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City Terrace Concerts

eve — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 21:50:52 +0000

Bring your picnic and your kids because several times a year, the Long Center offers free outdoor concerts. These amazing performances are open to the public and held out on the beautiful City Terrace, with its spectacular view of downtown Austin. Focusing on local talent, the Long Center featured Del Castillo on September 1, 2012. Grab a few lawn chairs because for Veteran’s Day on November 11, 2012, the Long Center will show its appreciation for our Veterans with a performance from the U.S. Army 36th Infantry Division Band.

Music by Del Castillo

Solo Symphony

eve — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:57:57 +0000

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On July 12-14, 2012 “Solo Symphony” told the story of Austin Symphony Conductor Peter Bay. As the live 13-piece ensemble of musicians weaved in and out of classical compositions and original music by Graham Reynolds, Bay conducted in true to life and abstract ways. With the visionary choreography based off Bay’s gestures, choreographer Allison Orr created a unique piece that exposed his unique conducting style, passion for music, and the artistry and grace which he performs his job. “Solo Symphony” is a project of Forklift Danceworks, which celebrates the extraordinary in the ordinary by creating original performances inspired by the movement of everyday life.

Indio Arts

admin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:03:04 +0000

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Indio Arts is a woodshop owned by Justin Telepak who creates and designs functional art, custom woodwork, and fine musical instruments. Telepak takes inspiration from his early years spent in the subtropical forests of Belize where he acted as an excavator, surveyor, and camp manager. In 2000, Telepak studied guitar-building at the Roberto-Venn School of Lutherine in Phoenix, AZ and worked in various capacities honing his woodworking techniques before opening Indio Arts in 2007.

Opera Camp

admin — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:02:40 +0000

Follow along with 23 of Austin Lyric Opera’s young campers as they write, produce, direct and perform their original work, “Quarantine.”

Austin Asian Occasion

admin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:04:25 +0000

In honor of Asian Pacific Heritage Month, the Asian American Cultural Center and the Asian American Community Partnership present an evening of artists and acts celebrating various regions of Asia. Highlights included Austin Taiko drumming, The Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team, Super Orient Courser on their debut tour in America, and local musicians Charles Yang and Benjamin Laude.

The 2012 Austin Asian Occasion event will be held on Saturday, May 26, at the Long Center. The beneficiary of the 2012 AAO will be the People’s Community Clinic.

Austin City Limits Retrospective

admin — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:18:58 +0000

How does Austin City Limits reflect the Austin music scene? Looking back on the past 36 years hear how the show has changed with the times and tastes of the local music scene plus the role the program has played in securing Austin’s title as the Live Music Capital of the World.

Drum Circle

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:08:38 +0000

The drum circle takes place at noon on Wednesdays on The University of Texas campus near the Barbara Jordan Statue, located in the Student Union backyard, just east of the intersection of Guadalupe and 24th Street.Dr. Henry Rosenquist began the drum circle in 2001 while visiting his grandson for lunch on campus. He retired from the University of Akron in Ohio after years of being a professor of psychology. He and his wife moved to Austin in the late 80s and he began taking drum classes at Dougherty Arts Center soon after.

VSA Access Gallery

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:05:07 +0000

Located at the corner of Guadalupe and 37th Street, Access Gallery hosts art exhibitions focusing on the innovative and creative within the disabled peoples community of Texas. The gallery also features workshops, classes and events, such as Open Mic Night, that offer the public a chance to display their talents. Access Gallery is part of VSA Texas, a non-profit organization promoting the artistic power in people with disabilities. Gallery hours are Monday-Friday noon to 5 pm. Jane Morrow is an MFA candidate at the University of Texas at Arlington. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally, most recently at the Smithsonian International Gallery with VSA.

Play Me, I’m Yours

admin — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 16:58:25 +0000

From April 1 to May 1, 16 pianos will hit the streets of Austin as part of Art Week Austin hosted by Art Alliance Austin. Located throughout downtown in public parks, streets and squares, the pianos are for any member of the public to play. The pianos are also for the public to decorate and personalize.

South Asian New Year Festival

admin — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:49:54 +0000

Pohela Boishakh, the South Asian New Year Festival, was introduced in North India over 400 years ago by the Mogul Emperor Akbar. This year’s celebration, according to the South Asian calendar, ushers in the year 1418.

On April 9, 2011, the South Asians in Central Texas showcase the historically rich, colorful culture of South Asian countries by hosting this free event at the Zilker Hillside Theater. Traditional home made South Asian foods, ethnic dress, indigenous arts and crafts, and open air performances of South Asian music and dance are featured at this celebration.