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Austin
Music/Dance
JAN 22: JONNY LANG
To simply listen to Lang--raspy, gravely vocals and wicked guitar solos--is to imagine a well-aged, well-weathered blues veteran. To see him is another story. At 23 and baby-faced, Lang is a surprise. But surprise is something the Fargo, North Dakota-born rocker seems to do well. He did, after all, release his first solo album at age 15. At 8. $29-$44.25. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-469-7459). (W+)
JAN 28: GEORGE STRAIT
In October of last year, the Texas native notched his 51st number-one single, a nice coup considering he had just released a greatest hits collection entitled 50 Number Ones earlier in the month. Seeming to never go out of style, Strait has reached the top of the charts more times than any other solo artist. With up-and-comer Dierks Bentley. At 7:30. $49.50-$59.50. Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River (512-477-5050 or 512-471-7744). (W+)
AUSTIN LYRIC OPERA
Jan 8, 10, 14 & 16: Strauss: Elektra-based on Sophocles's tangled tragedy. Fri, Sat & Mon at 7:30; Sun at 3. $17.50-$111.50. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-472-5992 or 800-316-7372). (W+)
AUSTIN SYMPHONY
Jan 21 & 22 at 8: Mozart: Concerto No 1 for Piano in C Minor. Rachmaninoff: Symphonic Dances. Peter Serkin, piano. Peter Bay, conductor. $19-$37. UT campus, Bass Concert Hall, 23rd & Robert Dedman Dr (512-475-6064 or 888-462-3787). (W+)
ONE WORLD THEATRE
Jan 21 at 7 & 9:30: Jerry Jeff Walker; $50-$78. Jan 23 at 5 & 8: Ballet Internationale; $40-$70. Jan 28 at 7 & 9:30: Maynard Ferguson & his Big Bop Nouveau Band; $29-$70. Jan 30 at noon: Atash; $16-$18. Jan 30 at 5 & 7:30: Judy Collins; $29-$70. 7701 Bee Caves Rd (512-329-6753). (W+)
Theater
FRONTERA FEST 2005
This unjuried "fringe festival" is back for its 12th year with another round of offbeat thespians taking part in the Short Fringe, the Long Fringe, BYOV (that's Bring Your Own Venue), and Mi Casa Es Su Teatro. Jan 11-Feb 12. Call for schedule. $10-$14. Hyde Park Theater, 511 W. 43rd and the Blue Theater, 826 Spring dale (512-479-7529).
THE OFF CENTER
The Match--a quartet of dancers choreographed by Deborah Hay performs a variety of meditation-like exercises. In October, Rude Mechanicals will premiere an interpretation of Hay's work, pairing the dancers with a theatrical match. Jan 11-15. At 8. Gen adm $15, senior citizens & students $12. 2211 Hidalgo (512-476-7833). (W)
Museums/Galleries
ARTHOUSE AT THE JONES CENTER
Jan 29-Feb 27: Life Drawing: Danica Phelps; Eric Schell. Thru Jan 15: Lounge!--with the walls taken down, Arthouse will fill its 3,000 square feet with conventions for lounging and conversing; in collaboration with the UT School of Architecture. Open Tue, Wed & Fri 11-7; Thur 11-9; Sat 10-5; Sun 1-5. Free. 700 Congress Ave (512-453-5312). (W+)
AUSTIN MUSEUM OF ART--DOWNTOWN
Thru Feb 20: Andy Goldsworthy: Mountain and Coast Autumn Into Winter--color photographs capture images of leaf, mud, and snow sculptures as the works dissipate. Open Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 10-6; Thur 10-8; Sun noon-5. Gen adm $5 ($1 on Tue), senior citizens & students $4 ($1 on Tue), children 12 & under free. 823 Congress Ave (512-495-9224). (W+)
BOB BULLOCK TEXAS STATE HISTORY MUSEUM
This museum, which is named for the former Texas lieutenant governor, houses three floors of exhibits that trace the history of Texas. Thru Jan 9: Go West: Selections from the Jack S Blanton Museum of Art, CR Smith Collection. Open Mon Sat 9-6, Sun noon-6. Gen adm $5.50, senior citizens $4,50, children 5-18 $3, 4 & under free. 1800 N. Congress Ave (512-936-8746). (W+)
JACK S BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART
Jan 28 May 22: Marking Time, 1995-2005: Contemporary Art From Chile--newly acquired works in fabric, clay, paste, acrylic, and Plasticine from 11 contemporary Chilean artists; also, European Paintings: Open Storage--some 120 pieces from the permanent collection, most of which have never before been displayed; also, The Blanton Builds: A Look at Your New Museum. Open Tue-Fri 10-5, Thur 10-7, Sat & Sun 1-5. Free. UT campus, UT Art Bldg, 23rd & San Jacinto (512-471-7324). (W+)
Sports
AUSTIN ICE BATS
The Central Hockey League team's home season. Jan 1: Laredo Bucks. Jan 8: Fort Worth Brahmas. Jan 9 at 4: Colorado Eagles. Jan 14: San Angelo Saints. Jan 15: Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees. Jan 20: Corpus Christi Rayz. Jan 22: Laredo Bucks. Jan 28: Fort Worth Brahmas. At 7:35 (unless otherwise noted). $10-$35. Travis County Exposition Center, 7311 Decker Ln (512-927-7825 or 512-477-6060). (W+)
Other Events
AUSTIN JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Ten films, including Moving Heaven and Earth, Bonjour Monsieur Shlomi, and Wondrous Oblivion, will be screened in the third year of the festival. Shorts from the Sam Spiegel Film and Television School in Jerusalem will also be shown. The theme of this year's fest is Reel Images--Real People. Jan 27-Feb 6. Call for schedule. Gen adm $7.50, senior citizens & students $5 (all-screenings pass $65). Arbor Cinema at Great Hills, 9828 Great Hills Trail (512-735-8426). (W+)
GEORGE CARLIN
The comedian and author of When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? performs stand-up. Jan 15 at 7 & 9:45. Call for prices. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (866-443-8849) (W+)
MOVIE MAGIC: THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE MOVIES
Mad Science takes kids of all ages behind the scenes of moviemaking. The audience is encouraged to participate in remakes of the Pink Panther and Rocky, as well as recent classics like Legally Blonde and Agent Cody Banks. Jan 30 at 2 & 4:30. $10-$19. Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave (512-469-7459). (W+)
Points of Interest
THE CAPITOL
The statehouse, dedicated in 1888, was completely restored in 1994. Open Mon-Fri 7 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat & Sun 9-8. Free tours Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30, Sat 9:30-3:30, Sun noon-3:30 (call ahead for groups of 10 or more). 11th & Congress Ave (522 463-0063). (W+) The Capitol Visitors Center (11th & Brazos, 512-305-8400), located in the 1857 General Land Office Bldg, houses historical exhibits. Open Mon-Sat 9 5, Sun noon-5. Free. Parking at 12th & San Jacinto (first 2 hours free). (W+)
Dallas
Music/Dance
JAN 21: JONNY LANG
To simply listen to Lang--raspy, gravely vocals and wicked guitar solos--is to imagine a well-aged, well-weathered blues veteran. To see him is another story. At 23 and baby-faced, Lang is a surprise. But surprise is something the Fargo, North Dakota-born rocker seems to do well. He did, after all, release his first solo album at age 15. At 7:30. $22. Gypsy Tea Room, 2548 Elm (214-744-9779 or 888-512-7469). (W+)
JAN 28-30: TOMMY TUNE & THE MANHATTAN RHYTHM KINGS
A song-and-dance revue from the multifaceted nine-time Tony Award winner and the accomplished jazz trio. With the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, featuring the following selections: Strauss: Plappermaulchen; Arnold: English Dances; Shostakovich: Tahiti Trot from the Golden Age; Tchaikovsky: Melodie from Souvenir d'un lieu cher; Steiner: Waltz from Jezebel; and Dvorak: Slavonic Dance. Fri & Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $20-$100. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora (214-692-0203). (W+)
DALLAS OPERA
Jan 7, 9, 12 & 15: Verdi: Luisa Miller--Ruth Ann Swenson stars in the title role. Call for schedule. $19-$265. Music Hall at Fair Park, 1st Ave & Parry Ave (214-443-1000). (W+)
DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Jan 6-9: Dvorak: Concerto for Violin. Gutierrez-Heras: Postludio for Strings. Ives: Symphony No 2. Beethoven: Overture to Fidelio. Andrew Litton, conductor. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $8-$100. Jan 13-15 at 8: Bruch: Concerto No 1 for Violin. Handel: Selections from Water Music Suite. Elgar: Symphony No 2. Andrew Litton, conductor. $8-$100. Jan 20-23: Sibelius: Finlandia and Legends. Liszt: Concerto No 1 for Piano. Osmo Vanska, conductor. Thur-Sat at 8, Sun at 2:30. $8-$100. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora (214-692-0203). (W+)
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