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August 30, 2011

Weekly Roundup

11:52 AM Posted by Unknown
The week at a glance
August 30-September 3
(Know of other events? Leave a comment & I can update the calendar)

Tuesday 30:
  • AMOA Free Day!
Wednesday 31:
Thursday 1:
Friday 2:
  • 6-8pm: Opening Reception for Texas Wax exhibit @ Butridge Gallery
Saturday 3:

August 25, 2011

Photography Excursion

11:44 PM Posted by Unknown ,
During my time in college I would spend afternoons at least once a month on "Photography Excursions." I explored much of the rural areas surrounding the college town & often times ended up with a handful of fairly interesting photos. As a [very amateur] photographer, I feel the urge to just go take pictures, else wise I get antsy. If you like to go on your own photography excursions or you're just looking for a beautiful backdrop for family photos, I highly recommend Mayfield Park.

If you're an Austinite, you're most likely familiar with the little oasis of Mayfield Park, and with all the shady trees it's not entirely out of the question during the summer as an outdoor activity. The plot of land has a cottage built in the Bungalow style from the early 1900's and features a lovely garden and pond with various wildlife taking refuge among the foliage (I even spotted a large snake coiled up in a landmass in the middle of a pond once - it left me alone).




For me, the peacocks are the visual highlight of Mayfield Park. They're in trees, on the ground, making their typical ungodly noises, and definitely trying to impress visitors by strutting their gorgeous feathers. Fun fact: the current peacocks are descendants of the original peacocks gifted to the Mayfield family back in the 1930's.

Mayfield Park is worth an outing...Show up. Take Pictures. Get flirted with by peacocks. (Hey, they're pretty when they flirt.)


August 21, 2011

Weekly Roundup

4:13 PM Posted by Unknown ,
The week at a glance.
Events for August 21-27
Austin Fashion Week!!! (all free fashion events marked in purple)

Sunday 21:
Last chance to see Overture: New Ways of Seeing the Blanton Collection @ The Blanton
6pm: KaRu Presents...Fly By Night @ KaRu Salon
7:30pm: Hartman Foundation - Concerts in the Park: Woodwind Ensemble, The Austin Symphony
8pm: Glitz. Glam. Betty.  @ Urban Betty Salon

Monday 22:
5pm: Re-Fashion @ The WonderCraft
5:30pm: Studio VIP Happy Hour Showcase @ Studio Downtown
6pm: Blo-out Celebration of Hair & Vintage Design @ Blo Blow Dry Bar
6pm: Fashion Show & Showcase @ Dress Shop
6pm: Red Haute Rooftop Rendezvous @ Aziz Salon and Day Spa
7pm: Auditions for Capital City Men's Chorus @ Trinity United Methodist Church
7pm: Lingerie Cabaret @ Maison d'Etoile
7:30pm: The Heist 2 @ ND Venue
7:30pm: [STEAM]trunk Show @ Cypress Vanguard
8pm: Become Entraptured @ Molotov

Tuesday 23:
AMOA Free Day! @ Austin Museum of Art
1pm: Fall Fashion by Sassen @ Sassen Boutique & Hair Salon
5pm: Regina Simone @ PAIYH Dance Studios
5:30pm: Ladies Shoes Runway Show @ Dillard's
8pm: a refuge for the renegade @ Casa De Los Muertos

Wednesday 24:
5pm: AFW Designer Meet & Greet & Showcase Fashion Show @ The Impeccable Pig
5pm: Texas' Next Top Designer 2011 @ Underwear
6pm: Destination Curvy Couture @ Lovely Austin Boutique
6pm: Photography & Jewelry Show @ Beth McElhaney Gallery and Pro-Jex
6pm: MOSS+Margot Wolf+Petrecia&Monique @ MOSS
6pm: Sweets & Style @ Ulta Beauty
8pm: Hairspray @ Zach Theatre
8:30pm: East Austin Cycle Soiree @ Method Hair


Thursday 25:
8am: Summer Conference & Product Expo w/ AIA Austin @ Norris Conference Center
12:20pm: Public Tour: About Face: Portraiture as Subject @ The Blanton
6pm: Fashion Pop @ Langford Market
6pm: Catherine Nicole @ Eliza Page
6pm: Pajama Party @ 1020 Glass Art
7pm: A Night of Indulgence @ Etcetera, etc.
7pm: Film: Bill Cunningham New York @ Austin Museum of Art
8pm: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Going is Enuf - production @ The Vortex (2-for-1 admission with 2 non-perishable food items for SafePlace Pantry)
8pm: Hairspray @ Zach Theatre
8pm: Red Hot Patriot @ Zach Theatre
8pm: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels @ Paramount Theater (it's good! go see it!)

Friday 26:
12pm: The Artist's Way @ Austin Museum of Art (last chance!)
6pm: Little Black Hats & Little Black Dresses @ Studio Downtown
6pm: Fall Trend Event @ Neiman Marcus
7pm: Opening Reception of Candy Cornbread @ grayduck Gallery
8pm: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Going is Enuf - production @ The Vortex (2-for-1 admission with 2 non-perishable food items for SafePlace Pantry)
8pm: Hairspray @ Zach Theatre
8pm: Red Hot Patriot @ Zach Theatre
8pm: Dubbed Indemnity @ The Hideout Theatre
8pm: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels @ Paramount Theater (Get your tickets now! Right now!)
10pm: Girls, Girls, Girls: Boys of Summer @ The Hideout Theatre

Saturday 27:
2pm: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels @ Paramount Theatre (GO SEE IT!)
8pm: For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Going is Enuf - production @ The Vortex (2-for-1 admission with 2 non-perishable food items for SafePlace Pantry)
8pm: Hairspray @ Zach Theatre
8pm: Red Hot Patriot @ Zach Theatre


Not ALL Fashion Week events are listed here, just the most applicable & free (there are also some good make up and shopping specials events that aren't listed here, but are on the master list).

August 18, 2011

Dirty. Rotten! SCOUNDRELS!

10:59 PM Posted by Unknown , , ,
Georgetown Palace Theater's production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, directed by Mary Ellen Butler, is a non-stop belly-laugh inducing musical with marvelous acting and fantastic singing. Not only will I be humming the songs for the next week, I will not be able to get some of those scenes out of my head for the rest of my life - they were that entertaining and long term memory worthy.

The musical centers around two con men in France carrying out multiple cons on unsuspecting wealthy women. Of course, not everything can go according to plan...

The play is currently running at the Paramount Theater in downtown Austin until August 28th. For a complete synopsis of the play, visit the Paramount's website. You can also buy your tickets online...which you should do because everyone needs a dirty rotten scoundrel in their life ;)

August 15, 2011

Weekly Roundup

8:22 PM Posted by Unknown
The week at a glance.
Events for August 14th - 20th

Monday 15:
Tapestry Singers' First Rehearsal of the Season (link)

Wednesday 17:
arthouse - Rooftop Members Lounge (link)
Blues on the Green (link)
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels Dress Rehearsal (link)
Meetspace (link)

Thursday 18:
Third Thursday @ the Blanton (link)

Friday 19:
AMOA - The Artist's Way Session (link)
"Candyland" Austin Fashion Week (link)
"About Face" tour @ the Blanton (link)
Girls Girls Girls: Boys of Summer (link)

Saturday 20:
Austin Fashion Week Kickoff Event (link)
Meet the Artist: Peter Max (link)

August 14, 2011

Attention Fashion Devotees

12:10 AM Posted by Unknown , ,
It's almost that time of year. That's right: Fashionista domination. August 20-27 is Austin Fashion Week! Tickets are currently on sale for VIP Packages or Badges that enable access to certain events, or fashion hungry folk can attend multiple free events all week long. Each day has a theme (ex: edgy & eclectic and classic couture) and promises to provide innovative looks from designers. If the fashion isn't enough to get you in the door, many events will provide live music and drinks as well!

If you're on the fence, check out these photos from Austin Fashion Week 2010.


For a complete list events and details see AFW's site.

August 12, 2011

AMOA for Free

8:55 PM Posted by Unknown , ,
Art lovers with empty pockets...rejoice! Through September 6th Tuesdays will be FREE at Austin Museum of Art (downtown location). This will enable you to take advantage of their current exhibition, Good Design: Stories from Herman Miller, which focuses on the marriage of art and architecture.

If you're looking for a fun weekend activity for the family, AMOA is offering a Mini Art Furniture event from 1-4pm August 13th as a part of their program geared toward families on the second Saturday of the month. You and the family get to create your own artistic miniature furniture and/or take part in a family yoga class at 1pm.

For more info, check out AMOA's site

August 9, 2011

Art in Austin? Capital!

2:50 PM Posted by Unknown

Austin, Texas is a hub of artistic expression and has a lot to offer for artistic outlets. Whether you're looking for an art encounter, musical performance, theatrical production, or general art on the street...look no further!


This blog is dedicated to all forms of art here in the capital city.