Arts
Recommended
Feb. 3, 2005
THURSDAY
'Viewpoint 2005.' Independent curator Michael Duncan is a corresponding editor for Art in America. Marcia Vetrocq is a senior editor at Art in America. The two will take the podium together in the kickoff lecture of Viewpoint, University of Texas' Department of Art and Art History's annual lecture series of distinguished contemporary critics. 4 p.m., Art Building, Room 1.102, 23rd Street and San Jacinto Boulevard, free, 471-7757. -- Jeanne Claire van Ryzin
'Fresh Black Paint 'O5.' Georgetown artist Norma Clark is the featured artist of this year's 'Fresh Black Paint' exhibit presented by DiverseArts. Clark's mixed media abstractions offer a refreshing look at the intricacies of life. Opening reception: 6 to 9 p.m. today. Regular gallery hours: noon to 6 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays. Exhibit continues through March 30. Little Gallery, DiverseArts, 1705 Guadalupe St. Suite 234, free, 477-9438, www.diversearts.org. -- J.C.v.R.
Opening Party. The Blanton Museum of Art kicks off the last round of exhibits it will stage in its Art Building location before it moves into its new building in 2006. See 'Marking Time, 1995-2005: Contemporary Art from Chile' and 'European Paintings: Open Storage' while tasting wines and food from Chile and dancing bossa nova to DJ Portal. 7-9 p.m. today, Blanton Museum of Art, University of Texas campus, 23rd Street and San Jacinto Boulevard, $10 (free for museum members), 471-7324, www.blantonmuseum.org. -- J.C.v.R.
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
Hsing-ay Hsu and the Austin Symphony Orchestra. Since making her stage debut at age 4, Beijing-born pianist Hsing-ay Hsu has performed at such prestigious venues as New York's Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the Lincoln Center. She joins the Austin Symphony Orchestra for a concert that includes Samuel Barnber's sole piano concerto, 'Old and Lost Rivers' by Tobias Picker and Schumann's Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, which celebrates the Rhine River. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Bass Concert Hall, University of Texas campus, 23rd Street and Robert Dedman Drive, $19-$37, 476-6064, www.austinsymphony.org. -- J.C.v.R.
SATURDAY
'Paté or Pasta? French vs. Italian Baroque.' La Follia Austin Baroque serves up tempting samples of French and Italian Baroque in an enjoyable concert lecture that will teach audiences the differences between the two styles. 3 p.m. Saturday, Armstrong Community Music School, Austin Lyric Opera, 901 Barton Springs Road, $5-$10, 472-5927. -- J.C.v.R.
TUESDAY
'Celebrating African-American Music.' The Austin Chamber Music Center will provide a rare opportunity to hear chamber music by African-American composers, a program that highlights the music of 17th century pioneer Le Chavalier de Saint-Georges as well as that of David Baker, Patrice Rushen and the legendary musicologist William Grant Still. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday , King-Seabrook Chapel, Huston-Tillotson College, 900 Chicon St., free, 454-0026, www.austinchambermusic.org. -- J.C.v.R.
