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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 Boye Nagle or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-and-the-pirate-open-mic-11/2020-02-02/
LOCATION:Malvern Books\, 613 W. 29th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Create Your Story! : Writing and Art Workshop for Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas) and the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\nHeld at the Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, Room 2B-164 \nSix Week Class: February 3 – March 9\, 2020\nMondays 1:30-3:30 pm\nInstructor: Elizabeth Decker\nFREE! Register: 512-454-9912 or april@artsparktx.org \nSpace is limited. Any experience level welcome. \nExpress your story with powerful words and bold colors! Reflect\, create and connect to your personal story through freestyle\, stream of conscious style writing exercises. Each week you will focus on a different theme and have a piece of writing and a piece of art at the end of each session. Supplies will be provided. \nElizabeth Decker is a celebrated artist\, author\, poet\, teacher\, documentary filmmaker\, certified Mediator\, and personal creative story guide. Her work is about helping others remove blocks that hold them back and passionately move forward rediscovering and redefining who they are. Her popular workshops are booked in Austin\, LA\, and NYC. She has been a guest speaker for the Episcopalian Veterans Fellowship and her illustrated book of prose\, The MelancholyGirls\, has helped inspire others to create and share their honest story of self. Find more about Elizabeth at www.elizabethdeckerproductions.blogspot.com
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/create-your-story-writing-and-art-workshop-for-veterans/
LOCATION:Austin VA Outpatient Clinic\, 7901 Metropolis Dr.\, Austin\, TX\, 78744\, United States
CATEGORIES:Veteran Writing Workshops
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SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance: A Night with Janis Joplin
DESCRIPTION:A Night with Janis Joplin\nThe Topfer at ZACH Theatre\nCreated\, Written and Directed by Randy Johnson\nStarring Mary Bridget Davies \nAudio Described performance: February 5\, 2020 \nThe legendary queen of rock-n-roll\, Janis Joplin\, explodesonto the stage in a concert experience that celebrates the Texas musical marvel\, and shines a spotlight on the trailblazing female blues and soul vocalists who influenced her. A Night with Janis Joplin is packed with enduring hits like “Me and Bobby McGee\,” “Mercedes Benz\,” and “Summertime\,” plus hit songs by icons Aretha Franklin\, Nina Simone\, Etta James\, and more. It’s sure to take a little piece of your heart! \nAge recommendation: 17 and up for strong language\, political commentary\, and adult themes\nStrobe lighting effects will be used during this performance. Some stage lighting aims toward audience at certain moments of the show.\nRun time: Two hours and 20 minutes \nVisit ZACH Theatre online or call 512-476-0541 to purchase tickets and request audio description.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-a-night-with-janis-joplin/
LOCATION:The Topfer at ZACH Theatre\, 202 South Lamar Blvd.\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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SUMMARY:Valentine’s Arts and Crafts Pop-up Shop
DESCRIPTION:Shop for unique Valentine gifts created by Art Spark Texas and Austin NextTribe artists on Saturday\, February 8th (12:00-4 PM) at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 2128 Barton Hills Drive in Austin! Curated vendors will offer fine crafts\, cards\, wearables\, jewelry\, artwork\, books\, prints\, nail art and more! \nTypewriter Stars will be on hand to create personalized Valentine poems on vintage typewriters while you wait. The Zilker neighborhood Girl Scouts will sell cookies. Tasty treats and libations will be served. Plenty of free parking available. \nShare our Facebook event
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/valentines-arts-and-crafts-pop-up-shop/
LOCATION:St. Mark’s Episcopal Church\, 2128 Barton Hills Drive\, Austin\, Texas\, 78704
CATEGORIES:Arts & Crafts Pop-up Shop
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas offers the Elements dance class 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. Instructor: Silva Laukkanen \nElements is an ongoing class for people familiar with dance improvisation and want to go into the practice in a supportive environment. We study dance and movement improvisation and somatics. No gym membership is required to attend. Open to adults age 18 and up; all abilities with some dance experience. No registration necessary. The class fee is on a sliding scale from $5-$20\, cash or check accepted. You can pay the class fee online here. See you at the Y! \nFor more information\, email Silva Laukkanen or call (512) 454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-2nd-saturday/2020-02-08/
LOCATION:Town Lake YMCA\, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Integrated Dance
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SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance: AXIS Dance Company
DESCRIPTION:AXIS Dance Company\nWith Works by Jennifer Archibald\, Marc Brew & Robert Dekkers Presented in partnership with Art Spark Texas and KUT-FM \nFebruary 15\, 2020 @ 7:30pm\nPrepare to leave all your preconceptions at the door! \nAXIS Dance Company\, one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities\, will change the way you think about dance and the possibilities of the human body forever. Founded in 1987 and based in Oakland\, California\, AXIS has become a jewel of contemporary dance and disability culture. AXIS has paved the way for a powerful contemporary dance form—physically integrated dance—performing in over 100 cities in the US\, Israel\, UK\, Europe\, and Russia. \nFor their Austin debut\, AXIS brings three short performances to Bass Concert Hall: \n\nPetrichor– the smell of earth after rain by Jennifer Archibald. This program\, offers snapshots of intimate connections and pushes the dancers of AXIS to face how gratitude makes sense of our past\, brings peace for today\, and creates a vision for tomorrow.\nFlutter by Robert Dekker. A trio of dancers explore the balance between structure and freedom\, between holding on and letting go\, and between individuality and interconnectedness.\nRadical Impact by Marc Brew. Performers explore what it means to be human through music and movement\, investigating themes around identity. The work draws on each dancer’s unique experiences and how they identify in the world and connect with others – telling their stories through the medium of dance.\n\nPost-Perfomance Talk: Immediately following the performance
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-axis-dance-company/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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SUMMARY:Axis Dance Company Teacher Training in Physically Integrated Dance
DESCRIPTION:Axis Dance Company Teacher Training in Physically Integrated Dance\nFundamentals of Inclusive Teaching and Working with Diverse Students \nPurchase Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/teacher-training\nWith the goal of introducing inclusive dance practices and sensitivity\, AXIS Dance Company offers this exciting\, movement-based workshop geared toward teachers and faculty working with diverse populations. The session includes both learning and experiencing participatory exercises\, tasks\, and activities for classrooms and discussions about disability\,  language barriers to learning\, and accessibility. We design this teacher training for teachers of dance and experienced artists interested in developing their teaching skills in leading integrated dance in an inclusive and supportive environment. \nAXIS Dance Company teaches inclusively\, ensuring workshops are accessible to all. \nWhen: February 16th\, 2020 from 2pm-5pm \nEarly bird registration $30 until February 1st and after that $45 Purchase Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/teacher-training (contact sliva@artsaprktx.org for more information) \nThis workshop will be held at: \nL. Theo Bellmont Hall\nDance Studio BEL 502A\n2109 San Jacinto Boulevard\nAustin TX 78712.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/axis-dance-company-teacher-training-in-physically-integrated-dance/
LOCATION:L.Theo Bellmont Hall\, 2109 San Jacinto Boulevard\, Austin\, Texas\, 78712
CATEGORIES:Integrated Dance
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SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance: Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Game Night with TILT\nIt’s all fun and games as TILT takes over East Austin this February! \nJoin us as we kick off TILT’s sixth season with 75 minutes of nonstop tales & tournaments\, sports & stories\, and puzzles & play! Whether you prefer to sit back and relax or join in on the fun throughout this interactive performance\, you’ll never think of playing games in quite the same way again. \nThursday night\, February 20 will be:\nAudio-described\nASL Interpreted\nSensory Friendly \nPurchase tickets online
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-game-night/
LOCATION:TILT at Imagine Art\, 2830 Real St\, Austin\, Texas\, 78722
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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SUMMARY:Audio Described Performance: Come From Away
DESCRIPTION:Come From Away – A New Musical\nFebruary 20 @ 8pm \n“Broadway’s COME FROM AWAY is a Best Musical winner all across North America! \nThis New York Times Critics’ Pick takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of 7\,000 stranded passengers and the small town in Newfoundland that welcomed them. Cultures clashed and nerves ran high\, but uneasiness turned into trust\, music soared into the night\, and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. \nDon’t miss this breathtaking new musical written by Tony® nominees Irene Sankoff and David Hein\, and helmed by this year’s Tony-winning Best Director\, Christopher Ashley. Newsweek cheers\, “you take to a place you never want to leave!” \nOn 9/11\, the world stopped. \nOn 9/12\, their stories moved us all.” \nAccessibility Information: https://texasperformingarts.org/visit/accessibility \nEvent and Parking Information:\nhttps://texasperformingarts.org/season/come-from-away-broadway-austin-2020 \nTicket Office:\nemail: tickets@texasperformingarts.org or call: 512.471.1444\nTuesday–Friday: 10 am–5 pm
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/audio-described-performance-come-from-away/
LOCATION:Bass Concert Hall\, 2350 Robert Dedman Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Audio Described Performances
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SUMMARY:DanceAbility Method: Lecture Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:Lecture Demonstration:  “The DanceAbility Method: Creating a Social Model of Inclusivity Through the Language of Dance” \nOlivia O’Hare and the Body Shift Collective will present a lecture demonstration titled “The DanceAbility Method: Creating a Social Model of Inclusivity Through the Language of Dance” on February 21st from 11am-12:20pm (including Q & A) in the Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Center at Texas State University (405 Moon St\, San Marcos 78666). This event is free and open for public. \nThe language of the body\, preverbal\, is the oldest language. Olivia’s lecture will include a discussion of the power of improvisational dance for developing body awareness\, enhancing interpersonal relationships\, and creative expression for people of all abilities and backgrounds. The Body Shift Collective will demonstrate the principles of the DanceAbility method of inclusive dance to showcase how practicing structured improvisation can create instant choreography in the moment. There will be a brief Q & A with Olivia and the dancers after the presentation.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/danceability-method-lecture-demonstration/
LOCATION:Recital Hall in the Performing Arts Center at Texas State University\, 405 Moon St\, San Marcos\, Texas\, 78666
CATEGORIES:Body Shift
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SUMMARY:Elements Dance Class (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:Art Spark Texas offers the Elements dance class 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. Instructor: Silva Laukkanen \nElements is an ongoing class for people familiar with dance improvisation and want to go into the practice in a supportive environment. We study dance and movement improvisation and somatics. No gym membership is required to attend. Open to adults age 18 and up; all abilities with some dance experience. No registration necessary. The class fee is on a sliding scale from $5-$20\, cash or check accepted. You can pay the class fee online here. See you at the Y! \nFor more information\, email Silva Laukkanen or call (512) 454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/elements-dance-class-2nd-saturday/2020-02-22/
LOCATION:Town Lake YMCA\, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78703\, United States
CATEGORIES:Integrated Dance
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates: Love You - Help You
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 29\, 2020 @ 1pm Room 161 \nLove You – Help You. February is the month of love and relationships. Any relationship is a complicated balance of many factors\, togetherness vs independence\, my needs vs your needs\, expectations vs honesty\, listening vs speaking. This dance seems to be far more complicated for those of us with disabilities who must choreograph this delicate ballet with overprotective parents\, partners\, caregivers and even strangers. \nWe want to hear about your successes and failures with defining and claiming your independence while staying connected to those you love and need. \nOur Opening Minds\, Opening Doors Speaking Advocates group is free and meets the last Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 PM in Room 161 of the AGE of Central Texas Building. We welcome adults with disabilities who are interested in presenting stories and meeting other speakers. Email boye@artsparktx.org to RSVP or learn more.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-2-2020-02-29/2020-02-29/
LOCATION:AGE Building Rm 161\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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