| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | G Love & Special Sauce at La Zona Rosa February 4, 2012 Like a classic novel it all starts at a chance meeting one rainy, fall night in Boston, when fellow torchbearers of new roots Americana, Seth and Scott Avett of The Avett Brothers invite Garret Dutton aka G. Love onto their tour bus after a gig to share their love of back road blues. This mutual affinity leads to G. Love sharing the stage with The Avett Brothers at a summer music festival both are playing. The collaboration, sounding so natural and right, deepens, so much so, eventually G.... | | 02/04/12 | Austin |
Encore GeorgetownPresented by Austin Civic Orchestra at Alma Thomas Theater February 4, 2012
Whether it’s a Saturday date night or a treat for yourself, make it an evening of great food and music on Feb 4
Start the evening off right with a delicious meal in one of Georgetown’s popular restaurants and then for a filling (and calorie free) dessert, enjoy the Encore Georgetown! concert at 7:30 pm in the Alma Thomas Theater, Southwestern University. Under the direction of Georgetown’s own Dr. Lois Ferrari, the Austin... | Austin Civic Orchestra | 02/04/12 | Georgetown |
Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Presented by Flamingo Cantina at Flamingo Cantina February 4, 2012 Bob Marley Birthday Tribute!
The Mau Mau Chaplains and Don Chani perform as Bob Winston's cooks his Caribbean fare! | Flamingo Cantina | 02/04/12 | Austin |
Austin Civic Orchestra present Encore Georgetown! at Alma Thomas Theater February 4, 2012 The Austin Civic Orchestra is honored to perform our annual Georgetown concert in the beautiful setting of the Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center on the Southwestern University campus.
Join us for an enjoyable evening, with guest percussionist Thomas Burritt performing the first movement of Ewazen’s fanciful Concerto for Marimba.
Under the direction of Dr. Lois Ferrari, the Orchestra will also perform Beethoven’s playful Symphony #7 and Rimsky-Korsakov’s... | | 02/04/12 | Georgetown |
KOOP Radio’s Surfin’ 17 A-Go-GoPresented by 91.7 KOOP at Antone's Nightclub February 4, 2012 KOOP Radio's
Surfin' 17 a-Go-Go Birthday Party
Music
Master of the Guit-Steel Junior Brown (Website)
Telecaster Master Bill Kirchen (Website)
The Del-Vipers (Website/Facebook/Myspace)
Sat, Feb 4, 2012
Doors 7pm/Music 8pm
Antones Nightclub - 213 W 5th St, Austin TX (Map)
Find the perfect wave, grab your surfboard and come hang ten to celebrate and support community radio with the amazing musical talents of Junior Brown, Bill Kirchen and... | 91.7 KOOP | 02/04/12 | Austin |
Lucia di LammermoorPresented by Austin Lyric Opera at The Long Center for the Performing Arts January 28-February 5, 2012 In a feud between the Scottish families of Ravenswood and Lammermoor, Enrico (Lord Henry Ashton of Lammermoor) has gained the upper hand over Edgardo (Edgar of Ravenswood), killing his kinsmen and taking over his estates. By the time of the opera's action, however, Enrico's fortunes have begun to wane. In political disfavor, he stakes all on uniting his family with that of Arturo (Lord Arthur Bucklaw), whom he means to force his sister, Lucia (Lucy Ashton), to marry.
Don't miss Austin... | Austin Lyric Opera | 01/28/12-
02/05/12 | Austin |
David Finckel & Wu Han Cello and Piano Presented by Texas Performing Arts at Texas Performing Arts at The University of Texas at Austin - Bates Recital Hall February 6, 2012 Hailed as “America’s power couple of chamber music” by The Wall Street Journal, cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han rank among the most esteemed and influential classical musicians in the world.
Distinguished cellist for the Grammy Award-winning Emerson String Quartet, Finckel and wife Wu Han serve as artistic directors of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. In high demand year after year among chamber music audiences worldwide, they make a rare stop in... | Texas Performing Arts | 02/06/12 | Austin |
Chaparral Eurythmy performancePresented by Chaparral Eurythmy at Central Presbyterian Church February 9, 2012 Classical music and poetry brought to expression through the beautiful movement art of Eurythmy. Music by Ludwig van Beethoven, poetry by William Shakespeare.
Family friendly program.
Eurythmists Barbara Bresette-Mills, Beth Usher with Anthony Tobin, piano, Pasha Sabouri, violin, Stephen Usher, recitation. | Chaparral Eurythmy | 02/09/12 | Austin |
The Encyclopedia Show Austin - PFLUGERVILLE!Presented by The Encyclopedia Show, Austin at ND at 501 Studios February 9, 2012 This month: PFLUGERVILLE!
Featuring:
Comedian Brendan O'Grady
Doctor of English Amy Gentry
Host of '5 Things' Lesley Clayton
Improv Master Michael Jastroch
and
Pflugerville Native Genevieve Van Cleve
plus
the return of Stepdad Ron
and
The Lord Professor Michael Patrick Slefinger
Feb 9th
Doors 7:30 pm
Show starts promptly at 8:13 pm
See you in Pflugerville! | The Encyclopedia Show, Austin | 02/09/12 | Austin |
The Austin Symphony Presents: Natalie ColePresented by Austin Symphony Orchestra at The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall February 10, 2012 This nine-time Grammy Award-winning artist will perform for one night only with the Austin Symphony. Hear this legendary singer perform some of her hits, such as, “This Will Be (An Everlasting Love),” "Inseparable,” “Our Love,” “I’ve Got Love On My Mind,” “Pink Cadillac,” “Miss You Like Crazy,” and many more!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Michael & Susan Dell Hall, 8 p.m. | Austin Symphony Orchestra | 02/10/12 | Austin |
Andrea BocelliPresented by Frank Erwin Center at Frank Erwin Center February 10, 2012 World-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will make his debut performance in Austin Friday, Feb. 10 at the Frank Erwin Center! The special concert will be perfect for a romantic evening out with loved ones during Valentine’s Day weekend. The show will highlight Bocelli's renowned repertoire featuring both classical and pop performances of soaring arias along with the world’s most famous love songs. Last year, Bocelli thrilled a sold out crowd in Houston, and this year, he plans... | Frank Erwin Center | 02/10/12 | Austin |
Fleurs-de-LYS: Laurie Young Stevens and Friends/Musica StravagantePresented by Texas Early Music Project at St. Mary's Cathedral February 10, 2012 World-class performers bring to life all of the fire, intensity, humor, and romance of Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries, played on original instruments, in a concert featuring wildly imaginative and exciting music from the Italian Baroque. German violin virtuoso Henning Vater, founder of the Göttingen Baroque Orchestra, and Dutch recorder maestro Paul Leenhouts join an ensemble of up and coming stars from around the US, including Austin’s dazzling soprano Jenifer Thyssen. | Texas Early Music Project | 02/10/12 | Austin |
The Gentleman's Social Club + Valentine Failures + StrangeGun + The Jenson Eyes at Red Eyed Fly February 10, 2012 The Gentleman's Social Club- glam / punk / rock
Influences:
The Stones, Alice Cooper, The Ramones, The Dead Boys, Hanoi Rocks, Cheap Trick, MC5, The Stooges, early Aerosmith, New York Dolls, etc. | | 02/10/12 | Austin |
AntarcticaPresented by Crank Collective at The City Theatre February 3-February 11, 2012 AUSTIN, Texas—As a follow-up to last year's Austin Critics Table nominated production Drone, Crank Collective presents Antarctica—where unsuspecting cruise ship passengers trapped in the Antarctic battle frostbite, pack ice, and penguins in an exuberant, rock musical tribute to explorer Ernest Shackleton.
Antarctica is a story of challenges met and overcome: from the crossing of a frozen continent; to the development of a cold-resistant new species; to the...
Check for Discount Ticket | Crank Collective | 02/03/12-
02/11/12 | Austin |
The Eggmen at Spicewood Vineyards February 11, 2012 The Eggmen, Austin’s premier Beatles’ tribute band, will be in concert at 7 p.m., Sat., Feb. 11, for the Spicewood Arts Society’s 2nd Annual Fundraiser for scholarships for area high school students. (http://eggmen.com/)
Tickets for the performance and hors d ‘oeuvres – $75 each – can be purchased online at the nonprofit’s website: http://www.spicewoodarts.org/ or by calling 512-264-2820.
“Seating is... | | 02/11/12 | Spicewood |
Yob, Eagle Claw, Skycrawler at Beauty Bar Ballroom February 11, 2012 Yob
With songs regularly averaging upward of ten minutes (and sometimes as much as 20 and beyond), Portland, OR's YOB are clearly not a commercial heavy metal band, but rather fuse elements of doom, sludge, space, and progressive rock into interesting combinations so as to belie their bloated girth. Founded in 2000 by vocalist/guitarist Mike Scheidt, with bassist Lowell Iles and drummer Gabe Morley, YOB issued 2002's Elaborations of Carbon before admitting a new rhythm section of Isamu... | | 02/11/12 | Austin |
The Lemonheads (Performing "It's A Shame About Ray") + Meredith Sheldon + Gentlemen Rogues at Mohawk February 11, 2012 The Lemonheads are an American alternative rock band first formed in 1986 by Evan Dando, Ben Deily and Jesse Peretz. Dando has remained the band's only constant member.
After their initial punk-influenced releases and tours as an independent/"college rock" band in the late '80s, the Lemonheads' popularity with a mass audience grew in 1992 with the major label album It's a Shame about Ray,[1] which was produced, engineered, and mixed by The Robb Brothers (Bruce Robb, Dee, and... | | 02/11/12 | Austin |
Family Dance Workshop - Hansel & GretelPresented by Ballet Austin at Ballet Austin February 12, 2012 See excerpts from the world premiere of Ballet Austin’s Hansel & Gretel, and create your own choreography with the help of Ballet Austin dancers. Recommended for ages 3 to 10 years old and their family members. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees, regardless of age, must purchase a ticket. | Ballet Austin | 02/12/12 | Austin |
The Art of Baroque DancePresented by La Follia Austin Baroque at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church February 11-February 12, 2012 The Art of Baroque DanceBallet fans (and everyone else), don't miss this! In what might be a first for Austin, La Follia welcomes Baroque dancing stars Ms.Paige Whitley-Bauguess and Thomas Baird.
Backed by the La Follia Baroque Ensemble, they will perform dances using authentic Baroque dance styles and costumes. Experience the art that was performed (quite capably) by no less a personage than King Louis XIV himself.
After this performance, your trip to the dance hall will never... | La Follia Austin Baroque | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Austin |
Fleurs-de-LYS: Laurie Young Stevens and Friends/Musica StravagantePresented by Texas Early Music Project February 12, 2012 World-class performers bring to life all of the fire, intensity, humor, and romance of Italy in the 17th and 18th centuries, played on original instruments, in a concert featuring wildly imaginative and exciting music from the Italian Baroque. German violin virtuoso Henning Vater, founder of the Göttingen Baroque Orchestra, and Dutch recorder maestro Paul Leenhouts join an ensemble of up and coming stars from around the US, including Austin’s dazzling soprano Jenifer Thyssen. | Texas Early Music Project | 02/12/12 | Austin |
Sing to Love: Â A Concert for ValentinesPresented by SpotlightOnOpera at Bachus Conservatory February 11-February 12, 2012 Sing to Love: A Concert for Valentines
Sing to Love, Spotlight on Opera’s annual Valentine favorite, weds the world’s most romantic music with the year’s most romantic day. Featuring some of opera's greatest love scenes, this popular concert will also interweave flamenco and belly dancing into romantic scenes and arias for a perfect date night of sweet, sassy, and spicy fare. The program includes... | SpotlightOnOpera | 02/11/12-
02/12/12 | Austin |
Elephant Room Happy HourPresented by Austin Jazz Workshop at Elephant Room February 13, 2012 The Austin Jazz Workshop quartet performs a variety of jazz standards and originals. Special guests TBA. | Austin Jazz Workshop | 02/13/12 | Austin |
Austin Eurythmy ClassesPresented by Austin Eurythmy Ensemble January 10-February 14, 2012
The Austin Eurythmy Ensemble is pleased to announce the opening of Aurora Eurythmy Academy and ongoing classes at Casa De Luz.
What is eurythmy? Eurythmy cherishes the spiritual wisdom of the human body in motion. In these courses we will together develop and practice the expression of poetry and music in movement through various basic elements of eurythmy. Develop a spiritual awareness of yourself as you enliven your experience of poetry and music. You... | Austin Eurythmy Ensemble | 01/10/12-
02/14/12 | Austin |
Jack Ingram & Hayes Carll at Gibson Guitar Showroom February 15, 2012 Grounded in Music's annual benefit concert. This year, it is happening on Wednesday, February 15th at the Gibson Guitar Showroom here in Austin. We are excited to announce Jack Ingram and Hayes Carll will be co-headlining the event and tickets for the public are now available at www.frontgatetickets.com. The event will help raise funds for GIM's growing music education program in the Boys and Girls Clubs of Austin. | | 02/15/12 | Austin |
Button Accordion for Beginners (Adult)Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 16, 2012 Join musician Susan Torres as she teaches the basics of the button accordion. The button accordion is used in a variety of genres, such as Conjunto, Tejano, Cumbia, and more. Learn the break down of song components, and practice techniques which will advance your playing. No prior musical experience is required!
Class instrument is provided along with a one-hour-a-week studio practice pass.
Space is limited, register today! | Mexican American Cultural Center | 01/09/12-
02/16/12 | Austin |
Youth Guitar (Ages 8-12)Presented by Mexican American Cultural Center at Mexican American Cultural Center January 9-February 16, 2012 In this 6 week session, led by Anthony Ortiz Jr, students will learn basic guitar playing skills, as well as an understanding of performing music. Participants will be introduced to the different genres of guitar music such as Mariachi, Conjunto, Tejano, and more. Family members will be invited to enjoy the student’s performance at the end of the session. No prior musical experience is required and class instrument provided. Space is limited. | Mexican American Cultural Center | 01/09/12-
02/16/12 | Austin |
SongTasting®Presented by Myrna and the Bulldog February 16, 2012 SongTasting® is part wine tasting, part concert, part conversation about the creative process. This intimate event features the pair (Myrna Cabello and Daniel Cook aka "The Bulldog") performing songs from their various musical “vintages.” Sam Hovland of East End Wines pairs them with specially selected wines that reflect the flavor and spirit of their music. You will also be treated to hors d'oeuvres from Ventana del Soul's own Chef Rene.
A... | Myrna and the Bulldog | 02/16/12 | Austin |
Loretta LynnPresented by ACL-Live at The Moody Theater February 17, 2012 DUE TO A RECENT KNEE SURGERY, LORETTA LYNN’S PERFORMANCE AT AUSTIN CITY LIMITS LIVE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND HAS BEEN MOVED TO FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2012. EXISTING TICKETS WILL BE HONORED FOR THE NEWLY RESCHEDULED DATE.
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of Loretta’s arrival on the music scene with her 1960 debut single, “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl.” Almost on the exact date of her golden anniversary in show business, the...
| ACL-Live | 02/17/12 | Austin |
PILOBOLUSPresented by Paramount Theatre at Paramount Theatre February 17-February 18, 2012 Pilobolus began in 1971 as an outsider dance company, and quickly became renowned the world over for its imaginative and athletic exploration of creative collaboration. Forty years later, it has evolved into a pioneering American cultural institution.
Unique and visually stunning, Pilobolus’ specialty is smooth, organic choreography — featuring unusual partnering and lifts — often blurring the lines between individual performers, creating a sense of... | Paramount Theatre | 02/17/12-
02/18/12 | Austin |
Fifth WheelPresented by Austin Chamber Music Center at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin February 18, 2012 with Maia String Quartet & Michelle Schumann
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Concerto No. 12 for Piano and String Quartet in A Major, K. 414
W.A. Mozart (1756-1791)
Allegro
Andante
Rondeau (Allegretto)
Quintet for Piano and Strings in D Minor, Opus 89 | Gabriel Faure (1845-1924)
Molto moderato
Adagio
Allegretto moderato
String Quintet in C Major, D. 956 | Franz Schubert (1797-1828)
Allegro ma non...
Check for Discount Ticket | Austin Chamber Music Center | 02/18/12 | Austin |
Israel in EgyptPresented by Texas Choral Consort at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church February 18, 2012 G.F. Handel's masterpiece "Israel in Egypt" recounts the trials and tribulations of the Israelites during their exile in Egypt, the plagues brought down on the Egyptians, and the Israelites’ escape through the Red Sea. Replete with musical treatments of hail, flood, pestilence, drought, and slavery, "Israel in Egypt" stands out among oratorios by its use of a double chorus, with the two choruses often singing in counterpoint to one another.
The double chorus... | Texas Choral Consort | 02/18/12 | Austin |
2nd Annual CharityBash Masquerade Ball Winter WonderlandPresented by Calendar Club at Texas Federation of Women's Clubs Building February 18, 2012 Benefiting Capitol Area Food Bank of Texas
Open bar provided by Deep Eddy Vodka, Heineken USA with Dos XX, Duchman Family Winery
Food provided by J.Black's, tenOak, Austin Terrier
Desserts provided by Sara Belle's Bakery, GoodPop
Media Sponsors: Austin Monthly, Austin Woman, NSIDE Austin, TRIBEZA, Do512
Event Sponsors: Suzanne Court Catering & Events, Giant Noise, Clayton&Little Architects, Ilios Lighting, Jeff Loftin... | Calendar Club | 02/18/12 | Austin |
Angela Hewitt, PianoPresented by Texas Performing Arts at Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall February 19, 2012 Award-winning Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt makes her first appearance at Texas Performing Arts to help us celebrate this milestone season. London’s Sunday Times calls her one of the reliably mesmerizing musicians of the day and the complete performer. Hewitt’s eleven-year project to record the entire major keyboard works of Bach has been hailed as one of the recorded glories of our age and her musicianship and virtuosity make her one of the most captivating and in-demand... | Texas Performing Arts | 02/19/12 | Austin |
George WinstonPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre February 17-February 19, 2012 A consummate composer and performer, Grammy-award winning solo pianist George Winston engages a variety of styles, including his melodic folk piano, stride piano, New Orleans R&B piano, Vince Guaraldi’s Peanuts pieces and songs by The Doors. Winston is best known for his recordings: December, Autumn, and Winter Into Spring and Summer. “The popular, unassuming pianist’s songs are pastoral wonders that purposefully evoke nature and landscapes in a way that’s as... | One World Theatre | 02/17/12-
02/19/12 | Austin |
Texas Performing Arts Presents: Award-Winning Pianist Angela HewittPresented by Texas Performing Arts at Bates Recital Hall February 19, 2012 Award-winning Canadian pianist Angela Hewitt makes her first appearance at Texas Performing Arts, Sunday, February 19 at Bates Recital Hall. London’s Sunday Times calls her one of the reliably mesmerizing musicians of the day and the complete performer. Hewitt’s eleven-year project to record the entire major keyboard works of Bach has been hailed as one of the recorded glories of our age and her musicianship and virtuosity make her one of the most captivating and in-demand... | Texas Performing Arts | 02/19/12 | Austin |
| Keys of Life: A Celebration of Black Composers | George Washington Carver Museum and Cultural Center | 02/21/12 | Austin |
Fusebox 60-in-60 FundraiserPresented by Fusebox at The North Door | ND at 501 Studios February 22, 2012 60 of Austin's finest performers, musicians, visual artists, filmmakers, thinkers, and community leaders will line up to perform sixty solo pieces in 60 minutes. This rowdy, unforgettable event is crucial for funding our festival. Be among the first to hear the festival line-up and purchase discounted passes.
More awesomeness:
* Raffle to win a trip to Portland, OR with Ron Berry for TBA 2012
* Bid in a silent auction curated by the masterful fellas from Rubber... | Fusebox | 02/22/12 | Austin |
Conspirare Presents: BIG SINGPresented by Conspirare at Northwest Hills United Methodist Church February 23, 2012 The Big Sing continues! It’s Conspirare’s popular, free community outreach event where the audience is the choir. Craig Hella Johnson leads each gathering in song, and members of the Conspirare Symphonic Choir provide musical support.
By popular demand, Conspirare is offering three Big Sing performances this season. The February 23 event is the second, with another on May 17, each in a different area of the city.
Conspirare’s acclaimed...
| Conspirare | 02/23/12 | Austin |
The Eastern Sea w/ Little Lo at Lambert's Downtown Barbeque February 23, 2012 The Eastern Sea is one band that specializes in creating mood and texture through the almost dream like use of keys and held back vocals. Austin, Texas based band: Matthew Philip Hines, Zach Duran, Jess Graves, Kevin Benjamin Thomas, and Tomas Olano. | | 02/23/12 | Austin |
Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis at Continental Club February 2-February 23, 2012 When is the sum of the parts of a musical quantity far greater than the whole? When Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison unite as an ongoing musical act.
After all, their own individual artistic achievements already sum up to impressive totals. Willis has reigned as a critically acclaimed roots music singer since her recorded debut some two decades ago, and is recognized as a new country and Americana pioneer. Her ever-broadening artistic range and gifts as both a canny writer and... | | 02/02/12-
02/23/12 | Austin |
Celtic CrossroadsPresented by One World Theatre at One World Theatre February 24, 2012 Welcome to the most unique Irish experience! Celtic Crossroads is critically acclaimed as 'the most exhilarating and authentic show to come from Ireland in decades - not to be missed'. It is an explosion of youthful energy and dazzling musicianship. The new World Fusion Tour –to be featured on PBS – abounds with fusions of traditional Irish music, bluegrass, gypsy and jazz while pulsating with the rhythms of exciting Irish dance percussion. Spontaneous mid show ovations are the... | One World Theatre | 02/24/12 | Austin |
| Joint Forces: Feat. Members of the Dripping Springs High School Band | Austin Symphonic Band | 02/24/12-
02/25/12 | Dripping Springs |
Tao: The Art of the Drum Presented by The Long Center for the Performing Arts at The Long Center: Michael and Susan Dell Hall February 25, 2012 Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming in this young and vibrantly contemporary take on a traditional Japanese art form. With extraordinary precision, energy and stamina, these highly trained young performers also overlay contemporary choreography onto the Taiko art to create an unforgettable evening that has thrilled more than a million spectators around the globe. Community Partners: Asian-American Cultural Center | The Long Center for the Performing Arts | 02/25/12 | Austin |
Art Night Austin 2012!Presented by Art Alliance Austin at Art Alliance Austin February 25, 2012 A Taste of Culture
Art Alliance Austin’s most popular fundraiser returns in 2012 and guarantees a one-of-a-kind, feel good
experience. Attendees will venture through premier West Austin galleries, museums and temporary art
spaces, paired with local favorite food spots, for a sampling of Austin culture at its finest.
Each art space features complimentary chef-prepared bites, select bevs, music and chauffeured transport to complete the | Art Alliance Austin | 02/25/12 | Austin |
Doin' It For LovePresented by Texas Humane Legislation Network at Paramount Theatre February 24-February 25, 2012 Join Hollywood and Broadway stars Kaye Ballard, Liliane Montevecchi, and Lee Roy Reams in Doin’ It For Love, an evening of song, dance, and timeless comedy acts from the best of Broadway and New York cabaret. Combining Ballard’s musical talent, comedic wit and timing, Montevecchi’s cabaret-style performances, and Reams’ song and dance routines, and featuring a full orchestra led by David Geist, “Doin’ It For Love” is a Broadway-style tribute to the... | Texas Humane Legislation Network | 02/24/12-
02/25/12 | Austin |
Max Raabe & Palast OrchesterPresented by Texas Performing Arts at Texas Performing Arts- Bass Concert Hall February 26, 2012 Step into the streets of nocturnal Berlin with charismatic German cabaret crooner Max Raabe and his 12-piece big band ensemble Palast Orchester. Since 1986, Raabe and Palast Orchester have transported audiences to Berlin’s Weimar-era cabaret scene of the 1920s and early ’30s with nostalgic renditions of Cole Porter and George Gershwin—and cabaret-style parodies of Britney Spears and Tom Jones. The evening is filled with romantic melodies such as “Leben ohne Liebe... | Texas Performing Arts | 02/26/12 | Austin |
The Red ViolinPresented by Round Rock Symphony February 26, 2012 The beautiful sounds of the famous "Red Violin", a centuries-old Stradivarius featured in the movie "The Red Violin", will fill the Klett Performing Arts Center in Georgetown. Elizabeth Pitcairn will play on the Strad. She will be joined by Toby Blumenthal (pianist), Bruce Williams (principal violist of the Austin Symphony), and Hai Zheng-Olefsky (Professor of cello at Southwestern Univ. ). The Round Rock Symphony, Georgetown Festival of the Arts, Georgetown Symphony... | Round Rock Symphony | 02/26/12 | Georgetown |
Graham Reynolds' WorkshopFebruary 6-February 27, 2012 Every Monday in February: Graham Reynolds' Workshop at Dive Bar. 8-10pm. Co-produced with Hank Cathey, with drinks by the great Adam Bryan (Bar Congress, ESSR). We'll do two sets each week, trying out new material and digging out old stuff. First set will be Graham Reynolds (piano, guitar), Jeremy Bruch (drums), and Utah Hamrick (bass). Second set will feature a different special guest each week and a different type of material:
FEB 6: John Mills (sax)
FEB 13: Jon Dexter... | | 02/06/12-
02/27/12 | Austin |
Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys + The Coveters at Continental Club January 31-February 28, 2012 Alejandro Escovedo & the Sensitive Boys-
Alejandro Escovedo is one with his muse and his music. Over a lifetime spent traversing the bridge between words and melody, he has ranged over an emotional depth that embraces all forms of genre and presentation, a resolute voice that weathers the emotional terrain of our lives, its celebrations and despairs, landmines and blindsides and upheavals and beckoning distractions, in search for ultimate release and the healing truth of honesty.... | | 01/31/12-
02/28/12 | Austin |
DR. HORRIBLE LIVEPresented by The Institution Theater at The Highball February 7-February 28, 2012 In celebrating the works of Joss Whedon, The Institution Theater, the folks who brought you Teen Angst Tuesday and the successful run of The Prom episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, brings you DR. HORRIBLE LIVE, an all singing, all dancing, incredibly super villain-y staged production of Dr. Horrible's Sing-along Blog. Come out for a live blogging by the infamous Dr. Horrible. Swoon for the intriguingly cheesy Captain Hammer. And fall in love with Penny, the cute, nerdy type. And... | The Institution Theater | 02/07/12-
02/28/12 | Austin |
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