Aielli Unleashed Podcast for Austin, TX from KUT, 90.5 FM http://kut.org/music Fri, 16 May 2008 15:54:40 GMT en-us dhumphreys@kut.org Fri, 16 May 2008 15:54:40 GMT 60 http://kut.org/items/show/12455 The "Merry War" of the sexes erupts in Austin Shakespeare's production of Much Ado About Nothing, with the accompaniment of music & dance. Blending their best actors, comedy improvisers and Esther's Follies music man Steve Saugey, artistic director Ann Ciccolella brings a fresh perspective to this Shakespearean favorite, including parodies of pop songs on period instruments, composed by Saugey and sung by young jazz diva Kirsten Dorn (last seen in Words by Shakespeare, Music by Austin). we have in our studios steve saugey, kirstin dorn, ann ciccolella, and actors babs george (beatrice), gwendolyn kelso (hero), beth burns (ursula), and les mcgehee (dogberry). music and scenes. Shakespeare Under the Stars 2008 Much Ado About Nothing At the Sheffield Hillside Theater in Zilker Park. Thursdays through Sundays, May 1-25, at 8:00 pm. Opening Night May 3rd Mother's Day Matinee, May ... Fri, 16 May 2008 14:48:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12455 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12632 sherry kramer is an author and playwright known for among other things, "david's red-haired death." she has written a new play with one of austin's best loved actresses in mind, "when something wonderful ends." barbara chisholm is that actress. the two of them and the play's director, katie pearl, came in to talk about the play and what ensued was a lively and hysterical discussion which i hope you'll enjoy. the play is running for three weeks only at the off-center. May 15 – June 1, 2008 at The Off Center Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 pm Sundays at 5:00 pm Tickets are Sliding Scale $15 – $25 co-produced by Red Then Productions & Rude Mechanicals written by Sherry Kramer directed by Katie Pearl starring Barbara Chisholm http://rudemechs.blogspot.com/ Fri, 16 May 2008 13:43:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12632 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/7390 Jack Sullivan is the author of "Hitchcock's Music," just out from Yale University Press. It is simply one of the most stimulating, informative, and insightful books I've read in a long while. Granted, I'm a big Hitchcock fan. But I'm also a fan of the music written for his films, especially that of Bernard Hermann. But I'd never realized how essential to the films the music actually is. This book covers the entire span of Hitchcock's film career. Jack Sullivan makes this highly informative and well researched subject a compelling read. A wonderful exploration of the personalities involved. You have to read this book! I spoke to the author by phone. He's a good guy and has things to say that will make you want to get the book. Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/7390 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12588 tina marsh is a fine singer, founder and leader of the creative opportunity orchestra, and for many years has been an important member of austin's music community. unfortunately she has had recurring health problems and a large group of her friends are assembling for a fundraiser on sunday, may 18, 6-9:30, at the laguna amphitheatre, 3809 w. 35th. we are joined in our studio for live performances by tina, rich harney, suzie stern, george oldziey, michael stevens, and oliver rajamani. enjoy the feature and plan to attend for much more! http://www.creop.org/ Enchanted Evening at Laguna Gloria: A benefit for Tina Marsh Sunday, May 18, 2008 Laguna Gloria Amphitheatre (3809 West 35th St.) 6 – 9pm Tickets: $25 minimum donation; available at door. Reservations available by emailing adamconaway@gmail.com. Join Austin's finest Dancers and Musicians for Enchanted Evening: a benef... Mon, 12 May 2008 13:59:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12588 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12543 the djembabes are a talented and fun group of women who have come together from many different groups that have performed african music. they sing, they dance, they drum, and they invite you to join in. it's infectious music! their performance on friday is to benefit the sankofa center's AIDS education program in west africa. old saying, "a picture is worth 1000 words." the story songs with dancing and drumming really get the message across. the djembabes will be joined on friday by the gospel group, "the bells of joy," and the marimba group, "rattletree." the djembabes from kutaustin on Vimeo. unity of the hills sanctuary 9905 anderson mill road $12.50 advance $15.oo door tickets available at drumz 3701 1/2 kerby lane 453-9090 http://moms.meetup.com/2935/calendar/7825365/ Thu, 08 May 2008 13:55:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12543 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12529 heather woodbury is back in town for two weeks only at the vortex. Austin audiences remember Heather Woodbury for her groundbreaking one-woman epic, Whatever, which played to packed houses at The VORTEX over many years and won an Austin Critics' Table Award for Best Touring Show. Now Heather Woodbury brings an entirely new show to Austin, playing both roles in her critically-acclaimed new play, The Last Days of Desmond Nani Reese: A Stripper's History of the World. heather came in to talk about her work and gave voice to two segments of this new work. i'm sure you'll love it and want to see it on stage. you've only got two weeks!! Where: The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Road (1/2 mile East of I-35, between Chestnut and Maple) Austin, TX 78722 On bus route #20 Free Parking. Air-conditioning. Wheelchair accessible. Now serving Beer, Wine, Sangria and Food in The VORTEX Café Reser... Tue, 06 May 2008 13:59:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12529 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12466 we are visited by six monks of the gaden shartse monastery, originally in tibet, now in exile in india. these wonderful monks travel the globe spreading the seeds of tibetan buddhism and raising funds for their existence. there are many events scheduled for their austin stay. after opening statements by sally jacques, the monks gave a lengthy chant which those of you interested in a vocal meditation won't want to miss. after discussions of their life and stay in austin, one of the monks, who must remain anonymous for the safety of his family in tibet, tells the story of his torture at the hands of the communist chinese and his escape from tibet. it's a long story told in tibetan with another monk translating. i thought of editing it, but the monk was so glad to get to tell his story i had to include it all. The Tibetan Monks of Gaden Shartse April 29-May 9 http://www.tibet... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:32:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12466 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12413 jonathan bober is the curator of this new exhibit whigh he says is the most extensive ever in showing the wealth of prints in the blanton's collection. he's been with this collection for some 20 years now and is presenting the works in a tantalizing new way which promises to be entertaining and instructive. i learned tons in the interview (jonathan is soooo articulate!) and i anxiously await my first visit. i'm sure it's going to take several to do it justice. BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART PRESENTS A COMPELLING LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF PRINTS AND PRINTMAKING DRAWN EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE MUSEUM’S COLLECTION Exhibition To Coincide with the Annual Meeting of the Print Council of America held in Austin in May 2008 The Language of Prints April 19 – August 17, 2008 BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART PRESENTS A COMPELLING LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF PRINTS AND PRINTMAKING DRAWN EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE MUS... Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:56:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12413 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12418 james donovan is a university of texas graduate now living in dallas and the author of the new book, "a terrible glory, custer and the little big horn, the last great battle of the american west." he is signing at bookpeople at 6th and lamar april 24 at 7pm. it's a subject that has been covered by historians many times, but this book is something new. stephen harrigan, author of "gates of the alamo," says: "there have been so many books written about the battle of Little Bighorn that it's natural to ask, why another? james donovan's marvelous narrative puts that question to rest after only a few paragraphs. its clarity and scope, its unbiased assessments, and its gripping readability make us feel that we're encountering this astonishing american story for the very first time." james came in for a lengthy discussion of the book. unfortunately the coda to our conversation came a... Thu, 24 Apr 2008 20:17:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12418 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12395 what a fun time we had with lots of live music from joe mcdermott and the biscuit brothers. i know that sounds like the name of a lead singer and his band. actually they're two separate acts. joe actually sang three songs with a string quartet from the austin symphony. he'll be playing with the whole orchestra on april 29. trout fishing in america will perform on the 30th and the biscuit brothers on may 1. trout fishing wasn't here for this feature but the biscuit brothers were. they sang and played up a storm. we were joined by diana eblen, the wonderful gal who's been co-ordinating these fun events for years. bring the whole family. each evening starts at 6pm. Family Music Festival featuring Joe McDermott (with special guest Joe Scruggs), Trout Fishing in America and The Biscuit Brothers http://www.austinsymphony.org/ Date, Time & Location Tuesday, April 29, 2... Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12395 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12396 this is a feature on a joint concert given by ut's early music and middle eastern ensembles under the direction of professors guido olivieri and sonia seeman. special featured musicians bekir reha sagbas, kanoun, and his wife singer selma sagbas will be part of the concert and came in to perform exquisite selections in our studio. The concert will take place on Friday April 25th at 8pm in the UT Butler School of Music's Bates Recital Hall. Admission is free. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12396 staff@kut.org (John Aielli) http://kut.org/items/show/12377 the austin classical guitar society is getting more and better artists all the time to come to austin to perform. the latest is grisha in a return engagement. he plays saturday, april 17, at northwest hills united methodist at 8pm. grisha, a native of st. petersburg, russia, now lives in boston and studies with elliot fisk. he came into our studios and performed four flamenco pieces, a bulerias by sabicas, a fandango by paco de lucia, a farruca by sabicas, and a guajira by paco de lucia. his playing is, as the notes in the program say, "blindingly virtuosic." (funny, we wouldn't ever say "deafeningly virtuosic.") he's phenomenal. enjoy. Grisha! (Russia) April 19, 2008 at 8PM Northwest Hills United Methodist Church (map) Tickets $50/25 Call 300-ACGS for more information http://www.austinclassicalguitar.org Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:13:37 GMT http://kut.org/items/show/12377 staff@kut.org (John Aielli)