Tuesday, October 17, 2017

Discovering Available Performance Space Austin

By Karen Murray


When it comes to finding a place to host an open-mic or poetry reading or slam, it can often be difficult to do so. In fact, performance space Austin, Texas is some of the most difficult to locate when desiring to host such an event. Although, for lovers of concerts, movement productions and theater, there are still a few hot spots in town.

While this is the case, there are still several venues open and operating in the city. Although, with only a limited number of performance venues, many artists still find it hard to succeed. In particular, live music venues and poetry reading and slam spaces have been the most effected.

Fortunately, there are also still a few spaces which offer world class entertainment and provide a venue for larger touring acts. In fact, some of the best performance halls and theaters still grace the capitol city entertainment scene. While some are smaller more intimate spaces, others can hold thousands of audience members.

Venues which are still open and operating include Austin City Limits Live, a live music venue featuring well known and up and coming musicians. In addition to concerts, the venue hosts one of the best art galleries in the city on the second floor. The gallery features artists of all genres spanning a number of years.

The Long Center is another popular venue among community members as it is very convenient to a number of freeways. The center offers a number of plays, musicals and concerts throughout the year. As the center is home to a number of local arts organizations including the Lyric Opera, Ballet Austin and the Austin Symphony orchestra.

Another well known venue, due its location on the University of Texas Austin campus is that of Bass Hall. The hall features a number special concerts, events, student productions, and plays put on by the film and theater department as well as other productions. As might be expected, it is a favorite venue among community members, professors, staff and students.

While Sky Candy is small, intimate and clean, it lacks air conditioning. As a result, most classes, events and shows at this small space occur during Fall and Winter months. Although, the aerial classes offered throughout the year are often a hit, especially with those involved in the local movement scene. Individuals can also rent the space for personal productions or other events when the space is available.

Some other performance spaces in or near Austin include, the Round Rock Performing Arts Center which hosts a number of concerts and the Zachary Scott Theater, which is most likely one of the longest running community theaters based in the city. The Zachary Scott generally presents a number of plays and productions on a year round basis. Lastly, when perusing the local entertainment area of 6th Street, Esther's Follies offers a performance which is often unforgettable. Often based on current events and politics, the players at this long run comedic theater take audiences on a trip of laughter akin to no other.




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