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Deeper into the Austin party summer
Today, Brant Pope, the new chairman of the University of Texas department of theater and dance, will meet and greet drama groupies in the President’s Room West at the University of Texas Club. Despite its periodic withdrawal from the public sphere, the department still wields enormous local influence.
The next night, Trailer Trash Tuesday beckons at Ego’s Bar on South Congress Avenue. Patrons are encouraged to “dress up in your favorite torn and stained shirts and your best trucker hat.”
Austin Goes Classical, a festival of 60 classical music events orchestrated by the Austin Classical Guitar Society, also starts Tuesday. I’ll wait, however, until the socializing kicks in, Thursday at the Long Center.
Also that day, the KittyPolooza Kick-Off Party offers drinks, snack and mingling with fellow cat lovers at the — where else? — Mean-Eyed Cat of West Fifth Street.
Friday, the Austin Writers League hosts its Agents Conference reception at the Hyatt Regency Austin.
Earlier in the day, Pulizter Prize-winning columnist Leonard Pitts — a personal hero — will be the guest speaker at the Carver Museum and Cultural Center as part of the Austin African American Book Festival.
Hopefully, I’ll still have time to see Rob Nash’s “Special Needs” at the Vortex on Friday night.
Saturday, two late-night options: The Slow Motion Music Summer B-Day Bash at the Phoenix nightclub features DJs Toddy B, Jesse Brede and Alex Vazquez. I’m also intrigued by Queer Up Charlie’s: Bearz vs Gayzns with DJs Realness and Manalog at Cheer Up Charlie’s on East Sixth Street.
I hope the following isn’t a surprise party, because, if so, I just ruined it: Sunday, Dr. John Hogg and David Garza throw a Pretty and Pink Birthday Party for Joanna Linden, CEO of Make-a-Wish Foundation, at their Westlake home.
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By m
June 21, 2010 3:46 PM | Link to this
The Leonard Pitts Jr. reception is 7 p.m. Friday at the Carver Center. It will be presented by LINKS as part of the African American Book Festival. I received an E-vite. I don't think there's a charge.
By Bobbi
June 21, 2010 1:15 PM | Link to this
Hi, I'm having trouble finding out the when, where and how much for Leonard Pitts this Friday. Any suggestions?
Thanks!