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jeudi 26 octobre 2017

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By Karen Murray


When it comes to locating venues in Texas, it can often be difficult. When looking for performance space Austin, Texas, it can often be even more problematic. For, over the last several decades, numerous historic and performance spaces and venues have been torn down to make way for new condominium, shopping centers and other developments.

One reason it is so difficult to locate a venue at which to host an event or perform is due to the ongoing redevelopment the city has been seeing now for decades. For, a number of historic venues which had presented comedy, music, poetry and theater have all been torn down to make way for multi-million dollar condominiums and high dollar shopping districts. As such, those having performed in the past often have a much more difficult time locating places at which to perform in the present.

When it comes to touring acts, such as big name musicians, ongoing theater productions or film presentations, there are a few venues which still remain. Most of which often draw record crowds, especially since these events are now so limited in the area. One of the most historic of which is that of the Paramount Theater which has recently made a bit of a come back. In more recent years, the theater has become a multi-faceted venue for classic movies, intimate concerts and film presentations during the South by Southwest film, comedy, interactive and music festival.

While few and far between, open venues include Austin City Limits Live, a multi-story concert venue with an art gallery. The venue hosts major acts and up and coming musicians on a regular basis. With a close connection to KGSR 93.3, a local radio station, the venue also supports a number of live public and private broadcasts throughout the year.

The second most popular venue in the area is that of the Long Center. The Long as it is known hosts a number of concerts, plays and musicals and boast some of the best acoustics in the area. It is also home to a number of Austin performing arts groups such as Ballet Austin, the Lyric Opera and the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Due to the wide variety of presentations throughout the year, individuals can often buy season or single tickets.

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.

A smaller venue Sky Candy is one related more to aerial classes and movement oriented events. Although, the space can be rented by individuals and groups for other events. Still, the most popular event at the space appears to be the aerial scarf dance classes which are offered on a somewhat regular basis. One downfall of the venue is that there is no air conditioning or water, so it is important to bring a water bottle and hydrate when attending classes or events at this space. Due to the lack of air conditioning, the space often hosts classes, events and rental space during the Fall and Winter months.

One of the premiere performance spaces in and around the city is that of the Zachary Scott Theater. Zachary Scott is a community theater which has been in existence for quite some time. Due to the popularity of the theater, individuals can now purchase single or season tickets. For, the theater tends to have at least one production during each season of the year.




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