Wayne Alan Brenner

Psychoactive substance research gets a spotlight at this year’s festival By Wayne Alan Brenner, Fri., March 8, 2024

When a fellow is named Tim McCool, you’ve got to hope he lives up to the moniker. We reckon that, as co-founder (with his dauntless spouse, Kira) of the right-there-in-the-garage Good Luck Have Fun Gallery off Enfield, this particular art-scene mover and shaker is as McCool as it gets. Evidence: The gallery’s newest show brings together the colorful and provocative work of four women artists – Aubree Dale, Aria Brownell, Wendy Rhode, and Barbara Miñarro – “who explore the relationships between individual identity and the collective, the process of making art and of making one’s self.” – Wayne Alan Brenner

You know the folks at Still Austin in the Yard have a way with grain that distills it into some of the finest potent potables available in these here parts, right? Tonight, their award-winning bourbons and ryes will be paired with cuts of Double J Ranch beef from cows that were raised on Central Texas grasses and spent grain from Still Austin

Hit the town with these non-SXSW events

Ready or not, more resilient food through DNA altering is here By Wayne Alan Brenner, 7:45PM, Fri. Mar. 8, 2024

Austin Parks Foundation revives its popular programming this spring with park playdates and the Movies in the Park series. They kick off by screening last year’s vibrant Pixar film Elemental, a cleverly crafted animation anthropomorphizing fire and water for main characters. Get to the park around 6pm to get set up, grab one of the 100 free bags of popcorn from Cornucopia, and peruse vendors that include Amy’s Ice Creams, the Art Garage, Keep Austin Beautiful, Painted by Cara, and Goldfish Swim School. Bring chairs, dogs, and/or picnics, but no glass, styrofoam, alcohol, or smoking, please! – Kat McNevins

Made from recycled materials, this troll is the newest Art in the Park By Wayne Alan Brenner, Fri., March 15, 2024

Feed your art habit with these recommended events for the week By James Scott, Katherine McNevins, Wayne Alan Brenner, and Kimberley Jones, Fri., March 22, 2024

This charming exhibit rehabilitates neglected stuffies, then puts them to work creating art By Wayne Alan Brenner, Fri., March 22, 2024

Dance Ballet Austin: Classes Learn your way to physical grace with a dance class at Ballet Austin. There are so many varieties to choose among – ballet, barre, contemporary dance, hip-hop, tap, cardio dance fitness, Pilates, and more – and all taught by professional instructors. See website for details. $3-7 per class.