2007 Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Wed. 12/05 | 7:00PM - Mon. 12/24 @ Blue Genie
The Annual Blue Genie Art Bazaar This is a FREE event!Everyone is welcomeFun for the entire family(View lots of photos from past years via the year links in the left sidebar) The Blue Gen…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»
Blue Genie Art Bazaar
Wed. 12/05 | 7:00PM - Mon. 12/24 @ The Monarch (Campus)
The 7th AnnualBlue Genie Art BazaarA FREE 20–day Art Show & Sale featuring 80 Artists!December 5th through December 24th, 2007Open at 10:00am Daily• Sunday through Thursda…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
Double Vision. New Paintings by Chris Chappell and David Ohlerking
Sat. 12/08 | 6:00PM - Mon. 12/31 @ Davis Gallery (Downtown)
New paintings from the people who brought you the Austin Figurative Project.http://www.davisgalleryaustin.com/index.html837 W. 12th Street Austin, Texas 7870…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
Heart Decorators Evening
Wed. 12/12 | 6:30PM - Wed. 12/12 @ Austin Figurative Gallery (East Side)
December 12th- "toma me corazon" heart decorators 6:30 until 10. We'll be decorating those wooden hearts for that La Pena thing all evening. Big fun for everyone.
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
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
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead
Thu. 12/06 | 7:00PM - Sun. 12/23 @ City Theatre Co (North Austin)
They are not alive! And a great comedy for the holidays turning Shakespeare’s Hamlet on its ear. A Tony award winner for Best Play. Tickets: $15-20/General Admission, $12/Students …more»
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Though Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are technically executed at the end of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” playwright and screenwriter Tom Stoppard (“The Golden Compass,” “Shakespeare In Love,” “Arcadia”) resurrects the duo in his award-winning 1966 pastiche “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead,” running at the City Theatre Company through Dec. 23.read more at austin360.com
The Assumption
Fri. 12/07 | 7:00PM - Fri. 12/21 @ Blue Theater
December 7 - 21, 2007 Thursdays - Saturdays at 8pm Late shows December 8th, 15th and 21st at 10:30pm
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It’s ba-ack! Refraction Arts re-mounts its super-hot, super-weird hit from last season. Winner of last year’s Austin Critics’ Table Award for Outstanding Comedy, ‘The Assumption’ finds a very strange family living in a holler on the edge of nowhere.read more at austin360.com
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
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
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
The Rock n Soul Musical
Thu. 11/22 | 7:00PM - Sun. 12/30 @ ZACH Scott Theatre (South Austin)
Rockin’ Christmas Party turns fourteen this year reigning as one of the longest-running Austin traditions of all time. Bigger, brighter and merrier than ever our award-winning cast sure …more»
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Some people might not associate the holiday season with women sporting beehives, but Zachary Scott Theatre Center is ready to prove them wrong. “Rockin’ Christmas Party” is full of foot-tapping tunes for the holidays.read more at austin360.com
Howard Crabtree's 'When (More) Pigs Fly'
Thu. 12/06 | 8:00PM - Sun. 01/27 @ Arts on Real
This is the second go-round for these crazy “Dream Curlies” as they tackle the evil Ms. Roundhole's attempts to keep them from their dreams! Each song leaps in your heart; each…more»
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Arts on Real creates its second annual “When More Pigs Fly” tonight at 8. Kirk Addison stars as the late playwright Howard Crabtree in this musical revue full of glitter, twinkle lights, feathers and lots of flair.read more at austin360.com
A Monster Carol
Wed. 12/05 | 7:00PM - Thu. 12/13 @ Texas State University
December 5th through 13th at 7:30pm Matinee performances on December 8 and 9 at 2pm.
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Texas State University-San Marcos shows children what it’s like to celebrate Christmas in a different environment: a wax museum that comes to life.read more at austin360.com
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»
Dress Up: Portrait and Performance in Victorian Photography
Tue. 12/04 | 7:00PM - Sun. 12/30 @ Harry Ransom Center (Campus)
September 4 - December 30, 2007Tues., Wed. and Fri. from 10am - 5pm Thurs. from 10am - 7pmSat. and Sun. from noon - 5pm September 4 - December 30, 2007Tues., Wed. and Fri. fro…more»
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“Dress Up: Portrait and Performance in Victorian Photography” explores how the culture differed in this period from current times. Photography started in the Victorian era, and it distinguished itself by creating tableaux of imagery and theoretical visions.read more at austin360.com
Bubba and Babe's Backwoods Wedding' dinner theater
Sat. 11/24 | 7:00PM - Sat. 01/19 @ Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe (East Side)
Nov. 14, 21, and 28 at 7:330 pmDec. 5, 12, and 19 at 7:30 pm
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In the dinner theater show “Backwoods Wedding,” Esther’s Follies shows you what happens when young whippersnappers Bubba and Babe decide to tie the knot in front of all their quirky, backwoods relatives.read more at austin360.com
Lula Marcondes and the Tales of a Storytelling Artist from Brazil
Fri. 11/09 | 6:00PM - Sun. 12/23 @ La Pena
Lula Marcondes and the Tales of a Storytelling Artist from Brazil November 9 – December 23, 2007 Reception: Friday, November 9 6-8 pm Lectures: Friday, November 30 6-8 pm with John Mu…more»
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