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Max Braunstein wins the Glen Powell look-alike contest held at Auditorium Shores in Austin on Nov. 24, 2024.

Powell to the people: Austin elects their Glen 2.0 in look-alike contest

Analise Pickerrell, Senior Life&Arts Reporter December 2, 2024

The forecast read sunny with a chance of Glen at Auditorium Shores by Lady Bird Lake on Nov. 24, when Austinites searched for the best Glen Powell look-alike in the city. Nearly 20 “Glens” participated...

‘Black Ops 6’: Finally a solid ‘Call of Duty’ experience

‘Black Ops 6’: Finally a solid ‘Call of Duty’ experience

Ryan Ranc, General Life&Arts Reporter December 1, 2024

The first “Call of Duty” game under the control of Microsoft, “Black Ops 6,” released Oct. 25. “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6” takes place during the Gulf War in 1991 and contains three modes:...

‘Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD’ brings back a classic in a new way

‘Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD’ brings back a classic in a new way

Ryan Ranc, General Life&Arts Reporter December 1, 2024

“Luigi’s Mansion 2” came out in March 2013 for the 3DS and originally held the subtitle “Dark Moon.” 11 years later, Nintendo has released a remake entitled “Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD” for the...

‘Echoes of Wisdom’ marks ‘Legend of Zelda’ franchise first

‘Echoes of Wisdom’ marks ‘Legend of Zelda’ franchise first

Ryan Ranc, General Life&Arts Reporter December 1, 2024

“The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom” follows Zelda in her first game as the lead protagonist, finally making the confusion surrounding “The Legend of Zelda’s” lead character being named Link...

‘CYPHERS’ dance performance pushes boundaries of audience expectations

‘CYPHERS’ dance performance pushes boundaries of audience expectations

Behr Rinke, Life&Arts General Reporter November 17, 2024

Blending ballet, African and modern dance styles, UT’s Dance Repertory Theatre introduced audiences to “CYPHERS” on Thursday evening. The performance consists of Department of Theatre and Dance...

A couple looks at a Austin Studio Tour art display at the George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center on Nov. 10, 2024.

Big Medium hosts 31st Austin Studio Tour, East exhibition

Joe Ferrara, General Life&Arts Reporter November 14, 2024

In 2002, artists Shea Little, Jana Swec and Joseph Phillips recognized a significant lack of community between the artists in Austin. After renting a warehouse studio, the group exhibited work by 38 artists...

Acclaimed Taiwanese dancer Huang Yi performs ‘Ink’ at Bass Concert Hall, blots line between dance and technology

Acclaimed Taiwanese dancer Huang Yi performs ‘Ink’ at Bass Concert Hall, blots line between dance and technology

Analise Pickerrell, Senior Life&Arts Reporter November 11, 2024

Dancers moved in fluid synchronization as if brushes on a canvas.  Impressive holograms of inky visuals encompassed them, moving in unison with movements that mimicked ancient calligraphy. Critically-acclaimed...

Sophmore Natalia Guzman and 20 year old Dalia Martin shop at The Glassmith Markets' West Campus Vendor Market on November 2nd. These markets occur on a weekly basis in West Campus.

Saturday West Campus vendor markets build community of crafters, customers

Maya Thakur, General Life&Arts Reporter November 6, 2024

Every Saturday afternoon, the West Campus food truck park fills up with a variety of vendors selling art, vintage clothes and handcrafted jewelry.  Hosted by The Glassmith and advertising alumnus...

AJ Garcia-Rameau, founder and director of Ventana Ballet, reaches toward the audience while dressed as a zombie waitress during the final performance of Undead: Haunted House of Dances on Oct. 31, 2024.

The UNDEAD resurrect chilling immersive ballet at Factory on 5th

Bailey Raymond, General Life&Arts Reporter November 3, 2024

Attendees proceed with caution into the eerie woods of the Ventana ballet to witness Dracula’s tragic obsession with the Huntress and a new twist — the audience decides if she dies. Gruesome ghouls...

Bystanders waiting for the bus watch a student imitate an Air Dancer in performance at the College of Fine Arts Visual Arts Center on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024.

Initiative supporting Puerto Rican arts receives $1.2 million for third phase

Daniela Capistran, General News Reporter October 29, 2024

An organization supporting Puerto Rican artists received $1.2 million from the Mellon Foundation to move into its third phase to invest in contemporary art practices, according to an Oct. 15 press release. The...

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