KUT.org http://kut.org Experience Austin Texas Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Copyright © KUT.org 2006-2011 jreese@kut.org (KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org) jreese@kut.org (KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org) music, news, songs, texas 1440 http://kut.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/kutlogosquare140x140.jpg KUT.org http://kut.org 144 144 KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org. Community Supported Public Radio From The University of Texas at Austin. KUT.org. Experience Austin Texas. music, songs, mp3s, downloads, free, austin, texas, kut KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org jreese@kut.org no no Spiral Plexus http://kut.org/2012/03/spiral-plexus/ http://kut.org/2012/03/spiral-plexus/#comments Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:42:06 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=130998 Art on the Way, Austin's new urban museum. Though still in its early stages, Art on the Way plans to one day host outdoor art installations across the city; they'll seek community input as well, in an effort to create a museum that spans the city and is in part curated by the people of the city. For this installation, artist Heather Tolleson has created a large steel armature that holds in place some 2000 "spinners" (the same sort of colorful plastic decorations you can buy at home or discount stores) to create a colorful outdoor sculpture that she calls "whimsical and strange and maybe just a little bit overwhelming." The sculpture is on display on the lawn of GSD&M, at Sixth and Lamar, and will be in place through June 9.]]> Spiral Plexus is the third installation undertaken by Art on the Way, Austin’s new urban museum. Though still in its early stages, Art on the Way plans to one day host outdoor art installations across the city; they’ll seek community input as well, in an effort to create a museum that spans the city and is in part curated by the people of the city.

For this installation, artist Heather Tolleson has created a large steel armature that holds in place some 2000 “spinners” (the same sort of colorful plastic decorations you can buy at home or discount stores) to create a colorful outdoor sculpture that she calls “whimsical and strange and maybe just a little bit overwhelming.”

The sculpture is on display on the lawn of GSD&M, at Sixth and Lamar, and will be in place through June 9.

]]> http://kut.org/2012/03/spiral-plexus/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Spiral Plexus is the third installation undertaken by Art on the Way, Austin's new urban museum. Though still in its early stages, Art on the Way plans to one day host outdoor art installations across the city; they'll seek community input as well, [...] Spiral Plexus is the third installation undertaken by Art on the Way, Austin's new urban museum. Though still in its early stages, Art on the Way plans to one day host outdoor art installations across the city; they'll seek community input as well, in an effort to create a museum that spans the city and is in part curated by the people of the city. For this installation, artist Heather Tolleson has created a large steel armature that holds in place some 2000 "spinners" (the same sort of colorful plastic decorations you can buy at home or discount stores) to create a colorful outdoor sculpture that she calls "whimsical and strange and maybe just a little bit overwhelming." The sculpture is on display on the lawn of GSD&M, at Sixth and Lamar, and will be in place through June 9. KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no The Blue Genie Art Bazaar http://kut.org/2011/12/the-blue-genie-art-bazaar/ http://kut.org/2011/12/the-blue-genie-art-bazaar/#comments Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:05:13 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=111725 Eleven years ago, someone at Blue Genie Art thought it might be a good idea to throw together a Christmas show. To everyone’s surprise, the show was a success, some art was sold, and a tradition was born. The Blue Genie Art Bazaar has become a yearly occurrence in Austin, growing every year to now feature some 140 artists. The show always features a wide range of arts and crafts, including large pieces of sculpture and visual art, locally designed clothing, prints, jewelry, housewares and more. It’s been open since late November, and will stay open until 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, so it’s a great opportunity to do some last minute holiday shopping or just take a look at some unique Austin art.

The Blue Genie Art Bazaar

Open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. every day through Christmas Eve

At The Marchesa Hall & Theatre, 6226 Middle Fiskville Rd

 

]]> http://kut.org/2011/12/the-blue-genie-art-bazaar/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Eleven years ago, someone at Blue Genie Art thought it might be a good idea to throw together a Christmas show. To everyone's surprise, the show was a success, some art was sold, and a tradition was born. The Blue Genie Art Bazaar has become a yearl[...] Eleven years ago, someone at Blue Genie Art thought it might be a good idea to throw together a Christmas show. To everyone's surprise, the show was a success, some art was sold, and a tradition was born. The Blue Genie Art Bazaar has become a yearly occurrence in Austin, growing every year to now feature some 140 artists. The show always features a wide range of arts and crafts, including large pieces of sculpture and visual art, locally designed clothing, prints, jewelry, housewares and more. It's been open since late November, and will stay open until 10:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve, so it's a great opportunity to do some last minute holiday shopping or just take a look at some unique Austin art. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no Sarah Silver Hands http://kut.org/2011/11/sarah-silver-hands/ http://kut.org/2011/11/sarah-silver-hands/#comments Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:58:56 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=98378 Sarah Silver Hands. It's a dark faery tale designed for adults and kids alike, including all the things Austinites have come to know and love about his work except for the adult themes and nudity. Directed by Bonnie Cullum, Sarah Silver Hands has been such a success that it's been held over for three more performances this weekend, so if you thought you'd missed the run of this show, you're in luck. ]]> Over the years, Chad Salvata has created several well-received contemporary operas for the Vortex. His works tends to involve elements of fantasy, elaborate costuming, and innovative lighting and set design. They also often include adult themes and nudity, however, which makes them inappropriate viewing for his nieces and nephews. To rectify that situation, he’s spent the last couple of years crafting his latest work, Sarah Silver Hands. It’s a dark faery tale designed for adults and kids alike, including all the things Austinites have come to know and love about his work except for the adult themes and nudity.

Directed by Bonnie Cullum, Sarah Silver Hands has been such a success that it’s been held over for three more performances this weekend, so if you thought you’d missed the run of this show, you’re in luck.

 

Sarah Silver Hands

Thursday – Saturday, November 3-5, at 8:00 pm

The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road

]]> http://kut.org/2011/11/sarah-silver-hands/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Over the years, Chad Salvata has created several well-received contemporary operas for the Vortex. His works tends to involve elements of fantasy, elaborate costuming, and innovative lighting and set design. They also often include adult themes and [...] Over the years, Chad Salvata has created several well-received contemporary operas for the Vortex. His works tends to involve elements of fantasy, elaborate costuming, and innovative lighting and set design. They also often include adult themes and nudity, however, which makes them inappropriate viewing for his nieces and nephews. To rectify that situation, he's spent the last couple of years crafting his latest work, Sarah Silver Hands. It's a dark faery tale designed for adults and kids alike, including all the things Austinites have come to know and love about his work except for the adult themes and nudity. Directed by Bonnie Cullum, Sarah Silver Hands has been such a success that it's been held over for three more performances this weekend, so if you thought you'd missed the run of this show, you're in luck. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no Nightmare Circus http://kut.org/2011/10/nightmare-circus/ http://kut.org/2011/10/nightmare-circus/#comments Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:46:05 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=97116 Halloween night should prove entertainingly creepy at the Vortex this year. The fine (if disturbed) folks at CircX VorteX will present a nightmarish evening of circus-themed delights.
Inspired by the seedy, not-so-safe-feeling side of circus culture, producer Cedar Stevens has put together a night full of sideshows, peepshows, magic shows, aerial arts, and more. Sky Candy will be on hand to perform a darker, creepier version of the acrobatic arts they do so well; The Fantastic Kent Cummings will perform a magic show that’ll include sawing somebody in half; Darling Dames Burlesque will provide the Halloween stripteasing; and DJ Deathpanel will spin some danceable Halloween music for the dance party and costume portion of the evening.

Nightmare Circus

Halloween night (Monday, October 31) from 7:00 – midnight

The Vortex, 2307 Manor Road

]]> http://kut.org/2011/10/nightmare-circus/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Halloween night should prove entertainingly creepy at the Vortex this year. The fine (if disturbed) folks at CircX VorteX will present a nightmarish evening of circus-themed delights. Inspired by the seedy, not-so-safe-feeling side of circus cultur[...] Halloween night should prove entertainingly creepy at the Vortex this year. The fine (if disturbed) folks at CircX VorteX will present a nightmarish evening of circus-themed delights. Inspired by the seedy, not-so-safe-feeling side of circus culture, producer Cedar Stevens has put together a night full of sideshows, peepshows, magic shows, aerial arts, and more. Sky Candy will be on hand to perform a darker, creepier version of the acrobatic arts they do so well; The Fantastic Kent Cummings will perform a magic show that'll include sawing somebody in half; Darling Dames Burlesque will provide the Halloween stripteasing; and DJ Deathpanel will spin some danceable Halloween music for the dance party and costume portion of the evening. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no Girls Rock Austin Fifth Anniversary Celebration http://kut.org/2011/10/girls-rock-austin-fifth-anniversary-celebration/ http://kut.org/2011/10/girls-rock-austin-fifth-anniversary-celebration/#comments Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:30:08 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=96090 Over the past five years, Girls Rock Austin has put instruments into the hands of five hundred girls, teaching them to play music while empowering them and imparting life lessons. When girls enter Girls Rock Camp, they have one week to form bands, learn to play, write a song and perform in front of an audience. It’s intense but fun, and Girls Rock Camp founder Emily Marks says if they can do that, they can do anything.

Now, to celebrate its first half decade, Girls Rock Camp is throwing themselves a party. In keeping with the mission of Girls Rock, it’ll be a family friendly rock show, including performances from some of the girls themselves and a tribute to Miss Lavelle White. It’ll all happen this Saturday, October 29, at Jo’s Coffee on South Congress, and performers include Girls Rock Camp alumnae Schmillion, U-18 band Charlie Belle, Akina Adderley and the Vintage Playboys and the Shears.

 

Girls Rock Austin Fifth Anniversary Celebration

Jo’s Coffee, 1300 South Congress Avenue

11:00 am – 5:00 pm

]]> http://kut.org/2011/10/girls-rock-austin-fifth-anniversary-celebration/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Over the past five years, Girls Rock Austin has put instruments into the hands of five hundred girls, teaching them to play music while empowering them and imparting life lessons. When girls enter Girls Rock Camp, they have one week to form bands, l[...] Over the past five years, Girls Rock Austin has put instruments into the hands of five hundred girls, teaching them to play music while empowering them and imparting life lessons. When girls enter Girls Rock Camp, they have one week to form bands, learn to play, write a song and perform in front of an audience. It's intense but fun, and Girls Rock Camp founder Emily Marks says if they can do that, they can do anything. Now, to celebrate its first half decade, Girls Rock Camp is throwing themselves a party. In keeping with the mission of Girls Rock, it'll be a family friendly rock show, including performances from some of the girls themselves and a tribute to Miss Lavelle White. It'll all happen this Saturday, October 29, at Jo's Coffee on South Congress, and performers include Girls Rock Camp alumnae Schmillion, U-18 band Charlie Belle, Akina Adderley and the Vintage Playboys and the Shears. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no Tiempo Libre with the Austin Symphony Orchestra http://kut.org/2011/10/tiempo-libre-with-the-austin-symphony-orchestra/ http://kut.org/2011/10/tiempo-libre-with-the-austin-symphony-orchestra/#comments Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:55:18 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=95257 Tiempo Libre. The Grammy-nomimated musicians of Tiempo Libre grew up in Cuba, where they learned about classical music by day and listened to traditional Cuban music by night. That mix of influences eventually led to the album Bach in Havana, which pairs the music of Johann Sebastian Bach with eleven different Latin rhythms. Once Tiempo Libre came to the attention of conductor Peter Bay, it was only a matte of time before he brought them to town to perform with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. That concert will happen this Friday night at the Long Center. Recently, Horizontes host Michael Crockett talked with Bay and Tiempo Libre bandleader Jorge Gomez about Bach in Havana and the upcoming concert at the Long Center. Some of that interview made its way into this Arts Eclectic feature, and more can be heard on this week's Horizontes, which airs at 1:00 on Friday afternoon.]]> This Friday night, the Austin Symphony Orchestra opens its pops concert season with a visit from Miami-based Latin music band Tiempo Libre. The Grammy-nomimated musicians of Tiempo Libre grew up in Cuba, where they learned about classical music by day and listened to traditional Cuban music by night. That mix of influences eventually led to the album Bach in Havana, which pairs the music of Johann Sebastian Bach with eleven different Latin rhythms.

Once Tiempo Libre came to the attention of conductor Peter Bay, it was only a matte of time before he brought them to town to perform with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. That concert will happen this Friday night at the Long Center. Recently, Horizontes host Michael Crockett talked with Bay and Tiempo Libre bandleader Jorge Gomez about Bach in Havana and the upcoming concert at the Long Center. Some of that interview made its way into this Arts Eclectic feature, and more can be heard on this week’s Horizontes, which airs at 1:00 on Friday afternoon.

 

Tiempo Libre with the Austin Symphony Orchestra

Friday, October 21, at 8:00 pm

Dell Hall at the Long Center

 

]]> http://kut.org/2011/10/tiempo-libre-with-the-austin-symphony-orchestra/feed/ 0 0:00:01 This Friday night, the Austin Symphony Orchestra opens its pops concert season with a visit from Miami-based Latin music band Tiempo Libre. The Grammy-nomimated musicians of Tiempo Libre grew up in Cuba, where they learned about classical music by d[...] This Friday night, the Austin Symphony Orchestra opens its pops concert season with a visit from Miami-based Latin music band Tiempo Libre. The Grammy-nomimated musicians of Tiempo Libre grew up in Cuba, where they learned about classical music by day and listened to traditional Cuban music by night. That mix of influences eventually led to the album Bach in Havana, which pairs the music of Johann Sebastian Bach with eleven different Latin rhythms. Once Tiempo Libre came to the attention of conductor Peter Bay, it was only a matte of time before he brought them to town to perform with the Austin Symphony Orchestra. That concert will happen this Friday night at the Long Center. Recently, Horizontes host Michael Crockett talked with Bay and Tiempo Libre bandleader Jorge Gomez about Bach in Havana and the upcoming concert at the Long Center. Some of that interview made its way into this Arts Eclectic feature, and more can be heard on this week's Horizontes, which airs at 1:00 on Friday afternoon. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no Rumors http://kut.org/2011/10/rumors-2/ http://kut.org/2011/10/rumors-2/#comments Thu, 13 Oct 2011 18:59:53 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=93620 Rumors. It's an old-school, door-slamming, fast-paced farce in which four couples come together for a party, the unseen host accidentally shoots his own earlobe, and comedy ensues. The close-knit cast, including (among others) Michelle Cheney, Scot Friedman, and Wendy Zavaleta, have been having a blast performing this play since September 29; they hope the audience has just as much fun when they come out to the final two weeks of the run.]]> The folks over at The City Theatre have been doing what they do for several years now, and they’re kicking off their sixth season with a new staging of Neil Simon’s comedy Rumors. It’s an old-school, door-slamming, fast-paced farce in which four couples come together for a party, the unseen host accidentally shoots his own earlobe, and comedy ensues.

The close-knit cast, including (among others) Michelle Cheney, Scot Friedman, and Wendy Zavaleta, have been having a blast performing this play since September 29; they hope the audience has just as much fun when they come out to the final two weeks of the run.

 

Rumors

At The City Theatre, 3823 Airport

Through October 23, Thursday – Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sundays at 5:30 pm

 


]]> http://kut.org/2011/10/rumors-2/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The folks over at The City Theatre have been doing what they do for several years now, and they're kicking off their sixth season with a new staging of Neil Simon's comedy Rumors. It's an old-school, door-slamming, fast-paced farce in which four cou[...] The folks over at The City Theatre have been doing what they do for several years now, and they're kicking off their sixth season with a new staging of Neil Simon's comedy Rumors. It's an old-school, door-slamming, fast-paced farce in which four couples come together for a party, the unseen host accidentally shoots his own earlobe, and comedy ensues. The close-knit cast, including (among others) Michelle Cheney, Scot Friedman, and Wendy Zavaleta, have been having a blast performing this play since September 29; they hope the audience has just as much fun when they come out to the final two weeks of the run. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no Guest Artist http://kut.org/2011/10/guest-artist/ http://kut.org/2011/10/guest-artist/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 15:07:12 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=92120 Guest Artist, by actor and playwright Jeff Daniels. The three person cast comprises Joe Penrod, Tyler Jones, and Craig Kanne; Karen Jambon directs the play. It's said that Guest Artist is the most autobiographical of Daniels' plays, and the two main characters are playwrights themselves, one a young man trying to find his voice and the other an older writer who hasn't written anything for years. Director Jambon theorizes that there are elements of Daniels himself in both characters.]]> The fine folks of Paradox Players are getting ready to stage their latest production at Howson Hall Theater. This Friday is opening night for Guest Artist, by actor and playwright Jeff Daniels. The three person cast comprises Joe Penrod, Tyler Jones, and Craig Kanne; Karen Jambon directs the play.

It’s said that Guest Artist is the most autobiographical of Daniels’ plays, and the two main characters are playwrights themselves, one a young man trying to find his voice and the other an older writer who hasn’t written anything for years. Director Jambon theorizes that there are elements of Daniels himself in both characters.

 

Guest Artist

October 14 – 30, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm, Sundays at 3:00 pm

Howson Hall Theater, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin, 4700 Grover

]]> http://kut.org/2011/10/guest-artist/feed/ 0 0:00:01 The fine folks of Paradox Players are getting ready to stage their latest production at Howson Hall Theater. This Friday is opening night for Guest Artist, by actor and playwright Jeff Daniels. The three person cast comprises Joe Penrod, Tyler Jones[...] The fine folks of Paradox Players are getting ready to stage their latest production at Howson Hall Theater. This Friday is opening night for Guest Artist, by actor and playwright Jeff Daniels. The three person cast comprises Joe Penrod, Tyler Jones, and Craig Kanne; Karen Jambon directs the play. It's said that Guest Artist is the most autobiographical of Daniels' plays, and the two main characters are playwrights themselves, one a young man trying to find his voice and the other an older writer who hasn't written anything for years. Director Jambon theorizes that there are elements of Daniels himself in both characters. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no 10 Minutes Max http://kut.org/2011/09/10-minutes-max/ http://kut.org/2011/09/10-minutes-max/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:32:16 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=85302 10 Minutes Max is an annual dance showcase with a long history. Started in 1989 as Performance Plus, the show has been a platform for new and veteran dancers and choreographers for more than two decades. The program consists of eight performances by both groups and soloists, each of which lasts no more than ten minutes (hence the title). It serves as an opportunity for artists to try out new material before an audience, often offering a sneak preview of what's in store for the next performance season. Since the showcase includes talent from Austin and from around Texas, it also serves as a much-needed venue for choreographers and dancers from smaller communities that often don't have a regular place to perform. This year's showcase will feature a wide range of dance, from modern to flamenco to afro-fusion to Bharatanatyam.]]> Dance Umbrella’s 10 Minutes Max is an annual dance showcase with a long history. Started in 1989 as Performance Plus, the show has been a platform for new and veteran dancers and choreographers for more than two decades. The program consists of eight performances by both groups and soloists, each of which lasts no more than ten minutes (hence the title). It serves as an opportunity for artists to try out new material before an audience, often offering a sneak preview of what’s in store for the next performance season.

Since the showcase includes talent from Austin and from around Texas, it also serves as a much-needed venue for choreographers and dancers from smaller communities that often don’t have a regular place to perform. This year’s showcase will feature a wide range of dance, from modern to flamenco to afro-fusion to Bharatanatyam.

 

Dance Umbrella’s 10 Minutes Max

Saturday, September 24, at 8:00 pm

at AustinVentures StudioTheatre, 501 West 3rd Street

 

 

]]> http://kut.org/2011/09/10-minutes-max/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Dance Umbrella's 10 Minutes Max is an annual dance showcase with a long history. Started in 1989 as Performance Plus, the show has been a platform for new and veteran dancers and choreographers for more than two decades. The program consists of eigh[...] Dance Umbrella's 10 Minutes Max is an annual dance showcase with a long history. Started in 1989 as Performance Plus, the show has been a platform for new and veteran dancers and choreographers for more than two decades. The program consists of eight performances by both groups and soloists, each of which lasts no more than ten minutes (hence the title). It serves as an opportunity for artists to try out new material before an audience, often offering a sneak preview of what's in store for the next performance season. Since the showcase includes talent from Austin and from around Texas, it also serves as a much-needed venue for choreographers and dancers from smaller communities that often don't have a regular place to perform. This year's showcase will feature a wide range of dance, from modern to flamenco to afro-fusion to Bharatanatyam. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no Ready Player One http://kut.org/2011/09/ready-player-one/ http://kut.org/2011/09/ready-player-one/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:19:01 +0000 Mike Lee http://kut.org/?p=82909 Austin-based writer Ernie Cline is best known for his film work (the cult favorite Fanboys is based on his script), but he’s now a novelist as well. The idea for Ready Player One, Cline’s debut novel, had been rattling around in his head for a past decade or so; he’d work on it here and there between writing screenplays. Now that novel has been published by Crown (a division of Random House) and it’s been met with good reviews and an appearance on the New York Times bestseller list.

It’s a geek-friendly story set in a future where the real world is bleak and the virtual world offers a much-needed respite from reality. After the architect of that virtual world (OASIS) dies, his fortune and his company become the prize in an elaborate online Easter egg hunt. In this virtual contest, knowledge of 1980s-era video games and pop culture (not coincidentally, the games and culture of which Cline himself is enamored) is key. “They tell you to write what you know,” Cline says, “and what I know about is being a huge nerd.”

 

Ready Player One is available in book and comic shops everywhere.

 

Once Ernie sold Ready Player One, he used to some of the money he made to purchase his nerd dream car, which also happens to be the car driven by the book’s protagonist. Here’s a look at that car, ECTO88.

]]> http://kut.org/2011/09/ready-player-one/feed/ 2 0:00:01 Austin-based writer Ernie Cline is best known for his film work (the cult favorite Fanboys is based on his script), but he's now a novelist as well. The idea for Ready Player One, Cline's debut novel, had been rattling around in his head for a past [...] Austin-based writer Ernie Cline is best known for his film work (the cult favorite Fanboys is based on his script), but he's now a novelist as well. The idea for Ready Player One, Cline's debut novel, had been rattling around in his head for a past decade or so; he'd work on it here and there between writing screenplays. Now that novel has been published by Crown (a division of Random House) and it's been met with good reviews and an appearance on the New York Times bestseller list. StoryboardAustin KUT 90.5 FM and KUT.org no no