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SUMMARY:The Lion and The Pirate Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Share a story\, poem\, song\, or other talent in a fun and supportive neighborhood bookstore. The open mic is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at least one week in advance to request other accommodations\, including ASL interpreting\, audio description\, etc. \nYou can RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates. \nFor more information email Eric Clow or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-and-the-pirate-open-mic-january-2019/
LOCATION:Malvern Books\, 613 W. 29th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="April Sullivan":MAILTO:april@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190112T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190112T163000
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SUMMARY:Body Shift Elements Class
DESCRIPTION:The Elements class takes place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm at the Town Lake YMCA in the large group exercise room on the first floor. \nClass will be taught by Amy Morrow. \n//Gaga for All// \nJoin us to experience Gaga/people for the first half of class followed by a Toolbox Session where we will experiment with tools not rules and find each person’s voice inside the movement language. \nAmy will guide participants using a series of evocative instructions that build one on top of the other. Rather than copying a particular movement\, each participant in the class will actively explore these instructions\, discovering how he or she can interpret the information and perform the task at hand. Gaga/people classes offer a creative framework for participants to connect to their bodies and imaginations\, increase their physical awareness\, improve their flexibility and stamina\, and experience the pleasure of movement in a welcoming\, accepting atmosphere. \nNo previous dance experience is needed. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to dance barefoot or in socks. It is advisable to bring a bottle of water and a towel for use after class. \n  \nAmy Morrow is an Austin-based teacher\, choreographer\, consultant\, & founder of AM Arts. Certified in 2012 by Ohad Naharin in the inaugural teacher training program\, Morrow travels internationally offering Gaga & Toolbox workshops as well as Ballet & Indian Dance. In 2015\, AM Arts established The Theorists\, a collective of artist citizens who collaborate internationally to produce homegrown art. Their dance\, film\, & music collaborations invited to present in TLV\, NY\, Delhi\, Puebla\, Guadalajara\, Cuernavaca\, México City\, DFW\, Tulsa\, ABQ\, Birmingham\, Huntsville\, Richmond\, Detroit\, & Houston\, and annually in Austin during Theorist Fest. Awards include the 2017 Austin Critic’s Table Award for Best Dancer as well as the Dance Council of North Texas Artful Dance\, Austin Emerging Arts Leadership Award\, Community Initiatives\, CORE\, & Capacity Building funding from the Austin Cultural Arts Division to produce programming for collaborators of diverse backgrounds\, abilities\, & ages. Graduating with a B.F.A. Dance Honors\, Morrow’s senior thesis contextualized multi-disciplinary collaborations cross-culturally under the mentorship of Jesse Zaritt. \n  \nElements is an on-going class in which we study dance and movement improvisation as well as somatics. DanceAbility is our foundational method with which we work to ensure inclusion. It is an equal collaboration and learning environment for every ‘body’ regardless of unique physical or mental characteristics. No gym membership is required to attend. Open to adults age 18 and up; all abilities and experience levels. No registration necessary. Fee for class is on a sliding scale from $5-$20\, cash or check accepted. See you at the Y! \nFor more information email Olivia O’Hare or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/body-shift-elements-class-2/
LOCATION:Town Lake YMCA\, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Shift
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia O'Hare":MAILTO:olivia@bodyshift.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T105451
CREATED:20181206T185141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T160126Z
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SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance of “Waitress”
DESCRIPTION:“Waitress” is a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson. The musical is based on the 2007 film of the same name\, written by Adrienne Shelly. It tells the story of Jenna Hunterson\, a waitress in an abusive relationship with her husband Earl. \nCall the Majestic Theatre Box Office at 210-226-3333 and indicate you want audio description.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-of-waitress-majestic-theatre/
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:20190114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190114T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20181221T190355Z
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SUMMARY:Sensory-Friendly Performance of “Diary of a Worm\, a Spider and a Fly”
DESCRIPTION:“Diary of a Worm\, a Spider and a Fly”comes to the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts on Monday\, January 14th\, 2019. Dallas Children’s Theater captures all of the whimsy of the wildly popular books in the coolest ever rock-and-roll-romp in a bug’s world! A Tobin Family Fun event perfect for families of all ages! \nBased on the books by Doreen Cronin and illustrated by Harry Bliss\, “Diary of a Worm\, a Spider and a Fly\,” follows the story of unlikely best friends Worm\, Spider\, and Fly. Worm eats his homework\, Fly believes she has superpowers and Spider can’t wait to grow up and molt. \nPromoting eco-consciousness\, earth science and tolerance of others\, “Diary of a Worm\, a Spider and a Fly” is a joyful\, hip exploration of the world outside. The opening number\, a rap entitled “A Lot Like You\,” immediately connects our lives with the little creatures from our own backyards. You might just find that a bug’s life is not all that different from your own. \nPlease note: This performance is tailored to people with autism or other cognitive disabilities and sensory sensitivities.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/sensory-friendly-performance-of-diary-of-a-worm-a-spider-and-a-fly/
LOCATION:Tobin Center for the Performing Arts\, 100 Auditorium Circle\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,Sensory-Friendly Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190124T230000
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CREATED:20181206T190522Z
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SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance of “Waitress”
DESCRIPTION:“Waitress” is a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles and a book by Jessie Nelson. The musical is based on the 2007 film of the same name\, written by Adrienne Shelly. It tells the story of Jenna Hunterson\, a waitress in an abusive relationship with her husband Earl. \nEmail Texas Performing Arts Center or call 512-471-1444 to request audio description. Pick up your headset at the customer service desk on the night of the performance.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-of-waitress-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T150000
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CREATED:20181218T203836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T230850Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates: The Start of Something New
DESCRIPTION:Out with the old\, in with the new! Let’s celebrate the start of 2019 by sharing stories about new beginnings and fresh starts. \nOur Opening Minds\, Opening Doors Speaking Advocates group is free and meets the last Saturday of every month from 1-3 PM in Room 101 of the AGE of Central Texas Building. We welcome adults with disabilities who are interested in presenting stories and meeting other speakers. Email Eric Clow to RSVP or learn more. \nYou can also RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-the-start-of-something-new/
LOCATION:AGE Building\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Room 101\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:OMOD,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eric Clow":MAILTO:eric@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190126T163000
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CREATED:20181220T195003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181220T195003Z
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SUMMARY:Body Shift Elements Class
DESCRIPTION:The Elements class takes place every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 2:30-4:30pm at the Town Lake YMCA in the large group exercise room on the first floor. \nClass will be taught by DanceAbility instructor Tanya Winters. \n  \nSimply\, Tanya loves to dance! She enjoys pushing the boundaries of art and disability. She began dancing in 2007 at Austin Community College and has been a regular Body Shift participant since its inception. She has had the privilege of studying with several wonderful dancers including Alito Alessi\, Nina Martin\, Karen Nelson\, and Stephen Koplowitz. Tanya became a certified DanceAbility instructor in 2011. She has participated in many student projects including the Justice Project\, The Way You Move Your Body\, Bodies in Public Space\, and Being/With Others. She has enjoyed dancing in several Body Shift pieces including Crippin’ the Streets\, Your Way of Thinking\, and Echo. She is a co-choreographer of Together and Apart and is currently working on a solo piece called Who am I Now. \n  \nElements is an on-going class in which we study dance and movement improvisation as well as somatics. DanceAbility is our foundational method with which we work to ensure inclusion. It is an equal collaboration and learning environment for every ‘body’ regardless of unique physical or mental characteristics. No gym membership is required to attend. Open to adults age 18 and up; all abilities and experience levels. No registration necessary. Fee for class is on a sliding scale from $5-$20\, cash or check accepted. See you at the Y! \nFor more information email Olivia O’Hare or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/body-shift-elements-class-3/
LOCATION:Town Lake YMCA\, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Body Shift
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ORGANIZER;CN="Olivia O'Hare":MAILTO:olivia@bodyshift.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190130T223000
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CREATED:20181206T211836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T155712Z
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SUMMARY:AD/ASL/OC Performance of “Hedwig and the Angry Inch”
DESCRIPTION:Lift up your hands for the most groundbreaking\, heart-stomping\, gut-busting character ever to grace the stage! Created by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask\, “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” is “the most exciting rock score written for the theatre since\, oh\, ever” says Time Magazine. Winner of two Obie Awards and four Tony Awards®\, Hedwig tells the story of “internationally ignored song stylist” Hedwig Schmidt\, a fourth-wall-smashing East German rock ‘n’ roll goddess who also happens to be the victim of a botched sex-change operation\, trying to find a place to belong in America. Join the outrageous and unexpectedly hilarious Hedwig as she shares her story backed by her rock-band “The Angry Inch” for an immersive rock gig\, stand-up comedy event that will ultimately inspire anyone who has felt life has given them an inch when they deserve a mile. \nAge recommendation: 13 and up for strong language and adult themes \nThis performance is ASL interpreted\, audio described\, and open captioned. Visit ZACH Theatre online or call 512-476-0541 to purchase tickets and request audio description.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-of-hedwig-and-the-angry-inch/
LOCATION:The Topfer at ZACH Theatre\, 202 South Lamar Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Accessible Performances,ASL Performances,Audio Described Performances,Open Captioned Performances
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190201
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SUMMARY:Call for Art: Writers and Artists with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:The Deaf Poets Society: an online journal of deaf and disabled literature & art \nSubmission deadline: Ongoing \nThis online journal of disability literature and art is seeking submissions to publish work by writers and artists with disabilities. This includes poetry\, prose\, cross-genre work\, book reviews\, and artwork. More submission details here. \n*This is not a Art Spark Texas call for art.* \n \n 
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/call-for-art-on-behalf-of-the-deaf-poets-society/
LOCATION:The Deaf Poets Society
CATEGORIES:Calls for Art
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