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Joe Lovano & Dave Douglas Sound Prints Quintet
If either sax titan Joe Lovano or trumpet ace Dave Douglas were coming to town, it’d be notable. Having both of these internationally acclaimed jazz stars together in the same band constitutes a reason to celebrate! Both musicians remain leading voices on their respective instruments, plus their quintet features the rambunctiously creative veteran drummer Joey Baron. Inspired by the musical visions of Wayne Shorter, this night promises superb modern, progressive music with a distinctive edge.
– Jay TrachtenbergBass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., UT campus
Lucero
Memphis punk rednecks.
Mohawk, 912 Red River
Spray Paint
Spray Paint LP Release
Clattering post-funk, Butthole Surfers-like live, wakes an even older Austin post-punk predecessor on Spray Paint’s debut full-length. Spray Paint LP – literally spray painted by S.S. Records out of the California state capital – bumps and grinds, quakes and shakes, like no less than the Big Boys. Rooted in the convulsion therapy of the Tuxedo Killers and gargantuan rumpus of When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth, the local trio follows up two 7-inches with a quivering Taser of homegrown catharsis.
– Raoul HernandezTrailer Space Records, 1401-A Rosewood
The Happen-Ins
Stonesy locals with up-and-coming rockers the Sweet Nuthin.
Swan Dive, 615 Red River
Film
Blue Starlite Drive-In: Valentine's Week: The Princess Bride
7PM, Austin Studios, 1901 E. 51st
Arts
Fronterafest 2013: Best of the Fest!
Fronterafest's all over for another year, people, except for this Short Fringe: Best of the Fest part –and I'm glad to tell you that any night of this line-up is worth seeing, because you'll laugh, you might cry, you will be extremely fucking entertained at all times. [Full disclosure: I helped decide which shows got to be presented again this week.] And "Austin's Best Monologist" – it's true! – Steven Tomlinson debuts his new "How to Use Evernote" piece in the Wild Card Bill. You'd best hurry, though, because these nights (and one matinee) of no-fail theatrical enjoyment are selling out so fast you'd think they were Tim Doyle prints or something! See website for full schedule details. Wed.-Sat., Feb. 14-16, 8pm.
Hyde Park Theatre, 511 W. 43rd, 512/479-7529
www.fronterafest.org
Strike: Martial Arts and I Am the Machine Gunner
The celebrated Russian playwright Yury Klavdiev's pair of gritty shows, directed by Graham Schmidt, is held over from Breaking String's New Russian Drama Festival this weekend. Because you want to see Joey Hood as a thug with a heart, among other things, and here's another few chances for you. Thu.-Sat., Feb. 14-16, 8pm.
Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd., 512/474-7886
www.breakingstring.com
Harry Ransom Center: Face to Face
This opening celebration for the HRC's new photography exhibition, "Arnold Newman: Masterclass," is fueled by Texas wine and vodka – and treats from The Cupcake Bar – and includes film and interview screenings, a drawing for a Newman-inspired prize package, and an analog photo booth where you can pose in one of the artist's iconic portraits. $20
Harry Ransom Center, 300 W. 21st, 512/471-8944
www.hrc.utexas.edu/facetoface
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Sesame Street Live
Surely Elmo is getting up to no good again, and we guess that there will be no shortage of singing, learning, and dancing as the Sesame crew works to restore order to their neighborhood. Thu., Feb. 14, 7pm; Fri., Feb. 15, 10 am & 7pm; Sat., Feb. 16, 10:30am, 2, & 5:30pm; Sun., Feb. 17, 1 & 4:30pm. $13-65.Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River, 477-6060
www.uterwincenter.com
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Antonelli's Cheese Shop Third Anniversary
The Antonellis celebrate by giving away free cheese plates at two different restaurants that feature their cheeses, every day during the week of Feb. 11-15, on a first-come, first-serve basis until the cheeses run out. Also during that same week, purchase cheese from any business selling Antonelli's cheeses and take your receipt into the cheese shop for a 5% discount off a purchase. Check out their website for a daily list of participating restaurants and stores.Antonelli's Cheese Shop, 4220 Duval St., 512/531-9610
www.antonellischeese.com
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Public Star Gazing
The evening begins with a crescent moon, followed by the bright winter constellation wheel overhead and brilliant Jupiter with viewing through a variety of telescopes led by faculty, students, and volunteers. Fri., Feb. 15, 8-10:30pm. Free.Fountainwood Observatory, Southwestern University, Georgetown
www.southwestern.edu/offices/observatory
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University of Texas
Baseball UT has been selected in the Big 12 Preseason Coaches' Poll to finish third in the conference behind Oklahoma and TCU. Catch their regular-season openers against Sacramento State: Fri., Feb. 15, 6:30pm; Sat., Feb. 16, 2pm; Sun., Feb. 17, 1pm. Vs. UT Arlington: Tue., Feb. 19, 6pm. UFCU Disch-Falk Field, 1300 E. MLK Blvd. Women's Basketball Vs. Houston Baptist: Wed., Feb. 20, 7pm. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River. $8-16.www.texassports.com
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Soul Shake Love's Hangover Pajama Party
DJ Munk spins soul, R&B, Stax, funk, hip-hop, and bump 'n' grind, while Terryl B. MCs you into your tighty whities or whatever it is you wear to slumber parties. Seriously, come in your PJs. 9pm. $5.Lipstick24, 606 E. Seventh, 512/474-2950
www.facebook.com/Lipstick24
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