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EVENTS CALENDAR

James Surls: Within Without Grimm Tales Champions of Austria
March 5–August 18 March 29–31 April 12–13
This exhibition of work from Ballet Austin performs a new, full- The Austin Symphony Orchestra
Texas-born sculptor Surls features length work based on the original welcomes violinist William Hagen as
more than 30 large and small objects fairytales published by the Brothers it performs complementary works
spanning 40 years. Tuesdays–Fridays Grimm, not the Disney versions. from Austrian composers Wolfgang
10 AM–4 PM; Saturdays & Sundays Friday & Saturday @ 8 PM; Sunday Amadeus Mozart and Josef Anton
12–4 PM. UMLAUF Sculpture Garden @ 3 PM. The Long Center. Bruckner. 8 PM. The Long Center.
& Museum.
Stop the Clot 5K Lake Travis in the
Ride.Drive.Give. March 30 Water Boat Show
March 15 Austin’s chapter of the National April 12–14 Austin Food + Wine Festival
Take part in a day of fast cars and Blood Clot Alliance hosts its annual Emerald Point Marina hosts this boat April 26–28
philanthropy, all to support the 5K run and 1-mile walk to advance show just in time for summer. Enjoy Gustatory delights await as this
Center for Child Protection and its the prevention, diagnosis and demos as well as great deals on new year’s festival serves up taco
mission to end the cycle of child treatment of life-threatening blood boats. Weather permitting. Friday competitions, grilling demos and
abuse. Circuit of The Americas. clots. 8:30 AM. Oaks at Lakeway. 12–7 PM; Saturday 10 AM–7 PM; more from top chefs and winemakers
Sunday 10 AM–5 PM. 5973 Hiline Road. from across the US and right here at
Lakeway Community Matilda the Musical home. Auditorium Shores.
Blood Drive April 3–May 12 Eggstravaganza! 2019
March 16 Roald Dahl’s beloved heroine leaps April 13 La Bohème
Donate blood to We Are Blood, from the pages to the stage in an Celebrate Easter and spring’s arrival April 27–May 5
and help save lives. Walk-ins are adaptation that in 2013 was with an Easter egg hunt, arts and Austin Opera presents Puccini’s tale
welcome, but organizers encourage nominated for the Tony Award® for crafts, a petting zoo and a visit with of young bohemians living, loving
donors to schedule a donation by Best Original Score. Performances on the Easter Bunny. 2–4 PM. Lakeway and struggling to fulfill their dreams
contacting lakewaycommunity- Wednesdays–Saturdays @ 7:30 PM; City Park. in Paris’ Latin Quarter. Saturday &
blooddrive@gmail.com. Lakeway Saturdays & Sundays @ 2:30 PM. Thursday @ 7:30 PM; Sunday
Activity Center. ZACH Theatre. 6th Annual Art Dinner @ 2:30 PM. The Long Center.
April 13
Creative Expressions Soldier Songs The Contemporary Austin hosts SpringFest 2019
March 22–23 April 5–6 its annual dinner and auction to April 27
Celebrate women composers Austin Opera presents David T. celebrate its ongoing efforts to “The Biggest Time in the Smallest
throughout the ages with the Austin Little’s multimedia opera, a work evolve into a sustainable, accessible Town,” this community festival offers
Symphony Orchestra and special adapted from recorded interviews art-in-nature experience. 6 PM. The shopping, food, music and fun for the
guests Time for Three and pianist with veterans of five wars that Contemporary Austin–Laguna Gloria. whole family rain or shine. 11 AM–7
Michelle Schumann. The program combines elements of opera, theatre PM. Hill Country Galleria.
includes works from Fanny and rock. 8 PM. Paramount Theatre. Champions to CureDuchenne AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PHOTOGRAPHY AND 2018 UNMASKED GALA PHOTOGRAPHY BY BEN PORTER; 5TH ANNUAL ART DINNER PHOTOGRAPHY BY BRIAN FITZSIMMONS; MCCONAUGHEY PORTRAIT COURTESY OF TEXAS CULTURAL TRUST
Mendelssohn, Clara Wieck April 13 An Afternoon of Enchantment
Schumann and Jennifer Higdon. 30th Annual Bandana Ball This year’s event held by the Austin April 28
8 PM. The Long Center. April 6 chapter of CureDuchenne includes The Ballet Austin Guild presents its
The Ronald McDonald House casino games, live and silent third annual Sunday tea and Ballet
The Boston Pops on Tour Charities of Central Texas celebrates auctions and a gourmet meal, all Austin youth scholarship program
March 24 30 years of supporting families to raise money to find a cure for fundraiser. A prelude to Ballet
Conductor Keith Lockhart and with hospitalized children with a Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Austin’s performance of Giselle, the
“America’s Orchestra” perform boot-scooting evening. 6 PM. Wild 6 PM. University of Texas Golf Club. Guild celebrates with fun décor,
selections from the massive, magical Onion Ranch. costumes and festivities for guests
body of film score work from John The Ballad of Klook and Vinette of all ages. 2 PM. The LINE Austin.
Williams. 7:30 PM. The Long Center. April 24–May 26
Based on the book by Ché Walker,
Klook and Vinette are two lost souls Clockwise from top right: Maestro Peter
trying to find themselves in this Bay conducts the Austin Symphony
contemporary love story. Orchestra; Wonders & Worries hosts its
annual Unmasked Gala in February; dine
Performances on Wednesdays– al fresco at The Contemporary Austin’s
Saturdays @ 7:30 PM; Saturdays & Annual Art Dinner; Matthew McConaughey
Sundays @ 2:30 PM. ZACH Theatre. is a 2019 recipient of the Texas Medal of Arts
2019 UMLAUF Garden Party
April 25
This annual benefit takes place in
the lush sculpture garden, where
attendees can enjoy fine food and
drink from local vendors as well as
entertainment from a variety of
Austin-area performers throughout
the garden. 7 PM. UMLAUF Sculpture
Garden & Museum.
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