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Are the great dramas of yore reclaiming their place on Austin's stages?
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Classics Comeback
Are the great dramas of yore reclaiming their place on Austin's stages?
'Dune Shack Summer'
An Austin artist's residency in a Cape Cod dune shack yields an art show and a book
Hideout Improv Marathon
In hour 40, these improvisers were still in top form: fresh, focused, and incredibly funny
Geppetto Dreams Family Puppet Workshops
Twice-monthly summer sessions let kids create puppets of their very own
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The Hideout Improv Marathon June 26, 2009
Eight players improvise for 40 hours straight to help save their artistic home
The Collections: We Are What We Keep June 26, 2009
The Collections explores the connection between identity and what we keep
Role-Play Playing June 19, 2009
When improv asks, 'Can we get a suggestion for something you'd slay a dragon with?'
Pollyanna Theatre Company: A World of Patterns June 19, 2009
Kids loved Emily Cicchini's play about patterns so much that it's spawned two sequels
Chris Bonno: A professional funny man returns June 19, 2009
A former Funniest Person in Austin on the comedy life in Los Angeles
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Tina Marsh: In Memoriam June 19, 2009
Remembering the beloved singer and founder of the Creative Opportunity Orchestra
The 'It' Perspective June 12, 2009
Photographer Fritz Henle seen through the lens of Austin image-maker Matthew Fuller
The artist's new UFO-centric paintings are rooted in the saucers her dad used to build
Robert Dale Anderson: In Memoriam June 12, 2009
Remembering the much-loved artist and teacher of art at UT
Big Range Austin: Whatever Comes Out, That's What It Is June 12, 2009
With improvisational movement, the performers work to play – to free up the ways they move
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ART PALACE: ICE COLD AND I AM NOT SO DIFFERENT
Not one but two new exhibitions from this Eastside powerhouse of visuals: Cruz Ortiz brings a panoply of Mexicultural stunners and curator Rachel Cook presents a wonderground of artists' photographic docs and manipulations. Reception: Sat., June 27, 8-10pm. Exhibition: Through Aug. 5.
Art Palace, 2109 Cesar Chavez, 496-0687.
ESTHER'S FOLLIES
The most popular troupe in town says, "Yes, we can ... entertain the hell out of you!" with its new spring show of musical comedy and sketches, now with the Unleaded Supremes singing "The Big Three Bailout," Espie Randolph as Barack Obama with some special words for our beleaguered nation, and the EF regulars slicing and dicing the likes of Rush Limbaugh, Bernie Madoff, and Octomom. Also, whoa, a new illusion (called "Wink and a Smile") from master magician Ray Anderson. Thrills! Chills! Ripped-from-the-headlines events turned into comedy gold! Reservations highly recommended. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 & 10pm. $20 (discounts available Thursdays & Fridays for seniors, students, military). Additional $5 for special reserved seats.
Esther's Pool, 525 E. Sixth, 320-0553.
SPACE 12: FROM HERE TO THERE IN FREDERICKSBURG
The Austin Photography Group presents this excellent new show of images. Reception: Sat., June 27, 6-9pm. Exhibition: Through July 30. 3121 E. 12th.
www.ramatiru.com
Annie: A review: Roadshow at Bass Concert Hall, June 5-7
HRC opens the doors on De Niro: The Harry Ransom Center bulks up its movie holdings
Local Actor Lou Perryman Murdered: The body of Lou Perryman, a longtime fixture in the Austin film and theatre community, was found by Austin Police Thursday morning
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kbeeler said: This is going to be insane! I'm excited and scared.... more...
The sunshine here.: Here is the sunshine, with delicate rays and the sound... more...
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