Drama and Art Events in Texas

For those Texans who would rather spend time with dramatic and artistic pursuits, here are some activities to suit your tastes:

On Sept. 8th at the Salvage Vanguard Theatre, “The Intergalactic Nemesis” will mimic a 30s sci-fi radio serial and features live sound effects and commercial breaks at 8 p.m. before it leaves for a national tour. The theatre is located at the Hogg Memorial Auditorium, 24th & Whitis in Austin and the University of Texas Performing Arts Center will present the program. The facility is a nonprofit arts organization committed to promoting a lively exchange between artists and audiences who haven’t been exposed to their work. In 2004 they celebrated their ten-year anniversary. They produce the nation’s most exciting theater according to their website, www.salvagevanguard.org, and this particular production is described as “melodramatic and episodic.”

The event features actress Lee Eddy as Molly Sloan’s character.

For information, call 512-471-1444.

Sept. 9th the Texas Crossroads Festival will take place in Dallas. The carnival includes live entertainment from Eddie Coker and the Biscuit Brothers, games, an ice block shaving contest, historic characters, and root beer floats. The event will be held at Heritage Village at Old City Park, 1515 S. Harwood from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults at the gate and free for children under 12. You can save $1 per ticket if you buy online. Prospective vendors can download an application at the website. Kids can also make their own fireworks fan and a kite to take home.

For details, call 214-421-5141 or go to www.oldcitypark.org.

Through Sept. 23rd at the Amon Carter Museum at 3501 Camp Bowie Boulevard in Fort Worth, “Reinventing America: Three Modern Views on Paper” will be presented. The event, which started April 3rd, will feature engaging artworks with a group of related prints, photos, and drawings that provide artistic and historical context, according to the website. Admission is free. Items like “Home by the Railroad,” “Study for Battle of Lights, Coney Island,” and “Brooklyn Bridge No. 2” are some of the featured displays.

Edward Hopper (1882-1967) drew the home by the railroad piece, a charcoal on paper. Joseph Stella (1877-1946) painted the watercolor regarding Coney Island on display from 1913 to 1914. The Brooklyn Bridge etching was done by John Marin (1870-1953) in 1913.

For more details, call 817-738-1933 or go to www.cartermuseum.org.