Con Men, Couture, and Capitalism

Austin Playhouse’s production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, hits home. A shimmering French Riviera provides the backdrop for a tale that might seem like harmless musical comedy—until you start listening closely. Because this isn’t just a playful send-up of two rival swindlers. It’s a glittering scalpel carving through the soft flesh of Read more

Soundscapes & Steel Strings

Graham Reynolds’ “Mountain” LP Listening Party In the soundproofed sanctuary of The Equipment Room — a hidden audiophile’s paradise tucked inside downtown Austin’s M Hotel — composer, musician, bandleader, and performer Graham Reynolds hosted a vinyl listening party for his latest release, Mountain. It was less an event than a sonic immersion: Hans Read more