July 3, 2009 - The Austin Chronicle
July 3, 2009 - The Austin Chronicle July 3, 2009 - The Austin Chronicle
CALENDAR ( COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC) L I STI N G SBates Recital HallJune 27A Love Supreme –The Music of John ColtraneIt’s impossible to avoid hyperbole in any reference to A LoveSupreme, John Coltrane’s 1965 recording that brought to theworld jazz’s spiritual, barrier-shattering genius at the artisticcrossroads of bebop and free jazz. Therecording has endured as a crucible of inspirationfor countless artists since, a factclearly evident as the audience swarmedBates Recital Hall to hear the Turtle IslandQuartet, recently rewarded with a Grammyfor its tribute to Coltrane’s definitive opus.This performance took place smack in themiddle of the 13th Austin Chamber MusicFestival. In her introduction, Artistic DirectorMichelle Schumann told the crowd how shehad strived to “turn up the heat considerablyfor this [year’s] festival, focusing onartists who have torn down traditional barriersand shattered the ceilings of expectation.”The 104-degree swelter notwithstanding(can any current article on Austinavoid reference to 2009’s early scorcher?),Schumann couldn’t have been more deadonin her choice of an artist to heat thingsup than Turtle Island Quartet.The ensemble has created its own nichein the music world, utilizing the traditionalquartet lineup to explore forms outside thenorm. Over 24 years, Turtle Island has prosperedwildly outside the box, exploring bluegrass,swing, bebop, R&B, rock, hip-hop, andother genres while racking up more than adozen recordings. Founding members DavidBalakrishnan (violin) and Mark Summer(cello) are also accomplished composersand arrangers who, with newer membersMads Tolling (violin) and Jeremy Kittel (violistand U.S. National Scottish Fiddle champion),have created a repertoire that is unique forchamber music, one that has its heart in thejazz quartet tradition.One of the key components of TurtleIsland’s performance style is improvisation.Though this may seem novel for a chambermusic ensemble, the artists reminded theaudience that before the late baroque era,when the string quartet form solidified, stringmusicians spent much time improvising. This64 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E JULY 3, 2009 a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o mwas the quartet’s way of implying, “Remember,what you are seeing isn’t new.” New, perhapsnot; but thrilling and fresh? Certainly.The first half of the performance gave theensemble a chance to cover some eclecticground. This included a swinging, soloistic“Wapango,” by Paquito D’Rivera; a driving,modal “Model Trane,” a piece written by thequartet that celebrated the members’ experimental,interactive talents; and an atmospherictake on Chick Corea’s “No Mystery.”For the second half, Coltrane took centerstage. For “Moment’s Notice,” the musicianscreated a loose, assured summery moodthat quickly shifted for “Naima,” Coltrane’slush, dense ballad written for his first wife.Then came “A Love Supreme,” split into fourmovements. The first stripped the work toits essentials, during which the memberspassed solos around in a thrilling and unifiedwhole. Though the individual players havetheir own styles and mastery, in the piece’sunified moments the ensemble played asone voice, nailing the complexities of rhythm,texture, and tone that reminded the audiencethat their spirited, playful demeanor isbacked up by talent, practice, and trainingof the highest levels. Each member had amoment in which to stand out, but specialmention should go to Kittel, whose inspiredsolo bridged the inner movements.It was clear from start to finish just how passionateeach member was for the music theywere making – from the constant eye contactamong the musicians to the way that the memberscelebrated one another after each piece.This is a tremendous gift to an audience. Byinviting us into their process with such ease,they make the experience a degree more personal,and we are challenged to listen harder.If this is what Michelle Schumann meant whenshe introduced her vision of “music for thepeople,” Turtle Island made supreme good onher promise.– Michael KellermancomedyIN THE CLUBSCAP CITY COMEDY CLUB 8120 Research #100,467-2333. Daily, 7pm-1am. www.capcitycomedy.com.Nick Thune The sartorially splendid Funny Or Diestar makes a meatspace appearance this week,with Austin’s own John Ramsey opening. July 2-4.Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 & 10:30pm.Prescott Tolk The scruffy Jersey boy who createdthe webshow “Hung” for Warner Bros. 2.0 brings hispost-college-but-still-a-slacker self to the ATX for aweek of laughs, and Chip Chantry opens the show.July 7-11. Tue.-Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 & 10:30pm.Cap City Open Mic Hey, it could be you up thereslaying your friends and neighbors as they’ve slainyou. Sundays, 8pm. Free with college ID.COLDTOWNE THEATER 4803-B Airport, 524-2807. www.coldtownetheater.com.This week: The redoubtable and vivaciousParallelogramophonograph brings its best tobear on unscripted shenanigans, now with TotalPanic. Thu., 8pm. Harold Night lets three differentimprov troupes attempt this classic DelClose format. Thu., 10pm. Proctor The ColdTowneimprov school faculty unleash themselves. Fri.,8pm. Dick Rambuck returns in full testosteroneswing, with Nice Astronaut. Fri., 9pm. PunchlineThe weekly collection of stand-up goodness continues.Fri., 10pm. Stool Pigeon features UT LawSchool’s Philip Durst jump-starting the improvwith a thrice-told tale. Sat., 8pm. Cage Match Twoimprov teams put the fireman’s carry, the atomicknee-drop, and the ape sex suplex on each otherfor your grins and giggles. Sat., 9pm. Stone ColdImprov The house troupe gets funky, now withMidnight Society and Unfurled Sat., 10pm.ESTHER’S POOL 525 E. Sixth, 320-0553.www.esthersfollies.com.Esther’s Follies The most popular troupe in townsays, “Yes, we can ... entertain the hell out ofyou!” with its new spring show of musical comedyand sketches, now with the Unleaded Supremessinging “The Big Three Bailout,” Espie Randolphas Barack Obama with some special words forour beleaguered nation, and the EF regulars slicingand dicing the likes of Rush Limbaugh, BernieMadoff, and Octomom. Also, whoa, a new illusion(called “Wink and a Smile”) from master magicianRay Anderson. Thrills! Chills! Ripped-fromthe-headlinesevents turned into comedy gold!Reservations highly recommended. Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 & 10pm. $20 (discounts available Thursdays& Fridays for seniors, students, military). Additional$5 for special reserved seats.THE HIDEOUT THEATRE 617 Congress,443-3688. www.hideouttheatre.com.Thursday: What makes this latest run of ThreeferMadness awesome? Mamet. David Mamet. No,the terse yet articulate fucker’s not going to bethere … but Asaf Ronen and his cronies are performingConfidence Men: Improv in the highly imitableMamet manner! 8pm. OMG, it’s only $3!Friday Double Barrel has two teams of improviserscompeting for your laughter and applause.8pm. Next comes the eminently topical This WeekTonight show, working its wild improv off the news(of the weird, of the wonderful, of the just plainnewsworthy) of the past seven days. Holy currentevents, anchorman! 10pm. $10.Saturday: Improvised Shakespeare might besome of the best, and likely will be the mostentertaining, prithee-brandishing comedy you’veever seen. It is extempore, from their mother wit!8pm. $10. Maestro is a fierce, multipartite battlefor supremacy among improvisers, scored by you,the audience. Highly recommended. 10pm. $10.VELVEETA ROOM 521 E. Sixth, 469-9116.www.thevelveetaroom.com.Open Mic Night These are your would-be comedicneighbors, three minutes at a time: Love them;fear them. This week’s host: Shane Hebert.Thursdays, 10pm.Carey Moore The lady brings the laffs, to besure, just as she did when winning the CorpusChristi open-mic contest and appearing in seasonfive of American Idol. Bob Khasravi and ShaneHebert open. Fri., July 3, 9:30 & 11:30pm. $5.BUT WAIT – THERE’S MORE!THE AUSTIN COMEDY TRAINWRECK Stand-upcomedy – right there in the Hole, on the Drag, in theheart of collegiate Texas. Tuesdays, 10pm. Hole in theWall, 2538 Guadalupe. $5.www.myspace.com/austincomedytrainwreck.COMEDYSPORTZ Competitive improv? Well, of course– and maestro Les McGehee and his talented friendsbring it in full force every Saturday night to this newestlittle coffeehouse in the 78704. Saturdays, 7pm.Cafe Caffeine, 909 W. Mary. www.comedy7.com.KICK BUTT COMEDY Open Mic ComedyWednesdays, 8pm. Kick Butt Coffee, 5775 Airport#725, 454-5425.SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Gnap! Theater Projectspresents a double whammy of uncanny improv,featuring two handpicked improv troupes certainto make your Saturday sizzle. This week: the twoheaded,one-bearded, pretty-as-a-picture Gargantua ofimprov known as Chris & Tami, and the musical maffickingof those talented Girls Girls Girls. Sat., July4, 10pm. Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd.,474-7886. $10. www.salvagevanguard.org.danceDANCE UMBRELLA: 10 MINUTES MAXCALL FOR ENTRIES The annual three-nightminifestival of performance takes place August 20-22at the George Washington Carver Museum’s BoydVance Theater. Applications are first-come, first-served.Work should be dance, movement-inspired theatre, orperformance art. Pieces must not exceed 10 minutes.Applications are available online or by calling DanceUmbrella. Registration deadline: July 26. 450-0456.www.danceumbrella.com.ACC DANCE: DANCE INFORMANCE Faculty choreographerspresent students in an informal showing withguest choreographers from the department and thecommunity. Thu., July 2, 7 pm. 1212 Rio Grande, Rm.130. 294-7712. Free.TWO LEFT FEETLUCILA DANCE PRODUCTIONS: CLASSESFORMING Belly dancing (all levels), flamenco, salsa/merengue, hip-hop, creative movement for ages 5-10,and tai chi. Lucila Dance Studio, 1700 S. Lamar,416-8800. www.luciladance.com.MODERN DANCE CLASSES Ellen Bartel of SpankDance Company leads a series of classes in moderndance (all levels). Times and prices vary. See thewebsite for details. Tapestry Dance Company studios,2302 Western Trails. www.tapestry.org.AUSTIN UPTOWN DANCE: BALLROOM SUMMERDANCE CAMP FOR KIDS Taught by professionals,kids learn the traditional competitive Latin and ballroomdances, plus social dances such as two step,swing, and salsa! Three sessions: Please see thewebsite for details. Through July 9, Monday-Thursday,noon-3pm. 8868 Research Blvd. #706. 459-5678.$225 per session. www.austinuptowndance.com.ESTUDIO FLAMENCO Flamenco dance classes,centrally located. Saturdays, noon-1pm (beginner) &1-2:30pm (intermediate). 2801 W. 45th, 382-1366.Fees vary. www.estudioflamenco.com.FREE SALSA LESSONS AT APL Various branches ofthe Austin Public Library host weekly salsa lessons.Raul Ramirez teaches the steps and spends a littletime filling you in on the history and background ofthe music and dance. Lessons take place throughoutthe week at the Carver, Cepeda, Pleasant Hill, andUniversity Hills branches. See the website for times.974-7400. Free. www.cityofaustin.org/library.DANCE INTERNATIONAL Each night features a varietyof ballroom and Latin dances; each month seesthe start of a new course. No partner necessary.Sundays, 6-8pm. Dancers Workshop, 183 & BalconesWoods. Weeknights, times vary. Hills Fitness Center,4615 Bee Caves Rd., 32-DANCE. Fees vary.www.dancein.org.DANCE ASSOCIATES AND AUSTIN PARD: DANCECLASSES Kids (ages 24 months and older) can participatein dance, gymnastics, and movement classesall over town, courtesy of Dance Associates and thecity’s Parks & Recreation Department. See websitefor details. 323-6838. www.danceassociatesaustin.com.
BELLY DANCE WITH FINGER CYMBALS StaceyLizette teaches all levels of dancers, using differentcymbal rhythms with a focus on fluidity of hand andarm movements. (Finger cymbals are available forpurchase or loan.) Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm. TapestryDance Company, 2302 Western Trails.www.staceylizette.net.FLAMENCO CLASSES Beginner: Thursdays, 8-9pm.Intermediate: Mondays, 8:15-9:15pm. Synergy DanceStudio, 3425 Bee Caves Rd. $14 per class. 923-3270.www.myspace.com/chloebrevelle.FIRST FRIDAY CONTRA DANCING Easy and fun,contra dancing will put you in the swing of things.Live music by the Eclectic Celtic Orchestra; dancescalled by Dorcas Hand (Houston). Fri., Jul. 3, 7:30pmbeginners lessons; 8-11pm main dance. Carpenter’sHall, 400 Josephine. 970-4919. $8 (discount for AFTMmembers and first-timers).CHADDICK DANCE THEATER: CONTEMPORARYDANCE CLASSES Cheryl Chaddick conducts classesin contemporary dance at several locations aroundtown. These classes integrate the styles and techniquesof Jose Limon and Martha Graham with theheavy influence of ballet and jazz. See website fordetails. 371-7146. www.chaddickdancetheater.com.ZUMBA DANCE The Latin-inspired international musicand dance steps are designed for everyone. Tuesdays,5:45am; Thursdays, 7pm. Brushy Creek CommunityCenter. E-mail for details. zumbaaustin@yahoo.com.AUSTIN BALLROOM DANCERS ABD sponsors ballroomdancing with DJ’d music weekly, year-round.Saturdays, 7:30-11pm. Austin Uptown Dance,8868 Research, 989-3939. www.austinballroomdancers.org.THE DANCE ZONE: ADULT DANCE & FITNESSCLASSES The Dance Zone, 2323 San Antonio.236-9328. www.inthedancezone.com.EGYPTIAN BELLY-DANCE CLASSES WITH DRAKONBeginners to advanced dancers are invited to learnfrom one of Austin’s favorite belly dancers. Variouslocations, 295-2036, 750-7037. $15 per class or sixfor $75. www.desertpassion.com.SCOTTISH BALLROOM DANCING Lively jigs andreels and elegant strathspeys. No partner needed,but couples welcome. Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. QuicksilverDance Center, 8711 Burnet Rd. Ste. H-100, 327-2869.First class free.BELLY-DANCE CLASSES WITH TWYLA GRACETwyla of Twyla & the Twilight Star Ensemble teachesongoing classes in belly dance. Call or write fordetails. Mon. & Wed., 8:30-9:30pm, 12687 Researchat Oak Knoll, 971-0188. www.twylabellydance.com.ISADORA DUNCAN DANCE CAMP Original classworkand repertory including the Tanagra figures, Bachgavottes, and Schubert waltzes as passed downthrough generations of Isadora Duncan dancers.Sundara Yoga Therapy, 12636 Research Ste. C-206,249-9201. $175 per week. www.sundarayogatherapy.com.CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAMSParticipants move in and out of contact with one ormore people through a common center of gravity. Allare welcome. Tuesdays, 8-10pm; Sundays, 4:30-6pm.Austin Yoga School, 1122-C S. Lamar. $5.DANCE CLASSES FOR BIGGER BODIES A plussizedprofessional dancer leads classes based onhaving fun, moving your body, and exploring jazz,ballet, ballroom, hip-hop, and other types of dancing.Open to anyone who is size-positive regardless ofsize! Saturdays. Beginners, 2pm; intermediate, 3pm;performance team, 4:30-6:30pm. E-mail for location.www.danceswithfat.org.ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES Laura Pellegrino offersongoing classes for beginners, experts, and you inbetweenersin her country’s sexy dance of record.Khabele Studio, 701 W. Seventh. Full-time universitystudents receive 50% discount. www.tangointexas.com.ESQUINATANGO Lots going on at Esquina Tango. Thisweek: Brazilian Street Dance Workshop RebekahFowler teaches a four-week workshop that focuses onthe popular Brazilian street dance styles of “sambareggae” and “baile funk.” All levels welcome, no priorexperience required. Sundays in July, 12:45–1:45pm.$12 per class or $40 for all four classes. Swing &Blues Dance Classes Two classes for two dancestyles: get a feel for swing, and learn the art of leading,following, and improvising to slow blues music.Sundays in July: 6pm, swing; 7:15pm, blues. $45 ($80for both classes; $80 per couple per class). Plus theusual slew of dance classes from lands Latin andbeyond. See the website for details. EsquinaTango,209 Pedernales, 524-2772. www.esquinatangoaustin.com.SCANDINAVIAN DANCING Turning and improvisedcouple dancing for beginning to advanced dancers. Nopartners needed; wear slick-soled shoes. Thursdays,7:30-9:45pm. First Unitarian Universalist Church,4700 Grover, 454-0598. $3. www.austinscandi.org.AUSTIN BARN DANCERS: CONTRA DANCETraditional social dances to live music everyweek. You don’t need a partner, and every dancewill be taught before you stride out on your own.Wednesdays, 7:30pm. Hancock Recreation Center,811 E. 41st, 453-4225. $3 donation.www.cityofaustin.org/parks/hancock.htm.NIA CLASSES The Nia technique is an energizingworkout inspired by dance, martial arts, and healingarts. First class is free. Mon. & Fri., 9:30-10:30am;Mon. & Thu., 6-7pm; Sat., 10:30am. HancockRecreation Center, 811 E. 41st, 922-1581. $10 perclass. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/hancock.htm.AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS Learn avariety of couples and line dances from around theworld. All levels of experience welcome. No partnerrequired. Saturdays, 7:30pm (lessons); 8:15-11pm(open dance). Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E. 41st,481-9362. $5. www.aifd.cc.KICK BUTT BLUES DANCE Ass-kickin’ blues for youto shake your booty to! Food and beverages available.Fridays (except third Friday each month), 9pm-1am. Kick Butt Coffee, 5775 Airport #725, 736-2662.$5. www.kickbuttcoffee.com.AUSTIN SWING SYNDICATE A couple hundredswingers hit the dance floor once a week for DJ-spunsounds of past blasts. A beginners’ lesson starts theevening. Thursdays, 8pm-12mid. Texas Federation ofWomen’s Clubs Ballroom, 2312 San Gabriel, 476-5845.$5 ($2, members). www.austinswingsyndicate.org.FOUR ON THE FLOOR: CLASSES Ongoing classesfor various levels of expertise in swing and Lindy Hopculminate in a weekly dance. New classes usuallystart the first Tuesday of the new month. Tuesdays,7pm (classes), 9:30pm (open dance). Texas Federationof Women’s Clubs Ballroom, 2312 San Gabriel,453-3889. Prices vary. www.fouronthefloor.com.classicalmusicOPENINGSUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVALThe Austin Chamber Music Center’s 13th annual festivalbrings world-class chamber music groups to centralTexas and features the traditional to the cuttingedge. This week: Jupiter String Quartet Pianist andACMC director Michelle Schumann joins the Jupes forworks by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Schumann. Fri.,July 3, 7:30pm. Bates Recital Hall. $25. MendelssohnPiano Trio The trio performs the completeMendelssohn trios to honor that composer’s 200thbirthday. Sun., July 5, 3pm. Bates Recital Hall. $25.Behind the Scenes with the Artists Each week takea late lunch and meet the artists who perform at thisyear’s festival. Please visit the ACMC festival websitefor details on these and other free events. BSAs startat 1pm. Brentwood Christian School, 11908 N. Lamar.Free. www.austinchambermusic.org.AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND: BASTROP PATRIOTICFESTIVAL The band makes its annual appearance onthe banks of the Colorado in this brassy prelude toIndependence Day. Fri., July 3, 8pm Fisherman’s Park,Farm Street at Willow Street, Bastrop, 345-7420. Free.www.asband.org.AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND: JULY 4THCELEBRATION! Independence Day itself and ASBhoists its flag in Round Rock at the annual FrontierDays Celebration, replete with pomp, circumstance,watermelons, sky divers, and other seasonal excitement.Sat., July 4, 8pm. Old Settlers Park,3300 E. Palm Valley, Round Rock, 512/345-7420.Free. www.asband.org.AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: CHILDREN’SDAY ART PARK Learn about the symphony and itsvarious instruments (and performers), take part inarts & crafts, listen to storytellers, and enjoy mimes,magicians, and more. Each week is capped with aperformance by one of Austin’s favorite kid-friendlyacts. After the performance, follow the Pied Piperdown the Lemonade Trail to the Magic Oak Tree,where the fun continues under the Big Top. Thisweek: Joe McDermott. Through July 29. Wednesdays,9:30-11:30am. Symphony Square, 1101 Red River,476-6064. 50 cents per child (free, adults accompanyinga child). www.austinsymphony.org.CALENDAR ( COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC) L I STI N G Svisual artsEVENTSWEST END GALLERY NIGHT: FIRST THURSDAYNine galleries within walking distance (and withample parking) are bedecked with new works andawaiting your visit on this particular day each month.Venues include Art on 5th, F8 Gallery, Haven Gallery,Lotus Gallery, Russell Collection, Stephen L. ClarkGallery, Sterling Images, Wally Workman Gallery.See website for gallery map. Thu., July 2, 6-8pm.478-4440. www.artaustin.org/westend.htm.BLANTON MUSEUM: THE B SCENE Here’s a SouthAmerican opening celebration of the exhibition“Francisco Matto: The Modern and the Mythic,” witha performance by Maneja Beto and live music fromthe Peligrosa All-Stars. Sat., July 3, 6-10:30pm. MLK& Congress Ave., 471-7324. $10 ($5, members).www.blantonmuseum.org.CO-LAB: BIRTHDAY AND INDEPENDENCE DAYPARTY It’s an outdoor, art-filled, totally grillacious celebrationon the Eastside. Bring you some super-soakers,Frisbees, family, friends, something edible tothrow on the grill, you know how it goes: Like anotherhot day of summer, but peopled and fun. Sat., July 4,5-11pm. 613 Allen. Free. www.colabspace.org.OPENINGBUTRIDGE GALLERY: BIG CHIEF, YOU DAPRETTIEST! Gene Vandiver’s photography and DonnaPardue’s videos document the elusive Mardi GrasIndians of New Orleans, who make dazzling suits offeathers and beads. Reception: Thu., July 2, 6-8pm.Exhibition: Through July 30. 1110 Barton Springs Rd.,974-4000. www.cityofaustin.org/dougherty/gallery.htm.WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY: DUNE SHACKSUMMER The upstairs gallery is graced with photographsand abstract paintings by Suzanne Lewisthat evoke the weathered structures (once serving astemporary residences for the likes of e.e. cummings,Annie Dillard, Jackson Pollock, and others) alongthe three miles of Cape Cod National Seashore.Reception: Thu., July 2, 6-8pm. Exhibition: ThroughAug. 5. 1202 W. Sixth, 472-7428.www.wallyworkmangallery.com.ORIGAMI EXHIBIT Thu., July 9. 4801 La Crosse,232-0100. $7 (members free). www.wildflower.org.CLOSINGNEW EAST GALLERY: AFRICA CREATE USDiverseArts presents new original work by Amir M.Lyles. Through July 9. 1601 E. Fifth #106.www.diversearts.org.WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY: JILL CARVER Theformerly British artist has been busy since movingto Austin in 2002, and this show of big new oils ofTexas (and beyond) landscapes and fauna will convinceyou that “busy” equals “good.” Through July 3.1202 W. Sixth, 472-7428. www.wallyworkmangallery.com.ONGOINGDIBONA STUDIO Oil paintings and “sculptural tattoos”by Joyce DiBona. 404 W. Milton, 851-2646.COMFORT FOOD: CONTEMPORARY FOLK ARTfeatures work by Robbin Robertson Polter andTerrell Powell. Through July 18. Amplify Gallery, 2608Brockton. 795-8454.STUDIO2GALLERY: CREATURE FEATURE Paintingsand drawings and photos of animals, animals, animals,from a wealth of local talents: Jill Alo, SandyBelk, Aralyn Hughes, Jonathan Garza, Leah Grace,Max Shuster, and more. Through July 17.1700 S. Lamar #318, 326-9102.www.studio2gallery.com.LOWBROW EMPORIUM: NECK OF THE WOODS It’sa group art show; it’s a beer-fueled public party; it’sa celebration of lowbrow creations by local artists.2708 S. Lamar. www.lowbrowemporium.com.Beat the Heat Summer Speciala u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m JULY 3, 2009 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E 65
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BELLY DANCE WITH FINGER CYMBALS StaceyLizette teaches all levels of dancers, using differentcymbal rhythms with a focus on fluidity of hand andarm movements. (Finger cymbals are available forpurchase or loan.) Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm. TapestryDance Company, 2302 Western Trails.www.staceylizette.net.FLAMENCO CLASSES Beginner: Thursdays, 8-9pm.Intermediate: Mondays, 8:15-9:15pm. Synergy DanceStudio, 3425 Bee Caves Rd. $14 per class. 923-3270.www.myspace.com/chloebrevelle.FIRST FRIDAY CONTRA DANCING Easy and fun,contra dancing will put you in the swing of things.Live music by the Eclectic Celtic Orchestra; dancescalled by Dorcas Hand (Houston). Fri., Jul. 3, 7:30pmbeginners lessons; 8-11pm main dance. Carpenter’sHall, 400 Josephine. 970-4919. $8 (discount for AFTMmembers and first-timers).CHADDICK DANCE THEATER: CONTEMPORARYDANCE CLASSES Cheryl Chaddick conducts classesin contemporary dance at several locations aroundtown. <strong>The</strong>se classes integrate the styles and techniquesof Jose Limon and Martha Graham with theheavy influence of ballet and jazz. See website fordetails. 371-7146. www.chaddickdancetheater.com.ZUMBA DANCE <strong>The</strong> Latin-inspired international musicand dance steps are designed for everyone. Tuesdays,5:45am; Thursdays, 7pm. Brushy Creek CommunityCenter. E-mail for details. zumbaaustin@yahoo.com.AUSTIN BALLROOM DANCERS ABD sponsors ballroomdancing with DJ’d music weekly, year-round.Saturdays, 7:30-11pm. <strong>Austin</strong> Uptown Dance,8868 Research, 989-3939. www.austinballroomdancers.org.THE DANCE ZONE: ADULT DANCE & FITNESSCLASSES <strong>The</strong> Dance Zone, 2323 San Antonio.236-9328. www.inthedancezone.com.EGYPTIAN BELLY-DANCE CLASSES WITH DRAKONBeginners to advanced dancers are invited to learnfrom one of <strong>Austin</strong>’s favorite belly dancers. Variouslocations, 295-2036, 750-7037. $15 per class or sixfor $75. www.desertpassion.com.SCOTTISH BALLROOM DANCING Lively jigs andreels and elegant strathspeys. No partner needed,but couples welcome. Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. QuicksilverDance Center, 8711 Burnet Rd. Ste. H-100, 327-2869.First class free.BELLY-DANCE CLASSES WITH TWYLA GRACETwyla of Twyla & the Twilight Star Ensemble teachesongoing classes in belly dance. Call or write fordetails. Mon. & Wed., 8:30-9:30pm, 12687 Researchat Oak Knoll, 971-0188. www.twylabellydance.com.ISADORA DUNCAN DANCE CAMP Original classworkand repertory including the Tanagra figures, Bachgavottes, and Schubert waltzes as passed downthrough generations of Isadora Duncan dancers.Sundara Yoga <strong>The</strong>rapy, 12636 Research Ste. C-206,249-9201. $175 per week. www.sundarayogatherapy.com.CONTACT IMPROVISATION DANCE JAMSParticipants move in and out of contact with one ormore people through a common center of gravity. Allare welcome. Tuesdays, 8-10pm; Sundays, 4:30-6pm.<strong>Austin</strong> Yoga School, 1122-C S. Lamar. $5.DANCE CLASSES FOR BIGGER BODIES A plussizedprofessional dancer leads classes based onhaving fun, moving your body, and exploring jazz,ballet, ballroom, hip-hop, and other types of dancing.Open to anyone who is size-positive regardless ofsize! Saturdays. Beginners, 2pm; intermediate, 3pm;performance team, 4:30-6:30pm. E-mail for location.www.danceswithfat.org.ARGENTINE TANGO CLASSES Laura Pellegrino offersongoing classes for beginners, experts, and you inbetweenersin her country’s sexy dance of record.Khabele Studio, 701 W. Seventh. Full-time universitystudents receive 50% discount. www.tangointexas.com.ESQUINATANGO Lots going on at Esquina Tango. Thisweek: Brazilian Street Dance Workshop RebekahFowler teaches a four-week workshop that focuses onthe popular Brazilian street dance styles of “sambareggae” and “baile funk.” All levels welcome, no priorexperience required. Sundays in <strong>July</strong>, 12:45–1:45pm.$12 per class or $40 for all four classes. Swing &Blues Dance Classes Two classes for two dancestyles: get a feel for swing, and learn the art of leading,following, and improvising to slow blues music.Sundays in <strong>July</strong>: 6pm, swing; 7:15pm, blues. $45 ($80for both classes; $80 per couple per class). Plus theusual slew of dance classes from lands Latin andbeyond. See the website for details. EsquinaTango,209 Pedernales, 524-2772. www.esquinatangoaustin.com.SCANDINAVIAN DANCING Turning and improvisedcouple dancing for beginning to advanced dancers. Nopartners needed; wear slick-soled shoes. Thursdays,7:30-9:45pm. First Unitarian Universalist Church,4700 Grover, 454-0598. $3. www.austinscandi.org.AUSTIN BARN DANCERS: CONTRA DANCETraditional social dances to live music everyweek. You don’t need a partner, and every dancewill be taught before you stride out on your own.Wednesdays, 7:30pm. Hancock Recreation Center,811 E. 41st, 453-4225. $3 donation.www.cityofaustin.org/parks/hancock.htm.NIA CLASSES <strong>The</strong> Nia technique is an energizingworkout inspired by dance, martial arts, and healingarts. First class is free. Mon. & Fri., 9:30-10:30am;Mon. & Thu., 6-7pm; Sat., 10:30am. HancockRecreation Center, 811 E. 41st, 922-1581. $10 perclass. www.cityofaustin.org/parks/hancock.htm.AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS Learn avariety of couples and line dances from around theworld. All levels of experience welcome. No partnerrequired. Saturdays, 7:30pm (lessons); 8:15-11pm(open dance). Hancock Recreation Center, 811 E. 41st,481-9362. $5. www.aifd.cc.KICK BUTT BLUES DANCE Ass-kickin’ blues for youto shake your booty to! Food and beverages available.Fridays (except third Friday each month), 9pm-1am. Kick Butt Coffee, 5775 Airport #725, 736-2662.$5. www.kickbuttcoffee.com.AUSTIN SWING SYNDICATE A couple hundredswingers hit the dance floor once a week for DJ-spunsounds of past blasts. A beginners’ lesson starts theevening. Thursdays, 8pm-12mid. Texas Federation ofWomen’s Clubs Ballroom, 2312 San Gabriel, 476-5845.$5 ($2, members). www.austinswingsyndicate.org.FOUR ON THE FLOOR: CLASSES Ongoing classesfor various levels of expertise in swing and Lindy Hopculminate in a weekly dance. New classes usuallystart the first Tuesday of the new month. Tuesdays,7pm (classes), 9:30pm (open dance). Texas Federationof Women’s Clubs Ballroom, 2312 San Gabriel,453-3889. Prices vary. www.fouronthefloor.com.classicalmusicOPENINGSUMMER CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL<strong>The</strong> <strong>Austin</strong> Chamber Music Center’s 13th annual festivalbrings world-class chamber music groups to centralTexas and features the traditional to the cuttingedge. This week: Jupiter String Quartet Pianist andACMC director Michelle Schumann joins the Jupes forworks by Haydn, Shostakovich, and Schumann. Fri.,<strong>July</strong> 3, 7:30pm. Bates Recital Hall. $25. MendelssohnPiano Trio <strong>The</strong> trio performs the completeMendelssohn trios to honor that composer’s 200thbirthday. Sun., <strong>July</strong> 5, 3pm. Bates Recital Hall. $25.Behind the Scenes with the Artists Each week takea late lunch and meet the artists who perform at thisyear’s festival. Please visit the ACMC festival websitefor details on these and other free events. BSAs startat 1pm. Brentwood Christian School, 11908 N. Lamar.Free. www.austinchambermusic.org.AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND: BASTROP PATRIOTICFESTIVAL <strong>The</strong> band makes its annual appearance onthe banks of the Colorado in this brassy prelude toIndependence Day. Fri., <strong>July</strong> 3, 8pm Fisherman’s Park,Farm Street at Willow Street, Bastrop, 345-7420. Free.www.asband.org.AUSTIN SYMPHONIC BAND: JULY 4THCELEBRATION! Independence Day itself and ASBhoists its flag in Round Rock at the annual FrontierDays Celebration, replete with pomp, circumstance,watermelons, sky divers, and other seasonal excitement.Sat., <strong>July</strong> 4, 8pm. Old Settlers Park,3300 E. Palm Valley, Round Rock, 512/345-7420.Free. www.asband.org.AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: CHILDREN’SDAY ART PARK Learn about the symphony and itsvarious instruments (and performers), take part inarts & crafts, listen to storytellers, and enjoy mimes,magicians, and more. Each week is capped with aperformance by one of <strong>Austin</strong>’s favorite kid-friendlyacts. After the performance, follow the Pied Piperdown the Lemonade Trail to the Magic Oak Tree,where the fun continues under the Big Top. Thisweek: Joe McDermott. Through <strong>July</strong> 29. Wednesdays,9:30-11:30am. Symphony Square, 1101 Red River,476-6064. 50 cents per child (free, adults accompanyinga child). www.austinsymphony.org.CALENDAR ( COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC) L I STI N G Svisual artsEVENTSWEST END GALLERY NIGHT: FIRST THURSDAYNine galleries within walking distance (and withample parking) are bedecked with new works andawaiting your visit on this particular day each month.Venues include Art on 5th, F8 Gallery, Haven Gallery,Lotus Gallery, Russell Collection, Stephen L. ClarkGallery, Sterling Images, Wally Workman Gallery.See website for gallery map. Thu., <strong>July</strong> 2, 6-8pm.478-4440. www.artaustin.org/westend.htm.BLANTON MUSEUM: THE B SCENE Here’s a SouthAmerican opening celebration of the exhibition“Francisco Matto: <strong>The</strong> Modern and the Mythic,” witha performance by Maneja Beto and live music fromthe Peligrosa All-Stars. Sat., <strong>July</strong> 3, 6-10:30pm. MLK& Congress Ave., 471-7324. $10 ($5, members).www.blantonmuseum.org.CO-LAB: BIRTHDAY AND INDEPENDENCE DAYPARTY It’s an outdoor, art-filled, totally grillacious celebrationon the Eastside. Bring you some super-soakers,Frisbees, family, friends, something edible tothrow on the grill, you know how it goes: Like anotherhot day of summer, but peopled and fun. Sat., <strong>July</strong> 4,5-11pm. 613 Allen. Free. www.colabspace.org.OPENINGBUTRIDGE GALLERY: BIG CHIEF, YOU DAPRETTIEST! Gene Vandiver’s photography and DonnaPardue’s videos document the elusive Mardi GrasIndians of New Orleans, who make dazzling suits offeathers and beads. Reception: Thu., <strong>July</strong> 2, 6-8pm.Exhibition: Through <strong>July</strong> 30. 1110 Barton Springs Rd.,974-4000. www.cityofaustin.org/dougherty/gallery.htm.WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY: DUNE SHACKSUMMER <strong>The</strong> upstairs gallery is graced with photographsand abstract paintings by Suzanne Lewisthat evoke the weathered structures (once serving astemporary residences for the likes of e.e. cummings,Annie Dillard, Jackson Pollock, and others) alongthe three miles of Cape Cod National Seashore.Reception: Thu., <strong>July</strong> 2, 6-8pm. Exhibition: ThroughAug. 5. 1202 W. Sixth, 472-7428.www.wallyworkmangallery.com.ORIGAMI EXHIBIT Thu., <strong>July</strong> 9. 4801 La Crosse,232-0100. $7 (members free). www.wildflower.org.CLOSINGNEW EAST GALLERY: AFRICA CREATE USDiverseArts presents new original work by Amir M.Lyles. Through <strong>July</strong> 9. 1601 E. Fifth #106.www.diversearts.org.WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY: JILL CARVER <strong>The</strong>formerly British artist has been busy since movingto <strong>Austin</strong> in 2002, and this show of big new oils ofTexas (and beyond) landscapes and fauna will convinceyou that “busy” equals “good.” Through <strong>July</strong> 3.1202 W. Sixth, 472-7428. www.wallyworkmangallery.com.ONGOINGDIBONA STUDIO Oil paintings and “sculptural tattoos”by Joyce DiBona. 404 W. Milton, 851-2646.COMFORT FOOD: CONTEMPORARY FOLK ARTfeatures work by Robbin Robertson Polter andTerrell Powell. Through <strong>July</strong> 18. Amplify Gallery, 2608Brockton. 795-8454.STUDIO2GALLERY: CREATURE FEATURE Paintingsand drawings and photos of animals, animals, animals,from a wealth of local talents: Jill Alo, SandyBelk, Aralyn Hughes, Jonathan Garza, Leah Grace,Max Shuster, and more. Through <strong>July</strong> 17.1700 S. Lamar #318, 326-9102.www.studio2gallery.com.LOWBROW EMPORIUM: NECK OF THE WOODS It’sa group art show; it’s a beer-fueled public party; it’sa celebration of lowbrow creations by local artists.2708 S. Lamar. www.lowbrowemporium.com.Beat the Heat Summer Speciala u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m JULY 3, <strong>2009</strong> T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E 65
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