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Dock Ellis Doc + Pink Martini Mix
First out of the docket on Saturday was a party at the Highball. Packed as always, Highball hosted a benefit for the Center for Independent Documentary. This also served as a demo for the documentary “No No: A Dockumentary.” This movie recalls the life of Dock Ellis, the late Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher who said he threw a no-hitter in 1970 while on LSD.
Mike Blizzard and Jeff Radice
Key movie players Mike Blizzard and Jeff Radice were in high — sorry — spirits, as the Highball — there we go again — party room filled. (The guy can’t help it.) Musical acts and film excerpts were slated for later in the evening. I had time to catch up with a dear friend from Houston, Glen Politte, and make a new acquaintance, Ron Beal, originally from Bryan and acutely attuned to politics. For outtakes, updates, etc. go to the doc site.
Ruby Painter and Steve Sanders
Entertainment editor Sharon Chapman and I then scampered over to the Palmer Events Center for Pink Martini. This Oregon-based act has been tickling audiences for many years with their international takes on standards, lounge sounds and dance music. They played with the Austin Symphony Orchestra, which also provided a brief first act of consonant music.
Ron Beal, Sarah Searcy and Sunit Sikri
Hearing anything in the Palmer Events Center is a challenge. For the Butler Pops Series, guests also bring along picnic feasts and purchase comestibles from the copious selections at the concession stands. Dreamy Pink Martini, however, felt detached, distant in the vast exhibit hall. I know the table arrangement on Palmer’s flat floor enhances a long, casual tradition for the pops, but so much else suffers, socially and musically.
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