Artsy happenings in Austin September 25 - October 1
It's almost October??? Where did September go?
Sunday, 25
AUSTIN MUSEUM DAY!
Monday, 26
Tuesday, 27
12pm Bach Cantata @ The Blanton
5:30pm Napkin Sketch Reception @ Austin Center for Architecture
Wednesday, 28
12pm Poetry on the Plaza @ Harry Ransom Center
Thursday, 29
Friday, 30
7pm Opening Reception for "Pattern Plan" @ Gray Duck Gallery
Saturday,...
Find Austin art events, Austin museum exhibitions, and Austin art news here, including Austin music and theater productions.
September 25, 2011
Bubbles Galore
I hope everyone took advantage of the free museums today. I was hunkered down at Laguna Gloria being a volunteer for the day, so my only experience is of bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles.
The house museum itself is lovely, with stunningly beautiful grounds that overlook the river and fetch a nice breeze off the water; however, in 100 degree temperatures, even a breeze is no relief. I was a ball...
September 24, 2011
Austin Museum Day
Austin Museum Day is September 25th! As in tomorrow.
It's a day in which participating museums (and there are numerous participants!) open their doors with no admission fees and provide fun activities for the public. It's a family-friendly day, or a single-friendly day of free art!
For a list of activities and museums, see this link.
I'll be volunteering at Laguna Gloria and I hope to see you...
September 19, 2011
Weekly Roundup
The artsy happenings this week:
September 19-24
Tuesday 20
DEADLINE for applications for Teen Programs @ Arthouse
7pm Harry Ransom Lecture: Nicole Krauss @ Jessen Auditorium
Wednesday 21
Spring Awakening opens at Zachery Scott Theatre
6pm 2011/12 Kick-off Party! @ The Paramount Theatre
Thursday 22
1pm: Webinar: Fenestration Clarification w/ AIA Austin @ Austin Center for Architecture...
September 18, 2011
September 15, 2011
Architecture & Arthouse
Time for a slightly embarrassing revelation: This past Friday was my first time to see the inside of Arthouse since its renovation. I know! I know! I am a bad art lover. I mean, sure, I've driven by it, walked by it, and even paused to inspect the exterior. But I had not gone inside it.
I can now say that I'm thoroughly impressed. The building has a natural flow to it. The stairs are obvious, the...
September 11, 2011
Weekly Roundup
The week at a glance (& actually starting with Sunday!)
September 11 - 17
Know of other events? Leave a comment & I can update the calendar
Sunday 11
"The Anxiety of Photography" officially open to the public @ Arthouse
3pm: Public Tour: "Symbol & Allegory: The Hidden Language of Art" @ Blanton Museum of Art
3pm: The Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Patriot Day Musicale...
September 9, 2011
Opening of Anxiety of Photography
"Anxiety of Photography" opened tonight @ Arthouse.
Initial reaction from yours truly, a volunteer docent:
I love openings of exhibits at museums. It's a wholly separate experience from a typical museum visit. In place of the soft whispers is a welcoming din of voices (I'm sure serving alcohol at these events helps in that regard). I've found my experience of the art itself is changed by the difference...
September 6, 2011
Weekly Roundup
The week at a glance
September 6-September 11(Know of other events? Leave a comment & I can update the calendar)Tuesday 6:
AMOA free day!
Banned, Burned, Seized, and Censored exhibit opens @ Harry Ransom Center
The Greenwich Village Bookshop Door: A Portal to Bohemia 1920-1925 exhibit opens @ Harry Ransom Center
7pm: Artist Talk w/ Mika Tajima @ Blanton Museum
Wednesday 7:
6:30pm:...