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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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Guzu Gallery: Binge
That Vince Torres and his astonishing cohort of creatives have garnered more graphic goodness for those Guzu walls, with 26 artists paying tribute to shows from the small screen, with stylish renditions of characters and settings from television’s past and present. Featuring homages by Chet Phillips, Tessa Morrison, Killian Glenn, Half-Human, Nina Sanchez, and more. Where's your fandom at, baby? It's probably right here, right now.Through Jan. 7 -
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La Follia: A World Tour of Baroque Orchestral Masterworks
La Follia's 23-piece Baroque orchestra performs masterworks from England, Italy, Germany, and France, including Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks, Vivaldi’s “Summer” from The Four Seasons, Bach’s Orchestral Suite in D major, and Charpentier’s March from the Te Deum.Jan. 5-6. Sat., 7pm; Sun., 3pm. $10-30. -
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Shen Yun
Visit the lost civilization and culture of China via a magnificent performance of ancient legends, brought to staged life with technological innovations, historically authentic costumes, and breathtaking animated backdrops. Everyone says that this is a mesmerizing experience you won’t find anywhere else, and – at least this time – everyone is right.Jan. 4-6. Fri., 7:30pm; Sat., 2 & 7pm; Sun., 1pm. $84 and up.
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Ao5 Gallery: Light vs Darkness
Steven Lavaggi's large colorfield paintings "contain a spontaneous energy that captivates the imagination."Through Jan. 13. Free, but RSVP for the reception. -
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Art for the People: The Pink Parachute Project
Teodora Pogonat's provocative series of photography depicts women overcoming struggles, hardships, and setbacks through the use of a 30-pound pink military-grade parachute.Through Jan. 26 -
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Austin Symphony Orchestra: Annual 24-Hour Sale
Behold! On Monday, Jan. 7, all remaining ticketed sections to concerts during the ASO’s 2018-2019 season will be sold for just $20 each! You read it here now, you can buy 'em there then! See website for details.Jan. 2-7 -
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Butridge Gallery: 2020 Call For Artists
The Julia C. Butridge Gallery is now accepting exhibit proposals for 2020. Located at the Dougherty Arts Center in the heart of the arts district, the JCB Gallery is known for its diverse exhibitions of artists and their work.Deadline: Sun., Feb 17, 2019 -
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Gilbert & Sullivan Sing-Along
The best way to start out the new year, the local Gilbert & Sullivan Society chapter insists, is by singing the songs of Gilbert & Sullivan. Here's your chance to join with other devotees, celebrating the arrival of 2019 with classic choruses. Selections will include songs from The Mikado, The Pirates of Penzance, H.M.S. Pinafore, Princess Ida, and more. Wand’ring Minstrels director Robert Schneider will be there to lead the audience, with Jeanne Sasaki as piano accompanist.Sun., Jan. 6, 2pm. Free. -
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Harry Ransom Center: Archaeology and Romance
Ed Ruscha, anyone? We'll bet yes – we're big fans ourselves – and now here's a diverse selection of the celebrated American artist’s books, photographs, drawings, and pprints. With archival production materials, preliminary sketches, and studio notebooks; with more than 150 objects providing visitors an unprecedented look into Ruscha's creative process. And the Chronicle's Melany Jean tells more about this show right here.Through Jan. 6 -
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Landmarks Guided Tour
This is a themed walking tour exploring modern and contemporary sculpture on the UT campus. See examples of Formalism and Conceptualism in the Landmarks collection and learn how these movements evolved. Note: Meet in front of Joel Perlman's Square Tilt in front of the Perry Castañeda Library.Sun., Jan. 6, 11am. Free.101 E. 21st -
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Line Upon Line: Composer Festival
What's happening to glorify and intrigue your aural experience of life at this festival from Austin's most progressive percussive ensemble? Performances by line upon line and festival faculty (Sat., Jan. 5, 8pm). Each of the seven festival composers plays a short set of their choosing (Sun., Jan. 6, 8pm).Jan. 5-6. $10-18. -
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Middleditch & Schwartz: Late Show Tickets Available
Thomas Middleditch (you know, from Silicon Valley) and Ben Schwartz (you know, from Parks and Recreation) are a comedy duo. They're an improv comedy duo, even – and they'll be purveying their longform shenanigans live, onstage, at that fancy theatre Downtown tonight. Grab those late-show tickets while you still can!Sun., Jan 13, 9:30pm. $29-49.Paramount Theatre -
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Saddle Up: Texas Ranching Tradition
This exhibition, produced by Joe Vitone and Lori Najvar, honors hardworking ranch families from Jeff Davis and Lavaca Counties, as they wrangle livestock, battle weather, and study markets to stay on the rugged landscape they love. -
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The Mutt-Cracker (Sweet!)
Darren Peterson's unstoppable Circus Chickendog presents a fun holiday show for all ages, featuring talented rescue dogs performing circus feats, a talking parrot, world-class juggling, unicycling, live music, and many more magical acts. Directed by Dillon Yruegas, scripted by Melissa Vogt, it's a barking delight and we recommend the show highly.Through Jan. 6. Pretty much daily, 4:30 & 6:30pm, but check website for schedule. $15-35. -
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Umlaufs Unveiled: Recent Gifts and Unseen Umlaufs
This exhibition celebrates the museum’s recent receipt of major gifts and loans from private collectors that enhance the understanding of Charles Umlauf’s oeuvre.Through Jan. 27. $1-5.
