Eddie Izzard
Fri. 06/06 | 8:00PM - Sun. 06/08 @ The Paramount Theatre (Downtown)
Strauss' The Bat (Die Fledermaus)
Fri. 05/30 | 7:00PM - Sat. 06/07 @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts
Austin Lyric Opera and Esther's Follies share the spotlight for an Austin-tacious take on Johann Strauss' memorable masterpiece. The hilarious cast of characters includes the newest te…more»
Chest vs. Breast
Sat. 06/07 | 8:00PM @ Rio Rita (East Side)
Chest vs. Breast (running June 1-7) is an interdisciplinary exhibition exploring the torso as a site of cultural and personal meaning. Gender interpretations are often localized here, yet biol…more»
Big Range Festival
Fri. 06/06 | 7:00PM - Sun. 06/15 @ Austin Ventures Studio Theater, Salvage Vanguard Theater, Off Center, Circus Tent Theatre, Tapestry Dance Company, Nia Space, Do
June 6-15, 2008For online ticket sales www.bigrangeaustin.orgIt's Big Range! People get ready for some dancin'elsewhere dance by Lesley NowlinProgra…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
NOW: Works by Lanie McCormick and Ryan Paul
Sat. 06/07 | 7:00PM - Sat. 06/07 @ Austin Figurative Gallery (East Side)
Come and celebrate local art in Austin. We'll have new works by Lanie McCormick (photo) and Ryan Paul (digital imaging) on view and of course for sale. Come and enjoy the free …more»
Petra's Suenos
Wed. 06/04 | 7:00PM - Sun. 06/08 @ The Long Center for the Performing Arts
A bilingual comedy by Austin playwright, Rupert Reyes Petra Dominguez, everyone’s favorite Latina matriarch, is back! In this adventure, Petra has attracted the atte…more»
Art
Thu. 05/15 | 7:00PM - Sun. 06/08 @ City Theatre Co (North Austin)
*Penfold Theatre Company*, in partnership with* The City Theatre, to present**ART*, the Tony and Olivier Award winning play written by Yasmina Rezawith direction and design by members of the B…more»
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Jessica Erickson and I have artwork in this.
Sol LeWitt: Structure and Line
Sat. 05/24 | 7:00PM - Sun. 08/17 @ Austin Museum of Art (Downtown location) (West Sixth)
Sol LeWitt is one of the most influential figures in the history of twentieth-century art. LeWitt was among the many young artists who challenged the prevailing art of the time by emphasizing …more»
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‘What does art sound like?’ Find out tonight with Austin composer Reynolds’ interpretation of Sol LeWitt’s visual art work. 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»
Sai Sei Party
Tue. 12/04 | 7:00PM - Thu. 01/08 @ Silhouette Restaurant & Bar
Sai Sei Party! (part of the weekly tuesday Gan-So Ladies Night Collective @ Silhouette)Come see 3 of Austin's respected Graffiti Artists display a Brand New Urban Art Collection!(All new a…more»
ZACH Theatre Presents ALTAR BOYZ
Sat. 06/07 | 8:00PM - Sun. 07/13 @ ZACH Theatre's Kleberg Stage
ZACH Theatre raises the roof with the hit musical ALTAR BOYZ, live, on stage this summer at ZACH Theatre! This high-energy new musical stars five Apostles of Pop – Matthew, Mark, Luke, J…more»
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Boys’ follows the ‘five apostles of pop’ as they show off their scintillating dance moves and funkability. Did we mention the hair gel? There’s enough to slick back the Abominable Snowman. more at austin360.com
MATT WESTER: MY OCCUPATION
Sat. 05/24 | 7:00PM - Sun. 06/15 @ Pump Project Art Complex (East Side)
MATT WESTER: MY OCCUPATION May 24 – June 15Reception: Saturday, May 24, 7-10pm Gallery Hours: M 5-8pm; W-Sa 1-5pm and by appointment Pump Project is pleased to announce the …more»
Forty Years of Oat Willie's
Sat. 05/24 | 7:00PM - Sat. 07/05 @ South Austin Museum of Popular Culture
Join the South Austin Museum of Popular Culture in celebrating the 40th anniversary of Oat Willie's Campaign Headquarters with an opening party and 6-week showcase of art produced on the compa…more»
On The Road With The Beats
Tue. 02/05 | 7:00PM - Sun. 08/03 @ Harry Ransom Center (Campus)
Jack Kerouac's scroll manuscript of On the Road will be featured in the exhibition for a limited time only, from March 7 to June 1.
Lance Letscher: Industry and Design
Thu. 05/22 | 6:00PM - Sat. 06/28 @ d berman gallery
Austin Artist, Lance Letscher creates poetic works of color and composition. His use of found materials such as old books and diaries illustrate a personal narative of line and shape. Please j…more»
Desert Passion Middle Eastern Dance Theater
Sat. 06/07 | 7:00PM - Sat. 06/07 @ The Eternal Way Center
2-hour stage style belly dance show with 10-12 dancers. 8:00 PM Social Hour 7:00 pm with food vended by Ararats. Alcohol BYOB. $10.00 at the Door, $8.00 ABA Members, Lap Kids F…more»
Allison Hunter: Slower Still opening reception
Thu. 05/15 | 6:00PM - Sat. 06/21 @ Women & Their Work (Downtown)
Allison HunterOn view at Women & Their Work1710 Lavaca, Austin, TX. 78701May 15 – June 21, 2008Opening Reception: Thursday, May 15, 6-8 pmWomen & Their Work proudly presents Slow…more»
The Language of Prints
Tue. 04/22 | 7:00PM - Sun. 08/17 @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
The Language of Prints will include 100-120 of the museum’s finest prints, exemplifying multiple major techniques of printmaking and exploring the ways in which these fascinating works o…more»
B Scene
Sat. 06/07 | 6:00PM @ Blanton Museum of Art (Campus)
The Blanton’s monthly art party featuring live music, DJs, art activities, tours, cash bar, and free appetizers. $5 members/$10 non-members. Tickets available at the museum.
The Oldest Profession
Fri. 05/23 | 8:00PM - Sat. 06/07 @ Sam Bass Community Theatre
Written by Paula VogelDirected by Michael JohnsonShowtimes: Thursday, Friday, & Saturday evenings at 8pmSundays at 2pmReservations call 512-244-0440 or www.sambasstheatre.org
SVT Presents: Hamilton Township
Fri. 05/30 | 7:00PM - Sat. 06/28 @ Salvage Vanguard Theater (Campus)
A world premiere of sex, drugs, and Bartles & Jaymes.By Jason GroteDirected by Jenny LarsonTix call 474-SVT6
A night at Miss MiMi's Puppet Burlesque
Sat. 06/07 | 7:00PM @ Geppetto Dreams Puppet Company
On Saturday June 7th at 9pm Geppetto Dreams Puppet Company will be performing “A Night at Miss MiMi’s” an all puppet burlesque show, at their new performance/workshop space a…more»
Finalists Entries Exhibited from Temporary Outdoor Gallery Space (TOGS) Ideas Comp...
Thu. 05/08 | 6:00PM - Fri. 06/13 @ The Gallery at Austin Center for Architecture
On Thursday, May 8, AIA Austin and Art Alliance Austin will enter into the next phase of a unique partnership that began in the summer of 2007: they will host a Special Viewing event for an ex…more»
AA-S Best Bet – ‘The Bat’:
The Austin Lyric Opera joins Esther’s Follies to revamp Johann Strauss’ comic operatta ‘Die Fledermaus.’
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