Events in November 2007
Apr 28-Dec 31 From Revolution to Renaissance
Mexic-arte Museum, 419 Congress
(512) 480-9373
www.mexic-artemuseum.org
Mexican Art from the Aaron Collection. Opening Reception 6:00 p.m. Free Admission.
Aug 25-Nov 4 Extra-Ordinary: The Everyday Object in Art—Selections from the Whitney Museum of American Art
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224
www.amoa.org
This exhibition will be comprised of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculptures from the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, each of which, through content or medium, plays with the traditional expectation of art as elevated beyond the mundane or everyday life. The works fall roughly into two categories: depictions of objects, and actual objects incorporated into the works. The art also present a historical record of the culture in which it was created, capturing slices of American life from precise moments in history, and often the implicit commentary of the artist as well. Among the artists included in the exhibition are: Alexander Calder, Christo, Joseph Cornell, Jasper Johns, Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama, Sherrie Levine, Roy Licthenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Rauschenberg, James Rosenquist, Wayne Theibaud, Fred Tomaselli, and Andy Warhol.
Aug 25-Nov 4 EXTRA-ORDINARY: The Everyday Object in American Art
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
512-495-9224
www.amoa.org
familiar—the extraordinary within the ordinary—through artworks that compel us to examine our surroundings with fresh eyes. This exhibition will be comprised of paintings, drawings, prints, photographs, and sculptures from the permanent collection of the Whitney Museum of American Art, each of which, through content or medium, plays with the traditional expectation of art as elevated beyond the mundane or everyday life. Spanning more than sixty-five years of American art, these works present a record of the culture in which they were created, capturing precise moments in American life, and often the implicit commentary of the artist as well. Among the artists included in the exhibition are: Alexander Calder, Christo, Jasper Johns, Roy Licthenstein, Vik Muniz, Claes Oldenburg, Man Ray, James Rosenquist, Jessica Stockholder, Fred Tomaselli, and Andy Warhol. Organized by the Whitney Museum of American Art.
Dec 31-May 30 "Inky and Stinky"'
Gallery Lombardi; 602A West 7th St.
(512) 481-1088
www.gallerylombardi.com
AA-S Best Bet - "Inky and Stinky": "Inky and Stinky" is the new exhibit at Gallery Lombardi. Curated by Dennis McNett, the exhibit features screen and relief cuts and print work. There are works on paper, wood and fabric, too. The exhibit includes artists Mike Houston, John Hancock, Penny Van Horn, Charles Hancock, Dennis McNett and Martin Mazorra.
— Ameera Butt
Feb 14-Dec 31 Antarctica: Life at the Bottom of the World
Texas Memorial Museum, 2400 Trinity Street (2 blocks north of the UT stadium)
(512) 471-1604
www.texasmemorialmuseum.org
Now on display in the Colors of Nature exhibit at the Texas Memorial Museum: "Antarctica: Life at the Bottom of the World" - wildlife photos of Antarctica by photographer Greg Lasley. Greg Lasley, a retired Austin Police Officer, divides his time between photographing wildlife and leading bird-watching trips over much of the western hemisphere for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours. Greg's photos appear regularly in a variety of nature and wildlife-oriented books and magazines, notably Texas Highways Magazine, Texas Parks and Wildlife Magazine, American Birds, and Wildlife Conservation. Texas Memorial Museum is part of UT's Texas Natural Science Center. Regular museum hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Feb 23-Jan 31 The People's Gallery 2007 Exhibition
Austin City Hall, 301 W. 2nd St.
(512) 974-7870
www.cityofaustin.org
The exhibition features visual artworks by more than 100 local artists, making the gallery among the largest in Austin. Four hundred and two artists submitted a total of 1,586 entries for consideration in the new exhibit. The three judges in the selection panel for the 2007 exhibition were: Peter Mears, Associate Curator for the Harry Ransom Center and former Curator of Exhibitions for Laguna Gloria Art Museum; Beatrice Thomas, artist and member of the Art in Public Places Panel; and Katelena Hernandez Cowles, freelance curator and former Head of Education at the Austin Museum of Art. The “2007 People’s Choice” vote for the favorite piece will begin the week following the reception and will continue throughout the year. Gallery visitors can pick up a ballot in the lobby of City Hall and cast their vote online or by hand. City Hall is located at 301 W. Second St. Free parking for the gallery and the 2nd Street Retail District is available in the City Hall parking garage. This is the third annual exhibition by the City of Austin Economic Growth and Redevelopment Services Office’s Cultural Arts Division designed to encourage public dialogue, understanding and enjoyment of visual art by the hundreds of visitors, residents, students and business people that come to City Hall on a daily basis. Opening Reception: February 23:5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Nov 1 Architecture at the Umlauf Lecture Series
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd.
512-445-5582
www.umlaufsculpture.org
Scott Specht & Louise Harpman: Hosted by the Torchbearers
Nov 1 Grand Opening of the Alamo Ritz
320 E 6th St.
512-867-1839
www.originalalamo.com/Show.aspx?id=4960
After months of hard work, the Alamo Drafthouse is finally ready to launch the new ship. With the Alamo Ritz, they have attempted to preserve all of the good things about the original flagship Alamo location, but solve a lot of the issues that came with building the place on a frayed-shoestring budget. Check out the Ritz show listings and you will find that they have brought back all of their signature shows and events, replete with celebrity appearances, goofy gimmickery, and potentially dangerous stunts. They've also got quite a few surprises in store for you as well, not the least of which is a screen dedicated to first-run films.
Nov 1-Nov 24 Michael Kessler Exhibit @ the Russell Collection
Russell Collection, 1137 West 6th Street
512-478-4440
www.russell-collection.com/
From his childhood spent on a Pennsylvania farm to a definitive year in Italy after winning the prestigious Rome Prize, Michael Kessler has spent his artistic career searching for a fusion of natural laws and spiritual aspirations. He now finds inspiration in the vast landscapes of New Mexico where he has found the opportunity to immerse himself in the unique natural process which has yielded yet another brilliantly informed body of work where each line and gesture are stretched and then compressed into layers of meaning. In addition to winning the Rome Prize, Michael Kessler was awarded the Pollock, Krasner award in 1992. His work has shown throughout the United States, including venues such as New York, Chicago and California. He has also had exhibits in Sweden, London and Rome, Italy. Many of his pieces are featured in numerous museums and private collections.
Nov 1-Nov 24 New Works by Micheal Kessler
The Russell Collection, 1136 W. 6th St
512-478-4440
www.russell-collection.com
The Russell Collection braces for winter by providing a substantial, meaty show of paintings in “New Works by Michael Kessler”. His robust abstract landscapes are a solid presentation of masculine sophistication. Kessler’s work is an impressive blend of rarely-fused styles. In each painting, you can easily identify the rugged flair of a mountain man and a feel for the texture and colors of the earth. At the same time, his artistry also exhibits years of refinement in the studio and an expert, intelligent handling of the materials. The paintings hold up to 100 layers of richly layered paint, hinting at giant slabs of marble and granite. The strong, earthy palette transports you to the center of a forest or the edge of a vast ravine. There is something familiar in all these images, a primal recognition of the very substances that sustain us. Artist Reception is Saturday, November 3rd, from 6-9pm. Please RSVP.
Nov 2 Live from the Plaza Music Series: The Hudsons
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
City Hall Plaza, 201 E. Cesar Chavez
512-974-7870
www.cityofaustin.org/music/live.htm
Catch a bit of Americana with the music of the Hudsons during the fall "Live From The Plaza" music series. This lineup brings fifteen of Austin¹s outstanding bands to the plaza of City Hall for free lunchtime performances every Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m. from Sept. 21 to Dec. 14 (except Nov. 23). City Hall is located at 301 W. Second Street, within walking distance of the 2nd Street Retail District, the Austin Children¹s Museum and the hike-and-bike trail. There will be free parking for concert goers in the City Hall parking garage on Fridays from 11:00 1:15 p.m. Parking validation will be available on Sept. 14 for the extended concert period. All performances are free. A local vendor will be offering a $6 lunch special on the plaza each week. For those that cannot make it downtown, the concerts can be watched live on cable Channel 6 and the internet at www.cityofaustin.org/channel6.
Nov 2 2nd Annual Rock N' Roll Dia Concert
8:00 PM
La Zona Rosa, 612 West 4th St
512-472-2293
www.diasmuertos.com
Direct Events, ME Television and Rock n Roll Dia 07 (RRD07) officially present the Second Annual Rock n Roll Dia Celebration, benefiting the Austin Public Library Foundation, the Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA), the Austin Latino Theatre Association (ALTA) and the Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC). This innovative and exciting music series will involve a line-up of stellar Latin musical concerts with such acts as the B-SIDE PLAYERS; Cine Las Americas Presents: Mexican horror film program; and a music panel with some of the best in the Latin music business. We are determined to step up the expectations of what Latin Rock truly has to offer!
Nov 2-Nov 4 Simply The Best, Opera’s Greatest Hits
Riverbend Centre: 4214 N Capital of Texas Hwy
512-472-5992
www.austinlyricopera.org
Revel in opera's best-loved arias, overtures and ensembles! Musical highlights from ALO's twenty seasons will feature Maestro Richard Buckley, the Austin Lyric Opera Orchestra and Chorus, favorite stars and rising young singers. Experience opera's greatest hits from Bizet to Verdi.
Nov 2-Nov 18 Ashes, Ashes
UT PAC - B. Iden Payne Theatre, 300 East 23rd St
pactickets@utpac.org
512-477-6060
www.finearts.utexas.edu/tad/index.cfm
In Eve Tolbert's play for youth, a giant power plant has taken over a mythical town. Ashes coat everything. Nini, a young girl who loses her mother to a mysterious illness spreading through the town, searches in mines and caves for the secret that can save her world. November 2, 3, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17 are at 8:00pm and 4, 11, and 18 at 2:00pm.
Nov 2-Nov 24 Seuss-sational Life and Art of Ted Geisel: 1904-1991
Art on 5th: Fine Art Gallery, 1501 W. 5th
512-481-1111
www.arton5th.com
Included in the show will be thirty-two historical panels chronicling the life and career of Ted Geisel from the 1920's through the 1980's, plus the complete collection of the "Secret Art of Dr. Seuss" limited edition artwork. This will be the largest showing of the art of Dr. Seuss ever displayed in Texas. Kids can enjoy an activity center with all Dr. Seuss activities. Admission is free.
Nov 3 2007 Fall Discussion Series: Seasonal Design for Contemporary Living
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Austin Center for Architecture, 801 W. 12th St, (the corner of 12th St. and West Ave.)
public@aiaaustin.org
512-452-4332
www.aiaaustin.org
Joe Prados, AIA of Jerri Kunz Design will discuss the magic of styling your home in preparation for holiday decorating. (More is not always more!) Then Coby Neal, AIFD of The Flower Studio will share the art of decorating your home for holiday entertaining. Learn how to identify your family¹s personal style and how to reflect it in your home. Whether you live in a contemporary downtown loft or your own personal Tuscan villa, this discussion will enspire your creative design spirit! ($7) Make your reservation now!
Nov 3 Waller Creek Cleanup
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
UT CAMPUS
Michelle Hallahan, michele@hallahan@austin.utexas.edu
www.wallercreek.org
Did you know that there is a natural oasis on UT campus? Waller Creek is an urban watershed that runs from North Austin through the city and campus into Lady Bird Lake downtown. Unfortunately, Waller Creek suffers many pollution problems too. Trash from the streets can wash down storm drains and into the creek. The University of Texas at Austin Waller Creek Cleanup is held twice a year, and is sponsored by Environmental Health & Safety, and the Texas Natural Science Center. Visit wallercreek.org for more information and details on how to register. Contact Michele Hallahan with questions.
Nov 3 Sculptor to Be! Workshop for kids
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum, 605 Robert E. Lee Rd.
512-445-5582
www.umlaufsculpture.org
Nov 3 Downtown Fight Night
7:30 PM
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
512-477-6060
www.uterwincenter.com
Featuring Texas Welterweight Title Fight: Gilbert "Boogie" Vera vs. Ray Lino "Randy" Gatica. Plus Other Bouts
Nov 3-Nov 4 Art From the Streets Annual Show and Sale
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH), 500 East 7th Street
info@artfromthestreets.com
artfromthestreets.com
Art From the Streets (AFTS) is a volunteer-driven program providing a safe and encouraging environment for Austin’s homeless to exhibit artistic skills. Original art from more than 100 exhibiting artists offers an inspiring glimpse into the lives of homeless artists. Artwork starts at $30 with proceeds going directly to the artists. A $3 admission donation is suggested so all attendees can help make a difference.
Nov 3-Nov 4 12th Annual Texas Book Festival
Capitol Building: 1100 Congress Ave.
www.texasbookfestival.org
Like the Austin City Limits Music Festival for concert-goers and SXSW Film Fest for film junkies, the Texas Book Festival, coming up this year on November 3-4, is becoming the hotspot for national literati. Now in its twelfth year of operation, the Texas Book Festival has hosted over 2000 authors during its relatively short history, with such diverse participants as Senator Barack Obama to Lemony Snicket. This year’s line-up includes Tom Perrotta, who will screen the Academy Award-nominated film Little Children that was based on his novel of the same title. And Emmy-nominated Saturday Night Live writer Kristin Gore will present selections from her new book Sammy’s House (Hyperion, June 2007), a behind-the-scenes look at people in the highest levels of power. The Texas Book Festival will be held this year at the Capitol Building in Austin, Texas. Most festival sessions are free, and all are open to the public. To find out more, please visit texasbookfestival.org.
Nov 3-Nov 4 Fun Fun Fun Fest
Waterloo Park: 403 E. 15th Street
info@transmissionentertainment.com
www.funfunfunfest.com/
The theory behind Fun Fun Fun was to make a festival full of nothing but cool music. A fest those in the scene would want to go to, without all the filler. A collection of all the different style of progressive and underground music: indie rock, punk, hip hop, dj, etc. spread across a park on multiple stages that would allow fans to go from one area to another to see and appreciate different styles of music and have a good time. Tickets cost $30 for a single day pass and $54 for a two-day pass.
Nov 3-Dec 1 Martha Gannon Paintings @ the Wally Workman Gallery
Wally Workman Gallery, 1202 W. 6th Street
512-472-7428
www.wallyworkmangallery.com
On Saturday, November 3rd, Wally Workman Gallery will open its first exhibit by Martha Gannon. Gannon's background is in studio art, with a focus on sculpture for the last 20 years. In 2001, Ms. Gannon began to concentrate on painting. She is painting in oil, both on panel and canvas. She portrays animals, often anthropomorphic in their dress and action, situated in contexts derived from the West Texas desert and the early Italian renaissance. This contextual hybrid produces a playful integration of longing, while creating a present, engaging reality. Martha Gannon's work is part of The Austin Museum of Art's Permanent Collection and currently is part of Laguna Gloria Grounded that runs through September 27, 2009 at Laguna Gloria's historic villa.
Nov 3-Dec 31 George Ponzini @ Artworks
Artworks, 1214 West 6th Street, Suite 105
512-472-1550
www.artworksaustin.com
Artworks Gallery is proud to present George Ponzini - New Works in Glass George is a long-standing, nationally known glass artist from New Hampshire. Mr. Ponzini is known for his crisp, architectural deco style glasswork. He will be bringing an exciting new body of work featuring lighting sculpture, bowls, perfume bottles, shelves and stemware. Open house with the artist will be Saturday Nov. 3rd. from 1 to 4pm. Show continues thru December.
Nov 3-Feb 3 WorkSpace: Paul Ramirez Jonas
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
(512) 471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
The New York-based, Honduran-born artist Paul Ramirez Jonas investigates specific moments in history when projects—envisioned as progressive—were almost achieved, but fail. For Ramirez Jonas, time seems to stop during these brief periods of believed success. In this installation he will bring a variety of artifacts together from different historical moments that allude to revolutionary ideas with the intention to invite new interpretations. Among the resources he will use to investigate these notions of success, progress, and failure, are the barricades in Paris, Mesopotamian clay tablets, Jesus Rafael Soto's Penetrable, and a type of early newspaper known as broadside. Curator: Ursula Davila-Villa, assistant curator of Latin American art. WorkSpace showcases cutting-edge developments in the work of emerging and established contemporary artists on the museum’s second floor, serving as a coda to the modern and contemporary collection galleries. The exhibitions that result from these artistic investigations provide Blanton visitors ever-changing glimpses into the art of the present moment.
Nov 4 Explore the Story
1:00 PM - 4: PM
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
512-936-8746
www.thestoryoftexas.com
Free First Floor Lobby 1:00-2:00 p.m. Join drummers and dancers from the 16th Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival. 2:00-4:00 p.m. Demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts at the Explore the Story Learning Station. Visions and Voices Powwow: Then and Now 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Texas Spirit Theater Free; Reservations Required Tim Tall Chief, Osage from Oklahoma and long-time celebrated Master of Ceremonies of the Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival, will guide a lively and informative conversation about Powwow traditions of the past and the present. Explore the evolution and diversity of this powerful ceremony.
Nov 4 Powwow Traditions: Then and Now
1:00 PM
Bob Bullock Museum: W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & Congress Ave.
512-936-4600
www.thestoryoftexas.com/
Between 1 and 2 pm, dancers and drummers from the 16th Annual Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival will demonstrate the powwow ceremony. From 2 to 4 pm, experience hands-on demonstrations of traditional arts and crafts at the Explore the Story Learning Station. Also at 2 pm, the Museum's annual Fall speaker series Visions and Voices features the renowned Tim Tall Chief as this celebrated Master of Ceremonies of the Austin Powwow and American Indian Heritage Festival hosts a lively and informative conversation about Powwow traditions of the past and present.
Nov 7 Austin Community Foundation's 30th Anniversary Festival of Giving
6:30 PM
Four Seasons Hotel: 98 San Jacinto Boulevard
512-472-4483
www.austincommunityfoundation.org/?nd=ticket_list&fundraiser_id=12
Austin Community Foundation hosts Mariansun Aramburuzabala Garza, wife of U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Tony Garza, at its 30th Anniversary Celebration of Giving. Mrs. Garza will share her experience in balancing corporate and philanthropic leadership through her work in Mexico. All proceeds from the 30th Anniversary Celebration of Giving will be used to create the Austin Community Foundation Education Endowment Fund. The fund supports programs in the Greater Austin area that promote achievement and excellence in education by cultivating productive and active young members of the community.
Nov 8 Urban Ideas: Building Art in a Public Landscape
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Boyd Vance Theatre at the Carver Museum and Cultural Center, 1165 Angelina St.
aipp@ci.austin.tx.us
512-974-9314
www.ci.austin.tx.us/aipp/
Art in Public Places is hosting a lively evening of art and architecture featuring prominent voices in these fields. Guest panelists will include Ed Uhlir, Director of Planning, Architecture and Landscape for Chicago's Millennium Park; Kurt Perschke, public artist and creator of the Red Ball Project; and Megan Crigger, Administrator of Austin's Art in Public Places program, with the moderator for the evening, Sue Graze, Executive Director of Arthouse at the Jones Center. To reserve your seat, RSVP to aipp@ci.austin.tx.us.
Nov 8-Dec 20 Noonday Concert Series
12:00 PM
Central Presbyterian Church, 200 E. 8th Street
512-472-2445
www.cpcaustin.org
Free Thursday NoonDay Concerts Series offered at the Central Presbyterian Church on the corner of 8th and Brazos! The concert will be 35 minutes in length, free, and a light lunch can be reserved for $5 by calling 472-2445 by Wednesday. It offers a wonderful noonday gift to our downtown community. Enjoy! November 8: Alejandro Montiel - Guitar November 15: Music of composer George Biggs November 29: Delaine Fedson, harp - Music for the Holidays December 6: Austin Handbell Ensemble - Holiday Music December 13: Westwood Show Honors Choir - Holiday Music December 20: Pinnacle Brass - Holiday Music
Nov 9 Live from the Plaza Music Series: Neckbone
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
City Hall Plaza, 201 E. Cesar Chavez
512-974-7870
www.cityofaustin.org/music/live.htm
Enjoy the soulhop/funk sound of NeckBone during the fall "Live From The Plaza" music series. This lineup brings fifteen of Austin¹s outstanding bands to the plaza of City Hall for free lunchtime performances every Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m. from Sept. 21 to Dec. 14 (except Nov. 23). City Hall is located at 301 W. Second Street, within walking distance of the 2nd Street Retail District, the Austin Children¹s Museum and the hike-and-bike trail. There will be free parking for concert goers in the City Hall parking garage on Fridays from 11:00 1:15 p.m. Parking validation will be available on Sept. 14 for the extended concert period. All performances are free. A local vendor will be offering a $6 lunch special on the plaza each week. For those that cannot make it downtown, the concerts can be watched live on cable Channel 6 and the internet at www.cityofaustin.org/channel6.
Nov 9 Austin Heritage Society's Preservation Awards Celebration
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Driskill Hotel - 604 Brazos
Jacqui Schraad
512-474-5198 ext. 15
www.heritagesocietyaustin.org
The Heritage Society is delighted to present Donovan Rypkema of PlaceEconomics in Washington, DC as the featured speaker of this annual event held to honor individuals and organizations whose extraordinary foresight and consistent commitment to preservation have had a lasting impact on Austin’s heritage. Mr. Rypkema is one of the most requested preservation speakers in the nation for his engaging and insightful presentation on the economic and environmental benefits of preservation. His lighthearted approach tempers a passionate belief in the value of preservation with a realistic assessment of its value. From "most expensive rehabilitation mistakes" to the "characteristics of successful business districts," Mr. Rypkema applies metrics and statistics to reveal surprising facts about the economics of preservation, including how preservation can be a critical component of Austin’s acclaimed climate protection initiatives. Tickets are $65 in advance and can be purchased at www.heritagesocietyaustin.org
Nov 9-Nov 10 Jim Hamilton w/ Hilarious Friends and Comical Acquaintances @ the Velveeta Room
The Velveeta Room, 521 E. Sixth St.
512-469-9116
www.thevelveetaroom.com
Jim Hamilton started telling jokes in Madison, Wisconsin. He was not very good. He got better. Much better, and the kids really seemed to enjoy him. It was time for Jim to move onto The Big Time. Arsenal of jokes under one arm and a basic understanding of voice amplification under the other, Jim Hamilton arrived in Austin, Texas in 2001. His dark wit and quirky delivery quickly made him a favorite with comics and audiences. He was a finalist in that year's Funniest Person in Austin contest and every year after that until heading off to The Bigger Time in Los Angeles. He's performed on the Insomniac Tour with Dave Attell, celebrated Thanksgiving with Todd Berry, complained about Hollywood with Andy Kindler and been on Comedy Central's "Premium Blend." Now he's back in Austin for a quick weekend of debauched hilarity and the best comics in Austin are dividing up the stage time to open the show. Check website for show times!
Nov 9-Nov 18 Elephant's Graveyard
UT PAC's Oscar Brockett Theatre,
512-471-1444
www.utpac.org
Elephant’s Graveyard is the true tale of the tragic collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee. Set in September of 1916, the play combines historical fact and legend, exposing the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and revenge. Check website for more details!
Nov 9-Jan 5 Evan Hecox @ the 4 Walls Fine Art Gallery
4 Walls Fine Art, 115 East 5th Street, No. 1
512-560-8847
www.4wallsfineart.com/
4 Walls Fine Art presents an exhibtion of new drawings and prints by Evan Hecox, inspired by recent travels in Mexico.
Nov 10 2007 Fall Discussion Series: Architecture in Motion--A New Way to Look at Old Buildings
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Austin Center for Architecture, 801 W. 12th St, (the corner of 12th St. and West Ave.)
public@aiaaustin.org
512-452-4332
www.aiaaustin.org
This lecture, featuring Howard Langner from the Texas Historical Commission, will explore buildings, new and old. Images of the Texas State Capitol Building are used throughout the presentation in order to show how good architecture can be experienced in a variety of ways. ($7) Make your reservations now!
Nov 10 Cinemakids Film Screening
2:00 PM
Austin Children's Museum: 201 Colorado
512-472-2499
www.austinkids.org
Bring the family to watch films written, directed, acted, and edited by kids aged 7 to 12. Films will be shown and followed by a Q&A session with the young film makers.
Nov 11 Gone to Texas: The Musical
The Bob Bullok Texas State History Museum
512-936-4649
www.thestoryoftexas.com
Gone to Texas: The Musical, described by the the San Antonio Express-News as "...a thoroughly entertaining evening!” is the award-winning production dramatized by San Antonio composer Tom Masinter, Austin playwright Steve Warren and New York producer-lyricist June Rachelson-Ospa. On November 11 — for one day only — the Museum's Texas Spirit Theater will be home to this inspiring tale. In 1836, a handful of heroes held the Alamo for 13 days while under siege by Santa Anna, ruler of Mexico. Led by three men, William Travis, James Bowie, and the legendary David Crockett, their fight against all odds would pass into history as the rallying cry for Texas independence.
Nov 11-Nov 25 Public Tour: Mike's World
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
Brady Dyer, bdyer@mail.utexas.edu
512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
Enjoy this fifty-minute tour of the exhibition. Tours on the 11th, 18, and 25th of November. Check blantonmuseum.org for times!
Nov 13 Vino Vixen's - Women's Networking Party
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cork & Co., 308 Congress Ave
talvarado@corkandco.com
512-474-CORK
www.corkandco.com
F-a-b-u-l-o-u-s Females unite for this monthly Happy Hour to network with other women in business. Exchange business cards and ideas! Share your business with other ladies in Austin/make new friends! * $5 happy hour wines by-the-glass * Chocolate Fondue by The Melting Pot * Shopping by FLIRT boutique www.flirtinaustin.com
Nov 13 Zappa Plays Zappa
8:00 PM
UT Pac's Hogg Auditorium, Whitis & Inner Campus Drive on the UT Campus
512-471-2787
www.utpac.org
Led by his eldest son Dweezil, Zappa Plays Zappa brings the music and compositional genius of Frank Zappa to the stage, much as a symphony orchestra would perform pieces by a master composer. Zappa Plays Zappa includes archive footage of Frank Zappa in concert played in time with the onstage band, providing an unforgettable concert experience.
Nov 14 TOOL @ the Erwin Center
The Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
512-477-6060
www.uterwincenter.com
Come see the mega-phenom known as TOOL at the Erwin Center.
Nov 14 LOS ANGELES PLAYS ITSELF @ The Ritz
7:00 PM
The Ritz Theatre, 320 E. 6th Street
512-322-0145
www.austinfilm.org
The Austin Film Society (AFS) today announced it will present Thom Andersen's epic masterpiece LOS ANGELES PLAYS ITSELF on Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. at the new Alamo Drafthouse @ the Ritz, 320 E. 6th Street, as part of its monthly Documentary Tour. Andersen delves deep into the images of Los Angeles in some 200 clips from films shot in and around "the most photographed city." Andersen will attend this special screening of LOS ANGELES PLAYS ITSELF, which is infrequently screened publicly due to its extensive unlicensed use of Hollywood movies. Divided into three parts, the film chronicles the city as a cinematic background, as a character in films itself, and as films' subject. From Roman Polanski's CHINATOWN vision of the late '30s to Ridley Scott's dystopic imagining of the city in 2019 (BLADE RUNNER), Los Angeles is the dream capital of the world. Andersen, a film historian and professor at CalArts, has crafted a thought-provoking catalyst to (re)watch all the films mentioned and see them in an entirely new light.
Nov 14-Nov 18 A Christmas Affair
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.
512-467-8982
http://www.jlaustin.org
More than 200 national merchants sell original art, jewelry and crafts during the four-day holiday market. Receptions, tea parties and private shopping also highlight the schedule. Market tickets are $10 per guest. Two-day tickets are $18. Children 5 years and under complimentary.
Nov 15 A November Night to Remember
The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St
512-249-6300
www.driskillhotel.com
The Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival invites you to eat, drink and experience A November Night to Remember with an evening of gourmet cuisine and a live fine wine auction at the historic Driskill Hotel. Tickets are $120 per person or $1,000 for a table of ten. Guest will enjoy an array of gustatory splendor prepared by the Driskill Hotel's renowned Chef Josh Watkins. The four course seated dinner is expertly paired with fine wines and served in the grand surroundings of the Victorian Room. Lively bidding on one-of-a-kind lots including large format bottles from prestigious wineries, private winery tours and tastings, and other temptations from generous donors completes the evening.
Nov 15 Art Fix: Gardening
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
Brady Dyer, bdyer@mail.utexas.edu
512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
Get your creative fill with the Art Fix series. Stop by the museum and enjoy short programs on art and art making, music, lifestyle, literature/writing, and mind, body, spirit. Join Tom Spencer from KLRU as he discusses gardening ideas and concepts.
Nov 15 Downtown Austin Alliance's Issues and Eggs: Austin Parking Authority with Brewster McCracken
8:00 AM
Alamo Drafthouse Ritz: 320 E. 6th St.
rsvp@downtownaustin.com
512-469-1766, ext. 211
www.downtownaustin.com
Please join us for the November DAA Issues & Eggs at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz (320 East 6th Street). Our guest speaker Council Member Brewster McCracken will discuss the creation of a parking enterprise that would finance new parking structures and would potentially fund the expansion of Austin's trail system and transit infrastructure. The Downtown Austin Alliance's Issues & Eggs is an informational breakfast series featuring notable community leaders and key officials who influence the Downtown Public Improvement District. RSVP by emailing rsvp@downtownaustin.com or by calling 469-1766, x 211.
Nov 16 Live from the Plaza Music Series: Erin James
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
City Hall Plaza, 201 E. Cesar Chavez
512-974-7870
www.cityofaustin.org/music/live.htm
Enjoy the blues with Erin James during the fall "Live From The Plaza" music series. This lineup brings fifteen of Austin¹s outstanding bands to the plaza of City Hall for free lunchtime performances every Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m. from Sept. 21 to Dec. 14 (except Nov. 23). City Hall is located at 301 W. Second Street, within walking distance of the 2nd Street Retail District, the Austin Children¹s Museum and the hike-and-bike trail. There will be free parking for concert goers in the City Hall parking garage on Fridays from 11:00 1:15 p.m. Parking validation will be available on Sept. 14 for the extended concert period. All performances are free. A local vendor will be offering a $6 lunch special on the plaza each week. For those that cannot make it downtown, the concerts can be watched live on cable Channel 6 and the internet at www.cityofaustin.org/channel6.
Nov 16-Nov 18 Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme Exhibition
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Texas State Capitol: W 11th Street & Congress
512-463-5495
The Aga Khan Historic Cities Program was established in 1992 to implement conservation and urban revitalization projects in culturally significant sites of the Islamic world. The exhibition will showcase major restoration projects including Al-Azhar Park in Cairo, the stone mosques in Mali and projects in Afghanistan, India, and Syria. The exhibit provides insight into how the preservation of historic cultural and religious monuments serves as a catalyst for socio-economic development and how the revitalization of architecture can build bridges, not only between the past and the present in the Muslim world, but also between the Muslim world and the West.
Nov 17 2007 Cross Festival
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Auditorium Shores, Town Lake
www.crossfestival.com
The second annual Cross Festival will take place at Auditorium Shores on November 17th, 2007, from noon-10PM at the Auditorium Shores. 89 bands requested to participate at last year's event and 24 were selected to perform simultaneously on three stages. We plan to offer even more in 2007 since it is our belief that this event will grow and attract attention from around the U.S. There will be activities for all ages, plus plans are underway to attract record label executives, provide workshops and networking opportunities. Rap, Rock, Hip- Hop, Country, Jazz, and Praise & Worship are just a few of the genres that make Contemporary Christian Music appealing to all age groups and the fastest growing genre in the country. And, we are thrilled to help spread God's love through music and creative expression!
Nov 17 Blue October with very special guests Yellowcard, Shiny Toy Guns and Lovedrug
Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River
(512) 471-7744
www.uterwincenter.com
Houston’s own Blue October will be bringing their “Sorry Boy Burns Bright” tour to The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center on Saturday, November 17 for a must-see concert that also features alternative rock bands Yellowcard, Shiny Toy Guns and Lovedrug. The highly anticipated fall tour will kick off at around the same time as the release of the premium edition of Blue October’s latest platinum-plus album, Foiled, entitled Foiled for the Last Time. The new release is a 2-disc set consisting of the entire Foiled album plus 14 new songs recorded while the band was on tour earlier this year. Tickets for Blue October with very special guests Yellowcard, Shiny Toy Guns and Lovedrug at The Theatre at the Frank Erwin Center, Saturday, November 17 are $32, $34 and $36 (limited number of general admission floor tickets available at all Texas Box Office Outlets (includes select Central Market and H-E-B stores in Austin, Bastrop, Bee Caves, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Kyle, Leander, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos, and Temple; Ft. Hood ITR and Renaissance Records in Killeen), charge-by-phone at 512-477-6060 or 1-800-982-2386 or order online at TexasBoxOffice.com. Convenience charges may apply. All information is subject to change. The Frank Erwin Center is a smoke-free facility. Convenient parking is available within walking distance in nearby state and University lots. For more information, call 512-471-7744 or visit uterwincenter.com.
Nov 17 Austin Farmers' Market's 5th Birthday Party
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Austin Farmers' Market, 4th and Guadalupe
512-236-0074
www.austinfarmersmarket.org
Come out and celebrate AFM's 5th anniversary (at the market). There will be a chef's demo, free cake while it lasts from the market's bakers, petting pen (weather permitting), giant card for everyone to sign.
Nov 17 Corners of the World Opening Reception
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
International Center of Austin, 201 E. 2nd St
meganschiebe@gmail.com
512-505-4071
www.icaaustin.org
Make sure to not miss the second feature of Corners of the World (COTW) at the International Center, downtown Austin from 6-9 pm. COTW will be hosting works by artists such as: Cecilia Ling, Marcela Kourkova, Luis Abreux, Carmen Canann, Victor Garcia, Rama Tiru, and Daphne Glasgow. The exhibition will be on display until January 1, 2007.
Nov 17 Waller Creek Community Visioning Meeting
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
City Hall, 301 W. 2nd Street
512-974-2266
The City of Austin invites citizens to share their vision of Waller Creek, to ensure that it becomes a place that reflects the values of our community and maximizes the potential for this area. Citizens will help guide the engineering team and planners in making the right decisions for Waller Creek. Please join City Council and the Waller Creek Citizen Advisory Committee on November 17. Hall, 201 E. Cesar Chavez
Nov 17-Feb 3 Lordy Rodriguez: America Series
Austin Museum of Art, 823 Congress
(512) 495-9224
www.amoa.org
Lordy Rodriguez's America resembles the national maps on our third grade classroom walls only distantly. By choosing to draw maps, Rodriguez can explore formal relationships and semi-abstraction without worrying about the representation of depth. His firm shapes and bright, translucent colors decorate the surfaces of his maps with playful, captivating patterns. However, Rodriguez's maps reconfigure the United States according to his personal experience and private fantasies. He shapes the nation out of his road-trips, moves, and daydreams. Five new states —Internet, Hollywood, Monopoly, Disney, and Territory —join the others for a grand total of 55. This number is Rodriguez's tribute to the national speed limit, which was 55mph when he conceived America. Many of Rodriguez's artistic choices depend on such anecdotes for their significance. Rodriguez's private travels, encounters, and thoughts give his cartographic arrangements meaning. Organized by the Austin Museum of Art.
Nov 17-Feb 3 Roy Lichtenstein Prints, 1956-97
Au
(512) 495-9224
www.amoa.org
It is impossible to imagine Pop art without the work of Roy Lichtenstein. His comic book-inspired paintings of 1961, along with Andy Warhol’s concurrent work, are generally considered the first true Pop art. Although best know for his cartoon imagery, Lichtenstein took on a wide range of subject matter that included portraiture, still life, landscape, and modern art history, all brought under the crisp, clear look that defined “ Lichtenstein”—primary colors, Benday dot patterns, stripes, and strong outlines. He was not only Pop’s greatest stylist but also one of the most accomplished printmakers of al time, working in nearly every print medium and collaborating with many of the master printers and workshops of his time. Roy Lichtenstein Prints, 1956-97 surveys the printmaking career of this seminal artist—from his first proto-Pop image made in 1956 to the print he was working on at the time of his death in 1997—and provides both an introduction to his imagery and a fresh appraisal of the many-layered meanings in his work and its lasting impact. Organized by the Museum of Art, Washington State University and the Jordan Schnitzer Family Foundation.
Nov 18-Nov 23 Blade Runner: The Final Cut @ the Paramount
The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue
512-472-5470
www.austintheatre.org
Harrison Ford, Daryl Hannah, Rutger Hauer. Directed by Ridley Scott. The Final Cut, is Director Ridley Scott's latest edit (with four minutes of added footage) of the influential 1982 science fiction film loosely based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Phillip K. Dick. The film depicts a dystopian Los Angeles in November 2019 in which genetically manufactured beings called replicants, physically identical to humans, are used for dangerous and degrading work in Earth's "off-world colonies." Replicants became illegal on Earth after a bloody mutiny. Specialist police units - blade runners - hunt down and "retire" (i.e. kill) escaped replicants on Earth. The plot primarily focuses on a particularly brutal and cunning group of replicants hiding in Los Angeles and a semi-retired blade runner, named Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), who reluctantly agrees to take on one more assignment.
Nov 22 ThunderCloud Subs 17th Annual Turkey Trot
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Waterloo Park, 403 East 15th St.--Between Trinity & Red River
512-479-8815x401
www.thundercloud.com
This fun-filled day features events and activities for the entire family including a certified 5 mile race, 1 mile run/walk and the Stepping Stone School Kid's K. In addition, enjoy free food, live music and the Stepping Stone School Kid's Area with games and activities for the little ones. Proceeds benefit Caritas of Austin.
Nov 22-Dec 30 Rockin' Christmas Party
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd
512-476-0541
www.zachscott.com
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 knows how to put the Christmas spirit in your heart – and your booty! – as they shake, rattle and roll down Santa Claus Lane.
Nov 22-Jan 6 The Santaland Diaries
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd
512-476-0541
www.zachscott.com
The comedy tells the real-life story of Sedaris' tour of duty as the elf Crumpet, and what it takes to juggle tots and tottering Santas during a painfully festive time of the year. A laugh 'til you cry evening of merrily subversive entertainment to delight adult audiences.
Nov 23-Dec 1 A Biscuit Brothers Merry Musical Christmas
Scottish Rite Theatre
512-472-5436
www.scottishritechildrenstheatre.org
Get a jump on seasonal festivities and join the Biscuit Brothers for a very special holiday extravaganza filled with music to celebrate the season!
Nov 23-Jan 13 Florian Slotawa: One After the Other
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave.
vjones@arthousetexas.org
512-453-5312
www.arthousetexas.org
Florian Slotawa (b. 1972) is a Berlin-based conceptual artist who, in a conscious refrain from adding objects to an already overflowing world, utilizes everyday items, existing objects and spaces to create temporary sculptural assemblages and installations that invite discussions about the contexts and implications of institutional display, the boundaries between private and public space and notions of artistic preciousness. Many of Slotawa's past projects involved his own personal possessions from meticulously photographing and cataloguing his clothing, cassette tapes, cooking utensils, and other items; to constructing large-scale referential sculpture from his furniture and electrical appliances; to even selling the entire inventory of his belongings to a collector. Dismissing objects' traditional functions, he liberates them from a closed system of interpretation, thereby revealing their latent artistic potential, a strategy which he has also extended to the exhibition space. Slotawa has been invited by Elizabeth Dunbar, Arthouse's new curator, to create a temporary, site-specific installation that draws upon the Jones Center's rich and layered history as a theater, women's department store, and finally, contemporary art space. Slotawa plans to transform Arthouse¹s interior space into a monumental sculptural installation that encourages visitors to radically re-engage with the surrounding environment and to consider its past, present and future incarnations.
Nov 23-Apr 12 Austin Toros Home Basketball Game!
Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez
512-404-4000
www.austinconventioncenter.com
Come out to the Convention Center and see Austin's own TOROS!
Nov 24 Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade
11:00 AM
Begins at the State Capitol, heads soun on Congress, Turns west on 6th, ends at Guadalupe
888-439-2489
www.chuysparade.com
A procession of giant balloons, marching bands, vintage cars, celebrities and floats usher in the season of giving. Parade starts at the Capitol, marches south on Congress to 6th St and west on 6th St to Guadalupe. Spectators are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Operation Blue Santa.
Nov 24-Dec 20 Christmas Pops Sing-Along
Alamo Drafthouse @ the Ritz, 320 E 6th St.
512-867-1839
www.drafthouse.com
Yeah, that's right. John Aielli isn't the only one who can lead us all caroling through the streets of Austin, and the Mormon Tabernacle Choir's version of 'Carol of the Bells' isn't the only Christmas song in the world. Every single year pop stars who are trying to rekindle their career join forces with pop stars who are trying to make a quick buck while they're still on top of the charts and they all release albums full of Christmas albums so that your family can have "something to cherish for years" and "start a new tradition". The Christmas pop genre is really an obscure beast, with some singers like Mariah Carey choosing to use her trademark pipes to re-record 'Here Comes Santa Claus' while boy bands like The New Kids on the Block release entirely new tracks like 'Have a Funky Funky Christmal' so that the teeny bopper crowd can have their own songs while Mom and Dad are in the other room listening to Bing Crosby. Well, this show is fi nally something the whole family can get behind, because we've mixed together all of the best holiday songs from pop culture, with Jessica Simpson, John Denver and the Muppets, *NSYNC, Bing Crosby and David Bowie, and so much more. Plus, this show isn't just a sing-along! After the show, we'll be caroling on Sixth Street! On top of that, we're going to mix in some of our other Alamo favorites and have a classic holiday special turned into a Quote-Along extravaganza, we'll have holiday Videoke where we give you the chance to come up and be Will Ferrell in 'Elf' or Ralphie in 'A Christmas Story,' and you'd better believe we'll have milk and cookies for everyone. See website for times!
Nov 24-Dec 22 Gingerbread House Workshop
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St
512-472-2499
www.austinkids.org
Experience the thrill of making a mess in someone else's kitchen! Kids and parents will love covering themselves in sugar icing while creating a candy-covered holiday tradition. Registration opens Sept. 18 for Members, Oct. 3 for non-members. Call 512-472-2499 x201 to register.
Nov 25 Talking Art with Florian Slotawa
3:00 PM
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress Ave.
vjones@arthousetexas.org
512-453-5312
www.arthousetexas.org
Florian Slotawa, a German Artist whose works are displayed at Arthouse until January 13, will discuss his views on art.
Nov 25-Dec 31 Operation Blue Santa New Toy Drop-Off
Since 1972, Operation Blue Santa has delivered toys and food to families in need. You can help them fulfill the wishes of Austin families by donating new unwrapped toys, books and stuffed animals at downtown drop-off locations, including the Stephen F. Austin Hotel, Starbucks and the Austin Fire Department. For a full list of drop-off locations and details about the most needed toys, please visit www.bluesanta.org.
Nov 26 Caritas of Austin Launch of Do Good Deli
11:00 AM
City Hall Plaza: 301 W. 2nd St.
www.DoGoodDeli.com
Join Caritas of Austin and Mayor Will Wynn as we celebrate the launch of Do Good Deli, an exciting new venture that will support our mission to fight poverty, hunger and homelessness. Take a break from Thanksgiving leftovers and enjoy complimentary samples of our sandwiches, salads and Sweet Leaf Tea. Live music will be provided by Graham Wilkinson and The Underground Township. Do Good Deli serves gourmet sandwiches and salads and provides free lunch delivery in the downtown area. One hundred percent of the profits garnered by Do Good Deli will benefit Caritas.
Nov 27 Bach Cantata Project
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
Brady Dyer, bdyer@mail.utexas.edu
512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
The Bach Cantata Project is a joint venture of the UT School of Music Choral Program and the Blanton. Enjoy an introduction by the conductor before the performance and connection to a work in the galleries afterward. This month: BWV 140 Wachet auf, ruft us die Stimme (Wake up, the voice calls to us). Media sponsor: Classically Austin 89.5 KMFA
Nov 27 The Wine & Food Foundation of Texas presents Big Reds & Bubbles
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
The Driskill Hotel, 604 Brazos St
512-327-7555
www.winefoodfoundation.org
A spectacular tasting of some of the world's finest champagnes, sparkling wines and big reds will be a grand kickoff to the holiday season. With over a dozen of Austin's finest chefs preparing desserts, appetizers and holiday samplings, live holiday music, an outstanding silent auction and set in the historic Driskill hotel ballroom, Big Reds & Bubbles is an extraordinary evening. $60 for members, $75 General Admission
Nov 27-Dec 18 'French Maverick, Rebel Auteur: Four Films of Philippe Garrel'
Alamo Drafthouse @ the Ritz, 320 E. 6th St
512-867-1839
www.drafthouse.com
Since the early 1960s, the French maverick and rebel-auteur Philippe Garrel has, in a career spanning over four decades, managed to single-handedly make the most important contribution to modern French cinema outside that of the New Wave, yet his work remains criminally unseen beyond European shores despite his legendary collaborations with such cultural and cinematic icons as Nico, Zouzou, Pierre Clémenti, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Catherine Deneuve and Raoul Coutard, as well as his own famous actor-father, Maurice Garrel, and rising star son, Louis Garrel. This mini-retrospective drawn from Philippe Garrel's 40-year career represents a rare opportunity to experience first-hand these rarely screened works, which together represent one of the most radical and groundbreaking legacies in all of French cinema.
Nov 28 The Method Gun
8:00 PM
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
512-471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu
The Rude Mechanicals' Kirk Lynn and Professor of Theatre, Charlotte Canning, discuss collaboration between playwrights and directors. A performance of scenes from "The Method Gun," a work in progress inspired by acting teacher Stella Adler, follows.
Nov 28 Literary Movie Night - featuring 'Running with Scissors'
7:00 PM
Book People, 603 N. Lamar
512-472-5050
www.bookpeople.com
Some of our favorite books have been made into great films. To Kill A Mockingbird, The Grapes of Wrath, Cold Mountain, Gone With the Wind, The Lord of the Rings and The Great Gatsby are all prime examples of books that have made their way onto the big screen. The stories may have been altered, the characters changed slightly, but hopefully the overall feeling and point of the book has remained intact. Come join BookPeople for a Literary Movie Night, as we watch a film and then discuss how it relates to the book it was based on. This month we'll be watching Running with Scissors (2006), directed by Ryan Murphy and based on Augusten Burroughs's memoir of the same name.
Nov 28 'Teen Witch' Sing-Along
7:30 PM
Alamo Drafthouse @ the Ritz, 320 E. 6th St
512-867-1839
www.drafthouse.com
80s teen comedies definitely captured the hearts and minds of America, but none of them were as lightheartedly wacko as this late-era cult classic. Louise is unpopular at school, but she learns that being the direct descendant of the original Salem witches has its advantages. What follows is a helium-infused romp through the post-pubescent black arts, bolstered by eye-popping unexpected musical sequences and a tour-de-force performance by the one and only Zelda "that awesome lady from 'Poltergeist'" Rubinstein! The most supernaturally delicious slice of ‘80s cheese, presented by the guys responsible for its zaniest moments. Magic! Also stars 'Bewitched' alumnus Dick Sargent as Dad, and the always-amazing and thoroughly irritating Joshua Miller as Louise's little brother Richie.
Nov 29 Public Tour: Artwork of the Week
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
Brady Dyer, bdyer@mail.utexas.edu
512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
Discover one of the gems in the permanent collection, Lady Hamilton as Ambassadress.
Nov 29 Get Made! at Flirt Boutique
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Flirt Boutique, 2405 Nueces Street
512-427-4440
www.flirtinaustin.com
To celebrate Get Made, Flirt will have 30% off all clothing. Browse our flirty fashions while you enjoy live music from DJ Holland. Lady shoppers can also enjoy complimentary makeovers, massages, and appetizers. And remember, Flirt, because you can!
Nov 29 Fashion Lounge @ QUA
6:00 PM
Qua Bottle Lounge, 213 W. 4th Street
512-472-2782
www.quaaustin.com
Please join Tre Dotson Productions & Talent for the 2007 Holiday Fashion Lounge! Come enjoy complimentary tapas and half price drinks at QUA Bottle Lounge in the heart of the warehouse district. We are thrilled to have some new vendors at this years event. Come enjoy makeup make-overs by all the ladies favorite, Sephora! We will also have some awesome local boutiques such as Avant and Creative Vision Art Studio. Jeana Marino will have an art display set up, as well as jewelry, purse, and clothing vendors like Devushka. Guys no worries, we have some goodies for you too!
Nov 29 Spite Club
9:30 PM
The Velveeta Room, 521 E. Sixth St.
512-469-9116
www.thevelveetaroom.com
A new season of Spite Club begins. John Rabon officiates while two comics duke it out in thirty minutes of highly entertaining no-holds-barred punch lines in three rounds: insults, trivia and free-style comedy. The audience decides the winner, who goes on to elimination matches this fall where one comic will ultimately triumph as the toughest, funniest, most clever, most cynical comedic champion in Central Texas.
Nov 29 'Sunsets' : Gerald Schwartz
Art on 5th Fine Art Gallery, 1501 W. 5th Street
512-481-1111
www.arton5th.com
Experience landscapes by new artist Gerald Schwartz. His original oils evoke the beauty and spectacular colors of sunsets in a variety of settings.
Nov 29 Liz Carmack's 'Historic Hotels of Texas' book signing
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca St.
512-477-1064
www.womenandtheirwork.org
'Historic Hotels of Texas: an essential travel planning guide to more than 60 hotels across the state' by Liz Carmack Texas has more than 60 historic hotels welcoming lodgers in rural towns, mid-size cities and urban metropolises across the state. Author Liz Carmack traveled 20,000 miles to visit these unique (and often little-known) accommodations to research her book, Historic Hotels of Texas: A Traveler's Guide (November 2007, Texas A&M University Press). Carmack has written the essential Texas travel planning resource for anyone looking for out-of-the-ordinary lodging or destinations. The guide includes detailed profiles of 64 historic hotels from the famous Menger Hotel in San Antonio to little-known hostelries such as the Smith House in Crosbyton.
Nov 29 Michael Benedikt - 'God is the Good We Do'
7:00 PM
Book People, 603 N. Lamar
512-472-5050
www.bookpeople.com
'God Is the Good We Do' invites believers and agnostics to look at how religions are and are not carrying out God's will. At the same time, it invites atheists to see that God is not the oldest and strongest but the youngest and weakest force in the universe, a force whose existence depends on them as much as anyone else. 'God Is the Good We Do' appeals to both mind and heart, offering a fresh way to think about God in this scientific and media-saturated age. Today at 7PM.
Nov 29 Book Signings at Women and Their Work
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Women and Their Work: 1710 Lavaca Street
Katherine McQueen
512-477-1064
www.womenandtheirwork.org/
Two book signings in one night!! Melissa Miller will be on hand to sign the first major publication of her paintings. Liz Carmack will also be available to sign copies of her book titled Historic Hotels of Texas: A Traveler's Guide.
Nov 29-Dec 1 Museum Store Holiday Sale
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
512-936-8746
www.thestoryoftexas.com
The Museum Store Holiday Sale is an annual event at the Texas State History Museum gift shop. Find 2007 collectible ornaments from the from the treasured Capitol Ornament Series. Discover colorful glass and mixed-media ornaments that capture the spirit of the Hispanic heritage of Texas, plus fresh renditions of the "It's so Texas" styles you love.
Nov 29-Dec 2 Holiday Shopping @ the Texas Memorial Museum
Texas Memorial Museum, 2400 Trinity Street
512-232-4278
www.utexas.edu/tmm
Save 20% on jewelry, educational toys, books, puzzles, t-shirts, rocks and minerals and other fun gifts. All proceeds support TNSC's educational programs for children.
Nov 29-Jan 5 Pattern, Pattern, Pattern @ Women & Their Work
Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca St.
512-477-1064
www.womenandtheirwork.org
Works featured by: Amada Barr, Rosemarie Fiore, Germaine Keller, Shea Little, Jana Swek, Laura Paulini, and Lisa Solomon.
Nov 29-Jan 12 Hillevi Baar & Steve Wiman: New Work
d berman Gallery, 1701 Guadalupe
512-477-8877
www.dbermangallery.com
Hillevi Baar's new two-dimensional works focus on her exquisite drawing abilities, a departure from her sculptural work of the past few years. Steve Wiman transforms found objects into thoughtful and playful three-dimensional wall installations. Exhibit up through January 12, 2008.
Nov 30 Live from the Plaza Music Series: Texana Dames
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
City Hall Plaza, 201 E. Cesar Chavez
512-974-7870
www.cityofaustin.org/music/live.htm
Enjoy the Texas folk sounds of the Texana Dames during the fall "Live From The Plaza" music series. This lineup brings fifteen of Austin¹s outstanding bands to the plaza of City Hall for free lunchtime performances every Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m. from Sept. 21 to Dec. 14 (except Nov. 23). City Hall is located at 301 W. Second Street, within walking distance of the 2nd Street Retail District, the Austin Children¹s Museum and the hike-and-bike trail. There will be free parking for concert goers in the City Hall parking garage on Fridays from 11:00 1:15 p.m. Parking validation will be available on Sept. 14 for the extended concert period. All performances are free. A local vendor will be offering a $6 lunch special on the plaza each week. For those that cannot make it downtown, the concerts can be watched live on cable Channel 6 and the internet at www.cityofaustin.org/channel6.
Nov 30 La Derniere Bande
3:00 PM
Harry Ransom Center, 21st & Guadalupe
512-471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu
Claude Beauclair performs La Derniere Bande, the French version of Samuel Beckett's, "Krapp's Last Tape." Co-sponsored by the Department of French and Italian.
Nov 30 Austin Toros vs. Sioux Falls Skyforce
11:00 AM
Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez
512-404-4404
http://www.nba.com/dleague/austin/index.html
The Austin Toros are the city's newest sports franchise, an NBA Development League team. The Austin Toros play at the Austin Convention Center. Tickets for Austin Toros games are available at Waterloo Records, All Pinky's Wireless Locations and Online through Gettix.net
Nov 30 Green Drinkers focus on EcoVillages!
5:30 PM
Opal Divine's Freehouse, 700 W. 6th Street
512-477-3308
www.opaldivines.com
This month Brandi Clark of Environmentality, Inc. and founder of the Austin Econetwork will be joining the Green Drinks happy hour to educate us on sustainable intentional communities. Join us for the fun part of being globally aware November 30th from 5:30-7:30ish at Opal Divines: 6th and Rio Grande at the upstairs bar adjacent to the terrace.
Nov 30 'Delt Dandi' with Sharon Bridgforth
8:00 PM
University of Texas - Winship Drama Building, 300 E 23rd Street
512-471-5793
'Delta Dandi' - A fictionalized account of oral histories. Sharon Bridgforth Center for African and African American Studies, RedBone Press, Lambda Literary Award winning author of the bull-jean stories, Bridgforth is currently touring The love conjure/blues Text Installation (RedBone Press). A recipient of the Theatre Communications Group/National Endowment for the Arts Playwrights Award, Bridgforth is Anchor Artist for The Austin Project (produced by The Center for African and African American Studies, U.T. Austin). Bridgforth will read from her work in progress titled, delta dandi. delta dandi explores the life of a blues woman musician traveling with a Jazz band in the 1940's at the height of the birth of bebop. Bridgforth will create a living cacophony with musicians/dancers/a photo installation and narration that audience members will participate/witness the work in. CAAAS supported the development of delta dandi with a research grant funding Bridgforth's trip to Nigeria in 2006.
Nov 30 Gary Keith's 'Eckhardt: There Once Was a Congressman from Texas' book signing
5:30 - 7:30
Scholz Garten, 17th and San Jacinto
512-474-1958
U.S. Congressman Bob Eckhardt was a force to reckon with in Texas and national politics from the 1940s to until 1980. He was also a prescient champion of progressive causes, including environmental preservation and energy conservation, inspiring younger congressmen, including Al Gore. Keith's book also offers a portrait of the last great era of progressive politics in the 20th century.
Nov 30-Dec 1 Eric Krug, Carey Moore, Kerri Lendo @ the Velveeta Room
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Velveeta Room, 521 E. Sixth St.
512-469-9116
www.thevelveetaroom.com
Having just finished serving his time in the military, with no real plans and freshly divorced, Eric decided that, with nothing to lose, he would take a chance and try his hand at stand-up comedy in Austin, Texas. Since then, Eric has become a prolific comedian, taking the comedy scene by storm with self-effacing material about every topic you can imagine. He's been making people laugh all the way from Austin to Killeen, as his personal life falls to pieces. He wastes his days away in a cubicle, spending his last 20 dollars on whisky. He quit smoking cigarettes simply so he could drink more. The front of his car looks like mashed tinfoil. He's been beaten up by kids on bikes. Women often mistake him for being gay. Yet, he still keeps a smile on his face through it all. Eric is a gifted new comic. Go see him and enjoy.
Nov 30-Dec 2 Saint Cecilia Baroque Festival 2007, Handel’s “Messiah”
St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 606 West 15th Street
512-345-8866
www.fpcaustin.org
Presented over three evenings. These concerts will be presented at St. Martin's Lutheran Church, 606 W 15th Street Austin, 78701. Friday and Saturday concert tickets will be $15 for general admission, $12 for seniors or students, and $5 for choldren under age 12. Sunday's concert will be free.
Nov 30-Dec 30 Plaid Tidings @ Zachary Scott Theatre
Zachary Scott Theatre, 1510 Toomey Rd
512-476-0594
www.zachscott.com
Forever Plaid is one of the biggest hits in Zach's history - it ran for over a year, was named Best Musical in Austin, and The Austin American-Statesman said "Forever Plaid sounds as if it were woven by Angels in Heaven!" This time the quartet tunes their heavenly harmonies on holiday songs and carols, along with a hilarious tribute to The Ed Sullivan Christmas Spectaculars featuring the Rockettes, the Chipmunks and The Vienna Boys Choir.
Nov 30-Jan 7 2007 Multiple Originals XII @ Women Printmakers of Austin
Julia C. Butridge Gallery at Dougherty Arts Center , 1110 Barton Springs Rd
512-246-7398
www.womenprintmakers.com
The largest printmaking organization in the state, the WPA., Women Printmakers of Austin (WPA) is holding its annual exhibition at . Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd. from November 30th to January 7th. The public is invited to the Artists’ Reception on Monday, December 3rd from 6 pm – 9 pm.
Oct 1-Jan 27 Revealing Capitol Treasures
Texas Capitol Visitors Center, 112 East 11th Street
512-305-8400
www.tspb.state.tx.us/CVC/home/home.html
This exhibit features many highlights from the Capitol Artifact Collection that are rarely displayed to the public. Come see tools used to hoist the Goddess of Liberty atop the Capitol dome, artifacts unearthed on the Grounds and objects found within the halls and walls of the statehouse.
Oct 5-Jan 6 IMAX: Sea Monsters 3D - A Prehistoric Adventure
The Bob Bullok Texas State History Museum, W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & Congress Ave
512-936-8746
www.thestoryoftexas.com
The National Geographic IMAX film "Sea Monsters 3-D: A Prehistoric Adventure" travels back 65 million years to the Late Cretaceous period when most of Texas was covered by water. With strikingly realistic computer-generated 3-D animation, the film uncovers the goliath monsters of the sea such as the lizard-like Platecarpus and the long-necked Styxosaurus. Narrated by actor Liev Schreiber, the film also reveals how scientists determine what the creatures of the deep ate and how they lived. Follow the film's stars, a family of Dolichorhynchops, or "Dollies," as they encounter these aquatic dinosaurs.
Oct 6-Nov 10 Else Madsen Gallery: "Making It Better"
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Else Madsen Gallery, 411 Brazos St., Suite 99
512-784-4898
www.elsemadsen.com
"Making it Better": Every moment has choice. Every choice has impact. Else Madsen Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of drawings and prints by artists Clayton Armstrong, Shelley Nottingham and Troy Allen.
Oct 6-Nov 14 Lora Reynolds Gallery: Steve Roden and Stephen Vitiello's
Lora Reynolds Gallery, 300 West Ave #1318
512-215-4965
www.lorareynolds.com
Lora Reynolds Gallery is pleased to present Reverberations, curated by Regine Basha. This exhibition brings together the work of Steve Roden and Stephen Vitiello, two internationally renowned artists who have each developed an extensive body of visual and sound work based on active listening. The show will include recent paintings, sculpture, sound, film, prints and photographs, generating a dialogue between the two artists. Roden and Vitiello are of the same generation and have long admired one another¹s work, but have not previously been shown together in such depth. This exhibition considers how these artists have contributed significantly to the rich intersection of musical and visual composition, a legacy held steadfast by the late John Cage.
Oct 11-Nov 17 Cauleen Smith: NTSC
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca St.
info@womenandtheirwork.org
512-477-1064
www.womenandtheirwork.org
In a dazzling, multi-layered exhibition of video, sculpture and drawing, Cauleen Smith investigates deeply embedded cultural assumptions and provides surprising insights into the consequences of those assumptions. Smith examines one of the most quoted speeches in American movies (from the classic film, Night of the Hunter); the NTSC (a committee whose compromises resulted in there being no uniformity of color on North American television); and asks what must video as a medium trade off for its accessibility, its immediacy, and its affordability? (A lot!)
Oct 12-Nov 24 Beyond Sight
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado St
Julie Almaguer
512-472-2499
www.austinkids.org
Without sight, how can you read a book? If you can not see, how can you tell the difference between the milk and orange juice if they have the same container? In Beyond Sight: An Interactive Exhibit to Promote Blind Awareness, children and adults can learn the Braille alphabet and identify objects using their senses of smell, hearing and touch. The Beyond Sight exhibit is now featured in the Community Gallery and will be on display through November 24. Beyond Sight was produced last fall by Austin Children¹s Museum with support from The American Action Fund for Blind Children and Adults, The National Federation of the Blind of Texas, the Austin Chapter of the NFB, The Chriss Cole Rehabilitation Center, and The Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. For more information visit www.austinkids.org.
Oct 13-Dec 8 2007 Fall Discussion Series!
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Austin Center for Architecture, 801 W. 12th St, (the corner of 12th St. and West Ave.)
public@aiaaustin.org
512-452-4332
www.aiaaustin.org
AIA Austin, the American Institute of Architects, is pleased to present a series of discussions designed for the public about architecture and sustainability. Join us as we explore the value of good design and it's impact on your home and your community. And remember: Design Matters! (10/13): Ask an Architect (11/3): Seasonal Design for Contemporary Living (11/10): Architecture in Motion (12/8): Living Green = Smart Choices + Simple Solutions Make your reservation now!
Oct 18-Nov 21 D Berman Gallery
D Berman Gallery, 1701 Guadalupe
512-477-8877
www.dbermangallery.com
Artist Sarah Greene Reed creates illusions of depth with her new digital collages, while artist Shawn Smith constructs 3-dimensional pieces inspired by the flat, grainy pixels of digital media. Opening night will be held on Thursday, October 18th, from 6-8 pm. Exhibit up through November 21st.
Oct 23-Nov 11 Tuna Does Vegas
The Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Avenue
866-4GET-TIX
http://www.austintheatre.org
Yup, it’s a brand new play in the GREATER TUNA quartet. What happens in Tuna doesn’t always stay in Tuna, and that’s when the fun begins. Joe Sears and Jaston Williams bring their hilarious characters from Texas’ third smallest town for a rambling romp in Sin City. When Aunt Pearl meets Elvis, you can place your bets on big laughs.
Oct 24-Nov 24 From Russia to El Paso : A Success Story
Shoal Creek Gallery, 2905 San Gabriel, Suite 101
512-454-6671
www.galleryshoalcreek.com
Gallery Shoal Creek is pleased to present an exhibition of work by *Aleksander and Lyuba Titovets * in recognition of 15 Years of Success in their adopted country. Aleksander and Lyuba Titovets arrived in El Paso Texas in May 1992. They had, between them, fifty dollars, a few rolled up canvases, and a deep passion for art. In the fifteen years since immigrating from St. Petersburg, Russia, the Titovets have garnered an ever growing list of artistic awards, become US citizens, and solidly established themselves in the international world of fine art. Their story is truly one of success. The Titovets - he a big bear, animated and bearded; she a raven haired princess - met while students in St. Petersburg . Immersed in the world of art, they excelled and began their professional careers as artists and teachers. When the political tide in the Soviet Union changed, they choose to leave all behind and emigrate to the United States with Lyuba's parents. Today, their artistic accomplishments are grounded in the strong traditions of the Russian school of painting and the pursuits of their university years in the city of Peter the Great. We invite you to join us as we present an exceptional collection of paintings that reflect their classical training, Russian heritage, and an exuberance' for life.
Oct 27-Nov 17 Flying Theater Machine - Wang Dang Doodle Hour
10:00 AM
The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress Ave
512-443-3688
www.hideouttheatre.com
The Flying Theater Machine present's The Wang Dang Doodle Hour - a hilarious comedy adventure for the youngest Austinites. Saturday mornings kids finally get to experience what so many adults have come to love - comedy improv. Some of the most experienced players in town - many of whom are also parents- have joined together to stage interactive stories and theater adventures. Each week an exciting guest will join in the fun. This exciting and colorful show will have more giggles than a box of monkeys. The Wang Dang Doodle Hour is the only kid oriented improv in Austin. Each week we will present stories and silly bits. The audience will help us with suggestions and sound effects. A few lucky kids will even get to join us on stage. This is interactive theater at its best.
Oct 30-Nov 16 IMAX: Mummies-Secrets of the Pharaohs
The Bob Bullok Texas State History Museum, W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & Congress Ave
512-936-8746
www.thestoryoftexas.com
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. Narrated by actor Christopher Lee, the film chronicles the historical treatment of the mummies including the impact of grave robbers as well as mummies' use as medicinal cures and, currently, as providers of DNA for scientific research.
Sep 1-May 26 Bills, Bills, Bills: Lyndon Johnson as Senate Majority Leader
LBJ Library & Museum, 2313 Red River
512-471-0200
www.lbjlib.utexas.edu
In a new exhibit at the LBJ Library, visitors will get the opportunity to talk to Lyndon Johnson actually, they will step into a replica of the U. S. Senate Chamber and talk to an actor who looks, dresses, and talks like U.S. Senator Lyndon Johnson as he was in the 1950s. In the exhibit, Bills, Bills, Bills: Lyndon Johnson as Senate Majority Leader, visitors will see and engage with Johnson (actor Michael Stuart) as he stands on the Senate floor discussing such important legislation as the creation of NASA, Interstate Highway Bill, Labor Reform, Social Security Reform, and Statehood for Alaska and Hawaii. Under Johnson's leadership, the first Civil Rights Bill since Reconstruction was passed into law. Free Admission
Sep 1-Dec 31 Caritas Ongoing Fall Food Drive-Host Your Own Food Drive
7:00 AM - 11:30 PM
611 Neches Street
Caritas of Austin
512-646-1261
www.caritasofaustin.com
Sep 4-Dec 30 Rehearsing the American Dream: Arthur Miller's Theater
Harry Ransom Center for the Humanities, 21st & Guadalupe
(512) 471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu
The American playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) articulated an unparalleled engagement with his historical moment through such plays as Death of a Salesman and The Crucible. He remained committed throughout his life to a politics of freedom. This engagement was never simplistic or topical, one of the reasons that his work has remained such a significant part of the staged canon. He compellingly married the emotional and psychological elements of character with concerns about public and political responsibility. The idea of theater providing the conscience for a nation—Miller's intellect and artistry were forged by his US citizenship—pulls his disparate works together into a whole. The exhibition uses Miller's plays to explore conscience in its theatrical expression: as an intertwined and interdependent political and emotional life.
Sep 4-Dec 30 Dress Up: Portrait and Performance in Victorian Photography
Harry Ransom Center for the Humanities, 21st & Guadalupe
512-471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu
Portrait and genre photography of the Victorian period typically employs vivid artifice and unconcealed theatricality, placing it in opposition to today's conventional portraiture. The Victorians embraced a coexistence of fact and fiction, and in these images we find that masquerade, costume and performance all become elements of identity, regardless of whether the photographer's purpose is portraiture, documentary or fine art. This exhibition will present two groups of images for comparison. In the first group, models and sitters are staged, costumed and presented so as to indicate or perform roles of some kind, whether literary, artistic or purely imaginary. In the second group, models and sitters are instead costumed and photographed so as to represent themselves as embodiments of specific roles or well-defined identities. In essence, the first group brings together images of people dressed to play someone else, while the second has images of people posing to reveal the self. In true Victorian fashion, however, all of these subjects are "playing" roles, so many images will occupy a middle ground between the extremes of identity and theatricality.
Sep 7-Nov 11 2007 Texas Prize Finalists
Arthouse at the Jones Center, 700 Congress
512-453-5312
www.arthousetexas.org
The Arthouse Texas Prize recognizes innovation, talent and a marked contribution to a thriving Texas artistic community. Artists are nominated by a diverse group of arts professionals familiar with the Texas contemporary art scene. Eligible artists must have lived in Texas for the past three years, and could not have had a solo show at a major museum in the past three years. The $30,000 Arthouse Texas Prize is the largest regional visual arts award for emerging artists in the United States. From the pool of nominated artists, a nationally-respected jury has chosen five Prize Finalists whose work will be included in an exhibition at the Jones Center, on view September 7 - November 11, 2007. The exhibition will be accompanied by a full-color catalog. The recipient of the Prize will be announced at the Arthouse Texas Prize Party on Friday November 2, 2007.
Sep 8-Nov 23 Wildfire: An IMAX 3D Experience
The Bob Bullok Texas State History Museum, W. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & Congress Ave
512-936-8746
www.thestoryoftexas.com
Get up close and personal with frontline firefighters as they combat one of Mother Nature's most powerful forces in the Bullock's newest IMAX addition "Wildfire: Feel the Heat."Opening today, the Bullock hosts a family-friendly celebration featuring firefighters, a Brushtruck (used to combat blazes in nonurban settings) and a rappelling demonstration. The film, which captures the fury of wildfires from Idaho to Australia, includes footage from firefighting planes and helicopters, the front lines, a skydiving parachute descent and more.
Sep 8-Nov 25 Albrecht Dürer: Prints from the Foundation of Lower Saxony and the Konrad Liebmann Foundation, Germany
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
The Blanton Museum of Art at The University of Texas at Austin presents an important exhibition of the works of Albrecht Dürer (1471–1523), celebrated since his own time as one of the greatest masters of the Renaissance. On view September 8 through November 25, Albrecht Dürer: Prints from the Foundation of Lower Saxony and the Konrad Liebmann Foundation, Germany is a comprehensive survey of more than one hundred woodcuts and engravings by the German artist, providing extraordinary insight into his genius. Included in the exhibition are twenty impressions from the Blanton’s notable holdings of European prints and drawings, as well as other local collections.
Sep 8-Dec 29 Maestro - Theater, Improvisation and Comedy
10:00 PM
The Hideout Theatre, 617 Congress
512-H-I-D-E-O-U-T
www.hideouttheatre.com
Elimination-style improv comedy Every Saturday at 10:00 p.m.ten improvisers take the Hideout stage to play for the love of the audience. The last man (or woman) standing is the winner and MAESTRO. Ten of Austin's virtuoso improvisers play games and scenes which are scored by you the audience. After each round we eliminate the low-scoring players, the show gets better and by the end one player emerges victorious from the climax of hilarity. The winner is awarded the title of Maestro and presented the coveted Canadian five-dollar bill. We're testing the limits of improv, desperately exploring the theatre and comedy that amuses and inspires you. Maestro is the most audience participatory show in the Austin Improv line-up. Every scene or game takes a suggestion from the audience, and often we'll invite volunteers to come up on the stage to help us out. If you're new to improv comedy, this is the show for you. Come see the improv that Austin is raving about. EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT! $10
Sep 11-Nov 18 Transactions
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
An increasing number of artists are exploring new and entrepreneurial ways of distributing their art. Whether to question the dictates of the art market, expand the audience for art, solicit viewer participation, or advance a political agenda, these individuals often insert their work directly into the public sphere. In so doing, they break with traditional definitions of art. This exhibition presents work by Conrad Bakker, Daniel Bozhkov, Eugenio Dittborn, Christine Hill, Emily Jacir, Ben Kinmont, Cildo Meireles, Seth Price and Zoë Sheehan Saldaña. The “transactions” explored range from personal Web sites (supported by “art spam”), to artist-run business ventures, to ingenious art-by-air-mail packages, to zero-value “counterfeit” currency, and much more. Humor, irony and a keen awareness of the impact of globalism on the world of art are implicit in these thought provoking projects, some of which exist in the museum, while others reside beyond these walls, waiting for visitors to encounter them in their everyday lives. This exhibition is organized by the Blanton Museum of Art. Curator: Kelly Baum, assistant curator of American and contemporary art
Sep 11-Dec 30 Mike’s World: Michael Smith & Joshua White (and other collaborators)
Blanton Museum of Art, Congress & MLK
512-471-7324
www.blantonmuseum.org
The Blanton Museum of Art will be home to Mike’s World, the first major retrospective of internationally renowned performance/video/installation artist Michael Smith and his New York-based collaborator, director/artist Joshua White. This extraordinary exhibition features some 30 years of videos, installation environments, and other performance-related materials detailing the adventures of “Mike,” a sweet but hapless Everyman character created by Smith, and his hilariously awkward and ineffectual search for a piece of the American Dream. The exhibition is organized by the Blanton and funding is provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Melissa Jones, and Marlene Nathan Meyerson. The project also is supported by a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts. Following its debut in Austin, Mike’s World will travel to the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia (April 24-August 3, 2008).
Sep 15-Jan 6 In Citizen’s Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889–1891:
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
512-936-8746
www.thestoryoftexas.com
The 1880s and 1890s were decades of tremendous upheaval for many Native Peoples in Texas. Numerous Indian reservations were opened in the Oklahoma and Indian Territories during this time and large-scale efforts were made to force the Native Peoples to adopt Euro-American ways. In Citizen’s Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889–1891, explores how dress — and life — changed for the Kiowa and Comanche tribes as they gradually adjusted to the new way of life required by the United States government. In addition to historical objects and examples of clothing from the period, the exhibition contains 53 photographs (modern re-strikes made from original glass negatives) that were taken from 1889 to 1891 by the team of William J. Lenny and William L. Sawyers. Lenny and Sawyers established a photo studio in Purcell, Oklahoma, one of many towns that sprang up on former Native American lands. Images of Native Americans in both citizen and native dress reflect the transition occurring between the tribes’ past and their radically different future. Other details are more subtle: a tipi constructed of store-bought canvas rather than of animal hides, for example, reflects a significant change in the material culture of the native peoples. The exhibition is curated by John Hernandez, Director of the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton, Oklahoma, and is organized by the Museum of the Great Plains and toured by ExhibitsUSA, a national division of Mid-America Arts Alliance with the Texas Commission on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. Presenting Sponsor: Buena Vista Foundation. Admission to the Museum’s exhibits, including the special exhibition In Citizen’s Garb: Southern Plains Native Americans, 1889–1891: (September 16, 2007 - January 6, 2008): $5.50 for adults, $4.50 for seniors/military, $3 for youth ages 5-18, free for ages 4 and under.
Sep 20-Nov 18 Bonnie Lynch @ Shoal Creek Gallery
Shoal Creek Gallery, 2905 San Gabriel, Suite 101
512-454-6671
www.galleryshoalcreek.com
Whether created on the vast expanses of far west Texas or in her Austin studio, Bonnie Lynch's ceramic work reference the simple, elegant forms of nature. For Lynch, who grew up on a ranch east of El Paso, the open land remains an inspiration for creating vessels of clarity and scale. Organic in nature, her vessels are constructed with hand-formed coils, layered and smoothed, and once dry, packed in straw and manure for pit and kiln firing. Evoking the stillness and scale of a desert landscape, Lynch's vessels stand clearly as sculptural objects. "Space, within and without, is an integral part of each piece", she explains. "The interior form, created almost accidentally, is as important as the exterior. After firing, they become more prominent. Very often they will be completely black; suddenly there's this infinite empty, negative space - a quiet pause, so to speak."
Sep 28-Nov 4 Inherit the Wind
Austin Playhouse, 3601 South Congress Ave
512-476-0084
www.austinplayhouse.com
The debate is still making headlines. In 1925 during the Scopes 'Monkey' trial the teachings of Darwinist evolution clashed with fundamentalist Christianity. Inherit the Wind is a remarkable and powerful evening of theatre.
Sep 28-Nov 10 Femme Fantastique
Volitant Gallery, 320 Congress, Ste. 100
www.volitant.com
Volitant Gallery is pleased to present Femme Fantastique, a group show steeped in the essence of the extraordinary and imaginative visions of 14 female artists. These artists use fantasy as the grounds for a renegotiation of the balance between the feminine and masculine. This vision, however, is not limited to the common understandings of fantasy, but instead has been broadened to describe the worlds found within each of the artist’s unique experiences. Through this concept of fantasy, the artists examine issues of gender, heritage, and environment to bring about a quieter revolution during this era of disassociation: one rooted in the unconscious. The worlds they create are not completely removed from reality, but instead are a different method of discovering the compound truths of contemporary existence. Opening Reception - Friday, September 28, 2007 6:00-9:00 p.m. Femme Fantastique Film Festival October 2 - November 6, 2007 Every Tuesday Night at 6:00 p.m. Volitant Gallery will be hosting weekly viewings of films inspired by our exhibit and artists.
Sep 29-Jan 13 It's a Nano World
Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado
512-472-2499
www.austinkids.org
Discover the wonders of the world of living things smaller than the spots on a ladybug. Grasp the nanoscale through hands-on activities and tools that scientists use to see this tiny world. Did you know that a hair on your head is about 100,000 nanometers wide? Look Closer! Things look different at different magnifications.