Jan. 15 - The Austin Chronicle

64 | THE AUSTIN CHRONICLE | JANUARY 7, 2005calendar COMMUNITY ARTS FILM MUSICComedyBY WAYNE ALAN BRENNERIN THE CLUBSCAP CITY COMEDY CLUB 8120 Research,467-2333. www.capcitycomedy.com.Ron Morey is coming to town so you can get achance to see him when he’s naughty and whenhe’s nice. Or something like that, when he’s pouringhis effervescent comedy juice into that big funnel ofmicrophone onstage. And the opener? It’s MarioDiGiorgio, ladies & gentlemen! Through Jan. 8. Tue.-Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 & 10:30pm. $9-12.Boston Comedy Festival Showcase Talentscouts from Beantown’s big gig are heading forthe quadruple-C tonight to catch some of Austin’sfinest – Lisa DeLarios, Matts Bearden and Sadler,J.R. Brow, among others – and, hell, some ofHouston & Dallas’ finest, too. Should make for agreat evening, especially since it’s their half-pricenight. Tue., Jan. 11, 8pm. $4.50.Todd Glass This guy’s been all over the countryand the TV, from Last Comic Standing to ConanO’Brien and beyond, and here he is back in Austinto bring his big big funny to the Cap City stage,scant years before he turns 40. With Jim McCue.Jan. 12-15. Wed.-Thu., 8pm; Fri.-Sat., 8 &10:30pm. $9-12.ESTHER’S POOL 525 E. Sixth, 320-0553.www.esthersfollies.com.Esther’s Follies Talk about your political lambasting!President George W. Bush sings and kicks uphis heels in Esther’s musical “Side Step Song,”then debates with John Kerry. VP Dick Cheney andJohn Edwards turn car salesmen to “sell” their newDemocrat/Republican models for 2004. The fastpaced“News Medley” brings Olympic news,Lance’s triumphant parade, reality TV travesty, andconvention madness in New York and Boston.There’s Teresa Kerry’s answer to the press, MarthaStewart’s trial, and Ricky Williams’ retiring. Thenewest musical parody stars blondes Paris Hilton,Anna Nicole Smith, Britney Spears, and mob ladyVictoria Gotti in the biggest blonde-joke song ever.And in the world of men, Esther’s classic footballsketch is back for the season. Thursdays, 8pm;Fridays-Saturdays, 8 & 10pm. $18 (student discountsavailable Thursdays & Fridays). Additional$5 for special reserved seats. www.esthersfollies.com.THE HIDEOUT THEATER 617 Congress, 443-3688.www.heroescomedy.com.Micetro is where your Heroes of Comedy shinewith the improv shenanigans for the audience’s(and their own) pleasure. Who will be the Micetro... and who will be the Goat? You’ll have fundeciding. Saturdays, 10:30pm.VELVEETA ROOM 521 E. Sixth, 469-9116.www.thevelveetaroom.com.Notorious Open Mic What makes it notorious?Are you kidding? Have you ever been to an (ostensible)comedy open mic night? Thu., Jan. 6, 10pm.Matt Sadler Yes, this is what they’re offering atthe Cheese Palace the first weekend after theyear’s punched its new time card. This? Sadler?One of the funniest fuckers still walking aroundAustin without a sitcom? They must love us. Fri.-Sat., 9:30 & 11:30pm. $5.DanceBY ROBI POLGARDEBORAH HAY: THE MATCH Dance Umbrella presentsHay’s intriguing silent work with an internationalcast. After the dance premiered in New York, thedancers each turned the quartet into solo adaptations,two of which will be performed each night, followingthe full-blown version. If that’s not enough, apair of open rehearsals offer audiences a chance todo some experimenting of their own, which Hay calls“Playing Audience.” Performances: Thu.-Sun., Jan.13-16, 8pm. Playing Audience open rehearsals:Tue.-Wed., Jan. 11-12, 11am-4pm. The Off Center,2211-A Hidalgo, 450-0456. $18 ($15 in advance).www.danceumbrella.com.1,001 NIGHTSGREEN MUSE CAFE Join Eshta! for spirited bellydancing with live music. All ages, no cover. Everysecond Friday, 8-10pm. Green Muse Cafe, 503 E.Oltorf, 912-7789.ALBORZ PERSIAN CUISINE Also hosting a regulardance night of the rak sharki variety, Alborz invitespatrons to sup on fine Persian delicacies and stare attalented dancers. Saturdays, 8pm. Alborz PersianCuisine, 3300 W. Anderson, 420-2222. Free.EAST MEETS TEXAS Zerehade and her friends perform,and O’Dell Bishop emcees. Plus, you can samplethe free Mediterranean delicacies. Saturdays, 7-9:30pm. Ego’s, 510 S. Congress, 360-4387 or474-7091. $6. www.egoslounge.com.PYRAMIDS MEDITERRANEAN RESTAURANT Moreweekend shimmying in the northern/central part oftown. Fridays & Saturdays, 8pm. Pyramids, 6019 N.I-35, 302-9600.PYRAMID’S CLEOPATRA LOUNGE It’s an ongoingMediterranean night party with the “hottest” bellydancers around, including Elena Klara and MelissaAmira, and added Arabic ambience – both musicaland other (sheesha anyone?). Fridays & Saturdays,10pm. The Pyramids, 709 E. Sixth, 494-8400. $5.TWO LEFT FEETAUSTIN BALLROOM DANCERS ABD invites you tothis standing weekly dance. Latin, swing, and otherdance music in a nonsmoking, alcohol-free venue.No partner required, and all ages welcome.Saturdays, 8pm. Austin Recreation Center, 1301Shoal Creek. $6 ($4, members, students).www.austinballroomdancers.org.DANCE INTERNATIONAL: YOUTH DANCE SERIESDance classes designed specifically for teens andyoung adults emphasize Latin and ballroom dancing.No auditions are necessary for the classes and nopartners are needed! Classes continue through April.Wednesdays, starting Jan. 12, 4pm middle school,5pm high school. Dolores’, 8611 Green Valley(please park on Hyridge); Saturdays, starting Jan.15: 4pm middle school, 5pm high school. HillsFitness Center, 4615 Bee Caves Rd. 323-2623.$120, one day per week; $200, two days per week.www.dancein.org.AUSTIN BARN DANCERS: CONTRA DANCETraditional social dances to live music every week.You don’t need a partner, and every dance will betaught before you stride out on your own.Wednesdays, 7:30pm. Hancock Recreation Center,811 E. 41st, 453-4225. $3.www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/hancock.htm.AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS meetevery Saturday night to kick their heels up, traditionalstyle. Beginners welcome; no partner needed.Frequent live music. Saturdays, 7:30pm. HancockRecreation Center, 811 E. 41st, 453-7765. $3.www.yastreb.com/tifd/aifd.html.AUSTIN SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS Listenand groove to great Celtic music at this weekly socialdance. Come alone or with a partner; beginnersalways welcome (kilts optional). Thursdays, 7-9pm.Quicksilver Dance Studio, 8711 Burnet. First sessionfree. www.austinscd.org.AUSTIN SWING SYNDICATE WEEKLY DANCE Thisis one (Lindy) hoppin’ regular event, as a couple hundredswingers hit the dance floor for DJ-spun soundsof past blasts. Admission includes a beginner’s lessonat the start of the evening. Thursdays, 8pm-Todd Glass is coming to town, folks!Todd Glass, at the Cap City Comedy Club!(Todd’s the one on the left.)12mid. Texas Federation of Women’s ClubsBallroom, 2312 San Gabriel, 476-5845. $4 ($2,members). www.austinswingsyndicate.org.MORE ON THE FLOOR Think there’s more goingon here than meets the feet? Phone the dancelineto see what can set your body in motion: presentations,workshops, master classes, and more.416-5700 x3262. Or check out the Movin’ Easycalendar online. www.movineasy.com.ClassicalMusicBY ROBI POLGARDancer Deborah Hay brings a perfect “Match” to the Off Center.AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA: ELEKTRA Straus’ largescaleopera is a rather short affair (one act long), fullof familial vengeance and intense drama. “An amazingemotional roller coaster,” says ALO’s MaestroRichard Buckley, who conducts. Sung in German withEnglish supertitles. Sat. & Mon., Jan. 8 & 10,7:30pm; Fri., Jan. 14, 7:30pm; Sun., Jan. 16, 3pm.Bass Concert Hall, UT Campus, 23rd & East CampusDrive, 472-5992. $15-109. www.austinlyricopera.org.NOTES & ENCORESCHORUS AUSTIN AUDITIONS Audition for either orboth of the upcoming CA concerts: Beethoven’sSymphony No. 9 with the Austin Symphony Orchestraon March 18-19, and/or Handel’s Israel in Egypt onMay 21. Dr. Kenneth Sheppard, artistic director forChorus Austin, will hold individual 15-to-20-minuteauditions, call or e-mail Kenny Sheppard for additionalinformation or to schedule an audition. Sat.-Sun., Jan. 8-9. Northwest Hills United MethodistChurch, 7050 Village Center Dr., 512/863-1358.sheppark@southwestern.edu.CAPITAL CITY MEN’S CHORUS ACCEPTING NEWSINGERS The CCMC has achieved a reputation formusical excellence and is a proud part of Austin’sgay community. Now the group is looking for newvoices for its Sweet Sixteen season. Tenors, baritones,and basses are welcome. Rehearsals areMonday nights. Open rehearsal for the spring concert:Mon., Jan. 10, 7:15pm. Trinity UnitedMethodist Church, 600 E. 50th. 477-SING.www.ccmcaustin.org.UT CHORAL ARTS SOCIETY AUDITIONSExperienced choral singers are invited to audition forthe 2005 season, which includes the Fauré Requiemand the Vierne Messe Solennelle in February, andthe Beethoven Choral Fantasy and the Mozart“Great” C Minor Mass in May. Auditions will includevocalizing, rhythm and pitch exercises, sight-reading,and a brief written assessment of basic music theory.Auditioners are asked to prepare one classical solo.An accompanist will be provided; please bring a copyof the music. Call for appt. Thursday evenings, Jan. 6& 13. 471-0806. choirs@mail.music.utexas.edu.CONSPIRARE: SEEKING SINGERS Conspirare isholding auditions for a June performance of MichaelTippett’s A Child of Our Time and Mahler’s SymphonyNo. 2. Experienced singers may schedule an auditiontime by phone or e-mail. Audition dates: Jan. 10-12,14, 18. Tarrytown United Methodist Church, 2601Exposition, 476-5775. yrojas@conspirare.org.LiteraBY RIC WILLIAMSREADINGS, SIGNINGS, ANDPERFORMANCESWRITING ON THE AIR presents a reading and interviewwith Hoa Nguyen, co-editor of the internationallyacclaimed poetry anthology Skanky Possum. She willshare a few poems from her recent book of poetryYour Ancient See Through. Interviewed by RicWilliams. Sat., Jan. 8, 4pm. KOOP 91.7FM.EXPRESSIONS: NEW YEAR, NEW VOICES featuresthe poetry and music of Erik the Orchestra,Chris the Future, Captain Bongo, Noah the Ark,Phillip the Abbot, and many more fine definite articles.All ages reading. Children’s area. Sat., Jan. 8,7pm. Austin Bahai Center, 2215 E.M. Franklin,926-8880. Admission: Plate of food for the potluck,cans of food for the Poet’s Pantry. www.austinbahai.org.