THE BIG SQUEEZE, TEXAS FOLKLIFE’S STATEWIDE YOUTH ACCORDION CONTEST,
ANNOUNCES 2020 LINEUP OF COMPETITIONS AND CONCERTS
Young Accordion Players Are Invited to Learn, Compete and Engage
in Live Music Events Across the State
Featured
Multiple Sclerosis Fundraiser Concert for Tawny Thomson-Bush
Event Date:
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - 14:00 to 17:00
Event Category:
Texas Folklife Event
On Sunday February 9th, 2020 Texas Folklife will host a House Concert Fundraiser for Tawny Thomson-Bush in which all proceeds will go towards her efforts to receive life saving stem cell chemotherapy treatment.
This event includes performances by world music greats:
Oliver Rajamani, Roberto Riggio, Julie Slim, and Atlas Maior.
Tickets: $35
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/multiple-sclerosis-fundraiser-concert-for-t...
Art Form Spotlight: Pingelap Stick Dance
Early in 2019 Sabrina Yakana participated in the Texas Folklife Apprenticeship Program. She learned the traditional art of Pingelapese stick dance from master artist Sepir Yakana, a dance previously done to train hand eye coordination for warriors entering into battle. Now, however, the dance serves as a way to entertain.
"See It Through My Eyes" Audio Series
Texas Folklife and Akins High School Austin Corps created a new radio and podcast series, "See It Through My Eyes,” during the fall 2019 school semester. This series of audio documentaries is about Texas artists and activism, civics, and Akins High traditions. This project was produced by the Texas Folklife student and community documentary training program, Stories from Deep in the Heart, and Akins High School Austin Corps senior class lead by Social Studies Teacher Linda O’Neal. The culmination of the project was a Listening Party at the City Hall Austin on December 6, 2019.
The Art of a Vintage Ride
Event Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 18:30 to 20:30
Event Category:
Texas Folklife Event
Join Texas Folklife at the Texas Folklife Gallery as we celebrate the opening of Exhibit: The Art of Vintage Cars. Tim Higgins will be in attendance to speak about his experiences and creating the exhibit. Refreshments and great company will be provided.
Tim Higgins always had a fascination with cars of the fifties and sixties and those of the decades before. Photographing vintage cars rekindled his fascination with the spirit of a past era and their beauty. The photos in this exhibit were taken over a period of seven years at the Lone Star Round Up and The Austin Speed Shop.
#GivingTuesday!
Event Date:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 (All day)
Event Category:
Texas Folklife Event
Today Texas Folklife celebrates #GivingTuesday, the global day of generosity! We want to thank you for your support and hope you will consider making a gift toward our campaign. Your contribution will make an impact; every little bit helps sustain our programs and preserve folk and traditional arts across the state! Give now at https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/txfgivingtuesday2019
Sembrando Herencia 2019 - Las Lavanderas
Event Date:
Saturday, December 14, 2019 - 18:30
Event Category:
Non-Texas-Folklife Event
Las Lavenderas:
They were strong women, a key group in the economic development of their time -- and a force to be reckoned with!
Join Puerto Rican Folkloric Dance for our 17th original musical that brings history to life through community theater -- featuring acting, live music, and dance. Written by Tekina-eirú Maynard, Las Lavanderas is our newest play based in history that celebrates unsung heroes!
Giving Tuesday: Festival of Texas Fiddling Preview
Event Date:
Tuesday, December 3, 2019 - 18:00 to 20:00
Event Category:
Texas Folklife Event
Join us at the Texas Folklife Gallery on Tuesday December 3rd as we close out Giving Tuesday and prepare for the 5th Annual Festival of Texas Fiddling. The $10 entry fee will go towards our Giving Tuesday fundraising goal. Refreshments will be provided and live music will be provided by the Shinbone Alley String Band.
Book Launch Party: Quinceañera Style
Event Date:
Thursday, December 12, 2019 - 18:00 to 20:00
Event Category:
Texas Folklife Event
Join us at the Texas Folklife Gallery Thursday December 12th to celebrate the release of Dr. Rachel Valentina González's latest book Quinceañera Style: Social Belongings and Latinx Consumer Identities.
Gallery Exhibit Opening: Accordion Kings & Queens
Event Date:
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 16:30 to 18:00
Event Category:
Texas Folklife Event
Texas Folklife is proud to present the Exhibit Opening of Accordion Kings and Queens at Cactus Music on Thursday November 23rd. The Afternoon will feature music from Texas Folklife Big Squeeze Statewide Accordion Contest Champions Lil Steven and the Zydeco Futures along with special guest Chloe Johnson.