The Long Center for the Performing Arts

3513 The Long Center for the Performing Arts The Long Center for the Performing Arts is founded on the belief that the performing arts are essential components in the quality of life of our community. Our performing arts organizations - from the smallest to the largest - deserve and need facilities that reflect their contribution to the culture of our community. Therefore, our mission is to create and manage a world-class facility that will serve the broad spectrum of performing arts organizations in Austin and Central Texas. http://do512.com/venue/the-long-center-for-the-performing-arts http://do512.com/venue/the-long-center-for-the-performing-arts.xml

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Austin TX 78701 thelongcenterfortheperformingarts http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/131049/long_center_logo_poster.jpg http://www.thelongcenter.org 106085 Conspirare Symphonic Choir <ul> <li> <h2>Conspirare Symphonic Choir</h2> </li> <li class="date"> November 20-21, 2009 8:00 PM</li> <li class="buttons"> <a href="http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?organ_val=2852&schedule=list">Buy tickets</a> <a href="http://www.austinsymphony.org/tickets/events/conspirare-symphonic-choir/#">Video sample</a> </li> <li class="where"><strong>where:</strong> Michael & Susan Dell Hall <a href="http://www.austinsymphony.org/visitor/directions">directions</a></li> <li class="conductor"><strong>conductor:</strong> Peter Bay</li> </ul> <div id="movie-player" style="display: none;"> <div class="media-video" style="background-color: #ffffff; width: 500px;"> <object width="500" height="280"> <param name="bgColor" value="#ffffff" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="autoplay" value="false" /> <param name="flashvars" value="file=http://www.austinsymphony.org/files/events/video/Nov.flv&autostart=true" /> </object> </div> <a href="http://www.austinsymphony.org/tickets/events/conspirare-symphonic-choir/#">Close</a></div> <p><em>“Elegant and provocative. Virtuosic singing.”</em> – Houston Chronicle</p> <p><a href="http://www.austinsymphony.org/visitor/directions/parking-alert-for-november-20-21-concerts">Parking Alert For These Concerts</a></p> <table border="0"> <thead> <tr> <th colspan="2">Program</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td class="composer">Mendelssohn</td> <td>Incidental Music to "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Op. 21 & 61</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="composer">Ratcliff</td> <td>Ode to Common Things</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> http://do512.com/event/2009/11/20/conspirare-symphonic-choir http://do512.com/event/2009/11/20/conspirare-symphonic-choir.xml Friday 11/20/09 20091121T020000Z/20091121T020000Z false 0 1.0 08:00 PM Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 1 FRI The Long Center for the Performing Arts

106086 20/20 Looking Back: A Celebration of 20 Years of Tapestry <p><span> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span class="longorange">20/20 Looking Back: A Celebration of 20 Years of Tapestry</span> </h2> <p style="text-align: center;">November 20-22</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">A celebration of 20 years of the Tapestry Family! Join 20+ Tapestry Alumni and our current professional company in a celebration of sharing the power of dance through historic TDC repertoire, video archives and new works!  Where have we all been and where we are now!</p> </span></p> http://do512.com/event/2009/11/20/20-20-looking-back-a-celebration-of-20-years-of-tapestry http://do512.com/event/2009/11/20/20-20-looking-back-a-celebration-of-20-years-of-tapestry.xml Friday 11/20/09 20091121T020000Z/20091121T020000Z false 0 0.0 08:00 PM Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 0 FRI http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/search.php?s=tapestry The Long Center for the Performing Arts http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/search.php?s=tapestry

101738 101 Dalmatians <p style="text-align: center;"><span>Celebrate what it means to be a family, canine, and courageous. Led by the creative team of  director Jerry Zaks (<em>Everybody Loves Raymond</em>), writer B.T. McNicholl (<em>Spamalot</em>), and composer Dennis DeYoung (<em>The Hunchback of Notre Dame</em>); this musical takes you to a topsy-turvy and altogether fantastic world of incredible song, dance, and spectacle.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1em; text-decoration: underline;">Click "I Like It!" for a chance to win free tickets for opening night on November 24!</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Dates:</strong><br /> November 24-November 29, 2009</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Times:</strong><br /> Nov. 24-29, 2009<br /> Tues-8pm<br /> Wed 2pm, 8pm<br /> Fri-2pm, 8 pm<br /> Sat-8pm<br /> Sun 1pm</p> http://do512.com/event/2009/11/24/101-dalmatians http://do512.com/event/2009/11/24/101-dalmatians.xml Tuesday 11/24/09 20091125T020000Z/20091125T020000Z false 0 80.0 08:00 PM Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Click "I Like It!" for a chance to win free tickets for opening night on November 24! 65 TUE http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/280989/do512ad-101dalmations_sq_90.jpg The Long Center for the Performing Arts http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/ http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/280989/do512ad-101dalmations.jpg 102730 Sister's Christmas Catechism <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><em><strong>Click "I Like It!" for a chance to win a pair of tickets to opening night!</strong></em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span>Retelling the story of the nativity as only Sister can, this hilarious holiday production uses “scientific tools” and a choir, as well as a gaggle of audience members, to create a living nativity scene unlike any you’ve ever encountered. This sequel to the smash hit Late Nite Catechism brings gifts galore and bundles of laughs!</span></p> http://do512.com/event/2009/12/01/sisters-christmas-catechism http://do512.com/event/2009/12/01/sisters-christmas-catechism.xml Tuesday 12/01/09 20091202T013000Z/20091202T013000Z false 0 5.0 07:30 PM Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Win a pair of tickets to opening night! 5 TUE http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/search.php?s=catechism http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/285597/SisterMagnified_sq_90.jpg The Long Center for the Performing Arts http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/search.php?s=catechism http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/285597/SisterMagnified.jpg 104340 Ballet Austin's 47th Annual Production of The Nutcracker <p style="text-align: center;">Ballet Austin brings the 47th Annual Production of <em>The Nutcracker </em>to The Long Center for the Performing Arts for the second consecutive year with its characters, costumes, sets, and an unforgettable story set to a timeless score. The decades-old tradition is set to enchant more than ever.</p> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;">“Ballet Austin deeply embraces the community we serve and always strive to reduce as many barriers to participation as possible. The 47th annual production of this classic holiday favorite will be as magical as ever and even more inclusive than before,” Stephen Mills, Artistic Director of Ballet Austin. “We’re raising the bar on accessibility in the hopes that as many as possible can experience this beloved masterpiece.”</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;">In the effort to expand accessibility Ballet Austin presents performances of <em>The Nutcracker </em>with audio describers for the visually impaired community on both December 12 and 20.  Additionally, these services will be available to students from the School for the Deaf at a special performance for local school children on December 8.</div> <div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <div style="text-align: center;">Unique traditions continue this year as well. Local notables will once again fill the dress of the favorite Mother Ginger role in each performance. Each of these local personalities will transform into the larger-than-life character and climb atop a platform into an eight-foot satin skirt, from which the 14 children cast as Bon-Bons will spill out to dance onto the Sugar Plum Fairy’s court. <br /></div> <p> </p> http://do512.com/event/2009/12/05/ballet-austins-47th-annual-production-of-the-nutcracker http://do512.com/event/2009/12/05/ballet-austins-47th-annual-production-of-the-nutcracker.xml Saturday 12/05/09 20091206T013000Z/20091206T013000Z 0 3.0 07:30 PM Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 3 SAT http://www.balletaustin.org http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/293439/nutcrackerpic_sq_90.JPG The Long Center for the Performing Arts http://www.balletaustin.org http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/293439/nutcrackerpic.JPG 106464 Ballet Austin’s 47th Annual Production of The Nutcracker <p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse;">Ballet Austin brings the 47th Annual Production of <em>The Nutcracker </em>to The Long Center for the Performing Arts for the second consecutive year with its characters, costumes, sets, and an unforgettable story set to a timeless score. The decades-old tradition is set to enchant more than ever.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; border-collapse: collapse;"> <div>In the effort to expand accessibility Ballet Austin presents performances of <em>The Nutcracker </em>with audio describers for the visually impaired community on both December 12 and 20.  Additionally, these services will be available to students from the School for the Deaf at a special performance for local school children on December 8.</div> <div><br /></div> <div>Unique traditions continue this year as well. Local notables will once again fill the dress of the favorite Mother Ginger role in each performance. Each of these local personalities will transform into the larger-than-life character and climb atop a platform into an eight-foot satin skirt, from which the 14 children cast as Bon-Bons will spill out to dance onto the Sugar Plum Fairy’s court. </div> </span></p> http://do512.com/event/2009/12/05/ballet-austin’s-47th-annual-production-of-the-nutcracker http://do512.com/event/2009/12/05/ballet-austin’s-47th-annual-production-of-the-nutcracker.xml Saturday 12/05/09 20091206T013000Z/20091206T013000Z false 0 0.0 07:30 PM Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 0 SAT http://www.balletaustin.org/ The Long Center for the Performing Arts http://www.balletaustin.org/

106905 Christmas at the Carillon with Patrice Pike <p style="text-align: center;"><span>The sixteenth edition of Conspirare’s annual holiday program showcases artistic director Craig Hella Johnson’s signature “collage” technique of weaving diverse musical genres into one luminous whole.  Austin singer-songwriter <span class="bold">Patrice Pike</span> is this year’s special guest artist. <br /></span></p> http://do512.com/event/2009/12/07/christmas-at-the-carillon-with-patrice-pike http://do512.com/event/2009/12/07/christmas-at-the-carillon-with-patrice-pike.xml Monday 12/07/09 20091208T020000Z/20091208T020000Z false 0 0.0 08:00 PM Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0600 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0600 0 MON http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/choose.php?lid=33784 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/306675/Conspirare_sq_90.jpg The Long Center for the Performing Arts http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/choose.php?lid=33784 http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/306675/Conspirare.jpg 106087 A Texas Christmas Carol <p><span> <h1 style="text-align: center;"><span class="longorange">A Texas Christmas Carol</span> </h1> <p style="text-align: center;">Dec. 29, 2009 - Jan. 3, 2010</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> <p style="text-align: center;">Charles H. Duggan proudly presents a new tradition in family entertainment:</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><strong><em>A TEXAS CHRISTMAS CAROL</em></strong> -- a musical variety celebration of the holidays featuring the talents of PBS stars <strong>The Biscuit Brothers</strong> and recording artist <strong>Tish Hinojosa</strong>.  Also joining the celebration will be an Austin All-Star cast including  the <strong>Amazing Grace Gospel, Austin Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin, River City Brass Quintet, Tapestry Dance Company, and the Zachary Scott Theater Showstoppers</strong>. This is truly your “One-Stop Holiday Show” and promises to be an experience your family will not forget!</p> <p style="text-align: center;"> </p> </span></p> http://do512.com/event/2009/12/29/a-texas-christmas-carol http://do512.com/event/2009/12/29/a-texas-christmas-carol.xml Tuesday 12/29/09 20091230T013000Z/20091230T013000Z false 0 0.0 07:30 PM Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 Tue, 29 Dec 2009 19:30:00 -0600 0 TUE http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/search.php?s=carol http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/302259/ATexasChristmasCarol_sq_90.jpg The Long Center for the Performing Arts http://thelongcenter.frontgatesolutions.com/search.php?s=carol http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/302259/ATexasChristmasCarol.jpg 106906 Sterling Affairs presents The Long First Night <p style="text-align: center;"><span>Austin’s biggest and best New Year’s Eve celebration! Get the best of all the fun and fireworks in one location.  You’re <span class="bold">The Long First Night</span> ticket will get you comfortable access to the First Night Celebration by the lake and the live bands and DJs at the Long Center.  Family friendly entertainment, International Food Stations, Amazing Drink Stations, and a front seat to the midnight celebration.  It’s your one stop ticket to the heartbeat of the city on New Year’s Eve!</span></p> http://do512.com/event/2009/12/31/sterling-affairs-presents-the-long-first-night http://do512.com/event/2009/12/31/sterling-affairs-presents-the-long-first-night.xml Thursday 12/31/09 20100101T010000Z/20100101T010000Z false 0 0.0 07:00 PM Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0600 Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0600 0 THU http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/306681/SAfirstnightlogo2010_sq_90.png The Long Center for the Performing Arts http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/306681/SAfirstnightlogo2010.png 106723 Diahann Carroll with The Austin Symphony Orchestra <p><span style="font-family: Georgia, Palatino, 'Palatino Linotype', Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;"> <p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px; color: #454545; background-position: initial initial; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Diahann Carroll is the consummate entertainer. So varied and dynamic are her gifts, that she continually astounds fans and critics alike with her versatility and magnetism. She is one of America’s major performing talents appearing on the Broadway stage, in motion pictures and television, and as a Las Vegas headliner. Diahann Carroll is a Tony Award winner, Emmy and Grammy nominee, Golden Globe winner and a Best Actress Oscar nominee.</p> <p style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 30px; padding-left: 0px; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: transparent; line-height: 25px; color: #454545; background-position: initial initial; margin: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Enjoy showstoppers such as “Come Rain or Come Shine,” “Some of These Days,” “As If We Never Said Goodbye,” and many more with your Austin Symphony Orchestra.</p> </span></p> http://do512.com/event/2010/02/20/diahann-carroll-with-the-austin-symphony-orchestra http://do512.com/event/2010/02/20/diahann-carroll-with-the-austin-symphony-orchestra.xml Saturday 02/20/10 20100221T020000Z/20100221T020000Z false 0 0.0 08:00 PM Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0600 Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:00:00 -0600 0 SAT http://s3.amazonaws.com/do512/photos/59767/Austin_Symphony_presents_Promenade_Pops_with_Classical_Mystery_Tour_logo_sq_90.jpg The Long Center for the Performing Arts