Stool Pigeon!
Every Saturday 8:00PM @ ColdTowne Theater (East Side)
Each week an All Star cast of Austin improvisers puts on a show based on the monologues and stories of a local celebrity guest performer. w/ Special Guest MonologistsOctober 4th-- TRAVIS AUST…more»
The cast of Stool Pigeon reads like a Who’s Who list of Austin Improv. Award-winning performers, sketch comedy writers, theater managers, festival producers and touring improvisers come together once a week to twist the stories of a local celebrity guest into completely improvised scenes.
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La Putain Avec Les Fleurs (@ Monarch Event Center, 12/1 - CLOSING NIGHT!)
Sat. 12/01 | 7:00PM @ The Monarch (Campus)
Click “I Like it!” and you could win FREE TICKETS on the Do512 Guestlist! Two pair will be given away!$10 Tickets RoHo Theatre Company www.laputain.comCLOSING NIGHT! DON'…more»
Roy Lichtenstein Prints
Sat. 11/17 | 7:00PM - Sun. 02/03 @ Austin Museum of Art (Downtown location) (West Sixth)
Nov. 17, 2007 - Feb. 3, 2008Tues. -Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Thursdays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sundays noon to 5 p.m.Closed Mondays and holidays.It is impossible to imagine Pop art without the work of Ro…more»
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Artist Roy Lichtenstein’s artwork and prints will be on display in the exhibit “Roy Lichtenstein 1956-1997” at the Austin Museum of Art.read more at austin360.com
Jessica Cook Paintings
Sat. 12/01 | 7:00PM - Sat. 12/01 @ Austin Figurative Gallery (East Side)
Jessica's paintings seem to me like they're made of stuff that's been blowing around in a warm wind. Her fast sketches find just the right important…more»
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
ColdTowne Improv
Every Saturday 10:00PM @ ColdTowne Theater (East Side)
ColdTowne has not only been to almost every single major comedy festival in North America, they also run Texas' fastest growing comedy training center and recently have been featured on Th…more»
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
Sea Monsters 3D - A Prehistoric Adventure
Every Saturday 7:00PM @ Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Opens October 5, 2007 See website for showtimes
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Robocop
Fri. 11/30 | 7:00PM - Sat. 12/01 @ Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek
(Midnight, $8.25)Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek is proud to present: Robocop for a Special Midnight Screening On Friday, November 23rd and Saturday, November 24th we will be screening Roboco…more»
Meghan Dwyer Photography
Sat. 12/01 | 7:00PM - Sat. 12/01 @ Staires Gallery (East Side)
This stuff makes me happy. Makes me think of the word, "occasion." I don't really know why yet.
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
Mothers of Invention
Every Saturday 8:00PM - Sat. 09/13 @ The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House (Downtown)
Written and performed byu Laura Poe
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A social satire set in a world of genetically-modified junkfood more at www.austin360.com
The Ultimate Christmas Musical: The Musical!
Thu. 11/29 | 7:00PM - Sat. 12/22 @ Salvage Vanguard Theater (Campus)
Thur., Fri. and Sat. at 8pm
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Venture into a Christmas netherworld where elves are disenfranchised, Rudolph is a diva, Santa ages ungracefully and Frosty the Snowman, with his elfin sidekick Soniyeve, are the last hope for saving the holiday season.read more at austin360.com
Radio Silence
Every Saturday 8:00PM - Sun. 08/31 @ The Vortex (East Side)
VORTEX Repertory Company and Uprise! Productions proudly present the world premiere of Radio Silence: a word opera, a fresh-to-death new bullet in the chamber fro…more»
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Radio and its dwindling efficacy as a modern medium becomes the lens through which performance poet Zell Miller III tackles current events in his newest show. ‘Radio Silence’ features performances by Miller along with Wanda Holland and Ebony Stewart. Choreography by Ananda Maya Moss.
— Jeanne Claire van Ryzin
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Pattern Pattern Pattern Opening Reception
Thu. 11/29 | 6:00PM - Mon. 12/31 @ Women & Their Work (Downtown)
November 29 - December 31 Mon. - Fri. 9am to 6pm Sat. noon to 5pmExperience the pattern explosion!Women & Their Work is proud to present Pattern Pattern Pattern curated by Lisa Choinacky a…more»
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From tree rings constructed of recycled paper to designs made from a Scrambler carnival ride, local curators Lisa Choinacky and Katherine McQueen find ritual, repetition and revelation in the new work of Austin artists Amanda Barr, Rosemarie Fiore, Germaine Keller, Laura Paulini, Lisa Solomon, Jana Swek and Shea Little.read more at austin360.com
The Santaland Diaries
Fri. 11/23 | 7:00PM - Sun. 01/06 @ ZACH Scott Theatre (South Austin)
Our little Macy’s elf knows a thing or two about faking the Yuletide spirit. But you won’t be faking a good time when your sides split during David Sedaris’ wickedly funny Th…more»
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Crumpet, a Macy’s elf, is so out to kill your holiday spirt. See, he’s not exactly thrilled that he has to take a gig in Santaland, herding the hordes of screaming kids through their photo op with Santa.read more at austin360.com
Thom Pain (Based On Nothing)
Thu. 11/29 | 7:00PM - Sat. 12/22 @ Hyde Park Theatre (Campus)
Nov. 29 - Dec. 22, 2007Thurs. - Sat. at 8pm
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An encore performance of Will Eno’s one-man dark comedy.read more at austin360.com
Matisse and the Masters
Sat. 12/01 | 11:00PM @ Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery
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Pierre Henri Matisse will appear at the Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery to show his original artwork. The artist born Rene Pierre LeRoy describes himself as a grandson of Henri Matisse, a claim the Matisse family disputes.read more at austin360.com
ColdTowne
Every Saturday 10:00PM @ ColdTowne Theater (East Side)
Your genial hosts ColdTowne, whose group mind "borders on the dysfunctional" and who can switch gears from quiet conversation to complete chaos -- and back again -- without even rump…more»
Florian Slotawa: One After the Other
Fri. 11/23 | 7:00PM - Sun. 01/13 @ Arthouse at the Jones Center (West Sixth)
Nov. 23, 2007 - Jan. 13, 2008Tues., Wedn. and Fri.: 11 am - 7 pm Thurs.: 11 am - 9 pmSat.: 10 am - 5 pmSunday: 1 pm - 5 pm
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Slotawa, who was invited by new Arthouse curator Elizabeth Dunbar, creates sculptures that aim to test the physical boundaries of public and private space.read more at austin360.com
Improv 101 Workshop at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation
Every Saturday 12:00PM @ Salvage Vanguard Theater (Campus)
Improv 101 For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive exercises build listening and communication skill…more»
Artist's Market
Every Saturday 10:00AM @ Mother Egan's Irish Pub (West Sixth)
AA-S Best Bet: Browse handmade work by local artists and craftsmen, including paintings, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, stained glass, clothing and candles. Jana Pochop and Joe Gee …more»
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
Roy McMakin
Sat. 12/01 | 7:00PM - Sat. 01/12 @ Lora Reynolds Gallery (Downtown)
Come see the artwork of Roy McMakin.Tickets: Free Admission Email for More Info …more»
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Roy McMakin’s ‘A Breadbox and a Mug’ exhibit investigates how to describe an object properly.read more at austin360.com
Ballet Austin’s 'The Nutcracker'
Sat. 12/01 | 7:00PM - Sun. 12/23 @ The Paramount Theatre (Downtown)
December 1 - 23, 2007 Dec. 1, 6-8, 14-15, 19 - 22 at 7:30 pm Dec. 2, 9, 15-16, 22-23 at 2 pm
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Rediscover Tchaikovsky’s 1891 composition “The Nutcracker” in Ballet Austin’s annual production of the wintertime classic. Based on the children’s book “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by E.T.A. Hoffman, the ballet was conceived when choreographer Marius Petipa commissioned Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky to compose a score around his dance adaptation of the story.read more at austin360.com
Each Saturday a celebrity guest narrates his or her personal story while performers, sketch comedy writers, theater managers, festival producers and touring improvisers turn the tales into improvised comedy sketchesread more at austin360.com