Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, March 8, 2010
Attention Two-Stepper: Allison Orr Wants YOU!
We need two-steppers, yes we do!
Would you like to participate in what might be the grandest of all two-steps on the steps of the capitol? Entitled T is for...Two Hundred Two-Steppers on the Steps of the Texas Capitol, this free 30-minute performance will celebrate the two-step's rich cultural history while showcasing local dancers who love and live for the two-step.
Serving as the kick-off event for the 2010 Fusebox Festival, T is for... will be directed by celebrated local choreographer Allison Orr in partnership with award-winning Austin-based composer Graham Reynolds, who will be leading a 15-piece Texas swing orchestra.
The show will run from 6:30-7pm and Stubb's is providing free BBQ!
Would you like to participate? Here are the options:
Show up the day of the show! Show up and dance in the grand finale. Just arrive by 6:30pm and be in the end. Dance your heart out for the grand all-step!
Show up earlier the day of the show! Show up by 4pm on the South Steps of the Capitol and dance in the opening and ending sections. RSVP to twostep@fuseboxfestival.commailto:twostep@fuseboxfestival.com> so we can save you a spot. No partner required.
Want to play a bigger role? This is for experienced two-steppers. We will begin weekly rehearsals in mid-March. Email twostep@fuseboxfestival.commailto:twostep@fuseboxfestival.com> if you are interested and tell us if you have a partner and what kind of dancing you like to do.
The performance will include two-step, western swing, conjunto, spaghetti western-style, and country disco music. We need all kinds of dancers. We hope YOU will be a part!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Vibram Five Fingers: I Love Them, I Love Them, I LOVE THEM
I've been meaning to post a follow up to my first post about Vibram Five Fingers but a few things got in my way. The main one is that I'm so busy walking and walking and walking thanks to this wondrous footgear that I don't have much time for reviewing. But as I noted in that first post, the good folks at Vibram sent me a pair and I promised to write about my experience. I want to emphasize (<-- with italics and everything) that I did not commit to writing a glowing review. And even though I would've felt bad if I hated the shoes, I would've said something truthful but nice. Happily, since I am as in love with these gorilla feet as I am with the dogs (okay, not really but you get the idea) there will be no damning with faint praise. I am here to praise and recommend.Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Author Talk: John Otis in Town This Week

Y'all,
Saturday, February 27, 2010

Note: I’m no longer reviewing theater for The Austinist, but from time to time will post reviews here. Toward that end, here’s my take on The Atheist, a play by Irish playwright Ronan Noone, currently playing at the Hyde Park Theatre. The Atheist, a one-man show, stars Joey Hood and is directed by Ken Webster. It runs about 90 minutes and there’s a ten-minute intermission.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Fashion Camp is ON! Important Info!
I am delighted to announce that Fashion Camp (Plus!!) will be held at the Hyde Park Theatre in lovely Hyde Park, on 43rd street, immediately west of Guadalupe. This means we have a stage for our fashion show-- yay.
We will absolutely for certain have camp these two weeks:
June 14 - 18
June 21 - 25
We are hoping to also get enough interested fashionistas to hold camp these two weeks:
July 12 - 16
July 19 - 23
Some details:
Each session is one week, from 9 am til Noon, culminating in a fabulous Fashion Show on Friday morning at 11:30 am.
Ages: 8 - 12.
Cost: $200 includes everything-- camp, supplies, snacks.
Payment/Hold a Spot: If you would like to reserve a spot, please email me (spikegillespie@gmail.com) and let me know. I will get the registration forms out soon. In the meanwhile, I'll send a confirmation email and you will have a guaranteed slot (unless we sell out, so let me know soon). Once I do send you the form, if you'll get it back to me with a deposit that'd be great.
And Finally! (For now): Would y'all please, please help me get the word out to friends who might be interested? Just have them email me for details. We did get a late start this year and I sure could use help letting folks know that Fashion Camp is ON!
Thanks,
Spike




