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A Day at the Gun Range with Governor Rick Perry
There I am, standing no more than 6-9″ from the Governor of Texas, holding his loaded handgun. There's nothing his... (via UrbanGrounds)
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Culture Comes Alive with Ballet Folklorico de Mexico
The performance itself is a mesmerizing tour of Mexico; vivid colors and hypnotic sounds that will make you buy that... (via The Austin Citysphere)
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NX35 Wristbands On Sale
Image from The Flaming Lips’ MySpaceBefore your mind is completely consumed by SXSW information, spare a thought for the NX35 Music Conferette in Denton leading up to the big dance in Austin. This year’s (second) edition runs from March 11th to 14th -- highlights include the opening of…
The Courage of Others: Midlake Movie Directed By Jason Lee
Visit Midlake's web site to watch a short film for the band's upcoming release, The Courage of Others (due Feb. 2 on Bella Union). The film was directed by My Name Is Earl star, Jason Lee. The film will be available as a DVD with deluxe edition of The Courage of Others, along with a double LP, 45…
Weekend Art Roundup
PRINT+addictionThere are many great art events taking place around town this weekend, here are a few of the highlights: Tonight, the ink-slingers over at Industry Print Shop (2503 B E. 6th St.) are celebrating the one year anniversary of PRINT+addiction screen printing parties. Stop by the shop…
Balmorhea Release First Track from Constellations
We already tipped you off to the beautiful upcoming album from locals Balmorhea, but today we've got an mp3 to share! "Blowsprit" is a gorgeous example of what to expect on the band's new album, due Feb. 23 on local imprint Western Vinyl.
English Teeth Prep EP Release
English Teeth will release their debut EP, English Teeth on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Stubb's indoors with The Ugly Beats and The Ripe. English Teeth are a raucous British Invasion style rock band with plenty of energy and a fantastic live show. The EP -- rather shockingly -- manages to bottle the…
Road Trip: Yeasayer in Marfa
Ballroom Marfa will also host Yeasayer (in addition to the band's two night stand here in Austin on April 10 and 11) on April 13 at the Crowley Theater. Buy tickets ($10) here. Austinist and WOXY are proud to present night two of Yeasayer in Austin, and you can buy tickets for that Parish show…
Reverse X-Rays Return with No Mas Bodas, More
Image from Reverse X-Rays Reverse X-Rays at Club 1808Saturday, January 23Club 1808 (1808 E. 12th St.)$5, Doors at 9pm[info] It has been quite some time since we've heard from spazz-rockers Reverse X-Rays, who dip into some sort of odd combination of Devo and surf and noisy rock. The band have…
Weekend Music Preview: The Cribs @ The Parish [Saturday]
Image provided by C3 Presents The Cribs, Adam Green, The Dead TreesSaturday, January 23The Parish Room (214 East Sixth Street)8 p.m. | $18[info] | [tickets]Anglophile alert! This weekend is tailor-made for your needs. Men’s Needs, Women’s Needs, Whatever. The Cribs, comprised of the…
Ballet Austin presents "Truth & Beauty/The Bach Project"
courtesy Ballet Austin Ballet Austin presents \"Truth & Beauty/The Bach Project\"Friday, February 12 - Sunday, February 14Long Center for Performing Arts (701 W. Riverside Drive)$27 - $77, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday[info] | [tickets]On Valentine's weekend, Ballet Austin trots…
Creative Networking: Art Work at Domy Books Tonight
Art Work: A National Conversation about Art, Labor, and EconomicsFriday, January 22Domy Books (913 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX, 78702)8-10pm, free[info] Those of us struggling to make our livings following our creative passions have been hit especially hard by the economic downturn. Luckily,…
Haiti is Important, but Austin is Right Here
If you're moved to help humanity, here are a few places to start at home, and why I try not... (via Dishevelled Stars)
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"Playing Taboo with Austin DJ Team Learning Secrets"
Chris plays taboo with Austin DJ Team Learning Secrets. Is this DJ duo psychic enough to guess what the other... (via Republic of Austin)
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Rock Steady: An Interview with 'Lips' of Anvil, Part 1 of 2
Ross Halfin Anvil with Broken TeethMonday, January 25th Emos (603 Red River St)$15, doors at 7pm[info] | [tickets]Though the foundation forge of heavy metal music may seem an unlikely source of such order, the story told by Anvil! The Story of Anvil is one of nearly perfect symmetry. The…
News Bits!
China fires back at cyber attack charges. Obama on his first year in office. KUT's Erika Aguilar was at the Capitol yesterday when shots were fired. Budget changes bring hiring freeze, job cuts to AISD. Development standards raise new questions for Waller Creek committee. 'Hope For Haiti Now'…
Movies This Week: A Maid Called Extraordinary Legion
The scoop on new releases and recommended movies in Austin, from The Rock to the surreal "A Town Called Panic." (via Slackerwood)
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Flaming Lips Coming to Austin March 12
A few years ago, the Flaming Lips came down to Austin from their home state of Oklahoma for SXSW and treated us to a 6th Street parade, complete with Wayne Coyne bubble. Now we're not saying you should expect something like that again this year, but we are saying that the band will be in town,…