Now in its second year, Texas Photo Roundup isn't technically a festival yet, but it does seem to be heading in that direction. What began in 2012 as a one-day event is now a three-day celebration of the art and business of photography. Photographers will be traveling to Austin from around the country to take part in workshops, panel discussions, lectures, portfolio reviews and more. Presented by The Austin Center for Photography and the American Society of Media Photographers, the Roundup is geared toward emerging photographers and those who are trying to turn a hobby into a profession. Among other events, there will be an Icons of Photography lecture by Austin-based photographer Dan Winters on Friday, Februray 8....
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The folks of Xenogia Spoken Word Collectice - Da'Shade Moonbeam, LaLove Robinson, Enrique Cabrera, Zell Miller III, and Ebony Stewart - are set to premiere their debut full-length hip-hop theater piece, SPEAK, this weekend at the Vortex. Mixing hip-hop culture with a jazz aesthetic, SPEAK is a fast-paced show full of movement and spoken word. They'll take on a variety of subjects, including (but not limited to) homophobia, racism, sexism, and classism. True to the jazz aesthetic that informs their work, Xenobia never presents the same show twice. The format and structure may stay the same, but there is always an element of improvisation and spontaneity at work....
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