A summer musical for kids at a price that can't be beat...FREE! I love free…read more This year they performed The Curious Case of Rumplestiltskin. It was a little over an hour long, a perfect length of time for the kids. The music was campy and the costumes, lights, props, and sets were colorful enough to hold the attention of my 22 month old. I think it was a hit for her first play/musical experience. The George Washington Carver Museum & Cultural Center Boyd Vance Theatre is small and holds about 130 people. I don't think there's a bad seat in the house. They started handing out tickets about an hour before the 11am show. They opened the doors about a half hour before the show. All first come, first served. They had free face painting, a free raffle, Girl Scout patches for $3, and T-shirts for $10-15. Donations are accepted to benefit the production. At the end, they have all the actors come out and sign the kid's programs and hand out little toy trinkets. My princess was most infatuated with the three little piggies character. She was so excited to meet them! Can't wait to go back next year!

Last night the mister and I watch the Violet Crown Radio Players re-enact a radio show adaptation…read moreof a Perry Mason mystery, "The Crooked Candle". It was a great way to spend a Thursday night and the price was right. Free. The retro-vintage radio drama performance featured goat herders, ship captains, adultery, and much more! The event was sponsored by the Harry Ransom Center and performed by the Violet Crown Radio Players in the Jessen Auditorium on the UT campus. An Austin-based performance troupe, the VCRPs, recreate live radio experiences complete with vintage costumes and advertising. In reading the bios, every player has vast experience in the arts, on stage, writing, singing and acting. The Harry Ransom Center sponsors the VCRPs throughout the year. We plan to attend the July 10th performance of a 1950s radio show, "Dangerous Assignment". Check the Harry Ransom Center website for a schedule. Parking is sketchy but we found a park on 21st street. Dobie Parking Garage is a block away. Props to Kevin N. for posting this event!

I saw them in Fredricksburg, TX last weekend and they were the best. The music was diverse, and the…read morecrowd loved them. I danced all night and had a great time, I'd see them again if I had the opportunity.

We stumbled into our normal north Austin restaurant for happy hour yesterday around 6pm.  Caboose…read morewas going to be performing at 8:15, and they were doing a sound check.  The drummer was pounding the drum over and over again.  The bass guitar was also playing notes for the sake of noise and the keyboard would randomly check in.  Most people go to Happy Hour to chat with friends after a long week.  With this "sound check" going on and on it was simply impossible to speak.   We've been here many, many times, and all the Friday evening bands have to check levels, but it's never gone on like this. We spoke to our waitress who said it had been going on since 2:30 and the wait staff appeared to be annoyed.  She spoke to someone who said he could turn off the sound and we'd just hear vocals.  Which was true, for about 5 mins.  Then they sang a number to check their levels (it's now about 7pm).  They finally sat down for a break before they're officially started.  We were able to could continue with conversation asking to for our tickets around 8pm. We heard the first song, which was obviously well rehearsed, however you couldn't hear the vocalist over the bass guitar.  It seems if they are going to interrupt a happy hour for several hours to check levels, the levels should be spot on when it begins.   Again, I stress, this band has a perfectly wonderful sound.  Obviously well rehearsed and work together.  However, they're never ending sound check needs to be taken into consideration to business owners realizing that patrons will have to experience a cacophonous happy hour while the band sets levels which seems to lead to a bass guitar solo while the gifted vocalist's lyrics can't be heard.     I don't think the blame falls Completely on the group though (hence three stars instead of 1), the restaurant manager should have been more proactive in getting them under control.

Unfortunately I would not recommend this studio. We paid $285 for the recital package and there…read morewere only 3 practices total. Communication and organization were poor throughout the session. At one point parents were texted only 10 minutes before practice (cancelled), even though we live 20 minutes away. Costumes were handed out only two days before recital, leaving almost no time to address sizing issues. No measurements or sizing confirmation were done beforehand, and my daughter's costume was extremely oversized and unwearable. The only solution offered was pinning it, and a refund was declined despite the costume not fitting at all. After being with the studio for over a year, this experience was disappointing enough that we decided to withdraw our daughter from future classes. I would also like to add there was one practice my daughter left her water tumbler and I text the teacher immediately and asked to grab it the following class and we were just ignored completely.

Tap n Toe school of dance has always treated my daughter so well in her journey for performing…read morearts. They offer a variety of classes from tap, ballet, hip-hop, jazz contemporary and free special-needs dance. They work with the children each session to memorize several counts of eight that end up into a dance performance at the end of the season. The dance performances have been everywhere from malls to downtown at ballet Austin where they put on a beautiful production for all the children. My only wish is that they would work harder to traditionally refine each movement.

Phenomenal place to learn north Indian classical music. I love the patience of the teacher and her…read moregentle persistence to get the notes right. And after seeing the yearly dance performance by the students (wow....words don't do justice) I definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to get in touch with their roots or learn something new.

I am very fortunate to have my daughter learn from Vidyut. She is a very dedicated teacher (even…read morewith an injured knee, she took classes!) who gives individual attention and feedback. Her passion, efforts and patience as a teacher is truly commendable!

What an experience. Being serenaded by strolling minstrels as you hike through greenbelt areas in…read moreAustin. Will Taylor peppers the hike with his knowledge of local Austin history, geology, flora, fauna, and meditation, as Will and his fellow musicians serenade you with all manner of instruments and voices. All-in-all, a lovely way to spend 2-1/2 hours in Austin. Look up Strings in the Woods and register for an upcoming hike. You will not be disappointed.

We hired a Strings Attached duo to play during our wedding ceremony and were very pleased! We had…read moreto make some unexpected changes throughout the process and they were understanding and accommodating. The music sounded lovely, they had a great selection to choose from, and we were very happy with them!

My daughter has been part of the One family for almost 2 years. Before, we were at a very large…read morestudio that focused on weekly short classes with over 30 students in a room. It has been a breath of fresh air having small classes at One - 6 to 10 kids - where the teacher can really focus, teach and correct. My daughter looks forward to all her classes - and it is a lot! - but her technique and skill have improved more than I can say! She looks confident and strong on stage. She wants to continue and eventually make it on point. The other students at the studio are wonderful as are the teachers. It really is a very positive and supportive place to dance. I'm very grateful!

What a beautiful place for dancers! We have taken our little girl here the last year+ (she is 4…read moreyears now) and she has truly learned so much. She looks forward to class every week, and she's gained so much control and grace with her body through learning in class. The older girls are phenomenal and serve as wonderful role models to the littles. The owner Meredith is extremely passionate, helpful, and lovely! Can't say enough great things. Thank you for creating such a strong foundation for our little girl that we will build on with you for years to come.

For the past nine years, the Austin School of Classical Ballet (ASCB) has been an integral part of…read moremy 14-year-old daughter's life... a second home if you will. As a naturally reserved and serious individual, ASCB has profoundly shaped her, building her confidence, poise, and integrity. Ms. Jennifer, the studio's exceptionally knowledgeable director and teacher, has been a constant guide, witnessing and fostering my daughter's growth every step of the way. From a mother's perspective, I cannot overstate the immense impact that both the studio and Ms. Jennifer have had in shaping not only her dance technique but also her character. ASCB maintains a high standard of technique, which Ms. Jennifer skillfully balances with patience and kindness. And to anyone wondering whether this is the studio for your dancer... I can't emphasize enough that your dancer will find a home here where they will be both challenged and nurtured...where they will grow! Here's a quick list for "WHY ASCB?"... * This is a serious ballet studio. Classical technique is taught with a high standard and with care and kindness. * The classical ballet technique taught at ASCB fosters a strong, flexible, and coordinated body and nurtures discipline, focus, and expressive movement. * Ms. Jennifer is highly knowledgeable and effective. * It's a smaller studio which means more individualized attention, increased guidance, and stronger teacher-student relationship. * Once dancers hit a certain level, the dancers are invited to attend the studio's summer intensive w/guest teachers. * The schedule works nicely around school schedules. * I absolutely love seeing all the dancers perform at the studio's recitals. The work put into them by Ms. Jennifer and the dancers is incredible! * OH! Aaaaand the studio is right by Movin' Easy! Did your dancer forget their tights? No problem, just walk a couple of doors down and boom!

ASCB is the premier ballet studio in the Austin area. The care and dedication Ms. Jennifer gives to…read moreall of her studies is evident in their progress and improvement. If you want your dancer to learn from one of the best, this is the studio for you.