La Putain Avec Les Fleurs (@ The Hideout, 11/13)
Tue. 11/13 | 8:00PM @ The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House (Downtown)
Tickets$10 RoHo Theatre Company www.laputain.com La Putain Avec Les Fleurs, billed as a "Junk Melodrama", is set in 1940's France. A troupe of vagabond performers, known as &qu…more»
Ruta Maya Open Mic - Poetry and Music
Every Tuesday 7:00PM @ Ruta Maya (South Austin)
ScheduleOngoing, Tuesdays. 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.ProfileAA-S Best Bet: One of Austin's longest-running poetry open mikes showcases poets every week. -- Shannon McGarvey Poetry Open Mike every Tu…more»
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Ruta Maya Coffee says its weekly open-mike poetry night, launched 12 years ago, is one of the longest-running in the state. The open mike is hosted by Mark Maslow and David Bates.read more at austin360.com
In Citizen's Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889-1891
Sat. 09/15 | 7:00PM - Tue. 01/06 @ Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
The 1880's and 1890's were decades of tremendous upheaval for many native peoples in Texas. Numerous Indian reservations were opened in the Oklahoma and Indian Territories during this …more»
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In the decades between 1880 and 1900, American Indians underwent significant cultural transformations as a result of European settlers who thrust them into reservations and Euro-American customs. During this period, William J. Lenny and William L. Sawyers opened a photo studio in Purcell, Okla., near the reservations, and photographed American Indians in both their traditional dress and the current fashions of the time.read more at austin360.com
Mike’s World: Michael Smith & Joshua White
Tue. 09/11 | 7:00PM - Sun. 12/30 @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
September 11 - December 30, 2007.Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat 10am - 5pmThurs. 10am - 8pmSun. 1pm - 5pmMike’s World: Michael Smith & Joshua White Blanton Museum …more»
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The exhibit of internationally renowned performance/video/installation artist Smith and his director and artist White will revolve around a character named Mike who is in search of a piece of the American dream.read more at austin360.com
Transactions
Tue. 09/11 | 7:00PM - Sun. 11/18 @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
Transactions will explore the use of alternative systems of distribution by artists Conrad Bakker, Daniel Bozhkov, Eugenio Dittborn, Christine Hill, Emily Jacir, Ben Kinmont, Cildo Meireles, S…more»
LAS CALLES - New Works by Evan Hecox
Fri. 11/09 | 6:00PM - Sat. 01/05 @ 4 Walls Fine Art (Downtown)
4 walls fine art presents: LAS CALLES - new works by Evan Hecox Opening Reception : Friday, November 9 from 6 - 9pm Evan Hecox is an artist and graphic designer who has become known largely …more»
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4 Walls Fine Art presents an exhibtion of new drawings and prints by Evan Hecox, inspired by recent travels in Mexico.read more at austin360.com
Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs
Fri. 10/05 | 7:00PM - Fri. 11/16 @ Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
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Egyptian mummies have continued to fascinate each generation, their ancient secrets and riddles captivating scientists and children alike. In the IMAX film “Mummies: Secrets of the Pharaohs,” award-winning directing team Keith Melton and Reed Smoot explore the 19th-century discovery of a tomb of 40 mummies, including 12 kings of Egypt.read more at austin360.com
The Seuss-sational Life and Art of Ted Geisel: 1904-1991
Fri. 11/02 | 7:00PM - Sat. 11/24 @ Art on 5th (Downtown)
Originally created to commemorate the 100th Birthday of Dr. Seuss, the exhibit has expanded to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of The Cat in the Hat and How the Grinch Stole Chri…more»
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Featuring a collection of new discovered “Lost Sculptures,” which includes three-dimensional animals with horns and beaks, 32 historical panels and the complete collection of the “Secret Art of Dr. Seuss” limited edition artwork.read more at austin360.com
Cauleen Smith : NTSC
Thu. 10/11 | 6:00PM - Sat. 11/17 @ Women & Their Work (Downtown)
Opening Reception : Thursday, October 17, 6-8pm In a dazzling, multi-layered exhibition of video, sculpture and drawing, Cauleen Smith investigates deeply embedded cultural assumptions an…more»
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Opening night celebration features video, sculpture and drawing, and an appearance by the artist.read more at austin360.com
Medusa Baby
Sat. 11/03 | 7:00PM - Mon. 12/31 @ Flatbed Press
November 3 - December 31 Tues. - Sat. 10am - 5pm Opening reception Nov. 3 from 6pm -9pm
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New York-based artist, model, actor and costume designer (and ex-wife of David Byrne) Adelle Lutz brings her latest video sound installation to town. Her ‘Peace Piece,’ a storefront video installation staged during the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York, garnered popular attention.read more at austin360.com
Little Murders
Fri. 11/02 | 7:00PM - Sat. 11/17 @ Arts on Real
The Newquists are your typical American family: Mom is overbearing and belittling, Dad is milquetoast until you call him by his name Carol, Brother likes to wear Sister's shoes, and Sister…more»
Leanne Venier's "Abstractions"
Sun. 07/01 | 12:00AM - Fri. 08/01 @ New World Deli
New World Deli is now featuring the energetic and sensuous abstract oil paintings of Leanne Venier. The artist breathes life into paint, and what emerges in her works is provocative and often …more»
Rosita's Day of the Dead
Thu. 11/01 | 8:00PM - Sat. 11/17 @ St. John's Episcopal Church
Tickets $15$12 students/seniorsTickets are available at the theater starting at 7 pmAll Thursdays are“pay what you wish” nightsFor tickets call AUSTIX 474-8497or online atwww…more»
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Rosita cooks into the night, serving up food to her customers and telling tales about the dead in “Rosita’s Day of the Dead,” the new bilingual ensemble comedy written by Rodrigo Duarte Clark and directed by Rupert Reyes.read more at austin360.com
Ring Around the Moon
Wed. 11/07 | 7:00PM - Sun. 11/18 @ Mary Moody Northen Theatre at St. Edward's University
A delightful romantic comedy, complete with mistaken identities, misguided love affairs and duels by moonlight. Shy, sensitive Frederic is in love with spoiled, rich Diana who, as it happens, …more»
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St. Edward’s University tonight opens the play ‘Ring Round the Moon’ by Jean Anouilh, adapted by Christopher Fry. Identities and misguided affections, lovers and duelers collide in this romantic comedy.read more at austin360.com
Ashes, Ashes
Fri. 11/02 | 8:00PM - Sun. 11/18 @ B. Iden Payne Theatre
A show for family audiences, Ashes, Ashes tells the story of a power plant, a mythical town and one girl’s search for a secret that can possibly save her world. Written by Eve Tulb…more»
Shelley Tate Garner
Fri. 12/01 | 7:00PM - Mon. 12/31 @ Art on 5th (Downtown)
Garner is a talented multi-media artist from Oklahoma. Her love for art as a child has turned into a quest for knowledge and skill. Enjoy this ongoing exhibit of this fabulous artist.Tickets: …more»
Esther's Follies
Mon. 01/01 | 7:00PM - Mon. 12/31 @ Esther's Follies (East Sixth)
Esther's Follies is Texas' premiere magic and comedy troupe. For more than a quarter century, the folks at Esther's Pool have kept Austin rolling with laughter. Part magic show, pa…more»
La Putain Avec Les Fleurs, billed as a “Junk Melodrama”, is set in 1940’s France.read more at austin360.com