/arts-eclectic Arts Eclectic turns the spotlight on happenings in the arts and culture scene in and around the Austin area. Through interviews with local musicians, dancers, singers, and artists, Arts Eclectic aims to bring locals to the forefront and highlight community cultural events.Support for Arts Eclectic comes from Broadway Bank, The Contemporary Austin, and The Blanton. en-US Copyright KUT News 2025 Tue, 27 May 2025 20:49:12 GMT /life-arts/2025-05-27/a-bad-idea-but-the-best-idea-the-hideouts-48-hour-improv-marathon The Hideout will soon have to leave their longtime downtown location, but before they move to a new space, they'll stage one last 48 Hour Improv Marathon at their current theater space. Tue, 27 May 2025 20:49:12 GMT /life-arts/2025-05-27/a-bad-idea-but-the-best-idea-the-hideouts-48-hour-improv-marathon Michael Lee /life-arts/2025-05-21/my-own-reinvention-alchemy-theatre-puts-their-own-spin-of-grand-hotel-the-musical Alchemy Theatre is presenting their version of Grand Hotel the Musical at the intimate Wisenhunt stage at ZACH. Wed, 21 May 2025 16:16:15 GMT /life-arts/2025-05-21/my-own-reinvention-alchemy-theatre-puts-their-own-spin-of-grand-hotel-the-musical Michael Lee /life-arts/2025-05-12/it-becomes-jazz-lulu-fest-returns-this-weekend Peggy Stern's long-running Lulu Fest, a celebration of female bandleaders and improvised music, returns this weekend. Mon, 12 May 2025 18:18:31 GMT /life-arts/2025-05-12/it-becomes-jazz-lulu-fest-returns-this-weekend Michael Lee /life-arts/2025-04-27/start-the-conversation-hot-the-exhibit-is-a-month-long-artistic-exploration-of-perimenopause HOT: The Exhibit is a month-long exploration of perimenopause, featuring an art gallery, a play, discussions, and health panels. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT /life-arts/2025-04-27/start-the-conversation-hot-the-exhibit-is-a-month-long-artistic-exploration-of-perimenopause Michael Lee /life-arts/2025-04-20/hes-just-a-big-deal-john-burnetts-world-music-encounters-hosts-zenyoji-keisuke-and-sumie-kaneko For the final installment of its second season, John Burnett's world music showcase World Music Encounters will present 'Soundscapes of Japan' with two very popular musicians who might not be known yet by Austin audiences. Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:00:00 GMT /life-arts/2025-04-20/hes-just-a-big-deal-john-burnetts-world-music-encounters-hosts-zenyoji-keisuke-and-sumie-kaneko Michael Lee /life-arts/2025-04-14/i-dont-think-youll-feel-alone-wanna-play-is-a-play-with-songs-that-explores-adult-friendships Color Arc's Productions' new play-with-songs Wanna Play is a sort of Wizard of Oz meets Squid Game fantasy that's also really about how hard it is to make friends as an adult. Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:35:16 GMT /life-arts/2025-04-14/i-dont-think-youll-feel-alone-wanna-play-is-a-play-with-songs-that-explores-adult-friendships Michael Lee /life-arts/2025-04-04/this-unique-blend-of-art-forms-mothertree-uses-music-and-dance-to-explore-humanity-and-trees Bonnie Cullum has been thinking of creating a show about trees for years, and that show is now onstage at the VORTEX. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 20:22:18 GMT /life-arts/2025-04-04/this-unique-blend-of-art-forms-mothertree-uses-music-and-dance-to-explore-humanity-and-trees /life-arts/2025-03-31/this-is-a-love-story-robert-schenkkan-recounts-his-parents-courtship-in-bob-jean With Bob & Jean: A Love Story, playwright Robert Schenkkan shares the story of his parents' WWII courtship Mon, 31 Mar 2025 21:42:57 GMT /life-arts/2025-03-31/this-is-a-love-story-robert-schenkkan-recounts-his-parents-courtship-in-bob-jean Michael Lee /2025-03-26/overwhelmingly-supportive-san-marcos-and-taylor-plan-studio-tours-this-april This April, two towns in the greater Austin area �� San Marcos and Taylor �� are planning citywide art studio tours. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:16:20 GMT /2025-03-26/overwhelmingly-supportive-san-marcos-and-taylor-plan-studio-tours-this-april Michael Lee /life-arts/2025-03-17/this-kind-of-dreamlike-hold-callie-collins-new-novel-challenges-and-celebrates-austin-nostalgia Callie Collins debut novel, Walk Softly on This Heart of Mine, indulges in some nostalgia for the '70s Austin music scene while also challenging that rosy backward view some have of the era. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:23:28 GMT /life-arts/2025-03-17/this-kind-of-dreamlike-hold-callie-collins-new-novel-challenges-and-celebrates-austin-nostalgia