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SUMMARY:Bring It On: The Musical - Audio Described
DESCRIPTION:an audio described play for blind and low vision guests – Bring it On the Musical\nAudio Describer: Celia Hughes \nABOUT THE SHOW: Bring It On focuses on the competitive world of cheerleading and the dynamics between rival high school teams. It follows cheer captain Campbell as she’s forced to transfer to a different school and navigate a new social landscape. It explores themes of friendship\, rivalry\, and betrayal within the context of cheerleading. \nZilker Summer Musical \nBeverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater \nZilker Metropolitan Park \n2100 Barton Springs Road\, Austin \nFor More information: https://zilker.org/
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/bring-it-on-the-musical-audio-described/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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SUMMARY:Jesus Christ Superstar - An Audio Described Play
DESCRIPTION:An audio described play for low vision and blind guests\nAudio Describer: Celia Hughes \nABOUT THE SHOW: A sung-through rock opera\, loosely based on the Gospels’ accounts of the Passion\, the story interprets the psychology of Jesus and other characters\, with much of the plot centered on Judas\, who is dissatisfied with the direction in which Jesus is steering his disciples. \nSummer Stock Austin 2025 \nMcCullough Theatre \nAdjacent to Bass Concert Hall \n2375 Robert Dedman Dr\, Austin \nFor tickets: Tickets Here
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/jesus-christ-superstar-an-audio-described-play/
LOCATION:McCullough Theatre\, 2390 Robert Dedman Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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SUMMARY:Mary Poppins - Summer Stock Austin 2025
DESCRIPTION:Audio Describer: Celia Hughes \nABOUT THE SHOW: Join the magical nanny\, Mary Poppins\, as she brings joy and adventure to the Banks family. Based on the beloved stories by P.L. Travers\, Mary Poppins takes audiences on a whimsical journey through London\, where the impossible becomes possible. This heartwarming show celebrates the power of love\, imagination\, and the importance of family. \nSummer Stock Austin 2025 \nMcCullough Theatre \nAdjacent to Bass Concert Hall \n2375 Robert Dedman Dr\, Austin \n\nFor tickets: Tickets Here
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/mary-poppins-summer-stock-austin-2025/
LOCATION:McCullough Theatre\, 2390 Robert Dedman Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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SUMMARY:Amy and the Orphans - Audio Described Play
DESCRIPTION:Audio Describer: Celia Hughes \nABOUT THE SHOW: When their 85-year-old father dies\, sparring siblings Maggie and Jake must face a question: How to break the bad news to their sister Amy\, who has Down syndrome and has lived in a state home for years. Along the way\, the pair find out just how much they don’t know about their family and each other. It seems only Amy knows who she really is. \nLOCATION: \nAmy and the Orphans by Lindsey Ferrentino is a heartfelt and darkly funny play about three adult siblings reuniting after their father’s death. As Maggie and Jake road-trip to break the news to their sister Amy\, who has Down syndrome and was institutionalized for much of her life\, long-held family secrets come to light. Inspired by Ferrentino’s own family\, the play challenges perceptions of disability and highlights the importance of inclusion\, with Amy emerging as the emotional center of the story.\nGround Floor Theatre \n979 Springdale Road\, Austin \nInformation and Tickets: HERE
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/amy-and-the-orphans-audio-described-play/
LOCATION:Ground Floor Theatre\, 979 Springdale Road\, Suite 122\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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SUMMARY:Cuerpos Fronterizos from Rachel Salcido at UT's DCC
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Disability Cultural Center at UT Austin\, join us for Cuerpos Fronterizos\, an inaugural solo art exhibit at from artist Rachel Salcido.\n  \nThe DCC is the first of it’s kind in Texas\, created to celebrate disability culture\, community and advocacy while fostering belonging for students\, alumni\, faculty. It’s opening is a groundbreaking opportunity for the UT community and beyond – join us in celebration at the artist opening reception on September 5th from 4-6pm. The exhibit is on view until December 12th\, 2025 at 100 W. Dean Keeton St. SSB Building\, 2nd Floor in Austin\, Texas.\n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/cuerpos-fronterizos-from-rachel-salcido-at-uts-dcc/
LOCATION:Disability Cultural Center at UT\, 100 W Dean Keeton St\, Austin\, 78712\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250907T130000
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SUMMARY:Lion & Pirate Open Mic - Virtual Inclusive Writer's Group
DESCRIPTION:Writing Group – Sunday\, September 7 \n1:00 – 2:30 pm\, Central time. \nContact laura at lperna@txdisabilities.org to find how how you can get involved.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/lion-pirate-open-mic-virtual-inclusive-writers-group/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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SUMMARY:Artist of the Year Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas annually honors artists in the discipline of visual art\, dance\, music\, theater\, performance art\, craft\, media and writing. Each year\, the Artist of the Year Awards are given to Texas artists who embody the spirit and vision of Art Spark Texas\, and who challenge the perceptions of how people contribute by demonstrating artistic excellence or leading the way as a community catalyst for change. Invite your friends and family for this free community event and help us honor our artist winners! \nArtist Awards are in 4 Categories: \nThe Haven Street-Allen Artist of the Year Award honors an individual whose work affirms that the power of an artistic spirit\, combined with determination and will\, can influence and shape our society. Each year\, this award is given to an artist with a disability in Texas who embodies the vision of Art Spark Texas. \nThe Lynn Marie Johnson Media Arts Award honors an artist who displays passion and commitment to the promotion and awareness of people with disabilities in our digital world. Each year\, this award is given to an artist with a disability in Texas whose work as producer\, artist\, writer\, director or other creative in the media arts embodies the mission of Art Spark Texas. \nThe SPARK Award honors an up-and-coming artist who represents the inclusive\, arts-inspired world that Art Spark Texas works to create every day. Each year\, this award is given to an emerging Texas artist with a disability whose infectious and innovative spirit shifts perceptions of what people with disabilities can achieve. \nThe Gloria Bond Creative Aging Award honors an older artist who continues to express their creativity and/or demonstrates a willingness to explore new art forms as they age. Each year\, this award is given to a Texas artist who exemplifies the vital aging philosophy of Art Spark Texas. Nominations are open to any individual over the age of 65 years in any discipline\, including visual art\, dance\, music\, performance\, craft\, media and writing. \nEach award includes an honorarium and an invitation to attend our annual event as a guest of honor to be publicly recognized for their achievements. The 2025 event will be in Austin on Sunday\, September 21st\, 2025 from 1-4 pm at the Rollins Theatre. Travel expenses will be covered for out-of-town awardees. \nA panel of judges will jury nominations and the results will be announced in June 2025.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/artist-of-the-year-awards-2025/
LOCATION:rollins theatre\, 701 W Riverside Dr\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist of the Year Award
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251004T160000
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SUMMARY:Lion & Pirate Hybrid Open Mic at Art Spark Texas & Zoom
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate meets on October 4 for a HYBRID open mic\, at Art Spark Texas AND on Zoom. Whether you are performing in person or virtually\, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/7nqyhREVRv9kziC17 \n\nZoom link will be emailed to those who sign up AND posted here the day of the show.\nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems\, prose… Anything you can perform in 3(ish) minutes! Read on for community guidelines and accessibility adventure notes:\n\nCommunity Guidelines: please read the Art Spark Texas code of conduct before attending Lion & Pirate events: https://www.artsparktx.org/code-of-conduct/\n\nIf you are reading work\, note that we use content warnings to keep this space safe and welcoming. Please use them! If you have questions about content warnings\, feel free to ask us before or during an open mic.\n\nThings we believe:– We feel and practice respect for all people and for diversity of thought and identity.– We see honesty as a form of love.– We acknowledge that free speech is difficult sometimes.– We accept that we are unaware of the traumas people within even our own communities are trying to live through\, and we have to teach each other\, learn from each other\, make each other more aware.\n\nAccessibility adventure notes for virtual performers or attendees:Zoom has auto-generated captions\, and those are… ok. When possible\, we screen share the words/ lyrics/ poems to each performance so that attendees who need CC get better quality info. Performers are welcome to: screen share their words themselves\, so they can stay on screen OR send an L&P host their words and they’ll do the screen sharing OR paste a link to a document with their words in the chat\, so attendees can decide if they want to see the words or not. If sharing your words ahead of time is not in the cards\, that’s ok\, we’ll do our best to make it work! Sound quality: We ask all attendees to stay muted when not performing (or cheering). Are you performing with an instrument or accompanying music? Optimize your sound: https://online.berklee.edu/…/1793280-how-to-configure…\n\nAccess requests: Need something else for virtual OR in person participation? Get in touch with Laura P by DM or email lperna@txdisabilities.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/lion-pirate-hybrid-open-mic-at-art-spark-texas-zoom/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:lion & pirate open mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
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SUMMARY:Expressions Exhibition Reception
DESCRIPTION:Mental Illness Awareness Week is an annual national observance that a 1986 presidential proclamation created to recognize “the urgent need to educate the American public about mental illnesses and their treatments.”  The 2025 Mental Illness Awareness Week activities will be held from Oct 5\, 2025 – Oct 11\, 2025.  During this week\, millions of Americans will honor the challenges of mental illness\, as well as celebrate the recoveries they or their loved ones have embraced.\n\n\nArt Spark Texas is hosting “Expressions” our annual Mental Illness Awareness Week art exhibition at Barshop Jewish Community Center of  San Antonio Texas through the month of October with an art opening on Thursday\, October 23rd from 5:00-8:00 pm. \n\nREGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wjIYtz3F0oo73asEHLrf7nhUZ2WF_i3eRkka-T2X_KU/edit \nNeed the physical form? Click the link below. \nExpressions 2025 Registration Form \nPlease contact our organization or Expressions Exhibit Coordinator Susan Beattie at 210-908-1776 if you have any further questions.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/expressions-exhibition-reception/
LOCATION:Barshop Jewish Community Center\, 12500 NW Military Hwy #275\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78231\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Artworks
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jerry Slayton":MAILTO:jerry@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T213000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T160929Z
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SUMMARY:The Outsiders Audio Described Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas will audio describe the theatre play The Outsiders on October 23rd at 7:30pm. \nIn Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, 1967\, Ponyboy Curtis\, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals\, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. \nWhere: Texas Performing Arts – Bass Concert Hall \n2350 Robert Dedman Dr\, \nAustin\, TX \nGet Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y86y947n
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-outsiders-audio-described-theatre/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20250821T175917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T203456Z
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (Inclusive)
DESCRIPTION:Elements has a special guest teacher from Tblisi Georgia\, Mariam (Maka) Chkhaidze. This month’s Elements class is the 25th of October from 2-4pm at Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Dr\, Austin\, TX 78757. There is no registration required\, and the fee is on a sliding scale from $5 to $20; however\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For questions email dance@artsparktx.org or call 512-454-9912.\n\nThis class is focused for students over the age of 18 years old. \n\nAbout Maka: \nMaka is a curator and cultural manager with a background in theatre and social psychology\, she combines these two disciplines into a deep commitment to use the performing arts as a tool for fostering connections between marginalized and underrepresented social groups. In 2022\, Maka founded InForm – Platform for Inclusive Minds\, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing disability narratives into the performing arts scene in Georgia. Under her leadership\, InForm has established an inclusive contemporary dance theatre group that includes dancers and actors of mixed abilities. The troupe produces original and collaborative performances both locally and internationally\, and conducts educational programs to nurture an inclusive arts community.\n\nMaka is a CEC ArtsLink Fellow and is spending the whole month of October with us here at Art Spark Texas. This class is supported by CEC ArtsLink. CEC ArtsLink supports transnational cultural mobility and collaboration\, empowering artists and arts leaders to engage communities in dialogue and creative projects for a more equitable\, compassionate and sustainable world.\n\n\n\n\nArtslink International Fellowships is a CEC ArtsLink program supporting transnational arts and social practice.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-inclusive-2/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251030T184504Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: The Lion & Pirate Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate meets again on Saturday\, Nov. 1\, at 7pm CT on Zoom for a virtual\, inclusive open mic!\nSign up to perform: https://forms.gle/A2QtE6yaBJ3yNc7d8\n\n\n(Are you playing music? Make sure your Zoom settings are configured for original sound: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb…)\n\nZoom link will be sent to performers and posted here the day of the show.\nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems\, prose… Anything you can perform in 3(ish) minutes!\nRead on for community guidelines and accessibility adventure notes!\nCommunity Guidelines: please read the Art Spark Texas code of conduct before Lion & Pirate events: https://www.artsparktx.org/code-of-conduct/\nIf you are reading work\, note that we use content warnings to keep this space safe and welcoming. Please use them! If you have questions about content warnings\, feel free to ask us before or during an open mic.\n\nThings we believe:– We feel and practice respect for all people and for diversity of thought and identity.– We see honesty as a form of love.– We acknowledge that free speech is difficult sometimes.– We accept that we are unaware of the traumas people within even our own communities are trying to live through\, and we have to teach each other\, learn from each other\, make each other more aware.\nAccessibility adventure notes for virtual performers or attendees:Captions: Zoom has auto-generated captions\, and those are… ok. When possible\, we screen share the words/ lyrics/ poems to each performance so that attendees who need closed captions (CC) get better quality info. Performers are welcome to: screen share their words themselves\, so they can stay on screen OR send an L&P host their words and they’ll do the screen sharing OR paste a link to a document with their words in the chat\, so attendees can decide if they want to see the words or not. If sharing your words ahead of time is not in the cards\, that’s ok\, we’ll do our best to make it work!.Sound quality: We ask all attendees to stay muted when not performing (or cheering). Are you performing with an instrument or accompanying music? Learn how to configure your Zoom settings for a live musical performance: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb…\nAccess requests: Need something else for virtual OR in person participation? Get in touch with Laura P by DM or email lperna@txdisabilities.org!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-the-lion-pirate-open-mic/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:lion & pirate open mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251102T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251020T161229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T161229Z
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SUMMARY:The Outsiders Audio Described Theatre - San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas will audio describe the theatre play The Outsiders in San Antonio\, Texas on November 2nd at 1pm at the Majestic Theatre (224 E Houston St. San Antonio\, TX) \nIn Tulsa\, Oklahoma\, 1967\, Ponyboy Curtis\, his best friend Johnny Cade and their Greaser family of ‘outsiders’ battle with their affluent rivals\, the Socs. THE OUTSIDERS navigates the complexities of self-discovery as the Greasers dream about who they want to become in a world that may never accept them. \nWhere: The Majestic Theatre\, San Antonio \nGet Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/59e7nff6
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-outsiders-audio-described-theatre-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 224 E. Houston Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20250910T163023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T204255Z
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SUMMARY:16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us on November 7th at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery for the Opening Artist Reception of the 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit\, from 5-7pm in Georgetown\, Texas.\n\nThe exhibit will be on view November 6th – 30th during veteran’s month\, accompanied by several events all month long\, including:\n\nVeteran Panel on Healing in the Arts led by Judith Estrada Garcia on November 10th at the Georgetown downtown Library from 6-8pm with the Georgetown Rotary Club\, featuring panelists from the 16th annual exhibit. (FREE)\n\nVeteran’s Writing Workshop led by Sarah Colby of Gemini Ink at the Georgetown downtown Library on November 15th from 1:30 – 4:30pm (FREE).\n\nNearby\, don’t miss the Field of Honor from our friends at the Georgetown Rotary Club.\n\nRSVP HERE.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/16th-annual-distinguished-artist-veterans-exhibit/
LOCATION:Williamson County Art Guild Gallery\, 708 Rock St.\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Classes for Veterans,Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T190000
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception of the 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas in Georgetown\, Texas for the opening artist reception of the group veteran show\, the 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit – on November 7th from 5-7pm at the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery. Meet the artists and support Texas veterans – enjoy tunes from Chris Van Loan\, light snacks and beverages\, and engage in a wonderful and supportive arts community. \nThis year’s veteran artists include:  \nLorrin Arrington Savage \nBurl Washington \nWes Odell \nJudith Estrada Garcia \nRobert Garcia \nNerissa Holland \nRobbie Guerrero \nChris Van Loan \nDave Robertson \nDenise Knebel \nBradley Baker \nTimothy Colomer \nKeith Klabon \nPeter J Buotte \nAdam Blount \nTalitha Thomas \nSteven Thomas \nRuth McIntosh \nRandy McGuire \nLaurel Cyrene \nRobb McKenzie \nYviana Reyes \nDavid Peche \nJuan and Michelle Addame \nMike Skiffington \nCyndi Nonnenmann \nSalina Loriaux \nJames Meyer \nLydia Tran \nKayla Jones \nPatricia Morrison \nKaren Lara
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/opening-reception-of-the-16th-annual-distinguished-artist-veterans-exhibit/
LOCATION:Williamson County Art Guild Gallery\, 708 Rock St.\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78627\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Veterans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251030T185100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T185100Z
UID:10002331-1762603200-1762624800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark Texas at Canopy for Austin Studio Tour
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-texas-at-canopy-for-austin-studio-tour/
LOCATION:Canopy\, 916 Springdale Rd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Austin Studio Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251110T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251007T161223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T175753Z
UID:10002322-1762797600-1762804800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Veterans Healing Through the Arts Panel with the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas has partnered with the Williamson County Art Guild Gallery for our Veterans Healing Through the Arts panel\, accompanying the 16th Annual Distinguished Artist Veterans Exhibit in downtown Georgetown\, Texas. This powerful panel takes place on November 10th from 6-8pm in the Downtown Georgetown Library’s Friends Room – connect with the art guild members\, art spark team\, veteran artists – and explore veterans healing through the arts. \nCo-Moderated by Judith Estrada Garcia and Lorrin Arrington Savage.  \nRSVP to attend. 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/veterans-healing-through-the-arts-panel-with-the-georgetown-rotary-club/
LOCATION:Georgetown Library\, 402 W 8th St.\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251007T154317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T203604Z
UID:10002321-1763213400-1763224200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Look\, See\, Write! FREE Veterans Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas and Sarah Colby for Look\, See\, Write!\nA FREE Veteran’s Writing Workshop at the Georgetown Library  \nLook\, See\, Write! is a special writing workshop tailored specifically for veterans\, taking place at the Georgetown Public Library (in the Friend’s Room) on November 15th from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. This hands-on event will provide a creative space for veterans to share their experiences\, stories\, and emotions through writing and art. \nWhether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out\, this workshop is open to all skill levels – no experience required. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to express yourself and bond with other veterans through the power of storytelling!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/look-see-write-free-veterans-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Georgetown Library\, 402 W 8th St.\, Georgetown\, TX\, 78626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veteran Writing Workshops,Veterans
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20250821T180443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T204118Z
UID:10002308-1763215200-1763222400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (Inclusive)
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Dance’s Elements class is a once a month dance class that is open to everyone\, with or without disabilities\, to explore and develop their own movement style.\n\nLed by professional dance educators\, the class offers a welcoming and supportive environment where you can discover the joy of dance. In this class\, we will be studying dance improvisation\, a structured form of movement that is less technically rigid.\n\nImprovisation allows dancers to explore and create in the moment. Movement material will be developed through creative explorations\, including body mapping using levels\, shapes\, and dynamic frameworks and our everyday life topics. The goal is to empower you to find your own language of movement\, embracing your individuality and creativity. No prior knowledge or experience is needed\, everyone is welcome.\n\n\n\nJoin us to move\, connect\, and enjoy dance in a space where everyone is welcomed and valued. The class takes place every 3rd Saturday of the month from 2 to 4 PM at the Rosedale School\, located at 7505 Silvercrest Dr\, Austin\, TX 78757.\n\nThere is no registration required\, and the fee is on a sliding scale from $5 to $20; however\, no one will be turned away for lack of funds.  \n\nFor questions email dance@artsparktx.org or call 512-454-9912
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-inclusive-3/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251020T162029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T162030Z
UID:10002325-1763902800-1763910000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast\, Audio Described Theatre\, San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas for an audio described theatre for blind and low vision guests – Beauty and the Beast at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio\, Texas. \n11/23/2025 1pm  \nDescriber – Vibrant Works \nBe Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST\, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. \nWHERE: Majestic Theater \n224 East Houston Street \nSan Antonio\, TX \nTickets: https://tinyurl.com/mspm6p23
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast-audio-described-theatre-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 224 E. Houston Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251204T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251020T162628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T162743Z
UID:10002326-1764853200-1764860400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Beauty and the Beast\, Audio Described Theatre\, Austin
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas for an audio described theatre for blind and low vision guests – Beauty and the Beast at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin\, Texas. \n12/04/2025 7:30pm \nDescriber – Luke Stallings \nBeauty & the Beast – Austin \n12/04/2025 at 7:30 pm \nDescriber – Luke Stallings \nBe Our Guest at Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST\, the breathtaking musical filled with the romance and grandeur audiences know and love. \nTexas Performing Arts – Bass Concert Hall \n2350 Robert Dedman Dr\, \nAustin\, TX \nTickets: https://tinyurl.com/47fxjyzh
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beauty-and-the-beast-audio-described-theatre-austin/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251206T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20250910T210720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T163303Z
UID:10002318-1765022400-1765126800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Beyond Art Market & Fair
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beyond-art-market-fair/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts Pop-up Shop,Holiday Art & Gift Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251210T164651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T195301Z
UID:10002333-1765717200-1765722600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Lion & Pirate Virtual Inclusive Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate’s LAST gathering of 2025 is Sunday\, December 14\, at 1 pm CT!\n\nJoin us on Zoom for a virtual\, inclusive open mic! Zoom link posted here the day of the open mic.\nSign up to perform or attend! https://forms.gle/98NWR6PexU29FZ679\n(Are you playing music? Make sure your Zoom settings are configured for original sound: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb…)\n\nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems\, prose… Anything you can perform in 3(ish) minutes! Read on for community guidelines and accessibility adventure notes.\n\nCommunity Guidelines: please read the Art Spark Texas code of conduct before Lion & Pirate events: https://www.artsparktx.org/code-of-conduct/\n\nThings we believe:– We feel and practice respect for all people and for diversity of thought and identity.– We see honesty as a form of love.– We acknowledge that free speech is difficult sometimes.– We accept that we are unaware of the traumas people within even our own communities are trying to live through\, and we have to teach each other\, learn from each other\, make each other more aware.\n\nAccessibility adventure notes for virtual performers or attendees:Captions: Zoom has auto-generated captions\, and those are… ok. When possible\, we screen share the words/ lyrics/ poems to each performance so that attendees who need closed captions (CC) get better quality info. Performers are welcome to: screen share their words themselves\, so they can stay on screen OR send an L&P host their words and they’ll do the screen sharing OR paste a link to a document with their words in the chat\, so attendees can decide if they want to see the words or not. If sharing your words ahead of time is not in the cards\, that’s ok\, we’ll do our best to make it work!.Sound quality: We ask all attendees to stay muted when not performing (or cheering). Are you performing with an instrument or accompanying music? Learn how to configure your Zoom settings for a live musical performance: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb…\n\nAccess requests: Need something else for virtual OR in person participation? Get in touch with Laura P by DM or email lperna@txdisabilities.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/lion-pirate-virtual-inclusive-open-mic/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:lion & pirate open mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas":MAILTO:info@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251221T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251210T194611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T194611Z
UID:10002334-1766331000-1766334600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:JK’s Just Kidding Variety Hour : Winter Solstice Edition
DESCRIPTION:JK’s Just Kidding Variety Hour\nWinter Solstice Edition \n \nABOUT THE SHOW: This Winter Solstice we have performances by Queer Austin musician and performance artist Adrienne Sneed\, drag king and opera singer Sir Beauregard Elliot Esquire\, performer and performance artist Tor Reynolds\, screenwriter/playwright and filmmaker Adrienne Dawes\, and dance duo ORO Dance. \n  \nSCHEDULE: December 21st | door 3pm | 3:30 show \nCONTACT & TICKETS: Tickets are pay-what-you-wish\, no wish to big or small. \nAudio Description will be provided at the Dec 21st \nWe perform in an ADA compliant space\, but please contact us if you have any additional Accessibility Needs or Requests. \nkhattieandjenny@gmail.com | jkjklol.org \n\nSun\, Dec 21\, 3:30pm – 4:30pm CST\n\n\n\nTrinity St Playhouse \n\nAustin TX\, United States
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/jks-just-kidding-variety-hour-winter-solstice-edition/
LOCATION:trinity street playhouse\, 901 Trinity Street\, Austin\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251228T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251020T195552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T195552Z
UID:10002328-1766926800-1766934000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Elf\, Audio Described Theatre in San Antonio
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas for an audio described performance of Elf in San Antonio\, Texas. \n12/28/2025 at 1 pm \nDescriber – Vibrant Works \nElf The Musical\, inspired by the hit film\, is the hilarious and heartwarming tale of Buddy\, who embarks on a journey to New York City and\, in turn\, helps the Big Apple rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. \nLOCATION:  \nMajestic Theater \n224 East Houston Street \nSan Antonio\, TX \nTickets: https://tinyurl.com/3jwj65sh
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elf-audio-described-theatre-in-san-antonio/
LOCATION:Majestic Theatre\, 224 E. Houston Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260122T213000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20251020T200728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T201326Z
UID:10002329-1769110200-1769117400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Six - Audio Described Theatre at Bass Concert Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas for Six\, an audio described theatre performance at the Bass Concert Hall in Austin\, Texas on 1/22/2026 at 7:30 pm. \nDescriber – Luke Stallings \nAbout Six: From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons\, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! \nLOCATION:  \nTexas Performing Arts – Bass Concert Hall \n2350 Robert Dedman Dr\, \nAustin\, TX \nTickets: https://tinyurl.com/58bs5v3p
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/six-audio-described-theatre-at-bass-concert-hall/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260201T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20260113T205846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T205846Z
UID:10002340-1769950800-1769956200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL Lion & Pirate Inclusive Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate is back for 2026! Our first gathering of the year will be Sunday\, Feb. 1 on Zoom (link will posted here the day of the show). Sign ups open now: https://forms.gle/4j7UY3MwM7YWJJc9A\nWe’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems\, prose… Anything you can perform in 3(ish) minutes!\nRead on for community guidelines and accessibility adventure notes!\nCommunity Guidelines: please read the Art Spark Texas code of conduct before Lion & Pirate events: https://www.artsparktx.org/code-of-conduct/If you are reading work\, note that we use content warnings to keep this space safe and welcoming. Please use them! If you have questions about content warnings\, feel free to ask us before or during an open mic.Things we believe:– We feel and practice respect for all people and for diversity of thought and identity.– We see honesty as a form of love.– We acknowledge that free speech is difficult sometimes.– We accept that we are unaware of the traumas people within even our own communities are trying to live through\, and we have to teach each other\, learn from each other\, make each other more aware.\nAccessibility adventure notes for virtual performers or attendees:Captions: Zoom has auto-generated captions\, and those are… ok. When possible\, we screen share the words/ lyrics/ poems to each performance so that attendees who need closed captions (CC) get better quality info. Performers are welcome to: screen share their words themselves\, so they can stay on screen OR send an L&P host their words and they’ll do the screen sharing OR paste a link to a document with their words in the chat\, so attendees can decide if they want to see the words or not. If sharing your words ahead of time is not in the cards\, that’s ok\, we’ll do our best to make it work!\nSound quality: We ask all attendees to stay muted when not performing (or cheering). Are you performing with an instrument or accompanying music? Learn how to configure your Zoom settings for a live musical performance: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb…\nAccess requests: Need something else for virtual participation? Get in touch with Laura P at lperna@txdisabilities.org!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-lion-pirate-inclusive-open-mic/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:lion & pirate open mic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T220000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20260211T180336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180336Z
UID:10002342-1771704000-1771711200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Hadestown at Bass Concert Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas at Bass Concert Hall for Hadestown\, an audio described experience for blind and low vision guests on February 21st at 8pm. Described by Luke Stollings.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/hadestown-at-bass-concert-hall/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20260218T193310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T195134Z
UID:10002353-1772294400-1772301600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Inclusive Dance Teaching with DanceAbility
DESCRIPTION:Organized by Art Spark Texas (Art Spark Dance)\nSpecial thanks to Rosedale Foundation for making this professional learning opportunity possible\nSaturday\, February 28\, 2026 | 4:00–6:00 PM\n**Rosedale School (Austin\, TX) \nWhat is DanceAbility?\nAs dance educators\, we believe integrated dance can reduce isolation and support self-expression and personal growth for people of all abilities. DanceAbility is an improvisation-based method that supports artistic exploration between people with and without disabilities. Through dance and movement\, people from diverse backgrounds practice the art of being together—building connection and strengthening more inclusive communities. \nDanceAbility cultivates common ground for creative expression with equal agency and representation. Movement material is drawn from the group present in the room\, so no one is isolated or singled out. The method supports self-empowerment by offering ways for each person to participate fully and make creative choices—while also respecting personal limits. \nCore principles you’ll learn: Sensation • Relationship • Time • Design\n(often described as self\, others\, and community in motion) \nWhat you’ll leave with: Practical\, adaptable DanceAbility exercises you can use right away\, Tools for inclusive improvisation\, partnering\, and facilitation\, Strategies that support participation for people of all abilities \nWho should attend: Dance educators • teaching artists • classroom teachers • therapists • movement facilitators • anyone curious about inclusive dance practice \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/oB9q7eG6g446B8gh7\nQuestions / Access requests: dance@artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/inclusive-dance-teaching-with-danceability/
LOCATION:Rosedale School\, 7505 Silvercrest Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T054111
CREATED:20260203T184423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T184424Z
UID:10002341-1772370000-1772375400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Lion & Pirate Virtual Inclusive Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Next Lion & Pirate open mic is March 1\, on Zoom! Sign up to perform or RSVP: https://forms.gle/1DyQmZgvduU2Ui5M8\nZoom link will be posted here the morning of the show.\nWe’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems\, prose… Anything you can perform in 3(ish) minutes!\nRead on for community guidelines and accessibility adventure notes!\nCommunity Guidelines: please read the Art Spark Texas code of conduct before Lion & Pirate events: https://www.artsparktx.org/code-of-conduct/\nIf you are reading work\, note that we use content warnings to keep this space safe and welcoming. Please use them! If you have questions about content warnings\, feel free to ask us before or during an open mic.\nThings we believe:\n– We feel and practice respect for all people and for diversity of thought and identity.\n– We see honesty as a form of love.\n– We acknowledge that free speech is difficult sometimes.\n– We accept that we are unaware of the traumas people within even our own communities are trying to live through\, and we have to teach each other\, learn from each other\, make each other more aware.\nAccessibility adventure notes for virtual performers or attendees:\nCaptions: Zoom has auto-generated captions\, and those are… ok. When possible\, we screen share the words/ lyrics/ poems to each performance so that attendees who need closed captions (CC) get better quality info. Performers are welcome to: screen share their words themselves\, so they can stay on screen OR send an L&P host their words and they’ll do the screen sharing OR paste a link to a document with their words in the chat\, so attendees can decide if they want to see the words or not. If sharing your words ahead of time is not in the cards\, that’s ok\, we’ll do our best to make it work!\nSound quality: We ask all attendees to stay muted when not performing (or cheering). Are you performing with an instrument or accompanying music? Learn how to configure your Zoom settings for a live musical performance: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb…\nAccess requests: Need something else for virtual participation? Get in touch with Laura P at lperna@txdisabilities.org! See less
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/lion-pirate-virtual-inclusive-open-mic-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:lion & pirate open mic
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