FRONT ROW: The Art of Live Music Photography

2 36 102905 FRONT ROW: The Art of Live Music Photography   "FRONT ROW" will be an art photography show celebrating live music and music festivals through the eyes of photographers.   The show will open on Saturday September 19th and will extend through October 15th.   “FRONT ROW” will be hosted by THE FIFTH GALLERY at 305 E.5th Street in Downtown Austin, TX.   We are pleased to announce a few of the photographers that will be showcasing their amazing work.   OG of Luxury Mindz <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxurymindz/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/luxurymindz/</a>   Kris Krug <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kk/collections/72157600005049762/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/kk/collections/72157600005049762/</a>   Marc Zuazua <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mofoz-visualz/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/mofoz-visualz/</a>   John Gomi, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngomi/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/johngomi/</a>   Erica Rodriguez, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/airica">http://www.flickr.com/photos/airica</a> Moriah Powers  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/vstheworld">http://www.flickr.com/photos/vstheworld</a> More photographers TBA http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/front-row-the-art-of-live-music-photography http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/front-row-the-art-of-live-music-photography.xml Saturday 10/17/09 20091018T000000Z/20091018T000000Z false 0 17.0 07:00 PM Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:00:00 -0500 12 SAT 10/15/2009 http://www.thefifthgalleryaustin.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/286479/frontrowweb_sq_90.jpg THE FIFTH 5193 THE FIFTH http://do512.com/venue/the-fifth-gallery http://do512.com/venue/the-fifth-gallery.xml

305 E.5th Street

Austin TX 78701 thefifthgallery http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/184461/fifth_poster.png http://thefifthgalleryaustin.blogspot.com/ http://www.thefifthgalleryaustin.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/286479/frontrowweb.jpg 100958 Boy Toy Presents... Formed in late-2008 when a stray bolt of sex-lightning struck Austin’s ColdTowne Theater, improv comedy troupe Boy Toy includes some of the funniest and most-innovative improvisers in the country. Among this dazzling troupe of funnykins are ColdTowne Conservatory teachers and graduates, an Air Sex World Champion, a World of Warcraft guru, a zip-line tour guide, the manager of a Starbucks, and “Dirty Baby,” leader of Austin’s only ukulele rock-and-roll band. Boy Toy performs “The Harold,” the grandpappy of improv formats that intertwines organic games, scenes, and relationships into one big ball of sexy you’ll want to take home with you … but not to your mother. Boy Toy performs every Saturday at ColdTowne Theater (4803 Airport Blvd, next to I Luv Video), at 7:00pm. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/boy-toy-presents-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/boy-toy-presents-2.xml Saturday 11/21/09 20091122T010000Z/20091122T010000Z false 0 15.0 07:00 PM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 24 SAT 01/30/2010 http://www.boytoyimprov.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/277473/boy-toy-medium_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://www.boytoyimprov.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/277473/boy-toy-medium.jpg Boy Toy (Improv) http://do512.com/band/boy-toy-improv http://do512.com/band/boy-toy-improv.xml boytoyimprov http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/277479/boy-toy-medium_poster.jpg Austin, TX http://www.boytoyimprov.com 98815 Best up-to-the-minute comedy in town! Esther's Follies has been rocking Austin for over 30 years with their political satire and comedy sketch!  Amazing magician and musical parody numbers this is a must see on old 6th street! http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/best-up-to-the-minute-comedy-in-town http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/best-up-to-the-minute-comedy-in-town.xml Saturday 11/21/09 20091122T010000Z/20091122T010000Z false 0 13.0 07:00 PM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:00:00 -0600 13 SAT 01/11/2010 Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/

98788 Esther's Follies  news makers and events fit to parody. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/esthers-follies http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/esthers-follies.xml Saturday 11/21/09 20091122T020000Z/20091122T020000Z false 0 11.1 08:00 PM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 14 SAT 01/09/2010 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/267346/esthers_logo-1_sq_90.jpg Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/267346/esthers_logo-1.jpg 73076 Cage Match! Now weekly! ColdTowne's CageMatch throws two teams of comic gladiators into the pit — some established ensembles, some ad-hoc groups created specifically for the CageMatch — and gives each of them exactly 20 minutes to claw their way into your heart. Desperation never smelled so sweet. Remember, this is the improv show where your vote counts. For only five bucks, you can come make life-or-death rulings on the future of these doughty warriors! You'll be drunk with power, and you know you like that. Tonight the classy Glamping Trip (David Lee Hess, Lisa Jackson, and John Ratliff) challenge the nouveau powerhouse Newport Hen (Ed Melendez, Kristen Henn, Nathan Livni,Josh Gill, Alex Baia, Tej Ludher and Mike Faerber). 9:00p Saturdays $5 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/cage-match-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/cage-match-2.xml Saturday 11/21/09 20091122T030000Z/20091122T030000Z false 0 11.0 09:00 PM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600 41 SAT 04/10/2010 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/127623/cagematch43_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/127623/cagematch43.jpg Coldtowne http://do512.com/band/coldtowne http://do512.com/band/coldtowne.xml coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/86965/1_poster.jpg http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=29513353 AUSTIN, TEXAS gL-Tg3ZRVsk 68593 Mothers of Invention Written and performed byu Laura Poe http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/mothers-of-invention http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/mothers-of-invention.xml Saturday 09/13/08 20080914T010000Z/20080914T010000Z false 0 11.0 08:00 PM Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 13 Sep 2008 20:00:00 -0500 3 SAT 09/13/2008 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/52861/2141932707_f7aa11847a_m_sq_90.jpg The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House 981 The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre.xml

Downstairs Theater

thehideouttheatre http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130053/1_poster.jpg http://www.hideouttheatre.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/52861/2141932707_f7aa11847a_m.jpg 43402 Stool Pigeon! Each week an All Star cast of Austin improvisers puts on a show based on the monologues and stories of a local celebrity guest performer. Tonight's Pigeon is Ian Clarke. Ian Clarke is a computer scientist and entrepreneur. His numerous projects include Freenet, designed to allow people in countries like China, Iran, and Saudi Arabia to use the Internet without fear of censorship. He also founded Revver, a video sharing website which splits advertising revenue with video creators. Ian grew up in Ireland, and has also lived in Scotland, London, Los Angeles, and Austin http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/stool-pigeon-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/stool-pigeon-2.xml Saturday 10/31/09 20091101T010000Z/20091101T010000Z false 0 10.0 08:00 PM Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 20:00:00 -0500 32 SAT 10/30/2009 http://coldtownetheater.frontgatetickets.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/24749/Saturdays_stoolpigeon_4_07_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://coldtownetheater.frontgatetickets.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/24749/Saturdays_stoolpigeon_4_07.jpg Coldtowne http://do512.com/band/coldtowne http://do512.com/band/coldtowne.xml coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/86965/1_poster.jpg http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=29513353 AUSTIN, TEXAS gL-Tg3ZRVsk The Faculty http://do512.com/band/the-faculty http://do512.com/band/the-faculty.xml thefaculty http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/169314/1159405437_m_poster.jpg 52466211 http://www.myspace.com/thefacultyband AMHERST, Massachusetts P7yNjBAkiR8 Look Cookie http://do512.com/band/look-cookie http://do512.com/band/look-cookie.xml lookcookie http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/117021/552388126_m_poster.jpg 61139399 http://www.myspace.com/datheinm EL PASO, Texas Parallelogramophonograph http://do512.com/band/parallelogramophonograph http://do512.com/band/parallelogramophonograph.xml parallelogramophonograph http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/87141/oobwest_poster.jpg 64517771 http://myspace.com/pgraph Austin, TX http://www.pgraph.com/ aaNOx_n14HQ Lovey and Lovey http://do512.com/band/lovey-and-lovey http://do512.com/band/lovey-and-lovey.xml loveyandlovey http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/116985/m_db853bc1b11d0221e7a11d2ad6c1e31a_poster.jpg 254951176 Austin, Texas http://www.coldtownetheater.com Qwel http://do512.com/band/qwel http://do512.com/band/qwel.xml qwel http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/290301/1351309315_m_poster.jpg 37190664 http://www.myspace.com/qwe1 North Side, Chicago, Illinois -4zDUqpK4sg 42180 ColdTowne Improv ColdTowne has not only been to almost every single major comedy festival in North America, they also run Texas' fastest growing comedy training center and recently have been featured on The Onion. Catch them on their home turf every Saturday night at The ColdTowne Theater. Tonight's very special guest: The Frank Mills   "Austin's Favorite Comedy Group" - Austin Chronicle Readers Poll 2006 "Hardest Working Improv Group" - Austin Improv Collective Awards "Their shows are improv sex. They are passionate, awkward, hot, comical, sticky, shocking, loving, liquid, dangerous, electric and (sometimes) a sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of life." - Sara Farr, local performer http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/coldtowne-2-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/coldtowne-2-2.xml Saturday 11/21/09 20091122T040000Z/20091122T040000Z false 0 9.0 10:00 PM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:00:00 -0600 55 SAT 12/25/2010 http://coldtownetheater.frontgatetickets.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/23429/ColdTowneposter_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://coldtownetheater.frontgatetickets.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/23429/ColdTowneposter.jpg 77092 Last Gas Comedy - Live at Homer's! Stand-up comedy every Saturday. Sat., Dec. 13, 9pm. Homer's Bar & Grill, 1779 Wells Branch Pkwy. #114. Free. For more information email:<a href="mailto:info@lastgascomedy.com" title="info@lastgascomedy.com"> info@lastgascomedy.com</a> -<a href="http://www.lastgascomedy.com" target="_blank" title="Last Gas Comedy">Last Gas Comedy</a> http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/last-gas-comedy http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/last-gas-comedy.xml Saturday 11/21/09 20091122T030000Z/20091122T030000Z false 0 8.0 09:00 PM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:00:00 -0600 13 SAT 02/27/2010 http://www.lastgascomedy.com/austin/liveathomers http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/188271/lastgascomedy_sq_90.jpg Homer's Bar & Grill 3559 Homer's Bar & Grill http://do512.com/venue/homers-bar-and-grill http://do512.com/venue/homers-bar-and-grill.xml

1779 Wells Branch Pkwy # 114

Austin TX 78728 homersbarandgrill http://www.homersbarandgrill.com http://www.lastgascomedy.com/austin/liveathomers http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/188271/lastgascomedy.jpg Last Gas Comedy http://do512.com/band/last-gas-comedy http://do512.com/band/last-gas-comedy.xml lastgascomedy http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/188259/lastgascomedy_poster.jpg http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=360573649 Texas http://www.lastgascomedy.com -LyeRcHJN1E 77096 Gnap!'s Saturday Night Special Fantastic improv duo Shannon Mc Cormick and Shana Merlin combine their forces to perform as Get Up! Then, invite some of Austin's best to join them on the double bill. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online <a href="http://gnaptheater.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank">here</a>. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/gnaps-saturday-night-special http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/gnaps-saturday-night-special.xml Saturday 06/13/09 20090614T030000Z/20090614T030000Z false 0 6.0 10:00 PM Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0500 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0500 6 SAT 06/13/2009 http://gnaptheater.eventbrite.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/189969/gnaplogofinal_sq_90.jpg Salvage Vanguard Theater 1508 Salvage Vanguard Theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater.xml

2803 Manor Rd

Austin TX 78722 salvagevanguardtheater http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130245/1_poster.png http://www.salvagevanguard.org http://gnaptheater.eventbrite.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/189969/gnaplogofinal.jpg 104358 Midnight Society in Spooksville Saturdays in October, Midnight Society begins a run of 11 O'clock improv shows at Coldtowne Theater.  The October portion of this will be called "Spooksville" where we will explore your fears and make them come to life right in front of you... so you can laugh at those and in turn destroy them.  This Saturday is the first of these show.  Show your ACL wristband during the festival and get two for one admission. 11 PM.... SATURDAYS IN OCTOBER....COLDTOWNE.... $5.... B.Y.O.BE THERE!!!!! This Saturday Midnight Society will be joined by TOTAL PANIC! http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/midnight-society-in-spooksville http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/midnight-society-in-spooksville.xml Saturday 11/07/09 20091108T050000Z/20091108T050000Z false 0 6.0 11:00 PM Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:00:00 -0600 6 SAT 11/01/2009 http://frontgatetickets.com/portal/results.php?terms=coldtowne&search=go http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/293553/Midnight_Society_sq_90.jpg ColdTowne Theater 780 ColdTowne Theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater http://do512.com/venue/coldtowne-theater.xml

4803-B Airport Blvd

Austin TX 78751 coldtowne http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129807/ComedySticker_poster.jpg http://coldtownetheater.com http://frontgatetickets.com/portal/results.php?terms=coldtowne&search=go http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/293553/Midnight_Society.jpg Midnight Society (improv) http://do512.com/band/midnight-society-improv http://do512.com/band/midnight-society-improv.xml midnightsocietyimprov http://www.myspace.com/midnightsocietyaustin http://midnightsociety.org FbcEYHByPok 67793 Bay6 Gallery presents Fresh Hell by Susanah Blanton <a href="http://s322.photobucket.com/albums/nn405/bay6studios/?action=view&current=fresh_hell1-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i322.photobucket.com/albums/nn405/bay6studios/fresh_hell1-1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket" /></a>  Fresh Hell: Works by Susannah Blanton                                                                                                                           Susannah Blanton's series of paintings created in the midst of a series of life changing events and personal tragedies peel back the superficial to reveal the psychological layers beneath in an ongoing linguistic experiment bringing the frenetic illusion of film to the static world of painting and using the over-simplified world of print ads as a setting.                                                                                                                           Sept. 6 through Sept. 21, Free. Opening Reception Sept. 6 7-10PM Bay6 Gallery 5305 Bolm Rd. #6 Austin www.bay6studios.com 512.386.5800                                                                                                                           http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/bay6-gallery-presents-fresh-hell-by-sussanah-blanton http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/bay6-gallery-presents-fresh-hell-by-sussanah-blanton.xml Saturday 09/06/08 20080907T000000Z/20080907T000000Z false 0 6.0 07:00 PM Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0500 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0500 6 SAT http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/51181/freshhell_sq_90.jpg Bay6 Gallery and Studios 3381 Bay6 Gallery and Studios http://do512.com/venue/bay6-gallery-and-studios http://do512.com/venue/bay6-gallery-and-studios.xml

5305 Bolm Road

Austin TX 78702 bay6galleryandstudios http://www.bay6studios.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/51181/freshhell.jpg 64590 Kathryn Ann Photography A one night show at the Austin Figurative Art Gallerly featuring Kate'sphotography. Capturing raw personal moments with friends, family, andstrangers. Every moment and photo includes a story and reason why itisn't just an image. Come see bold colors and characters. <a href="http://photos.kathrynaphotography.com/">http://photos.kathrynaphotography.com/</a> http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/kate-blaisinig-photography http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/kate-blaisinig-photography.xml Saturday 09/06/08 20080907T000000Z/20080907T000000Z false 0 5.0 07:00 PM Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0500 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 19:00:00 -0500 1 SAT http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/47479/kateblaising_sq_90.JPG Austin Figurative Gallery 1619 Austin Figurative Gallery http://do512.com/venue/austin-figurative-gallery http://do512.com/venue/austin-figurative-gallery.xml

411 E. St Elmo

Austin TX 78745 austinfigurativegallery http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130263/title_poster.png http://austinfigurative.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/47479/kateblaising.JPG 101571 TAKE THE FUNNY AND RUN! Austin's favorite topical musical comedy revue with magic, satire, and man on the street comedy located in the heart of sixth street for 32 years! http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/take-the-funny-and-run-2 http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/take-the-funny-and-run-2.xml Saturday 11/21/09 20091122T020000Z/20091122T020000Z false 0 4.0 08:00 PM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 4 SAT 02/27/2010 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/280221/NewsSing_sq_90.jpg Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/280221/NewsSing.jpg 78225 ComedySportz Reunion Shows http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/comedysportz-reunion-shows http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/comedysportz-reunion-shows.xml Saturday 07/11/09 20090712T000000Z/20090712T000000Z false 0 3.0 07:00 PM Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0500 Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:00:00 -0500 3 SAT 07/10/2009 Kick Butt Coffee 3901 Kick Butt Coffee http://do512.com/venue/kick-butt-coffee http://do512.com/venue/kick-butt-coffee.xml

5775 Airport Blvd.

Austin TX 78752 kickbuttcoffee http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/131307/kickbuttcoffeelogo_poster.png http://www.kickbuttcoffee.com

70390 Improv 101 Class at Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation <h3 id="x7zy">Improv 101 Class at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation </h3> For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games like you see on TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyways?" in a fun and safe environment. (Class size limit = 16) Instructors: Shana Merlin and Topping Haggerty Saturdays September 6 - November 1 (No Class Sept 20th) 3pm - 5pm (8 meetings) $150 At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road Register Now at http://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play About Lead Instructor, Shana Merlin: Awarded “The Best Improv Teacher in Austin” by the Austin Improv Collective, Shana Merlin has been a professional improviser since 1995, performing from Calgary to San Francisco to Atlanta to Las Vegas to London. Shana has trained with most of the masters in the field of improvisation including Keith Johnstone, creator of TheatreSports and author of Impro and Impro for Storytellers; Paul Sills, founder of Second City and The Compass and editor of Improvisation for the Theatre; Gary Austin, member of The Committee and founder of The Groundlings; and Charna Halpern founder of Improv Olympic and co-author of Truth in Comedy. You can see Shana perform in the improv troupes Get Up and the winner of “Best Improv Troupe” in Austin Chronicle Readers Poll, Girls Girls Girls Improvised Musicals. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/improv-101-class-at-merlin-works-institute-for-improvisation http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/improv-101-class-at-merlin-works-institute-for-improvisation.xml Saturday 11/01/08 20081101T200000Z/20081101T200000Z false 0 3.0 03:00 PM Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0500 Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:00:00 -0500 3 SAT 11/01/2008 http://ttp://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/56083/Improv_class_I_and_treadmill_006_sq_90.jpg Salvage Vanguard Theater 1508 Salvage Vanguard Theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater.xml

2803 Manor Rd

Austin TX 78722 salvagevanguardtheater http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130245/1_poster.png http://www.salvagevanguard.org http://ttp://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/56083/Improv_class_I_and_treadmill_006.jpg 102150 TAKE THE FUNNY AND RUN! For more than a quarter century, the folks at Esther's Pool have kept Austin rolling with laughter. Part magic show, part vaudeville review, part <abbr title="improvisation">satire</abbr> tour-de-force, Esther's Follies takes no prisoners, offering biting, hilarious satire on all the news makers and events fit to parody. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/take-the-funny-and-run http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/take-the-funny-and-run.xml Saturday 09/26/09 20090927T010000Z/20090927T010000Z false 0 2.0 08:00 PM Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 26 Sep 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2 SAT 09/26/2009 Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/

77098 Maestro Austin's longest-running improv show is also the most audience participatory! come watch 12 improvisers do scenes and games, and get eliminated by you the audience! By the end of the night, there can only be one winner - the Maestro. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/maestro http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/maestro.xml Saturday 06/13/09 20090614T030000Z/20090614T030000Z false 0 2.0 10:00 PM Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0500 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:00:00 -0500 2 SAT 06/13/2009 The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House 981 The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre.xml

Downstairs Theater

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94307 Public Tour: Portrait of a Lady: Depictions of Women through Time From the beginning of time, woman has served as the artist's muse and dominated the subject matter of sculpture, painting and photography. See how the depictions and roles of women have changed over time from ancient goddess to loving mother; powerful ruler to sex symbol. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/public-tour-portrait-of-a-lady-depictions-of-women-through-time http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/public-tour-portrait-of-a-lady-depictions-of-women-through-time.xml Saturday 06/13/09 20090613T190000Z/20090613T190000Z 0 2.0 02:00 PM Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0500 Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:00:00 -0500 2 SAT 06/07/2009 Blanton Museum of Art 869 Blanton Museum of Art http://do512.com/venue/blanton-musuem-of-art http://do512.com/venue/blanton-musuem-of-art.xml

MLK at Congress

Austin TX 78701 blanton http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129873/1_poster.jpg http://blantonmuseum.org

70784 Austin Children's Theater Open House To kick off the Fall Semester and new venue ACT is holding an Open House for the entire family.   When: Saturday, September 6, 2008, 10am-1pm   Where: Hyde Park Methodist Church             4001 Speedway             Austin, TX 78751             512.927.6633   Come meet the ACT teachers and enjoy Games, Food, Drinks and a Raffle that has something for everyone. Enter to win a $200 credit for classes, a free "Parent's Night Off" pass, or ACT t-shirts. Face painting, balloons, music, and fun kid games all morning. We'll even have a picture booth with costumes and props!   Check out the ACT Fall Schedule at www.AustinChildrensTheater.com or call 512-927-6633 http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/austin-childrens-theater-open-house http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/austin-childrens-theater-open-house.xml Saturday 09/06/08 20080906T150000Z/20080906T150000Z false 0 2.0 10:00 AM Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500 2 SAT http://www.austinchildrenstheater.org http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/56605/IMG_6529_sq_90.JPG Hyde Park Methodist Church 2196 Hyde Park Methodist Church http://do512.com/venue/hyde-park-methodist-church http://do512.com/venue/hyde-park-methodist-church.xml

4001 Speedway

Austin TX 78751 hydeparkmethodistchurch http://www.austinchildrenstheater.org http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/56605/IMG_6529.JPG 80554 Gnap! Theater Projects Presents Lola Starting in February, we're adding 8 pm shows to our lineup in the newly refurbished second stage at SVT. Our first prime time run is a show called Lola. Inspired by the structure of the film Run, Lola, Run*, we'll be improvising the same narrative three times, with three radically different outcomes based on the slightest changes in causal incidents. This show plays Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm, from February 6th through March 14th. The crackerjack rotating cast is made up of: Shannon McCormick Shana Merlin Ace Manning Michael Joplin Topping Haggerty Jason Vines Marc Majcher Eric Heiberg Audrey Sansom & Craig Kotfas (with an occasional guest performer) Visit www.gnaptheater.org for more information. *please note that despite the poster, there will be no red wig in this show http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/gnap-theater-projects-presents-lola http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/gnap-theater-projects-presents-lola.xml Saturday 03/14/09 20090315T010000Z/20090315T010000Z false 0 2.0 08:00 PM Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0500 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 20:00:00 -0500 2 SAT 03/14/2009 http://lola.eventbrite.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/189957/lolaweb_retake_sq_90.jpg Salvage Vanguard Theater 1508 Salvage Vanguard Theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater.xml

2803 Manor Rd

Austin TX 78722 salvagevanguardtheater http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130245/1_poster.png http://www.salvagevanguard.org http://lola.eventbrite.com http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/189957/lolaweb_retake.jpg 104424 THEY BETTER FIX HEALTH CARE...'CAUSE YOU ARE GONNA BUST A GUT! For more than a quarter century, the folks at Esther's Pool have kept Austin rolling with laughter. Part magic show, part vaudeville review, part <abbr title="improvisation">satire</abbr> tour-de-force, Esther's Follies takes no prisoners, offering biting, hilarious satire on all the news makers and events fit to parody. http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/they-better-fix-health-care-cause-you-are-gonna-bust-a-gut http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/they-better-fix-health-care-cause-you-are-gonna-bust-a-gut.xml Saturday 11/21/09 20091122T020000Z/20091122T020000Z false 0 2.0 08:00 PM Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 2 SAT 01/01/2010 Esther's Follies 1676 Esther's Follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies http://do512.com/venue/esthers-follies.xml

525 E. 6th St

Austin TX 78701 esthersfollies http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/130281/images_poster.jpg http://www.esthersfollies.com/

70412 RESET/PLAY (contemporary art and video games) RESET/PLAY is an exhibition attempting a critical exploration of contemporary art inspired by video games. Questioning the history, control mechanisms, political and art-historical implications of electronic games, RESET/PLAY assembles a formidable group of international artists who made a significant impact on this growing post-game artistic sub-genre. Artists include <a href="http://www.beigerecords.com/cory/" target="_new">Cory Arcangel</a>, <a href="http://www.foxyproduction.com/artist/view/5" target="_new">Michael Bell-Smith</a>, <a href="http://mikeberadino.com/" target="_new">Mike Beradino</a>, <a href="http://www.tmpspace.com/" target="_new">Brody Condon</a>, <a href="http://cultureandcommunication.org/galloway/" target="_new">Alex Galloway</a>, <a href="http://404.jodi.org/" target="_new">JODI</a>, <a href="http://www.theageofmammals.com/" target="_new">Guthrie Lonergan</a>, <a href="http://andorgallery.com/shows/images/14_kristin_travel_advisory.jpg" target="_new">Kristin Lucas</a>, <a href="http://homepage.mac.com/joester5/art/index.html" target="_new">Joe McKay</a>, Michael Smith, <a href="http://www.eddostern.com/" target="_new">Eddo Stern</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katamari_Damacy" target="_new">Keita Takahashi</a>. http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/reset-play-contemporary-art-and-video-games http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/reset-play-contemporary-art-and-video-games.xml Saturday 09/06/08 20080906T150000Z/20080906T150000Z false 0 1.0 10:00 AM Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0500 1 SAT http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/56143/Lucas_5MinBreak3_1__sq_90.jpg Arthouse at the Jones Center 917 Arthouse at the Jones Center http://do512.com/venue/arthouse-at-the-jones-center http://do512.com/venue/arthouse-at-the-jones-center.xml

700 Congress Avenue

Austin TX 78701 arthouse http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/129939/building1_poster.jpg http://www.arthousetexas.org http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/56143/Lucas_5MinBreak3_1_.jpg 67894 Improv Class: Beginning Improv Level 1 - Beginning ImprovisationSept. 6th - Oct. 11th., Saturdays 3-6pm, 6 weeks $140 Instructor: Andy Crouch <a href="http://austinimprovclasses.com">Register at www.AustinImprovClasses.com</a>  Class Description:Have fun, meet new people and learn to improvise in the Hideout's fun, low-pressure classes. This six-week Beginning Workshop is designed for anyone and everyone who wants to loosen up, be more spontaneous and learn to take risks on stage and in life. No prior experience necessary. Each week you'll play games and explore a challenging variety of improv exercises that unleash your natural creativity and humor. Our work is inspired by Canadian improv guru Keith Johnstone (author of Impro and Impro for Storytellers) so even if you've done some improv in the past, you'll enjoy the Hideout's unique, inspiring approach. About The Instructor: Andy Crouch has performed improv all across the country, read (almost) every book about improv ever written and worked extensively with superstar improv guru Keith Johnstone. He is dean of the Heroes School of Improv Comedy and artistic director of the Hideout Theatre. Andy has worked with The University of Texas McCombs School of Business, the Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest and many of the fine adults and children of Austin, Texas. A graduate of the Plan II honors program at the University of Texas, Andy is a professional copy editor, comic artist and theater manager. In his free time he directs free Shakespeare. In the rest of his free time he does yoga. About The Hideout:The Hideout Theatre has been offering Austin's best professional improv comedy since 1999 in the heart of downtown. With more than five shows a week, they use audience suggestions to create theatre that delights and inspires. Whether you're watching a competitive evening of games and scenes or a full-length improvised play, The Hideout company players will amaze you with their quick-witted, truthful characters and compelling stories. Students of The Hideout have gone on to form Austin's most-respected improv troupes, as well as perform and teach around the country. <a href="http://austinimprovclasses.com">Register at www.AustinImprovClasses.com</a> http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/improv-class-beginning-improv http://do512.com/event/2008/09/06/improv-class-beginning-improv.xml Saturday 09/06/08 20080906T200000Z/20080906T200000Z false 0 1.0 03:00 PM Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0500 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 15:00:00 -0500 1 SAT http://austinimprovclasses.com The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House 981 The Hideout Theatre & Coffee House http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre http://do512.com/venue/the-hideout-theatre.xml

Downstairs Theater

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89427 Improv 101 Class at Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation <h3 id="x7zy">Improv 101 Class at the Merlin Works Institute for Improvisation </h3> For complete beginners and experienced actors, this workshop teaches the fundamentals of improvisation. The class's interactive exercises build listening and communication skills, heighten awareness and teach you how to be more playful, spontaneous and flexible. Play short form improv games like you see on TV's "Whose Line Is It Anyways?" in a fun and safe environment. (Class size limit = 16) Instructors: Shana Merlin and Michael Joplin Saturdays 12pm - 2pm April 4 - May 30 2009 (No Class May 23rd) (8 meetings) $150 At the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Road Register Now at http://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/improv-101-class-at-merlin-works-institute-for-improvisation http://do512.com/event/weekly/sat/improv-101-class-at-merlin-works-institute-for-improvisation.xml Saturday 05/30/09 20090530T170000Z/20090530T170000Z false 0 1.0 12:00 PM Sat, 30 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 Sat, 30 May 2009 12:00:00 -0500 1 SAT 05/30/2009 http://ttp://merlin-works.com/index.php?page=introductory_workshops&sec=play http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/217692/shana_merlin_2009_web_headshot_sq_90.jpg Salvage Vanguard Theater 1508 Salvage Vanguard Theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater http://do512.com/venue/salvage-vanguard-theater.xml

2803 Manor Rd