Events - 21 Jan 17
Link & Pin Gallery "The Winter Modern"
Link & Pin Gallery, Austin Texas01/20/2017 - 01/21/2017 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Opening Reception Sunday Jan 8 2017 5pm-7pm
Exhibit Jan 8-22, 2017 Link & Pin presents En Route Productions first installation of The Winter Modern, a moving art installation, and their production of Sarah Ruhl’s “Dead Man’s Cell Phone”, a dark-edged, absurd, romantic comedy. This beautiful play, a work of art in itself, will incorporate an original soundscape, projection, and beautiful set that will create an immersive experience of sound, visual, and moving theatrical art.
During regular gallery hours, the installation of set, sound, and projection will be available for a unique, immersive art experience for all to experience. Please stop by, sit in the cafe’ with paper houses hanging above you, rain projected behind you, and a cell phone ballet swirling in sound around you.
There will be an opening reception to talk with the artists that created this installation on Sunday, January 8th, from 5-7pm before the play. Libations and lively conversation provided and please stay for the actual production following at 8pm. There is no charge for the reception but tickets are required for the performance. The play will be running evenings and afternoons January 7th-23rd. Show Times and Tickets are available at http://enrouteproductions.com NOTE: Free admission to the gallery except during play performances.
Link & Pin Gallery 2235 E. 6th St. #102 Austin, TX 78702 512-900-8952 http://linkpinart.com
Link & Pin Gallery "The Winter Modern"
Link & Pin Gallery, Austin Texas01/21/2017 - 01/22/2017 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Opening Reception Sunday Jan 8 2017 5pm-7pm
Exhibit Jan 8-22, 2017 Link & Pin presents En Route Productions first installation of The Winter Modern, a moving art installation, and their production of Sarah Ruhl’s “Dead Man’s Cell Phone”, a dark-edged, absurd, romantic comedy. This beautiful play, a work of art in itself, will incorporate an original soundscape, projection, and beautiful set that will create an immersive experience of sound, visual, and moving theatrical art.
During regular gallery hours, the installation of set, sound, and projection will be available for a unique, immersive art experience for all to experience. Please stop by, sit in the cafe’ with paper houses hanging above you, rain projected behind you, and a cell phone ballet swirling in sound around you.
There will be an opening reception to talk with the artists that created this installation on Sunday, January 8th, from 5-7pm before the play. Libations and lively conversation provided and please stay for the actual production following at 8pm. There is no charge for the reception but tickets are required for the performance. The play will be running evenings and afternoons January 7th-23rd. Show Times and Tickets are available at http://enrouteproductions.com NOTE: Free admission to the gallery except during play performances.
Link & Pin Gallery 2235 E. 6th St. #102 Austin, TX 78702 512-900-8952 http://linkpinart.com
Elegantly Queer Tango Workshop
Austin Uptown Dance, Austin TX01/21/2017 | 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Come as you are and discover the subtle and elegant dance of tango in the company of friends and allies. In Queer Tango you will explore both roles as leader and as follower. This allows everyone to appreciate both sides of the partnership and help foster your unique and authentic tango expression.
“Great techniques used to socialize while learning to tango…cool instructors!” -LaSaan
We will play fun games to meet and connect with other workshop participants as we learn to tango. This workshop will prepare you to dance tango at the numerous venues and events in Austin.
Corazon Tanguero “made me fall in love with this dance in just the first hour! His passion for it is evident! Highly recommended.” -Victor
In addition to all the tango fun, Austin Queer Tango will provide a tango photo booth to make this workshop a true celebration of fun and learning ?
All classes and events are open and affirming. We welcome all genders and sexual identities
“Very welcoming and inclusive! They love to share this dance with all and all are welcome” -Michele
No partner necessary and no experience required. Come with two left feet! We will have several right feet and are waiting for you!
Leather soled shoes recommended. We will pivot on the dance floor, so wear shoes that are secure on the feet and don’t grip the floor. Socks without shoes can substitute.
Purchase Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/h8sbtmk
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Schedule
1:00 – 1:15 Check-in & Setup
1:15 – 2:30 Tango Essentials
Building your foundation
Exploring the roles of leader and follower
Connecting with your partner
2:30 – 2:45 Break time & Photo booth
2:45 – 4:00 Role’ing Out Tango Turns
Dancing heart-to-heart: “Look ma, no hands!”
Defining your dance role
Turns for dancing in place
4:00 – 4:15 Break time & Photo booth
4:15 – 5:30 Dance Culture and Improving the Narrative
Dance consent: Giving and receiving a “no”
Getting closer
Putting it all together
5:30 – 6 pm Practica: A time to practice tango
Purchase Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/h8sbtmk
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Corazon Tanguero seeks to:
Further the normalization of tango dancing for same-sex couples and genderqueer individuals
Create safe spaces to learn tango among members and allies of the LGBTQ community
Empower students to dance tango at the numerous venues and events in Austin
Purchase Tickets: http://tinyurl.com/h8sbtmk
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A big Thank You to our sponsor:
Kim Whitted of Meche Organic Salon
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Black Fret hosts 2017 season launch this Saturday, Jan. 21 at The Mohawk
The Mohawk, Austin TX01/21/2017 | 7:00 pm
Austin nonprofit Black Fret is back for another amazing year with its 2017 Season Launch to be held on Saturday, Jan. 21 featuring Mobley, Moving Panoramas, Saul Paul, SURVIVE, Tinnarose and Whiskey Shivers. The show will take place at The Mohawk located at 912 Red River Street Austin, TX 78701. Doors are at 7 p.m. and music starts at 8 p.m. The event, Black Fret’s first of dozens in its 2017 Nomination Season, is sponsored by GSD&M. Those who wish to attend the launch party may become a member of Black Fret by signing up at www.blackfret.org/join. All memberships provide entry for the member and a guest to all upcoming 2017 Black Fret events, including the annual Black Fret gala. For inquiries, please email sustain@blackfret.org and for more info see www.blackfret.org.
Since 2014, Black Fret has awarded a half a million dollars in grant dollars to local Austin artists. To date, these grants have been used to create and perform music and to provide community service including 142 new songs written, 110 studio recordings, 56 new songs and videos released, 214 U.S. performances, 28 international performances and 58 community service performances for other local charities. This year alone, nonprofit has been covered in national media outlets such as Pitchfork and Forbes.
Black Fret just held its third annual Black Fret gala at The Paramount Theatre on Saturday, Dec. 10, where its 2016 grant recipients were announced in front of a sold out house of over 1,100 attendees. Ten Major Grant Recipients each received a grant of $17,000. These artists include: Bee Caves, Carson McHone, Dan Dyer, Nakia, Ray Prim, Suzanna Choffel, Swimming With Bears, The Peterson Brothers, Walker Lukens and Wendy Colonna. Additionally, ten Minor Grant Recipients each received a grant of $5,000. These artists include Brownout, Calliope Musicals, Dana Falconberry, Daniel Eyes & The Vibes, Golden Dawn Arkestra, Harvest Thieves, Leopold and His Fiction, Magna Carda, Sweet Spirit and Name Sayers. Grant presentations were made throughout the evening by a number of Black Fret sponsors and members, as well as Austin Mayor Steve Adler, a passionate supporter of Austin music.
The annual process now starts over as Black Fret begins its 2017 Artist Selection Process commencing with the “Nomination Period” during which Black Fret members will explore new bands so that members are well versed in Austin’s talent pool and ready to choose the group of nominees for 2017. In March, Black Fret will announce its 2017 Black Fret Nominees and begin the next “Listening Period” ultimately leading up to the awarding of grants at the 2017 Black Fret gala.
