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Arthouse is taking the party to the roof
Not since the Long Center opened have I heard so much excited rumbling about an arts-related project in Austin. And with good reason. By all accounts, the newly remodeled new home to contemporary art is stunning and it’s been said by many that the 5,500-square-foot rooftop lounge area will be one of the most amazing spaces in town.
Always free to the public, Arthouse will also add to a burgeoning downtown night life by offering extended hours, as noted by Statesman arts writer Jeanne Claire van Ryzin in her post here.
The new space will be open until 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, but as van Ryzin points out, one of the cool features for new members is the fact that the upstairs lounge will be open only to members until 11 p.m. on Wednesdays. That should make for one hell of a hang for those heading downtown mid-week, as members will be able to snack and drink (BYOB-style).
To introduce people to the new building and hopefully lure them into membership with their sweet rooftop space, Arthouse is throwing a big ol’ rooftop party with an open bar, catered food and beats that will echo the building-lined corridors of the city. The grand reopening party that is part fundraiser and part hell-raiser will feature the high energy dance music of Brooklyn-based band and art/performance collective MEN.
Tickets to Friday’s party that starts at 10 p.m. and (allegedly) runs till midnight — though stopping so early on such a big night would seem a bit foolish — are $125, with proceeds going to help run this free public art space.
If you can’t make it to the party Friday night, the public reopening of Arthouse is Sunday from noon to 8 p.m. and will feature innovative inaugural exhibitions, live music, art workshops, and more.
Photos: A look at the new Arthouse
For much more about the new Arthouse, check out these stories from the Statesman’s Jean Claire van Ryzin:
- Arthouse raises the cultural ante on Congress
- Blueprints for reopening Arthouse constructs an engaging array of exhibit pieces
Photo by Michael Moran/ Courtesy of Arthouse.
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