Many congratulations, Robert. Thirty-five years. Has it really been
that long. I remember when you took over from your predecessor, a
competent but somewhat sluggardly fellow that just hadn't raised the
coverage of dramatic and concert arts up to the level they needed to
be at th Chronicle. What was that guy's name? Stockton? Stokebridge?
Stokestay? No matter. The point is you raised the bar to where it
needed to be and, perhaps more importantly, kept it going for over a
third of a century. More than I can say for myself or Stokestory.
And Terry is right. Absolutely right. A critic/reviewer must always be
on the side of the artist. I realized that when I was covering the
arts in Austin in the early 80s, both for the "Texan" and the
"Chronicle", and you realized it also, as was evident in your reviews.
Even when you didn't give me the best notices, I knew you were on my
side, because you were right and you were fair. You told the truth, to
the readers (including me, which was of particular help). That's your
job, to artists as much as anyone else. And you did it for thirty-five
long years.
Hope you find something as rewarding to keep you busy now. And I hope
the Chron finds a worthy replacement. They'll have some big shoes to
fill.
All my best.
John
Quoting tlgallo...@aol.com:
I love you, Robert, the Ding to my Dong!
I loved reading everything you wrote and I've been proud and happy
to have known you before you wrote for the Chronicle, while you
wrote for the Chronicle and now after you've written for the
Chronicle. You are a wonderful writer and were the perfect
reviewer.
I remember that once upon a time you attended a workshop for art
reviewers and you came back reaffirmed in your belief that the
reviewer should always be on the side of the artist.
You were always on the side of the artist. And the artists
(including me) always knew it, appreciated it and were invigorated
by your criticism as well as your praise.
I'll miss you in that role, Robert. But I'm so happy that you'll
get to explore another aspect of your writerly self.
To end as I began-- I love you, Robert, the Ding to my Dong (that's
a Winedale reference by the way so don't get the wrong idea, folks!)
Terry
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Subject: [Winedale-l] Re: Toasting Robert Faires
Congratulations Robert! That’s a fine record and accomplishment. And
you were a fine editor and boss ☺️. We all look forward to what
comes next for you!
Ben
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On Sep 21, 2021, at 6:59 AM, Casey Caldwell
<w.casey.caldw...@gmail.com> wrote:
Wow, congratulations, Robert! I’m a big fan of your writing and I
know Austin will miss your insights! Cheers, Casey
On Mon, Sep 20, 2021 at 10:11 PM Madge Darlington
<mmdarling...@gmail.com> wrote:
Robert's wife Barbara Chisholm Faires and his daughter Rosalind
hosted a surprise toast for Robert this evening at the Vortex
Theatre in Austin, and Robert was genuinely surprised and delighted.
Robert is leaving his position as the Arts Editor for The Austin
Chronicle after 35 years! You really cannot overstate his
contribution to the Austin Arts community in those years. His -30-
column will run on Thursday in the Chronicle. I'm looking forward to
it and will post here.
So proud that we share Robert in this Winedale community and
grateful for the ways he has used his platform to highlight
Shakespeare at Winedale over the years.
I'm really looking forward to reading what's next from you, Robert.
Cheers and congratulations!
Madge
--
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mmdarling...@gmail.com(512) 627-6038--
Be vigitant, I beseech you!
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