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With each influencing and inspiring the other, hip-hop and fashion is a reciprocal relationship that brings synergy and cohesion to creatives alike. This cultural exchange continues to evolve, contributing to the ever-changing landscape of both industries. The fusion between innovation and self-expression; has significantly impacted cultural phenomenon’s, shaping trends and influencing music and style. Fashion […]
‘Shāshwat’ - Eternal. This enthralling presentation of music and dance pays tribute to the legendary maestro Pandit Kumar Gandharva on the occasion of his birth centenary in 2024. 'Shāshwat’ will showcase two mesmerizing segments: Odissi Dance Concert: Arushi Mudgal hailed as “one of India’s most remarkable dancers” by the New York Times brings her blend […]
On Saturday March 2nd at Kenny Dorham's Backyard (1106 East 11th) the 2024 International Grooves live music series kicks off with a night of MexiCajun and Zydeco music (with grant funding from the City of Austin). BYOB and adult beverages! FAMILY-FRIENDLY and PET-FRIENDLY! Suggested donation of $15 at the gate. Children 12 and under get […]
ALWAYS A BOY, inspired by Jo Ivester's best-selling, award-winning memoir Never a Girl, Always a Boy, tells the story of Ash, a 22-year-old college student struggling to figure out his gender identity. Conversations between Ash, the 12-year-old child he was, and the 32-year-old man he will become allow the audience to observe what is typically […]
Immerse yourself in dynamic storytelling! One Ounce Opera, in our annual call for scores, reviewed over 40 works submitted from all over the world. We lined up an engaging program of four (4) new micro-operas that will immerse you in the sonic tellings of connective, important, oh-so-human stories. Stories that feel NOW. Dynamic. Familiar, yet…not. […]
A Pink Floyd extravaganza featuring aerialists from the Blue Lapis Light Studio! Our annual studio showcase has moved to the Victory Hall Gym at Marbridge where dancers will perform with silks, harnesses, ropes, basketballs, and more! Our score is a collection of Pink Floyd songs, spanning multiple albums and decades. Don't miss the experience as […]
The play is dedicated to the most silenced voice in American history, the black woman. This engaging choreopoem fuses jazz aesthetic movement, elegant melodic voices in four-part harmonies, truth-laced spoken word and beautifully crafted vignettes that engage all five senses and paint a portrait of what it means to be a black woman in America. […]
Celebrate the richness of Black History Month with RichesArt Gallery's exhibition, "American History: Elevate." This is the 3rd adaptation of the American History Exhibit. Immerse yourself in the transformative narratives of six exceptional artists as they redefine history through their powerful and thought-provoking creations. This year's adaptation, aptly titled "Elevate," goes beyond the canvas to […]
Saxophonist Gil Del Bosque hosts the AJW Youth Jam, offering the opportunity for middle and high school-age jazz students to sit in with some of Austin's finest jazz musicians! Preregistration not required. It's free and fun, so bring friends and family and come on down! This project has been financed in whole or in part […]
Immerse yourself in dynamic storytelling! One Ounce Opera, in our annual call for scores, reviewed over 40 works submitted from all over the world. We lined up an engaging program of four (4) new micro-operas that will immerse you in the sonic tellings of connective, important, oh-so-human stories. Stories that feel NOW. Dynamic. Familiar, yet…not. […]
a part of it by jkjk aka Jenny Larson-Quiñones y khattieQ Queer performance duo jkjk invite you to a free reading of their piece-in-progress a part of it. ABOUT THE SHOW: a part of it is the story of a ghost named Tommy from 1999, who confronts his best friend Jackie, in the present. a […]
Independent dance groups ARCOS and BLiPSWiTCH and artists Emily Rushing and Erica Saucedo are hosting a cooperative workshop in their weekly dance classes featuring Countertechnique® certified teacher Kelsey Paschich. The Countertechnique® class is a contemporary dance technique class. It stretches, coordinates and strengthens the body, making the dancer sweat, build stamina and really move. The […]
