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Discovering Available Performance Space Austin

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.

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.

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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