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Austin Film Society: Avant Cinema: Unmade Beds

During the New York New Wave era of the late Seventies, a photographer lives life as though embedded in the French New Wave film scene of 1959. Debbie Harry and other downtown denizens make cameos. Following the screening, Amos Poe will conduct a Q&A via Skype.

7PM, Austin Studios Screening Room, 1901 E. 51st St.

Arts

  • The Hidden Room Mystery Show

    The fierce crew that brought us the Shakespearean Rose Rage saga is set to return to the boards with a new tale of feuding magicians in Depression-era NYC – but that's not until January. This is a one-night-only secret mystery vaudeville night-of-variety fundraiser, featuring the talents of Stephanie Delk, Djahari, Amara, Jack Darling, Toby Minor, Cami Alys, Shoulders, and more (and a sneak peek of the above-mentioned Invisible, Inc.). Jazz? Hot! Wear your nattiest Hoovertime duds and put the kibosh on all your cares and woes with some hooch and hi-test hoofin', bub. Thu., Dec. 20, 8pm. York Rite Masonic Hall 311 W. Seventh. $10

    www.hiddenroomtheatre.com

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  • SouthPop: Live Music & Dead Clubs

    The South Austin Popular Culture Center presents this "visual history through T-shirts," chronicling the rise and fall of bands and venues, charting that storied sequence across the public strata of the cotton upper-body garments once relegated to underwear but now (for decades, now) more akin to personal billboards of opinion and taste. Through Dec. 23.

    South Austin Popular Culture Center, 1516-B S. Lamar, 512/440-8318

    www.samopc.org

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    • Blue Lapis Light: Awakening

    This new multimedia experience from Blue Lapis Light and LifeWorks Youth features young performers rendering their lives in a choreographed spectacle of words, movement, and aerial dance. Tue.-Wed., Dec. 18-19, 7:30pm. $13

    Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside, 288-1929

    www.bluelapislight.org, info@bluelapislight.org

    Community

    • Armadillo Christmas Bazaar

      Nothing says holidays in Austin like scouring aisles and aisles of local art, crafts, and – thank God – beer. All while surrounded by tunes from one of many musical acts performing this year. Don't worry; Post Office reps will be on the premises to spare you from lugging all that holiday cheer home. Dec. 12-24, 11am-11pm. $5, weekdays till 7pm; $8, evenings and weekends.

      Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd., 447-1605

      www.armadillobazaar.com

    • Austin Trail of Lights

      It's privately funded these days, but lights are lights, amirite? Every evening has a theme with some manner of festive entertainment. Food and drinks will be available from local trailers. Park at Austin High School for $5 and the money goes to the school's orchestra. Through Dec. 23, 6-10pm. Free.

      Zilker Park, 2100 Barton Springs Rd., 512/974-6700

      www.austintrailoflights.org

    • Blue Genie Art Bazaar

      Need something Austin-y (art, jewelry, prints, clothing, etc., whatnot, and then some) for a loved one this year? More than 125 artists and artisans will help you with your gifting conundrums. Special events occur throughout the month of December, so shop early and often. Through Dec. 24, 10am-10pm, everyday. Free.

      The Marchesa Hall & Theatre, 6406 N I-35, 454-2000

      www.bluegenieartbazaar.com

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    • Gingerbread Workshop

      Kids and parents are invited to create their own sugary abodes made from locally baked gingerbread. Through Dec. 23: Wednesdays, 10am; Thursdays, 10am, 3:30pm; Fridays & Saturdays, 10am, 12:30, & 3:30pm; Sundays, 12:30 & 3:30pm. $35 ($30, members).

      Austin Children's Museum, 201 Colorado, 472-2499 x201

      www.austinkids.org/Programs/Seasonal/Gingerbread-House-Workshops.aspx

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    • Texas Stars

      The Stars have played well of late winning three of their last four tilts as of press time. Texas hosts AHL South Division and I-35 rivals the San Antonio Rampage Wed., Dec. 19, 7:30pm. $11-64 plus fees.

      Cedar Park Center, 2100 Avenue of the Stars, 512/600-5000

      www.texasstarshockey.com

    • The Rules of Basketball

      Features an exhibition by artist Paul Pfeiffer and a display of James Naismith's 1891 document the Original Rules of Basketball. You won't want to miss this in-depth and historical look into the sport of basketball. Runs through Jan. 13, 2013.

      The Blanton Museum of Art, 200 E. Martin Luther King Jr., 512/471-7324

      www.blantonmuseum.org

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    • Queer Ride

      Search Team ProHomo on Facebook for up-to-date details on meeting spots and stops of this weekly ride. This week ends up at Barton Springs for Free Swim. Wednesdays, 7pm. Free.

      Texas State Capitol, 1100 Congress, 512/305-8400

      www.facebook.com/AustinTPH

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