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"...of his resignation as undersecretary for art at the Smithsonian Institution in March 2008. One must presume then that..."
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May 22, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
'May the Passenger Pigeon Sing Thee to Thy Rest'
Second-Place Winner
"...would be preserved alongside the final pigeon in the Smithsonian, in an unseen archive so that no white men..."
Feb. 13, 2009 Books Feature by Perry Tyson Midkiff II
Larger Than Life
The late Luis Jiménez created art on a grand scale – and lived life that way, too
"...Moody Park and another of which stood outside the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, D.C., for many years...."
March 30, 2007 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Employee of the Month
Assorted workers vie for the coveted title of "Employee of the Month."
"...on the wall of the MoMA, or even the Smithsonian, but in a movie? Not so good...."
Oct. 13, 2006 Movie Review by Marc Savlov
Culture Flash!
Big honors for a local portraitist, a pianist, and two high school seniors, plus Austin Books raises $2K for First Amendment protection
"...Shaela and Elliott selected as a semifinalist in the Smithsonian's Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2006. Chosen from a field..."
March 3, 2006 Arts Column by Robert Faires
Michael Frary: In Memoriam
Michael Frary, an influential Texas modernist, painter of Texas watercolors, and longtime UT-Austin art professor, has passed away at age 87
"...to the National Museum of American Art and the Smithsonian Institution. His painting Antelope Country was chosen by the..."
Sept. 9, 2005 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Short Cuts
Movin' on up: MoveOn.org, Steve Bilich, Bennie Klain, and Kyle Henry.
"...local filmmaker Steve Bilich and his involvement with the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian -- this..."
Dec. 5, 2003 Screens Column by Marc Savlov
Day Trips
A new exhibit at the New Braunfels Museum of Art & Music in Gruene documents the love and skill that musical-instrument makers around America put into their creations.
"...put into their creations. Hearts & Hands is a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibit, built from the national museum's extensive..."
Sept. 12, 2003 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
Day Trips
"...Anna Cohn, director of the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service, defends fine art museums' decisions..."
March 16, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
The Best of Broadside, 1962-1988: Anthems of the American Underground from the Pages of Broadside Magazine (Smithsonian Folkways)
"...the American Underground from the Pages of Broadside Magazine (Smithsonian Folkways) There's no instrument for protestin' quite like an..."
Dec. 15, 2000 Music Review by Jay Hardwig
Asteroid Conundrum
"...in 2028." A Dr. Brian G. Marsden, of the Smithsonian (another cautious outfit) "is regarded as one of the..."
April 3, 1998 Column by Michael Ventura
Summer Solace
More From the May Bookshelf
"...my own little Diddy-wah-diddy so lovingly detailed in The Smithsonian Guides to Natural America: The South-Central States (Random House/Smithsonian,..."
May 23, 1997 Books Feature
Man on a Mission
Professor, Collector, Leader Gil Cárdenas
"...to find and share a printed report by the Smithsonian Institution Task Force on Latino Issues on which he..."
Aug. 18, 1995 Arts Feature
Day Trips: The Lhakhang, El Paso
How a Bhutanese temple landed in an El Paso college campus
"...The Lhakhang was constructed by Bhutanese craftsmen for the Smithsonian Institution’s 2008 Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C...."
June 28, 2024 Column by Gerald E. McLeod
The Week in Recommended Live Music
Narrow Head, Pussy Gillette, the Nude Party, and even some innuendo-less acts to see
"...to become a highly acclaimed solo artist, bandleader, and Smithsonian Legacy Award winner, though he’s best known as the..."
May 3, 2024 Music Feature by Rachel Rascoe
The Liminal Lone Star State: Iliana Sosa’s El Paso in God Save Texas
HBO docuseries screens at AFS Cinema this weekend
"...had found the undeveloped film in archives at the Smithsonian, “and it was shocking,” Sosa said. “They’re very reminiscent..."
March 1, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker
Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Tribute Convenes Keith Richards, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones, and More at the Hollywood Bowl
Two-night song extravaganza pulled stars from across generations
"...as ever. One day Trigger will hang in the Smithsonian, but not anytime soon...."
May 1, 2023 Music Post by Doug Freeman
The Blanton Bake-Off Returns, Good Food Foundation Taps Austin Winners, Here Comes the Texas Wine Auction, Lucky Robot Hypes the Tuna, Oseyo Gets Streety with Anju Banju on Thursdays, and More
All the news that’s fit to get your taste buds quivering
"...– and last year’s winning creations were featured in Smithsonian Magazine. Note: Entries will be accepted in three categories:..."
April 26, 2023 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
"...In 1909, a Smithsonian explorer named G.E. Kincaid took a solo boat trip..."
Dec. 2, 2022 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants
Supremely Popular Radio Personality John Aielli Has Died
The beloved eccentric hosted KUT/KUTX show Eklektikos for 50 years
"...eclectic and offbeat the deejay's tastes are -- the Smithsonian collection of field recordings of frog sounds...."
July 31, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
A Joe Bataan/Grupo Fantasma collab, Strand of Oaks, Christelle Bofale, a few festivals, and more recommended live shows
"...Greg Gonzalez: Joe is an Afro-Filipino, Smithsonian-recognized musician, vocalist, and songwriter who grew up in East..."
May 27, 2022 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez
Meet Me at Waterloo Records: Playing, Shopping, and Encountering Life-Changing Moments at the Heart of Austin Music
Influential Austin characters reminice on 40 years of playing, shopping, and encountering life-changing moments at the heart of Austin music
"...wedding. Debuting at 221 S. Lamar in 1982, Austin's Smithsonian library of sound relocated seven years later. Kunz pointed..."
April 8, 2022 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
In The Thief Collector, Thrill-Seeking Fantasies Turn to Criminal Delusions
Ordinary people, exceptional thieves
"...of the mysterious couple in an online article in Smithsonian magazine. “I thought, ‘Oh, I’ll dig into this a..."
March 11, 2022 Screens Feature by Vivie Behrens
Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week
Bowie and Elvis tributes, Kelly Willis, Kool & the Gang, Unsane, and more live local shows
"...in 1969. Kool's bass is even displayed at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African American History and Culture..."
Jan. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin
"Deborah Roberts: I'm" at the Contemporary Austin
In Deborah Roberts' solo exhibition at the Contemporary Austin, we learn what it is to be seen and not seen
"...work in the "American Portraiture Today" exhibition at the Smithsonian National Gallery. i'm still exploring..."
Feb. 19, 2021 Arts Feature by Robert Faires
Checking In: Josh Baca Perfects Zydejunto and Mexicajun
Los Texmaniacs accordionist dishes his own Hot Tamales
"...this time of need and also Texas Folklife and Smithsonian Folkways. All our friends and family all over the..."
Sept. 22, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
"...The Death of Cleopatra, is on display at the Smithsonian...."
June 26, 2020 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants
New Austin Music You Can Enjoy at Home
What we’re spending our time with
"..."I've been wanting to do a Smithsonian Folkways kind of thing, even separate from my little..."
April 3, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez
Mr. Smarty Pants Knows
"...with the echolocation used by bats, according to a Smithsonian study...."
June 14, 2019 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants
The Found Footage Festival Comes to Austin
Traveling showcase of video hilarity screens at the North Door
"...harasser could get elected to a high office. The Smithsonian should put "Carnival in Rio" behind glass as a..."
Nov. 30, 2018 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner
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