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CALENDAR ( COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC) L I STI N G Sthe characters in them. Beginning with 12Steps to a More Dysfunctional Christmas,Nash and the Vortex have premiered 12of his original shows, including all fourof the high school plays, Freshman YearSucks!, Sophomore Slump, Junior Blues, andSenioritis, that form the basis for Holy CrossSucks!, which premiered at the Vortex in 2000and enjoyed a run off-Broadway in 2005.The thing about Nash, the thing thatshould make anyone who hasn’t seen himsee him, and the thing that should makeanyone who has seen him see him again:He makes it all look so easy. Often doinglittle more than sitting in a chair or standingin place, Nash plays two, three, four, ormore people, switching characters at lightningspeed while never failing to embodyall distinctly, physically and vocally, sceneafter scene. At one moment, he’s a Hispanicseductress; the next a fat kid. At anothermoment, he’s a teen rebel, then a Jewishrabbi. Kids, their parents, their friends, theirgirlfriends, their teachers, the Taco! Taco!Taco! lady, Nash nails them all. He’s creditedwith 29 characters in the program, butI remember some that weren’t listed, and Idistinctly remember 23 of them.Which amazes me. If 23 actors were ina play, I don’t think I’d be able to recognizethem all in a lobby, but I distinctly remember23 of Nash’s characters, so greatly did theystrike me as people. And that’s the magic ofRob Nash.Holy Cross Sucks!The Vortex, through April 5Running time: 1 hr, 40 minOne-person, multicharacter shows have become ubiquitousin contemporary theatre, but few perform them like Rob Nash.The Austin-based theatre artist has been creating one-handersfor 17 years – writing them, performing them, and playing allBut seriously, I don’t mean to gush. Youmight want to know something about theplay. Well, it’s exactly what you would expectfrom a story about Catholic teens coming ofage: rebellion, sex, and self-discovery. In onestoryline, a young man accepts his homosexuality.In another, a teenager impregnateshis father’s girlfriend, who then becomeshis stepmother. While such themes may notnecessarily sound like the stuff of comedy,Nash mines them for all the comedic goldthey’re worth. He packs four years of highschool into less than two hours, makingfriends, losing friends, reconciling, going out,smoking bongs, and having sex with himself.In one scene, Nash plays eight characterswho say hello to one another as each joinsa group, and the names, the looks, theposes go flashing by like frames flippingpast a lens, like a living, speeding cartoon. Iwanted Nash to slow down so I could enjoyit even more.Four years of high school in 100 minutes.Twenty-nine characters. Sound andlight cues like so many candies in a comedyjar. (Kudos to stage manager TamaraL. Farley for keeping up with them all.) AndNash makes it look easy! But you knowthe truth, don’t you? There’s nothing easyabout it. Write and perform 30 characters?Easy? Are you kidding me? If you haven’tseen Rob Nash, you should. And if youhave seen him, you might want to take alook again.– Barry Pineo76 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E MARCH 27, 2009 a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o mclassicalmusicOPENINGLONG CENTER FIRST ANIVERSARY PARTY Awardwinningcomposer Marvin Hamlisch and Broadway starLinda Eder, backed by a 32-piece orchestra, are headliningthis celebratory concert. Thu., March 26, 8pm.Long Center for the Performing Arts, 701 W. Riverside,474-5664. $39. www.thelongcenter.org.IMANI WINDS The Grammy-nominated Imani Winds traversethe boundaries of the traditional wind quintet repertoirefor an adventurous evening of classical music.Thu., March 26, 8pm. McCullough Theatre, UT campus,23rd & East Campus Drive, 477-6060. www.utpac.org.HOLLYWOOD’S GREATEST FILM THEMES TheAustin Wind Symphony blows some of cinema’s mostmemorable tunes. Bring nonperishable food items forFood Lifeline if you’re feeling charitable. Thu., March26, 8pm. Monarch Event Center, 6406 N. I-35 #3100,532-7944. $10. www.austinwindsymphony.org.UT SCHOOL OF MUSIC UT Wind Ensemble inConcert Jerry F. Junkin leads the ensemble inworks by Strauss, Steven Bryant, John Adams, andCorigliano. The concert will feature Hila Plitmann,soprano, and is part of the College Band Directors’National Convention. Fri., March 27, 8pm. BatesRecital Hall. $10 ($5, students). Miro Quartet at theBlanton This intimate chamber music concert will featureworks by Haydn, Barber, and Dvorak. Sun., March,29, 2pm. Blanton Museum of Art. UT SymphonyOrchestra Maestro Gerhardt Zimmermann conductsworks by Rossini, Mendelssohn, and Dvorak, featuringElizabeth Lee, cello. Mon., March 30, 8pm. BatesRecital Hall. $10 ($5, students) Bach Cantata ProjectGuest conductor Jeb Mueller leads this month’s work,“Himmelskšnig, sei willkommen, BWV 182.” Tue.,March 31, noon. Blanton Museum of Art. St. John’sCollege Choir One of the finest men and boys collegiatechoirs in the world. Tue., March 31, 7pm. St.Austin’s Catholic Church, 2026 Guadalupe. $20 ($15,seniors, UT faculty and staff; $10, students). NewMusic Ensemble Music with a Latin flavor and a definitepolitical bent, including works by Gabriela LenaFrank, Juan Trigos, and UT student composer IanDicke. Tue., March 31, 8pm. Bates Recital Hall. Free.471-5401. www.music.utexas.edu.CONSPIRARE: HANDEL’S MESSIAH Best known asa Christmas season performance, the “Easter” sectionof this excellent work gets an airing of a more intimatenature with a 26-voice choir accompanied by a smallorchestra playing period instruments. March 28-29.Sat., 7:30pm; Sun., 2:30pm. St. Martin’s LutheranChurch, 606 W. 15th. 476-5775. www.conspirare.org.THOSE VANISHED HANDS (CONCERT FOR FLUTE)Australian flutist Janet McKay performs a concert ofcompelling new works by emerging Australian andAmerican composers. The program also featuresAustin flutist Seetha Shivaswamy. Sun., March 29,7pm. Dougherty Arts Center, 1110 Barton Springs Rd.,397-1468. Free. www.cityofaustin.org.ST. DAVID’S: LENTEN CONCERTS AT NOONInspiring music, reflective hymnody, and food for souland stomach, featuring a different artist each week.This week: Gitanjali Mathur, soprano. Through April2. Thursdays, noon. St. David’s Episcopal Church, 304E. Seventh, 415-5688. Free ($8, with lunch; e-mail forvegetarian entree). www.stdave.org.ST. MATTHEW’S: LENTEN SACRED CONCERTSSolo vocal music for the Lenten season, featuringspirituals, contemporary works, and traditionalpieces. This week: The LBJ High School CamerataOrchestra. Through April 2. Thursdays, 12:05pm. St.Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 8134 Mesa, 345-8314.Free. www.stmattsaustin.org.| THE COLORFUL LITHOG-RAPHY OF THE SERIEPROJECT AWAITS YOURDISCERNING GAZE ATCORONADO STUDIOS.visual artsEVENTSART IN PUBLIC PLACES: GROTTO WALL ATSPARKY PARK Public art dedication for a masonryart wall by artist Berthold Haas. Sat., March 28,10-11am. 3701 Grooms.TEXAS BIENIAL PERFORMANCE: LOOKING GLASSFree public performance by artist Jill Pangallo. Fri.,March 27, 8pm. Fiesta Gardens Pavilion, 2101 Bergman,480-8318.EAST END GALLERY ANNIVERSARY PARTY celebratesthe venue’s first year, with burlesque dancers,beer, and barbecue. Sat., March 28, 7-11pm.1101 Navasota #4. www.myspace.com/eastendgalleryOPENINGFAB GALLERY: URBAN/STREET New works for theseconcrete and crumbling times by Bethany Johnson(!),Russell Burns, Tim Creswick, Krutie Thakkar, BonnieGammill, Mala Kumar, Kallista Stephenson, and others.Reception: Fri., March 27, 6-8pm. DFA Building,23rd & Trinity. www.thefabgallery.com.GENERACIONES: CELEBRATING WOMEN AND THEIRART features the artwork of Ines Batllo, Maria Bravo,Christina Cardenas, Pilar Castrejon, Celina Hinojosa,Cecilia Colome, Courtney Enriquez, Sandra Fernandez,Marsha Gomez, and many others. Reception: Fri.,March 27, 6-8pm. Exhibition: Through April 30.227 Congress #300, 477-6007. www.lapena-austin.org.1305 POSITION GALLERY Linear B is a paintinginstallation by Shawn Camp. Boustrophone: Calling theBull is a video installation by Diana Carulli. Exhibition:March 28-April 18. 1305 E. Sixth #3, 495-9578.WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY: AUSTINCALLIGRAPHER’S GUILD The classical and experimentaltreatment of text doesn’t get much moreinspiring and lovely than this. Reception: Thu., April2, 6-8pm. Exhibition: Through April 18. 1202 W. Sixth,472-7428. www.wallyworkmangallery.com.DAVIS GALLERY: THREE TO GET READY Vivid andelegant new works by Ave Bonar, Nancy Scanlan,and Peggy Weiss. Reception: Thu., April 2, 7-9pm.Exhibition: Through May 9. 837 W. 12th, 477-4929.www.davisgalleryaustin.com.ART ON 5TH: MEET THE MUSTARDS Whimiscal artworkby British artist Sam Toft. April 2-May 2. 1501W. Fifth, 481-1111. www.arton5th.com.CLOSINGEAST END GALLERY: KERRY AWN AND CINDYRASHKE The works of popular comedian and painterAwn are featured with Rashke’s hot-rod-pimping, Tikiinflectedcreations in this ferociously local pairing.Through March 29. 1101 Navasota #4.www.myspace.com/austineastendgallery.GAY FAY KELLY: BEYOND RECOGNITION Curatedby Jerry de Frese and featuring works by CynthiaAlderete, Debra Broz, Brian Johnson and Tim Kerr.Through March 29. 1811 W. Eighth, 478-7676.www.gayfaykellyart.com.ART ON 5TH: ROBENA Large-scale paintings providinga sense of peace, harmony, balance, and beauty.Through March 29. 1501 W. Fifth, 481-1111.www.arton5th.com.STUDIO2GALLERY: MODELS AND ARTISTS Juried byRick Fink and featuring works by George Anderson, MarkCallie, Laura Grimes, and more. Through March 28.1700 S. Lamar #318, 386-9233. www.studio2gallery.com.WALLY WORKMAN GALLERY: CHERYL FINFROCKThe artist’s deceptively childlike paintings brightenthese fine walls. Artist Talk: Sat., March 28, 3pm.Exhibition:Through March 31. 1202 W. Sixth,472-7428. www.wallyworkmangallery.com.ONGOINGDIBONA STUDIO Oil paintings and “sculptural tattoos”by Joyce DiBona. 404 W. Milton, 851-2646.TEXAS BIENNIAL It’s big; it’s diverse; it’s here againbut completely different. So many artists, so manyvenues, so much visual and spatial work to delight theeyes and divert the attention from one’s own mortality.Through April 11. Mexican American Cultural Center,600 River St.; Women & Their Work, 1710 Lavaca; MassGallery, 916 Springdale; Big Medium, Bay 12 Gallery,5305 Bolm; Okay Mountain, 1312 E. Cesar Chavez;Pump Project, 702 Shady Ln. www.texasbiennial.com.
CALENDAR ( COMMUNITY SPORTS ARTS FILM MUSIC) L I STI N G SSTUDIO C GALLERY: PONIES & PENGUINSNew works by Holly Bronko and Alexandra Valenti.2309 Thornton.EYE CONTACT ART showcases the work of JoshuaGarcia and others. 12400 Amherst #102, 825-8577.www.eyecontactart.com.LORA REYNOLDS GALLERY: TOM MOLLOY “Lucid” isMolloy’s second exhibition at this fine gallery; his workdeals with current events - the economy, war, the media– with a focus on the Unites States. Through April 25.AUSTIN GALLERIES: 20TH CENTURY MASTERSOriginal lithographs, etchings, intaglios, and screenprints by Marc Chagall, Salvador Dalí, Pablo Picasso,and more. 1219 W. Sixth.CORONADO STUDIOS The Serie Project, a nonprofitLatino arts organization hosted by Coronado Studios,produces, promotes, and exhibits serigraph printscreated by diverse artists. 6601 Felix, 385-3591.www.serieproject.org.LOWBROW EMPORIUM: NECK OF THE WOODS It’sa group art show; it’s a beer-fueled public party; it’sa celebration of lowbrow creations by local artists.2708 S. Lamar. www.lowbrowemporium.com.AUSTIN ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: TEXAS BIENNIALThis is the first time that AIPP has commissionedtemporary public art! Ryah Christensen’s Door/NotDoor is near the Eastside Hike and Bike Trail, justsouth of Nash Hernandez Road. Bill Davenport’sGiant Mushroom Forest is on the west end ofAuditorium Shores, near the Lady Bird Lake Hikeand Bike Trail. Sasha Dela’s Variegated Continuumis at the Mexican American Cultural Center. BusterGraybill’s Bait Box is adjacent to the boat launchon the Eastside Hike and Bike Trail. Ken Little’sHomeland Security is in the clearing between DougSahm Hill in Butler Park and the Palmer EventsCenter. Colin McIntyre’s Emergence is on a landscapedmound immediately east of the Dougherty ArtCenter’s parking lot. Through Dec. 31.AMOA DOWNTOWN: OUTSIDE REALISM ANDSTATES OF AMERICA The photographer CliffordRoss uses inventive film and camera technologyto produce epic, 10-foot-long photographs thatre-create mountain vistas. By combining WorldWar II-era aerial photographic equipment with contemporarydigital postproduction techniques, heachieves brilliance in this “Outside Realism” show.Alternative cartographer Lordy Rodriguez presentsthe ink-on-paper maps of his “States of America,”the culmination of 10 years of work, into which he’sincorporated five original (and searingly appropriate)states. Through May 17. 823 Congress, 495-9224.www.amoa.org.ARTAMICI FINE ART GALLERY Artists fromArgentina, Mexico, Chile, and Peru; paintings byAugustina Rodriguez, Oscar Riquelme, and PabloTaboada; drawings by Gilberto Ramirez; and metalsculpture by Augusto Brocca. 78 San Marcos,457-0171. www.pablotaboadastudio.com.ARTSPOKEN GALLERY: FROM A TO Z Photographsby Bill Oakey and Jack Marshall, glasswork by KimBrill. 1507 W. Koenig, 589-2905. www.artspoken.com.AUSTIN ART GLASS This glassblowing studio andgallery offers functional and decorative glass art, aswell as glassblowing classes and free demonstrations.1608 S. Congress, 916-4527.www.austinartglass.com.BIRDHOUSE GALLERY: I THINK I LOOK LIKE ME Thisshow of diverse media features the work of more than40 artists. Through April 12. 1304 E. Cesar Chavez,789-9242. www.birdhousegallery.com.BLANTON MUSEUM: BIRTH OF THE COOLCalifornia Art, Design, and Culture at Midcenturytakes a look at the broad cultural zeitgeist of “cool”that influenced the visual arts, furniture, architecture,music, and film produced in California in the 1950sand early 1960s. Through May 17. MLK & Congress,471-7324. www.blantonmuseum.org.BLUE MOON GLASSWORKS Unique handmadeglass art and jewelry. 108 W. 43rd, 380-0770.www.austinbluemoon.com.THE CATHEDRAL OF JUNK is approximately 60 tonsof junk wired together over 15 years to form intricatetowers and rooms in the back yard of a South Austinhome. Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, noon-9pm, orby appointment. 4422 Lareina, 299-7413.www.keepaustinweird.com.SYNCHRONICITY OF COLOR is Margo Sawyer’s sitespecificwork for the AT&T Executive Education andConference Center. Through May 9. 5004 Burnet Rd.,371-1292.D BERMAN GALLERY: LESLIE MUTCHLER ANDNAOMI SCHLINKE These two Texas artists displaynew works that explore the intersection of contrast.Through April 11. 1701 Guadalupe, 477-8877.www.dbermangallery.com.DOMY BOOKS: DO YOU BELIEVE IN ART? Thefounding member of Philadelphia’s Space 1026 artcommune presents an exhibition of his colorful andquirky paintings, drawings, videos, collages, photography,and screen prints. Through April 19.913 E. Cesar Chavez, 476-3669. www.domystore.com.FRANCOIS PHOTOGRAPHY GALLERY 309-B Bowie,320-0072.WILDFLOWER CENTER: SHOU PING Scissor-cutimages of hummingbirds and other subjects. ThroughMay 31. 4801 La Crosse, 232-0100. www.wildflower.org.MITCHIE’S FINE BLACK ART presents an eclecticselection of African and African-American artwork.6406 N. I-35 #2800, 323-6901. www.mitchie.com.MUSEUM OF NATURAL & ARTIFICIALEPHEMERATA: WONDEROUS INSTRUMENTS Take acurator-led tour and see homemade, odd, or rare musicalinstruments; exotic tools; miraculous and magicalobjects; and more. Tours: Saturdays, 1-4pm, throughMay 30. 1808 Singleton, 320-0566. www.mnae.org.PRO-JEX: BROTHER CAN YOU SPARE A DIMEfeatures Depression-era photographers Russell Lee,Walker Evans, Marion Post Wolcott, and others.Through April 11. 1710 S. Lamar Ste. C, 472-7707.SOUTH AUSTIN MUSEUM OF POPULAR CULTURE:POWELL ST. JOHN He wrote songs for the 13thFloor Elevators. He was in the band Mother Earthwith Tracy Nelson. Now you can see his visual work:drawings and watercolors of surreal fantasy thatreveals his “obsession with the female figure.”Through April 11. 1516-B S. Lamar, 440-8318. $5.www.samopc.org.ST. EDWARD’S UNIVERSITY: SIMULACRA Newwork by graduating seniors in photocommunications.Through April 3. 3001 S. Congress, 448-8740.www.simulacra2009.com.STEPHEN CLARK GALLERY: JACK SPENCERThrough May 30. 1101 W. Sixth, 477-0828.SPACESAMPLIFY CREDIT UNION Photography by MattLankes and George Holmes. Through April 18.2608 Brockton.DECOLA & EUSEBI GALLERY Stained and leadedglass and mosaics. 701 Tillery Ste. A-11, 389-2266.www.decola-eusebi.com.CAFFE MEDICI: LANCE ROSENFIELD New photography.1101 West Lynn, 569-0432.www.rosenfieldphotography.com.HYDE PARK GRILL WESTGATE: SKIP HUNT Vibrantcolor photography. Through March 29. 4521 WestGate Blvd., 899-2700. www.skiphuntphotography.com.MAGNOLIA CAFE: CAROLINA HARDIGREE ThroughApril 2. 1920 S. Congress, 445-0000.www.cafemagnolia.com.MAGNOLIA CAFE WEST: TEAM PHOTO MAGICThrough March 29. 2304 Lake Austin Blvd.,478-8645. www.cafemagnolia.com.MANUEL’S MICRO GALLERY: TERRENCE MOLINEJoin New Orleans native and artist Terrence Molineas he honors the legends of soul, blues, jazz, andfunk in “Patron Saints of Sound.” Through April 9.310 Congress, 472-7555. www.manuels.com.NOMAD: HERE’S MY PHOTOS Photography by SamMarx. Reception: Fri., March 27, 7-10pm.1213 Corona, 628-4288. www.nomadbar.com.ROADHOUSE RELICS Vintage neon, carnival banners,and other tributes to U.S. popular culture byTodd Sanders. 1720 S. First, 442-6366.www.roadhouserelics.com.TEXAS FRECH BREAD: THE SOUND OF ARTMultimedia work by local artists. Through March 27.1722 S. Congress, 440-1122. www.texasfrenchbread.com.THUNDERBIRD COFFEE: IMAGINE ART The 12x12 ArtShow. Through March 31. 1401 W. Koenig, 420-8660.WESTS Artwork by Dan-Ramone Vivan Chavez,Raquel Reyes, and others. 408 Josephine.CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIESBLUE MOON GLASSWORKS: CLASSES ThisHyde Park epicenter of everything silica-based andlovely offers instruction on glass fusing, leaded glass,precious-metal clay, and much more. See website fordetails. 108 W. 43rd, 380-0770. www.austinbluemoon.com.STUDIO2GALLERY: CALL FOR ENTRIES A Passionfor Polaroid II. Deadline: April 10. 1700 S. Lamar#318, 386-9233. www.studio2gallery.com.SUNSET VALLEY ARTFEST: CALL FOR ENTRIES Thisgrowing community event, taking place adjacent to theSunset Valley Farmers Market, is in its fourth year ofcelebrating Central Texas artists. They’re looking fororiginal paintings, sculpture, creative woodwork, photography,fiber art, and more. See website for detailsand application. Event date: Sat., April 25, 9am-3pm.3200 Jones, 414-2096. www.sunsetvalleyarts.org.literaREADINGS, SIGNINGS,AND PERFORMANCESNATALIE GOLDBERG follows up her classic WritingDown the Bones with an equally brilliant guide tomemoir Old Friend From Far Away. Tue., March 31,7pm. BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050.www.bookpeople.com.JILL PANGALLO The artist presents a performanceof spoken word, movement, and video projection. Andthe Let Me Entertain You compilation is released, featuringan assortment of monologues, poetry, creativewriting, e-mails, and other miscellanies from MikeAlbo, Dan Boehl, Eric Bryant, Karen Davidson, HilaryGraham, and others. Sat., March 28, 7:30pm. FiestaGardens, 2101 Bergman, 480-8318.FIVE THINGS Join readers Doug Dorst, MatthewStuart, Mike Whalen, David Jewell, and Tony Jacksonas they spelunk the dark comedic caves of femininity,followed by music from the Bubbles. Recommended.Fri., March 27, 7pm. United States Art Authority,512 W. 29th, 313/478-5791. $1.BRIGIT PEGEEN KELLY The author of 2004 Pulitzerfinalist The Orchard reads from her works: Songand To the Place of Trumpets. Highly recommended.Thu., March 26, 3:30pm: Alkek Library, Texas StateUniversity. Fri., March 27, 7:30pm: Katherine AnnePorter House, 508 W. Center, Kyle.SHAILA ABDULLAH shares her Saffron Dreams, atale of a Muslim artist facing the devastation of theWorld Trade Center on 9/11. Thu., March 26, 7pm.Barnes & Noble Arboretum, 10000 Research #158,418-8985.WRITING/BOOK GROUPSSTORY CIRCLE NETWORK Nonprofit organizationfor women, offering monthly reading and writingcircles and more, in North, Central, and South Austin.454-9833. www.storycircle.org.SOUTH AUSTIN SPIRITUAL GROUP features FarnazMasumian, world religion lecturer at UT, speakingon Choosing a Personal Mantra based on EknathEaswaran’s The Mantram Handbook. Thu., March26, 1-2pm. Barnes & Noble South, 5601 Brodie,892-3493.VOYAGE OUT CLUB Brian C. and Daniel guide usthrough the American South via The Heart Is a LonelyHunter by Carson McCullers. Sun., March 29, 5pm.BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050.www.bookpeople.com.NEW & NOTEWORTHY CLUB conjures The Uses ofEnchantment by Heidi Julavits. Mon., March 30, 7pm.BookPeople, 603 N. Lamar, 472-5050.www.bookpeople.com.REWRITTEN HISTORY CLUB Homecoming byBernhard Schlink. Wed., April 1, 7pm. BookPeople,603 N. Lamar, 472-5050. www.bookpeople.com.LET’S TALK ABOUT IT: LOVE & FORGIVENESS is afive-part series exploring the themes of love and forgivenessin everyday life through literature. Next upis Jazz by Toni Morrison. Thu., March 26, 7-8:30pm.University Hills Library, 4721 Loyola, 929-0551.SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPSTHE YOGA OF WRITING is a three-day women’s meditationand writing retreat presented by the SedonaMeditation Training Co. and featuring Sarah McLeanand Victoria Nelson. See website for details. Alma deMujer Conference & Retreat Center, 13621 FM 2769,484-0811. www.sedonameditation.com.OPEN MICSTANTRA POETRY IN SAN MARCOS Mondays, 8pm.Tantra Coffeehouse, 217 W. Hopkins, San Marcos.CITY WIDE YOUTH POETRY SLAM: LAST CHANCETO QUALIFY To qualify for the nationals in Chicago,that is. Come on down: This is entertainment thatresonates long after the applause scatters into theconcrete of the closeting night. Sat., March 28, 7pm.501 Studios, 501 N. I-35, 485-3000. $5 (free for slamparticipants). www.501studios.com.GENUINE JOE Thursdays, 7:30-10pm. Genuine JoeCoffeehouse, 2001 W. Anderson, 220-1576.www.genuinejoe.com.THE HIDEOUT Hosted by Thom the World Poet.Martin Woldman offers his new book, new material,and new attitude. Mondays, 7-10pm. The HideoutTheatre, 617 Congress, 476-0473. $2 (or canned foodfor Poets Pantry). www.hideouttheatre.com.HOT MAMA’S OPEN MIC Food, beer, wine, and caffeineavailable. Tuesdays, 7:30-9pm. Hot Mama’sEspresso Bar, 2401 E. Sixth, 476-6262.www.myspace.com/hotmamasespresso.SPOKEN AND HEARD is co-hosted by StaceyShea and Element 615. Uncensored round robin.Sundays, 7-9pm. Kick Butt Coffee, 5775 Airport #725,454-5425. www.kickbuttcoffee.com.RUTA MAYA POETRY is one of the longest-runningweekly open mics in Texas. Uncensored. Hosted byDavid Bates. Tuesdays, 6-9pm. Ruta Maya,3601 S. Congress Ste. D-200, 707-9637.www.rmpoetryaustin.com.THE AUSTIN POETRY SLAM Mike Henry and a rotatinggroup of slam ninjas captain the crew that hasall the best of stand-up, pomo theatre, rock & roll,and phone sex rolled into one cosmic-heat blast ofan evening. Open sign-up, 12 poets per week. $100cash prizes. Wednesdays, 8pm. Scoot Inn & BierGarten, 1308 E. Fourth, 478-6200.www.austinslam.com.FIRST WEDNESDAYS @ VINNY’S Hosted byKathleen Romana or a rotating cast of local stalwarts.Vinny’s Italian Cafe, 1003 Barton Springs Rd.,482-8484. Free.CALL FOR ENTRIESBARBARA BURNETT SMITH ASPIRING WRITERSPROJECT Six aspiring writers will be chosen andeach matched with a published mentor for one-ononesessions. This is not a contest; there is nojudging and no fee; it is an opportunity for writersunpublished in the mystery field to talk to and bementored by published authors. See website fordetails. Deadline: March 31. www.hotxsinc.org.AUSTIN POETRY SOCIETY AWARDS More than$1,300 in prizes. Nonmember entry fee is $30, butyou can join APS for only $15 and then pay a $5fee for entering. Register online.www.austinpoetrysociety.org.MISCELLANEOUSMORE POETRY! draw a line with a stick in the dirt& the first rain cannot be the first rain to wash yourname from the earth the children watch the birdspeck at the thrown seed laugh & run in circles untildrawn down to dream again how she takes the days& keeps them safe from breaking her orphan heartgives them power of lasting of taking what can neverbe said alone: say nothing unkind; brush away theselines these orphan words & the fig still blooms pulsingin the hand that clutches fast to the cast of its firstfire. Namaste. Vaya con dios.POEM OF THE ISSUENothing random in the clock of timeWe live between limits longing to be loveWhile all around us changes camouflageHeat of fires warms and burnsWaters heal and drownAll elements within us and surroundEvery poem is found– Thom the World Poet, “Apply Yourself Everywhere”a u s t i n c h r o n i c l e . c o m MARCH 27, 2009 T H E A U S T I N C H R O N I C L E 77
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