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Opinion: In DEI Purge, Who’s UT Coming After Next?
And why is university leadership willing to stand down in the face of direct interference in our academic and intellectual freedom?
"...Jim Kuhn is an associate director at the Harry Ransom Center at UT-Austin where he also served as..."

May 3, 2024 Column by Jim Kuhn

Squirrel Fest, a Bidi Bidi Birthday, and More Community Events
Plan your week with some of our recommended happenings around town
"...Thursday 11, Palmer Events Center..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Soundscapes, Bat Books, and More Arts Events for the Week
Things to do when you're not staring at an interloping moon
"...In conjunction with an Austin History Center traveling exhibition of his hip-hop posters, Bobby Dixon sits..."

April 5, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Dog Toys and Puppy Sports Lead Our Recommended Community Events
Bucking broncos, drag vampires, and more highlights
"...Friday 9 - Saturday 10, H-E-B Center at Cedar Park..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Katherine McNevins

Bloody Brides, Creepy Cats, and More Arts Events for the Week
Valentine's (and anti-Valentine) fun, soundtracking a rock, etc.
"...Friday 9 - Saturday 10, the Long Center..."

Feb. 9, 2024 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Free Art Exhibits for Your Aesthetic Delectation
Free Week may have wrapped, but there’s still plenty of gratis entertainment in this town
"...Henri Ford, Kristin Calhoun, David McGee, and others.Through Feb. 25Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21sthrc.utexas.edu Landmarks’ Self-Guided Walking Tour..."

Jan. 12, 2024 Arts Column by Wayne Alan Brenner

So You Think You Know Austin Film History?
Play our multiple choice trivia game
"...8) What famous wardrobe item is kept at the Harry Ransom Center?..."

Dec. 22, 2023 Features Feature by Richard Whittaker

Texas Book Festival Announces New CEO
Fundraising expert Marianne DeLeón steps into leadership role
"...in April to become chief development officer at the Harry Ransom Center (in the intervening period, TBF Deputy Director..."

Nov. 29, 2023 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

A New Chapter for Austin’s Small Bookstores
From serving neighborhoods to serving wine, how innovative local booksellers are filling the shelves
"...Austin houses the remarkable literary archive that is the Harry Ransom Center. It has one of the most well-regarded..."

Nov. 10, 2023 Arts Feature by Joe Gross

Harry Ransom Center Celebrates Movie Storyboards With Poster Giveaway
Grab some art this weekend at the "Drawing the Motion Picture" exhibit
"...art lovers and cinephiles equally - courtesy of the Harry Ransom Center and its current exhibition, "Drawing the Motion..."

April 8, 2023 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Five Adventures for Museum Day
Porcupines, portraits, and plenty more to rekindle your love of learning
"...the Christian-Green Gallery, the Blanton Museum of Art, the Harry Ransom Center, the Dolph Briscoe Center, and the Bullock..."

Sept. 16, 2022 Arts Column by Richard Whittaker

We Have an Issue: Struggling to Find the Words
In this week's issue, we explore Austin's response to the overturn of Roe v. Wade
"...HRC: Robert De Niro will be feted at the Harry Ransom Center's Celebration of Film gala come September...."

July 1, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

Robert De Niro Joins Harry Ransom Center for a Celebration of Film
Gala and endowment will honor the Heat star
"...Hollywood is coming to the Harry Ransom Center at UT-Austin with the announcement that Robert..."

June 27, 2022 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

RIP Willie Siros, 1952-2022
Local literary lion and SF convention pioneer dead at 69
"...Austin, including working as a para-librarian at UT Austin's Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center (specializing in speculative fiction) and..."

Jan. 7, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

How to Celebrate Austin Museum Day 2020
In person and virtual events abound on the city' annual free museum day
"...to reserve your spot: www.flowerhillfoundation.org/austinmuseumday. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center..."

Sept. 15, 2020 Arts Post

In Memoriam: Terrence McNally
Covid-19 complications claim the distinguished playwright
"...McNally has his literary archive here at the UT's Harry Ransom Center, and he has seen his plays widely..."

March 25, 2020 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Area Cancellations and Other COVID-19 Updates
Gov. Abbott declares statewide public health disaster
"...You can find yesterday's updated list of cancelled events..."

March 13, 2020 News Post by James Renovitch

What Odd Circumstance Joins Austin’s L.B. Deyo With Gabriel García Márquez Even Beyond the Ransom Center’s Newly Revealed Archives?
Maybe it’s, what? Love, in the time of measles?
"...be on par with discovering ice, citizen, but UT’s Harry Ransom Center has the archives of Gabriel García Márquez..."

Feb. 3, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Faster Than Sound: Renovated Beerland Opens, Dozen Street on Its Way Out
Rounding up 2020 venue news plus all things Hi, How Are You Day
"...Radio, and more, streaming live at www.stingray.com/hhay. Wednesday, the Harry Ransom Center holds "Poetry on the Plaza" at noon,..."

Jan. 17, 2020 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Day Trips: Chisholm Trail Heritage Museum, Cuero
Chisholm Trail rides again
"...says that a lot of people made the history center – which began as an idea in 2000 and..."

Oct. 18, 2019 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

In Memoriam: Rhoda Winter Russell
Movement therapy pioneer who knew the greats of dance has died
"...of showdogs. She did donate several boxes to the Harry Ransom Center containing correspondence with Wigman, as well as..."

Aug. 1, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Critics Table's Grand Tales
The winners of the 2018-19 Austin Critics Table Awards
"...Vincent Valdez's “The City,” Blanton Museum of Art “Vaudeville!”, Harry Ransom Center Palace Theater in Georgetown..."

June 4, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

Austin Homes Tour: The Art of the Craftsman Style
John Ruskin's ghost will be nearby, eating breakfast tacos and smiling
"...come about because of the current exhibition at the Harry Ransom Center, or is that just a happy coincidence?..."

April 24, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

SXSW 2019 Announces Art Programs
Seven installations and conference sessions on art scheduled
"...Arctic Passage Award-winning photographer and filmmaker, and Harry Ransom Center Research Fellow Louie Palu will call attention..."

Feb. 6, 2019 Arts Post by Robert Faires

How Costume Designer Edith Head Changed the Look of Hollywood
AFS Cinema spotlights films featuring the Oscar-winner's designs
"...collection assistant for Costumes and Personal Effects at the Harry Ransom Center. AFS Cinema presents Edith Head’s Hollywood through..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Screens Column by Jill Morena

Melany Jean’s Top 10 Fine Art Moments of 2018
Unforgettably textured sculptures, unsettling exhibitions, and unusual spaces made for a memorable year in art
"...OKORO: PUNK NOIR" (George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center) Okoro's larger-than-life portraits probed style, spirit, and substance to..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Melany Jean

Wayne Alan Brenner’s Top 10 Arts-Related Things I Enjoyed in 2018
Representational and digital art, plus theatre rooted in history proved especially mind-blowing this year
"...Room Theatre) The Hidden Room's Beth Burns and the Ransom Center's Eric Colleary collaborated to bring John Wilkes Booth's..."

Dec. 28, 2018 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Five Austin Activities for the Whole Family
Got a house full of guests this holiday? Here’s how to entertain ’em.
"...to the largest IMAX screen in Texas) and the Harry Ransom Center, a research library and museum that hosts..."

Dec. 21, 2018 Events Post by Shalavé Cawley

2018 B. Iden Payne Award Winners
Top honors go to Drowsy Chaperone and Fixing Troilus
"...Amelia Turner, Howard Burkett, Booth’s Richard III, Hidden Room, Harry Ransom Center, and Austin Scottish Rite Theater Crystal Bird..."

Nov. 7, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

East Austin Studio Tour: Who Is Marc English?
That question will be answered, vividly, and pretty much in full
"...the years, distinct looks for The Criterion Collection, the Harry Ransom Center, Austin Film Society, Salvage Vanguard Theatre, Girlstart,..."

Nov. 6, 2018 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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