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Arts Oct 19
Ride the ‘border wave’ with this Mexican artistAustin artist, Gerardo Arellano, blends expressionism and pop art to create what he calls "Border Wave" -- a style of imagery that is influenced by life on both sides of the U.S. and Mexican border.
Arts Jul 12
Bollywood dance breaks down barriers in AustinCalling himself a “global citizen”, Prakash Mohandas says the goal of his dance company is to foster understanding between people and cultures. “If people are able to come dance with each other and have fun with each other, that breaks…
Arts Apr 19
How learning steel pan helps Austin’s underserved youthThe Austin Community Steelband is working to help low-income children make music with the steel pan.
Arts Apr 05
The samba school where Brazilian rhythms meet countryAt Austin Samba School, students are dressed in American-flag cowboy outfits and dancing samba. And class has just begun.
Arts Feb 16
How a composer turned 6 abandoned pianos into a unique concertComposer Nathan Felix was living in Los Angeles when he decided to write a piece for six pianos played at once. The catch? He doesn't play the piano.
Arts Jan 05
Austin’s weekly vaudeville combines politics and magicStep into the writer's room for Esther's Follies, and you'll likely find them singing around a table about the Supreme Court and 2016 presidential election.
Arts Nov 24
In Austin exhibit, viewers immerse themselves in foam, light and soundIn Austin, 14 artists have come together to offer an immersive art experience with Strange Pilgrims, a large-scale group exhibition with experiential art at multiple venues.
Arts Oct 06
Writing workshop empowers teens to defy stereotypesThe Barrio Writers program began in 2009 with small workshops at El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana, Ca., to give teenagers a voice to speak out on the issues they normally would not address in a classroom.
Arts Sep 15
Austin artists build giant insect puppet bicyclesFeaturing larger-than-life creatures powered by pedals, Austin Bike Zoo is a one-of-a-kind blend of puppetry and cycling.
Arts Jul 15
Artist keeps Austin weird by combining his love of skater culture with fine artAn exhibit at the University of Texas in Austin asks viewers to look at skateboarding as a process of creation.