"...no surprise Tuesday night at a rafters-full Frank Erwin Center that the cult L.A. fourpiece remained shrouded behind a..."
Jan. 22, 2020 Music Post by Alejandra Ramirez
Tyler, the Creator Blooms at the Erwin Center
Odd Future MC hasn’t forgotten inciting a SXSW riot
"...blossoming of Tyler Okonma continued at the Frank Erwin Center on Tuesday evening. The concert marked Tyler, the Creator’s..."
Oct. 23, 2019 Music Post by Derek Udensi
Faster Than Sound: The Fable Trilogy, Briscoe Center's "Greatest Hits," and Beerland Sold
Rare local reissues from Jazzman Records, the Briscoe Center’s Music Collections presents its “Greatest Hits,” and – has Beerland been sold?
"...Fable Records officially launched in 1975 with a hot check. Founder Michael..."
May 31, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe
Council Gives Green Light to Convention Center, Scooter Riders
May 23 meeting tackles "Downtown puzzle," "micro-mobility"
"...of the day: a plan to expand the Convention Center while preserving nearby Palm School, and new regulations on..."
May 24, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders
Madonna Remains a Prickly Pop Disruptor at Moody Center
First of two nights drives home Madge’s four-decade ubiquity
"...Celebration Tour, an exasperated Madonna explained to the Moody Center on Sunday the reasoning for her retrospective show: “I’m..."
April 15, 2024 Music Post by Carys Anderson
Beck and Phoenix Make Every Moment Count at Breathless Moody Center Co-Headline
Dancing through three decades of songs from the two indie pop giants
"...a lot of ground to cover at the Moody Center Tuesday night...."
Aug. 23, 2023 Music Post by Abby Johnston
John Mayer Sets the Moody Center Mood
Sob rocker marks first show at not-quite-ready stadium
"...“Bless The Mood” at the ribbon-cutting for the Moody Center. Last night, inside the new Frank Erwin Center replacement..."
April 21, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe
Day Trips: Big Bend Fossil Discovery Center
Discover Big Bend National Park’s fossilized past at new center
"...The Fossil Discovery Center is the perfect introduction to Big Bend National Park...."
June 21, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Fleetwood Mac Goes a New Way at Frank Erwin Center
Slow start aside, don’t dream it’s over
"...When Fleetwood Mac rolled through Austin in 2015, Lindsey..."
Feb. 11, 2019 Music Post by Doug Freeman
Animal Center Celebrates First Anniversary
First year has brought more than 7,000 adoptions
"...first anniversary of the opening of the Austin Animal Center at 7201 Levander Loop...."
Nov. 10, 2012 News Post by Monica Riese
Penfold Theatre Gives Live Readings of Radio Plays in the Ransom Center Archives
The company has dusted off radio adaptations of Shakespeare, Fitzgerald, and Thackeray for the 21st century to hear – live
"...The University of Texas' Ransom Center has, among its vast collections, the Theatre Guild archives,..."
Sept. 3, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Fleetwood Mac Bewitches the Frank Erwin Center
A triumphant return for the Fab Five
"...was Fleetwood Mac Sunday night at the Frank Erwin Center. At the hour mark of an epic, 160-minute, 23-song..."
March 2, 2015 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Paul McCartney Wings It to the Frank Erwin Center
Beatle set for a May 22 date on Red River
"...God it wasn't the Stones. When the Frank Erwin Center sent out a press release Wednesday morning proclaiming "a..."
April 4, 2013 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Morrissey and Interpol Go Classic Post-Punk on the Erwin Center
Weekend’s double headliner doesn’t disappoint
"...60, brought jokes to his takeover of the Erwin Center on Friday night. The English-born Irishman and former frontman..."
