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SUMMARY:The Lion & Pirate Open Mic IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:Join your friends from The Lion & Pirate in person for an afternoon of poetry\, music\, seeing old friends\, and lots more! \nAt this inclusive open mic\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nFeatured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! Sign up at the event. Contact us if you have questions about our sound set up. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nThe performer sign-up opens at 1:30 PM.\nThis is a disability-inclusive open mic\, so all performers are welcome\, regardless of their abilities. It’s a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone is encouraged to share their gifts.\nThe Lion & Pirate Open Mic is a great way to showcase your talents and connect with other artists.\nWe encourage a variety of performers\, including musicians\, poets\, comedians\, storytellers\, and more to join us.\nThis will be an acoustic show (no amplification).\nBoth the office and the backyard are accessible\, please email MsBoye for individual accessibility questions or requirements.\nThe event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.\n\n \nImage Description: A lion statue wearing an eye patch and a pirate’s skull-and-bones do-rag grips a microphone cable in its jaws. Text reads\, “Join us in person! The Lion & The Pirate\, an inclusive open mic for writers\, performers\, and musicians. 2 PM to 4 PM\, Sunday\, January 7\, 2024. Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX.” Logos for Art Spark Texas and the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities appear at the bottom.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-pirate-open-mic-in-person-2/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Community Events,Open Mic
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CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
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SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2024-01-08/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221118T182013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T163854Z
UID:10001945-1704969000-1704972600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Veterans Strong Creative Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly virtual creative network that connects Arts Organization\, Veteran Organizations\, and Creative Veterans to share ideas\, network\, and collaborate to elevate and support or creative Texas Veterans. Together\, we are strong! \nRegister to receive the meeting link: tps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdOmgpzMsHNYYU-Wv-UyUGYxf7d6OvDrU \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-veterans-strong-creative-network-2023-12-14/2024-01-11/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221108T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T162044Z
UID:10001909-1704976200-1704979800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Strong
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for women vets to connect\, create\, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-veterans-strong-2023-09-14-2023-11-09/2024-01-11/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240111T223000
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CREATED:20231027T201801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T201830Z
UID:10002171-1705001400-1705012200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:An uplifting comeback story like no other\, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. \nAccessibility Information: https://texasperformingarts.org/visit/accessibility \nEvent and Parking Information: https://texasperformingarts.org/season/tina-broadway-austin-2024 \nTicket Office:\nemail: tickets@texasperformingarts.org or call: 512.471.1444\nMonday–Friday: 10 am–5 pm \n \nImage Description: An artistic rendering of Tina Turner’s face\, her hair swept up and wild\, all glittering with gold. Text reads: “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/tina-audio-described/
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:20240113T130000
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CREATED:20231103T192335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T193356Z
UID:10002173-1705150800-1705156200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing\, public speaking\, or acting? Art Spark Texas would like to invite you to share your story on the Art Spark podcast. The Virtual Speaking Advocates classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. Class members will have their final story included in future episodes of our Speaking Advocates podcast\, True Tales by Disability Advocates. \nRegister for the class here. \n \nImage Description: Screenshot of a Zoom meeting shows 20 men and women smiling for a photo. They represent a diversity of age groups and disabilities. Below the screenshot is the Art Spark Texas logo along with the text\, “Speaking Advocates Virtual class.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-training/2024-01-13/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,OMOD,Speaking Advocates,Virtual Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002047-1705327200-1705330800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2024-01-15/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240120T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T192335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T193356Z
UID:10002174-1705755600-1705761000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing\, public speaking\, or acting? Art Spark Texas would like to invite you to share your story on the Art Spark podcast. The Virtual Speaking Advocates classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. Class members will have their final story included in future episodes of our Speaking Advocates podcast\, True Tales by Disability Advocates. \nRegister for the class here. \n \nImage Description: Screenshot of a Zoom meeting shows 20 men and women smiling for a photo. They represent a diversity of age groups and disabilities. Below the screenshot is the Art Spark Texas logo along with the text\, “Speaking Advocates Virtual class.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-training/2024-01-20/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,OMOD,Speaking Advocates,Virtual Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240121T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231027T200355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T203232Z
UID:10002170-1705842000-1705852800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Tina: The Tina Turner Musical (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:An uplifting comeback story like no other\, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. \nEvent Information: https://www.majesticempire.com/events/tina-the-tina-turner-musical/ \nCall the Majestic Theatre Box Office at 210-226-3333 and indicate you want audio description. \n \nImage Description: An artistic rendering of Tina Turner’s face\, her hair swept up and wild\, all glittering with gold. Text reads: “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.” \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/tina-audio-described-2/
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:20240122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002048-1705932000-1705935600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2024-01-22/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T192335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T193356Z
UID:10002175-1706360400-1706365800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing\, public speaking\, or acting? Art Spark Texas would like to invite you to share your story on the Art Spark podcast. The Virtual Speaking Advocates classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. Class members will have their final story included in future episodes of our Speaking Advocates podcast\, True Tales by Disability Advocates. \nRegister for the class here. \n \nImage Description: Screenshot of a Zoom meeting shows 20 men and women smiling for a photo. They represent a diversity of age groups and disabilities. Below the screenshot is the Art Spark Texas logo along with the text\, “Speaking Advocates Virtual class.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-training/2024-01-27/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,OMOD,Speaking Advocates,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/image0_1-1.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T001303Z
UID:10002120-1706446800-1706457600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday of the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3-2023-12-31/2024-01-28/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Makers-Meet-up-Susan-Slattery.png
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002049-1706536800-1706540400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2024-01-29/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T192335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T193356Z
UID:10002176-1706965200-1706970600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing\, public speaking\, or acting? Art Spark Texas would like to invite you to share your story on the Art Spark podcast. The Virtual Speaking Advocates classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. Class members will have their final story included in future episodes of our Speaking Advocates podcast\, True Tales by Disability Advocates. \nRegister for the class here. \n \nImage Description: Screenshot of a Zoom meeting shows 20 men and women smiling for a photo. They represent a diversity of age groups and disabilities. Below the screenshot is the Art Spark Texas logo along with the text\, “Speaking Advocates Virtual class.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-training/2024-02-03/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,OMOD,Speaking Advocates,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/image0_1-1.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231219T202417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T010043Z
UID:10001596-1706986800-1706992200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate invites you to our virtual inclusive open mic for writers\, performers\, and musicians! As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nFeatured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! There will be 10 sign-up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends\, too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nQuestions? Please email MsBoye.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-24/2024-02-03/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ms Boye Nagle":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002050-1707141600-1707145200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2024-02-05/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Art-Spark-TX-Radio-Hour-LOGO-2023-scaled.jpeg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221118T182013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T163854Z
UID:10001946-1707388200-1707391800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Texas Veterans Strong Creative Network
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this monthly virtual creative network that connects Arts Organization\, Veteran Organizations\, and Creative Veterans to share ideas\, network\, and collaborate to elevate and support or creative Texas Veterans. Together\, we are strong! \nRegister to receive the meeting link: tps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrdOmgpzMsHNYYU-Wv-UyUGYxf7d6OvDrU \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/texas-veterans-strong-creative-network-2023-12-14/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Texas-Veterans-strong-1920-×-450-px-April-Sullivan-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221108T182207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T162044Z
UID:10001910-1707395400-1707399000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Women Veterans Strong
DESCRIPTION:A virtual group for women vets to connect\, create\, and converse. Register in advance for this meeting at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcsceGurDstGdGUBQk_1QdFZoHxuchPLwZs \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \n\n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/women-veterans-strong-2023-09-14-2023-11-09/2024-02-08/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes for Veterans,Veterans,Virtual Classes
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Women-Veterans-strong-1920-×-450-px-April-Sullivan.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240208T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T195417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T195417Z
UID:10002181-1707420600-1707431400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Beetlejuice (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film\, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz\, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. \nView event details and get tickets here. \nTicket Office:\nemail: tickets@texasperformingarts.org or call: 512.471.1444\nMonday–Friday: 10 am–5 pm\nAccessibility Information for Texas Performing Arts\n \n \nImage Description: Beetlejuice\, dressed in a shabby black and white striped suit and with wild green-dyed hair and green stubble\, makes a claw with his hand and laughs exuberantly. Off-kilter text appears against a black and white striped background\, “It’s Showtime! Beetlejuice\, The Musical. The Musical. The Musical.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beetlejuice-audio-described/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Audio Described Performances
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/image1-10.jpeg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240210T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T192335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T193356Z
UID:10002177-1707570000-1707575400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing\, public speaking\, or acting? Art Spark Texas would like to invite you to share your story on the Art Spark podcast. The Virtual Speaking Advocates classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. Class members will have their final story included in future episodes of our Speaking Advocates podcast\, True Tales by Disability Advocates. \nRegister for the class here. \n \nImage Description: Screenshot of a Zoom meeting shows 20 men and women smiling for a photo. They represent a diversity of age groups and disabilities. Below the screenshot is the Art Spark Texas logo along with the text\, “Speaking Advocates Virtual class.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-training/2024-02-10/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,OMOD,Speaking Advocates,Virtual Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002051-1707746400-1707750000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2024-02-12/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240213T223000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T200032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231201T203943Z
UID:10002182-1707852600-1707863400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Beetlejuice (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film\, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz\, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. \nView event details and get tickets here. \nCall the Majestic Theatre Box Office at 210-226-3333 and indicate you want audio description. \n \nImage Description: Beetlejuice\, dressed in a shabby black and white striped suit and with wild green-dyed hair and green stubble\, makes a claw with his hand and laughs exuberantly. Off-kilter text appears against a black and white striped background\, “It’s Showtime! Beetlejuice\, The Musical. The Musical. The Musical.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beetlejuice-audio-described-2/
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:20240217T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240217T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T192335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T193356Z
UID:10002178-1708174800-1708180200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing\, public speaking\, or acting? Art Spark Texas would like to invite you to share your story on the Art Spark podcast. The Virtual Speaking Advocates classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. Class members will have their final story included in future episodes of our Speaking Advocates podcast\, True Tales by Disability Advocates. \nRegister for the class here. \n \nImage Description: Screenshot of a Zoom meeting shows 20 men and women smiling for a photo. They represent a diversity of age groups and disabilities. Below the screenshot is the Art Spark Texas logo along with the text\, “Speaking Advocates Virtual class.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-training/2024-02-17/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,OMOD,Speaking Advocates,Virtual Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240218T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T200032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T225329Z
UID:10002183-1708261200-1708272000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Beetlejuice (Audio Described)
DESCRIPTION:It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film\, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz\, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. \nView event details and get tickets here. \nCall the Majestic Theatre Box Office at 210-226-3333 and indicate you want audio description. \n \nImage Description: Beetlejuice\, dressed in a shabby black and white striped suit and with wild green-dyed hair and green stubble\, makes a claw with his hand and laughs exuberantly. Off-kilter text appears against a black and white striped background\, “It’s Showtime! Beetlejuice\, The Musical. The Musical. The Musical.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/beetlejuice-audio-described-2-2024-02-18/
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:20240219T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240219T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002052-1708351200-1708354800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2024-02-19/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20230920T182904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T185110Z
UID:10002144-1708423200-1708425000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Call for Art- Community Exhibition Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: Ongoing \nThis call for art is open to all Texas artists with a disability\, Texas veteran or current military member artists\, and any senior artist 55 and over. \nArt Spark Texas curates solo and group exhibitions at a few locations around Austin. These spaces are suitable for framed work with wire across the back for hanging.  \n\nAustin Bergstrom International Airport Accessibility Lounge\nWe can hang around 15-20 pieces (depending on size) at this space on a six-month rotation. Larger works preferred.\nAustin Lighthouse for the Blind – Southeast Austin\nWe can hang around 15-20 pieces (depending on size) at this space on a two-month rotation.\n\nDownload the Entry Form \nOr contact April at april@artsparktx.org or 512-454-9912
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-2023-holiday-art-gift-show/2024-02-20/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Exhibits,Artworks,Call for Art,Calls for Art
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20240202T204017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T204025Z
UID:10002192-1708606800-1708610400@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Conversation on Audio Description with Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative and lively virtual conversation as we talk about Audio Description for Dance and other topics through the lens of narrators and trainers who are Blind. We are thrilled to have this month’s conversation with Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor! Read more about our guests below. \nRegistrations are limited\, so sign up today! Register here to receive the Zoom link. \nNote: All conversations are presented with Real Time Captioning. \nThomas Reid is the host and producer of Reid My Mind Radio\, a podcast featuring compelling people impacted by all degrees of blindness and disability. Through his annual season\, “Flipping the Script on Audio Description” Reid explores the art and examines its implications on the community. A member of the Social Audio Description Collective and a freelance Audio Description Narrator\, Thomas has appeared on projects for Netflix\, HBO Max\, Hulu\, PBS and more. He provides consultations for independent film makers\, film festivals\, co-facilitates workshops and serves as moderator or panelist for discussions on audio description and content accessibility. \nColleen Connor is the co-founder and Director of Audio Description Training Retreats and is based in Los Angeles\, CA. Colleen earned a Bachelor’s in Music Theatre from The Catholic University of America and attended The London Dramatic Academy in the UK. As a blind expert in the Audio Description (AD) industry\, Colleen provides valuable insight and feedback to those training in Audio Description. Their ongoing work and outreach in the AD field include performing Quality Control for several studios\, voice narration\, teaching the various roles within the scope of description\, and cultivating a network of diverse professionals. Guided by their Seeing Eye Dog Joplin\, Colleen advocates for informed\, equal\, and culturally competent AD wherever they go! \nIf you missed it or just want to watch them again\, our entire series of conversations are archived on the Art Spark Texas YouTube Channel on the Audio Description Playlist. \nQuestions? Contact the Art Spark office at 512-454-9912 or info@artsparktx.org \n \nImage Description: Side-by-side photos of this conversation’s guests\, Thomas Reid and Colleen Connor. On the left\, Thomas\, a brown-skinned Black man with a smooth-shaven bald head and a full\, neat\, salt-and-pepper beard\, smiles into the camera. He wears dark shades and a gray and black sweater with a black turtleneck. On the right\, Colleen\, a non-binary\, white person with pixie-cut\, pink hair\, smiles while speaking into a microphone with a pop filter.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/conversation-on-audio-description-with-thomas-reid-and-colleen-connor/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances,Dance
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240224T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20231103T192335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T193356Z
UID:10002179-1708779600-1708785000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates Training
DESCRIPTION:Interested in writing\, public speaking\, or acting? Art Spark Texas would like to invite you to share your story on the Art Spark podcast. The Virtual Speaking Advocates classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. Class members will have their final story included in future episodes of our Speaking Advocates podcast\, True Tales by Disability Advocates. \nRegister for the class here. \n \nImage Description: Screenshot of a Zoom meeting shows 20 men and women smiling for a photo. They represent a diversity of age groups and disabilities. Below the screenshot is the Art Spark Texas logo along with the text\, “Speaking Advocates Virtual class.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-training/2024-02-24/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Classes,OMOD,Speaking Advocates,Virtual Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20230502T193632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T001303Z
UID:10002121-1708866000-1708876800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Makers Meet-up
DESCRIPTION:Join Art Spark Texas staff April Sullivan and board member/veteran Judith Estrada Garcia\, for our monthly Makers Meet-up\, a creative in-person gathering\, taking place the last Sunday of the month 1-4:00 PM CT. All types of Makers are welcome! We’ll hang out\, try a new art method and/or do a creative prompt or two\, and share our work. You are always welcome to bring your choice of media\, or your latest creative project to share. All supplies provided for the project of the month.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/makers-meet-up-3-2023-12-31/2024-02-25/
LOCATION:Art Spark Texas\, 1152 San Bernard St.\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artworks,Classes,Community Events,Makers Meet-up,Virtual Classes
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T135730
CREATED:20221223T164952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T211359Z
UID:10002053-1708956000-1708959600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Art Spark TX Radio Hour Show
DESCRIPTION:Tune in every Monday at 2:00 PM CT to the Art Spark TX Radio Hour live on the Austin airwaves at KOOP 91.7 FM or streaming at https://koop.org/program/art-spark-tx-radio-hour/ \nBringing inclusive discussion of topics important to the disability community & beyond!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/art-spark-tx-radio-hour-show-2023-06-05/2024-02-26/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Weekly Radio Show
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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