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March 19, 2021, Filed Under: ESL, Social, UT, Weekend Attractions

Texas Performing Arts

Coming Up in ELC:

Spring 2 Classes Begin

  • Monday, March 22
  • Check your schedule on Canvas!

Resume and CV Writing Presentation

  • Thursday, March 25
  • 11:30 – 12:30 pm Texas Time
  • Learn why resumes and CVs are important and how to write them!
  • Link on Canvas calendar!

Upcoming Social Events:

Talk Time

  • Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
  • Tuesday, March 23
  • 5:00 – 6:00 pm Texas Time
  • Link on Canvas calendar!

 

Emoji Game Social

  • Socialize with your friends in the ELC during this fun emoji-riddle game!
  • Thursday, March 25
  • 5:00 – 6:00 pm Texas Time
  • Link on Canvas calendar!

 

Texas Performing Arts

Behind the Scenes: The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop

Visit mid-century Hollywood without leaving Austin through an up-close view of these Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio assets. See twelve never-before publicly displayed historic paintings that reveal the lost art of Golden Age Hollywood.

  • Open now until Sunday, April 18, 2021
  • Reserved One-hour Admission Times: Thursday-Friday: 2:30 pm, 3:15 pm & 4 pm, Saturday-Sunday: 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, 2:45 pm & 3:30 pm
  • Free for UT Students

Health and Safety Protocols:

  • Everyone 2 years and older must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth while visiting the exhibit.
  • The capacity for each timed entry slot is limited. The exhibition has been designed to promote social distancing.
  • Each timed entry reservation is for up to one hour in the exhibition. Visitors must exit the exhibition at the end of their reserved time.

Backstage Pass: 

Texas Performing Arts is inviting everyone, during this extended “intermission,” backstage for a look at what goes on behind the scenes and to meet the staff and students who bring you the performances you love. So, put on your backstage pass and enjoy this behind-the-scenes journey!
  • Painting Big: Go inside the studio to watch a TPA student and staff crew create a new scenic backdrop in this time-lapse video.

  • From Bare to Beautiful: TPA Scenic Arts studio students transform a bare wall into a skyscape for the McCombs School of Business.

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