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Amplify Austin 2020
Event Date:
Thursday, March 5, 2020 (All day) to Friday, March 6, 2020 (All day)
Event Category:
Texas Folklife Event
Donate Now: https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/texas-folklife
Texas Folklife will be participating in Amplify Austin Day! Amplify Austin is an annual 24-hour campaign in which the residents of Central Texas give back to the communities. This campaign is a fun way to support Texas Folklife. This year we are raising $5000 to support our many programs that support Texas traditions and customs.
Texas Folklife Announces 2020 Apprenticeships in the folk and Traditional Arts Awardees
Clockwise, from left: 2020 master Yuxin Mei; 2020 Master Thanmayee Krishnamruthy; 2020 Master Mike Beumel; and 2020 Master Gideon Alorwoyie.
TEXAS FOLKLIFE ANNOUNCES 2020 APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS AWARDEES
Big Squeeze 2020
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 3-4pm CST on facebook.com/texasfolklife LIVE
BIG SQUEEZE FINALS FROM-HOME CONCERT
Pre-recorded performances by all 4 of the 2019 Champions and a LIVE announcement of the 2020 Champions
Big Squeeze 2020 Press Release
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
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
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