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Laundry & Bourbon with Lonestar
Laundry and Bourbon with Lonestar, two companion one act plays set in backyards of a small Texas town. Three ladies come together to talk about their life's ups and downs. Lonestar follows the life of three small town boys and the events that have shaped them. Both shows give us highs & lows with humor spread around, for good measure.Apr. 19-May 5Navasota Theatre Alliance -
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Hip Haven's Moving Sale plus Estate Sale
Austin decor maker Hip Haven will be downsizing and moving to a new location. They'll have loads of great Hip Haven merchandise discounted from 15-50% off, plus 2000 square feet of vintage and antique items from multiple estates. Cash, card, or Venmo accepted. (Doors open promptly at 11--no earlybirds!)Sat. Apr. 27, 11am-5pmHip Haven Inc.
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Ballet Austin: Hamlet
Stephen Mills’ new production is a contemporary and bold version of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of revenge, grief, and love. Set to the richly textured music of American composer Philip Glass, Hamlet features costumes inspired by designer Giorgio Armani, visually-arresting sets, and a gripping portrayal of one of the greatest tragedies of all time. See our feature here for more.Sept. 15-17. Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 3pm. $15-99. -
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Green New Theatre Symposium
The Green New Theatre Symposium centers environmental justice over four days of performances, panels, walks, and gardening, with artists, scholars, students, and activists joining to build networks of collaboration, exchange ideas, and work to align practices to face climate crisis in Central Texas.Thu.-Sun., Sept. 14-17. $25-150. -
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Ivester Contemporary: Three Year Anniversary
This excellent venue in Canopy is throwing a party, livening everyone up with musical acts and a silent auction. The auction will feature artwork and ephemera from Art From the Streets, SAGE Studio and Gallery, Gutterblood, All The Sudden, and Concept Animals. And, we daresay, a good time will be had by all.Sat., Sept. 16, 7-10pm -
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La Follia: Herd of Harpsichords
Anton Nel and Liz Cass join director Keith Womer in concertos and chamber works by Bela Bartok, Michael Tippett, Ilja Hurnik, Walter Leigh, Roberto di Moreno, and the Beatles (as arranged by Luciano Berio).Sept. 15-16. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 3pm. $10-30. -
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Pipeline
The Alchemy Theatre presents Dominique Morisseau's urban drama about a teacher who finds herself caught between her devotion to her students and her desire to provide her only son with opportunities that seem out of reach. Directed by Simone Raquel Alexander.Through Sept. 30. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $35-45.Alchemy Theatre, 130 N. Pedernales #318 -
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The Laramie Project
Deaf Austin Theatre premieres the first American Sign Language and spoken English production of Moisés Kaufman's The Laramie Project with a deaf and hearing cast. This thought-provoking documentary play exploring the aftermath of the tragic 1998 murder of Matthew Shepard, a young gay college student in Laramie, Wyoming, is directed by Jules Dameron.Sept. 9-16. Wed.-Fri., 7pm; Sat., 2 & 7pm; Sun., 5pm. $25. -
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Write About Now: Poetry Jam
Featuring the 2023 Write About Now national championship slam team and an open Mic for poets, comedians, and more.Sat., Sept. 16, 7pm. $20-200.
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Ao5 Gallery: When the Sun Dips
Carrie Graber, the hyperrealism oil painter from Palm Springs, brings new originals and limited editions to Ao5, presenting her breathtaking renditions of architectural wonders, swimming pools, sunlight, stylish figures, and more.Through Oct. 6 -
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Art & Parks Tour
This sweet opportunity comes to us from the Downtown Austin Alliance, the Pease Park Conservancy, and Ride Bikes Austin – so we know it's a damned good thing indeed. Take the self-guided Art & Parks Tour to explore the best of what Downtown Austin art and parks have to offer through this selection of curated murals, artworks, and green spaces. You can sign up anytime, so click that URL and get ready to learn the most vibrantly visual parts of your city soon – live and in person. -
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Artworks Gallery: ReVISION: Art In the Making
This is an exhibition of meticulous graphite drawings by Les Satinover, who celebrates the nude male form in different poses with “tonality, restraint, delicacy of marks, and harmonious touches."Through Sept. 30 -
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Atelier Dojo: Remote Studios
The local powerhouse of figurative painting, the art school that's the smart school for artists of all kinds, they've got a painting-along-at-home series going to help you keep your skills honed in these socially restrictive times, featuring live costumed models posing on camera and a thriving community of creatives rendering that lovely human biotecture from their separate studios. "Join us for a three-hour costumed-model drawing session. Use any supplies you wish, listen to music, share your work, chat with others. It’s a great way to stay connected with your art community!"Tuesdays, 1:30-4:30pm; Fridays, 6:30-9:30pm; Saturdays, 9:30-12:30pm. $5. -
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Austin Central Library: Mother/Land
Yuliya Lanina’s exhibition delves into the Austin-based artist’s complex and personal relationship with the war in Ukraine. Through animation, sculpture, and installation, Lanina continues her introspective exploration of the emotional and physical impact of war and trauma. See our cover story on this powerful work right here.Through Nov. 5. Free. -
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Backyard Comedy Show
A night of music, stand-up, and sketch comedy in a Southeast Austin backyard. BYOB if you wish!Sat., Sept. 16, 8pm. $10.Location and tickets through Eventbrite -
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Ballet Austin: Classes
Learn your way to physical grace with a dance class at Ballet Austin. There are so many varieties to choose among – ballet, barre, contemporary dance, hip-hop, tap, cardio dance fitness, Pilates, and more – and all taught by professional instructors. See website for details.$3-7 per class. -
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Butridge Gallery: Abstract To Alien
Here's a stunning array of images by Patrick O’Brien (AKA the 3-Eyed man), who captures stationary objects via a camera in motion, utilizing the lens as a brush and the subject as paint. Also on display: "Condo" by Ed Barr; "The Year of the Pandemic" by Mary Day Long.Through Sept. 23 -
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Canopy Projects: There Is Life Beyond
In this experimental activation by Jamal Hussain, the artist continues his exploration with flora – by repurposing forgotten dismembered tree trunks and shining light (literally!) on the lost limbs.Through Sept. 16 -
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Cap City Comedy Club
That's right: Cap City Comedy Club, the longtime cornerstone of Austin's comedy scene for nearly four decades is at a new venue in the Domain. And here's Valerie Lopez with a closer look at what's in store for the scene via the venue. Click for details! -
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Capitol Peace Concert
This concert celebrates the UN International Day of Peace by sending out a message from the heart of Texas to inspire and unite people through the medium of classical music. Performances include a bassoon solo by Oleksandr Syedin who will play the Ukrainian anthem; a chamber orchestra performance featuring Austin’s finest classical musicians; Oleksandra Pelitu singing a contemporary Ukrainian song, “Thank You Stranger” by Jamala; and children from Doss Elementary School singing "Peace Like a River" and "Hakuna Matata."Sat., Sept. 16, noon. Free. -
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Caught
See the interior of Hyde Park Theatre transformed into an art gallery for a show by a dissident Chinese conceptual artist, a man who was imprisoned and tortured for an art piece in which he organized an imaginary protest. Or maybe that's what they're doing, as HPT presents this intricate, puzzling Christopher Chen drama – under the direction of Ken Webster, with performances by Norman Tran, Esther Park, Rebecca Robinson, and Robert Pierson. And, look: Here's Bob Abelman's review of the production.Through Sept. 23. Thu.-Sat., 8pm. $23-28 (pay what you can, Thursdays). -
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Co-Lab Projects: Show Me a Dawn
This stellar new show at the Eastside powerhouse of mythic provenance features work by Anahita Bradberry, Hayley Morrison, Jamal Hussain, Jay Jones, Justo Cisneros, Kira Matica, and Noelle Fitzsimmons.Closing reception: Sat., Sept. 23, 7-11pm -
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ColdTowne Theater
ColdTowne's new brick-and-mortar place is totally open, and who knows what they'll shake this city with next? But one truth remains: ColdTowne is a designated den of gold, baby, sweet comedy gold. -
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Diez y Seis: Mexican Independence Comedy Showcase
Celebrate Mexican independence with the best Mexican comics in Texas, plus a DJ playing cumbias all night.Sat., Sept. 16, 10:30pm. $15. -
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East Austin Comedy Club
Founded by comedians Raza Jafri and Andre Ricks, this club that operates out of Tiger Den on the Eastside is the city's only BIPOC-owned comedy venue. -
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Esther's Follies
Esther's Follies – Austin's not-so-secret weapon in the fight against ennui – the comedy gem that still dazzles this growing urban hub – returns to the weekly live and in-person stage of their club on Dirty Sixth, the whole troupe bringing back old favorites and debuting a new program of hilarity with topical, ripped-from-the-headlines sketches and musical numbers. And you do need a laugh or two, right about this time, don't you, citizen? (And how about a margarita to go with that?) We'd add that the mind-boggling illusions of magician Ray Anderson are a bonus in the night's clever spectacle … but, the way that arch maestro conjures mystery and delight, "bonus" would be an insult.Thu., 7pm; Fri.-Sat., 7 & 9pm. $30-40. -
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Fallout Comedy
This hotbed of local performance is carrying on even more than usual, with an eclectic mix of live, mind-rocking comedy from some of Austin's best, all week long. Hey! The place is our cover story, as reported by Valerie Lopez! And, srsly, who would ever disagree with the sentiment of Monday night's Fuck This Week show? Check the website for details. -
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Flatbed Press: The Inky Photographers
This is a new exhibition of polymer photogravures curated by Matthew Magruder. (Polymer photogravure is a process that involves etching photo images into a printing plate which, after inking, can transfer images to paper using a traditional etching press.) Featuring works by Howard Hilliard, Elena Lipkowski, Christos Pathiakis, Bonnie Maxey, Peter Nickel, Michelle C. Halsall, Karolina Phillips, Kevin Black, Andrew Kennedy, Susan Cohn, William Tolan, and more.Through Oct. 14 -
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Forces of Nature: Ancient Maya Art
From ceramic vessels to greenstone jewelry, 200 works of classical Maya art (250-900BC) depict the relationship between the royal courts of ancient Maya and their supernatural entities.Through Jan. 7. $8-15. -
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grayDUCK Gallery: Raze
This is an exhibition by Ariel Wood, centering bodily experiences of installation, deconstruction, extension, alteration, looking, and being seen. Wood makes objects and structures evoking plumbing and drainage, a system of infrastructure that's inherently physical — its fluidity requires the utmost connection between parts — as well as political.Through Oct. 1 -
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Hard Served Soft: Queer and Trans Textiles
From woven tapestries of ocean garbage to quilted scenes of trans injustice, this group show brings together 10 artists who explore hard stuff in soft ways. Featuring works by Ben Aqua, Kendra Bergman, Beth Schindler, Michelle Devereux, Grayson Hunt, Jessica Gritton, Carly Ostler, Jasmine Amazing, Bella Maria Varela, and Ian Gerson.Through Oct. 14 -
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Harry Ransom Center: The Long Lives of Very Old Books
Explore the stories behind books published by Europeans between the mid-15th and late 17th centuries, tracing them from printing houses into the hands of generations of collectors and bookbinders and, ultimately, modern research libraries like the Ransom Center.Through Dec. 30. Free. -
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ICOSA: Borderless
This is an exhibition of new work by Darcie Book and Vy Ngo, in which the artists invite you to experience an abstract landscape that considers the limitless possibilities of existence in a space without confines – beautifully rendered here with sculptural painting, installations, and natural materials.Through Sept. 16 -
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If The Sky Were Orange: Art In the Time of Climate Change
This two-part exhibition explores the history and contemporary urgency of climate-related issues. Curated by journalist Jeff Goodell, who has written extensively on the topic, it's the first exhibition at the Blanton to explore one topic across several of the museum’s temporary gallery spaces. See our review of the show right here.Through Feb. 11. $8-15. -
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Ivester Contemporary: I Am a Clay Hill
This is a solo exhibition of new work by Kalee Appleton, featuring photographs captured during an artist residency in the Val d'Orcia region of Tuscany during the summer of 2023.Through Oct. 14 -
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Laguna Gloria
This local treasure of a venue, run by those Contemporary Austin folks who also bring us the Jones Center shows Downtown, is all about the outdoors – which is perfect for these trickily navigated times of ours, n'est-ce pas? Recommended: Stop by and breathe in the air, enjoy the lawns and gardens and the many examples of world-class sculpture arrayed across the property, and (as Frankie used to say) r-e-l-a-x.Thu.-Fri., 9am-noon; Sat.-Sun., 9am-3pm -
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Landmarks: Self-Guided Walking Tour
Use your smartphone to access self-guided tours of the outdoor public art sited by UT's award-winning Landmarks program any time you feel like it. BONUS: There's also a free, docent-led tour starting at Marc Quinn's "Spiral of the Galaxy" (1501 Red River) on Sun., Jan. 8, 11am. -
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Last Day of the Eureka Room!
Austin's most absurd and fun attraction will have its last day on September 24th, so visit while you still can! It's the Eureka Room, a participatory experience where visitors engage with curious and playful programming within a unique 100-square-foot room filled with light and sound.See website for reservations. $25. -
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Le Peep Show: SKIN FLIX: [R]
What delicious, sensual madness is this? It's "a night of electric lights and neon bodies reaching out into the dark and feeling what, or who, reaches back." Mmhmmm, and how!Sat., Sept. 16, 6pm, 7:45pm; 9:30pm. $50. -
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Link & Pin: The White Paintings
Begun in 2018, the White Paintings are artist Veronica Ceci's ironic response to the male-dominated history of abstract art. Textural elements – towels, sheets, and mops – have been sourced directly from the artist’s labor as a professional cleaner. Mixing new materials with old, the artist juxtaposes the dream potential of cleanliness with its unavoidable and imminent failure as the dirt of time accumulates.Through Sept. 30 -
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Lora Reynolds Gallery: FREE FOOD (for thought)
You recall that the Reynolds Gallery recently moved from Downtown to West Sixth, right? Yes – and now here's their fourth presentation of drawings and wall paintings (of single words or short phrases!) by Kay Rosen.Through Nov. 11 -
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Martha's Contemporary: Hokey Pokey + What You See Is What You Get
Here's a two-person exhibition that features painting, installation, videography, and sculpture by Moll Brau and Wes Thompson. It's a deep dive into a pool of loneliness, triumph, and rebirth. It's a forest of mazes where fireflies provide the light. It's a show of creations from a pair of terrific, hardworking local artists and you don't want to miss it. -
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McLennon Pen Co. Gallery: Lightning Is an Angry Rainbow
Patrick Quinn is the gallery’s first artist-in-residence; his residency culminates in this exhibition of airbrush paintings made exclusively during the duration of his stay.Through Oct. 14 -
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Museum of Illusions
Enter the fascinating world of illusions in this new venue that boasts a stunning array of intriguing visual, sensory, and educational experiences among new, unexplored optical wonderments.$20-24.11010 Domain #100 -
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Northern-Southern: The Source
Ceramic sculpture by Evan Horn; paintings by Lauren Moya Ford. Horn sculpts with clay dug from the Texas riverbeds, hand-shaped ceramic forms twisting like vessels imitating liquids. Ford guides watery ink fields into candid invocations of memory, spirit, womanhood, and the body. Together, this brilliant stream flows beauty into your eyes and heart.Through Oct. 15 -
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Old Bakery Gallery: Franklin Mendez
Retrospective of paintings by Franklin Mendez, an Austin-born Marine Corps and Vietnam veteran with a civilian career spanning 35 years in the corporate art world.Through Oct. 21 -
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Raven-Winged Hours: An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
Edgar Allan Poe, the master of the macabre, vividly comes to life in the Archive Theater’s new adaptation of his poetry and stories. Chris Fontanes, Jennifer Rose Davis, and Adriana Fontánez bring you into the author's world of gothic terror with your favorite poems and stories.Sept. 7-17. Thu.-Sat., 8pm; Sun., 5pm. $15-40. -
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South Austin Comedy Club
South Austin’s first dedicated comedy venue is spearheaded by local comics Martin Henn, Andre Ricks, and Raza Jafri, and brings top-notch acts to South Austin every Wednesday through Saturday. Note: The upcoming comics – including nationally touring acts, local sweethearts, and everyone in between – will be listed on Instagram each night.Wed.-Sat., 7:30pm -
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Story Circle Network
Nonprofit organization for women, offering monthly reading and writing circles and more, in North, Central, and South Austin. -
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The Creek and the Cave
This snazzy spot for local and national stand-up acts has shows almost every night of the week. -
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The Girl Who Became Legend
In the town of Dustbin, where rules and dust prevail, Raina embarks on a daring quest to bring a cloud back home after years of drought. Join her on an extraordinary adventure filled with outlaws, folk heroes, and a thunderstorm in this new play commissioned by the Kennedy Center.Through Oct. 1. Sat.-Sun., 2pm. $24. -
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The Hideout
The diverse lineup of hilarious, always surprising improv shows continues, with Pgraph and Maestro and the Big Bash and more, for the most unexpected delights of in-person entertainment.$10 and up. -
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The Stuffed Animal Rescue Foundation
Yes, the SARF is welcoming visitors every Saturday – to say hello, apply to adopt special stuffies who need homes, and be dazzled by "the creative endeavors of the most talented stuffed minds ever assembled."Saturdays, noon-4pm. Donations accepted. -
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Transient: Capturing Life In Motion
This is a solo exhibition featuring the work of William Vázquez, who immerses himself in the act of photography, vividly portraying candid yet spontaneous and fleeting moments of life.Through Oct. 15 -
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Umlauf Sculpture Garden: Apropos
The Umlauf's famed Garden features expertly wrought sculptures, the bronze or stone cynosures from Charles Umlauf and others anchoring sight among the bright foliage and tree-towered paths. Bonus: "Apropos" is a juried group exhibition of contemporary art exploring an aspect or aspects of Umlauf’s work – featuring new pieces by Darcie Book, Janet Brooks, Nathan Burgess, Bella Cheng, Avery Connett, Matt Donner, Sarah Fagan, Leslie Kell, Ellen LeBlanc, Gary McElhaney, Jennifer Pate, and more.Through Nov. 26 -
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Unchained.Art: Tactile Intimacy
This is an exclusive showcase of oil paintings by M. J. Hale, an English-born painter whose use of impasto textures, thoughtful color choices, and occasional collage elements endow his work with a tactile quality.Through Oct. 15 -
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Velveeta Room
The legend of Ronnie Velveeta lives on at this storied 'stablishment of a stand-up stage, where some of the country's hottest comics come to make the floorboards quake with laughter every weekend on Dirty Sixth. Brandie Posey: Sat., May 20, 8 & 10pm. Jake Flores: Sat., May 27, 8 & 10pm.$10. -
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Wally Workman Gallery: Revelations
Helmut Barnett, one of the finest abstract artists to ever wield a brush in this city, returns to the elegant Workman Gallery with an exhibition of his most recent paintings. Do we recommend this show? What, are you kidding? Get your lucky ass down there, citizen, it'll make you glad you have eyes and pattern recognition skills.Through Oct. 1 -
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Words Into Worlds: Creating Place in the Theatre
See displays from landmark American and British theatre productions from the past century, bringing together the iconic work of writers Adrienne Kennedy, Arthur Miller, Robert Schenkkan, Tennessee Williams, and others – with award-winning designs from artists Boris Aronson, Beowulf Boritt, Jo Mielziner, and Norman Bel Geddes.Free. -
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Wyld Gallery
This is Ray Donley's gallery of art by Native Americans, located in that company of artistic glory called Canopy and resplendent with creations from the original people of our struggling country.Call for appointment -
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Yard Dog: Birdland
Citizen, do your eyes a favor and head over to Yard Dog in Canopy this weekend to see this fantastic exhibition of carved and painted woodblock portraits of birds by Canadian artist Lisa Brawn.Through Sept. 30
