We close our Play! series with a beautiful evening of music by guitarist Dragoș Illie. The internationally acclaimed artist brings us an enchanting program inspired by his home of Romania. Dragoș will transport you to the heart of his homeland, from the lively rhythms of Romanian folk music to tender ballads that will tug at your heart strings. Join us for this intimate finale!

The Forgetting Curve is a solo show from composer-improviser Graham Reynolds, made in collaboration with Fire Records from London, that instrumentally explores themes of memory and forgetting. Graham will helm a station of aural creation and fixation, from traditional piano sounds to a giant orchestral bass drum to samples, synths, and guitar pedals that transform everything you hear. Designer Jim Findlay has created a complimentary video projection system that responds to the music, enveloping the stage in images exploring The Forgetting Curve and the world of memory.

In the mid-nineteenth century, German psychologist Hermann Ebbinghaus strove to learn more about the process of forgetting, the timeline it took, and how we could retain more of our memories. His “forgetting curve” represents this in visual form, showing how the things we learn fade over time. Graham explores this concept and more in this new and engaging solo show.

In the USA, Tartan Day is an annual celebration of the contribution of Scottish Americans to the United States, as well as a celebration of Scottish heritage and culture.

In LOUSY CARTER, David Krumholtz (OPPENHEIMER) stars as a ne'er-do-well literature professor adrift on a soulless college campus who learns he only has six months to live. With the clock ticking, will he change his ways? Probably not. Auteur writer/director Bob Byington’s slyly subversive film also features comedy all-stars Martin Starr, Olivia Thirlby, Jocelyn DeBoer, Macon Blair, and Stephen Root.

Afterwards we’ll have a Q&A with David, as well as Andrew Bujalski.

Costa Rican guitarist Adrián Montero makes a special stop in Austin as part of his tour in Texas. With a fresh approach to classical guitar, Adrián infuses traditional folk styles with a contemporary flair, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of his homeland. Featuring Austin’s own John Henry Johnson, whose steel-string fingerstylings will set your toes a-tapping!

Hobby garment sewists unite! Join us to celebrate our craft and each other: we'll have a small bites buffet, cocktails and mocktails, raffle PRIZES, and a fashion show for those ready to sashay chanté! At Frocktails, you'll connect with makers and forge new friendships.

LeeAnn brings the audience on an inspiring, empowering, and unforgettable journey as she embraces the adversity of her childhood and finds support in the most unlikely places, including from the other side. It doesn’t matter where you started, it matters where you go.

Join Artistic Director Joe Williams for a wonderful conversation with internationally acclaimed guitarist, Xuefei Yang. It’ll be a delightful evening full of insightful dialogue that unveils the passion, dedication, and unique perspective that Xuefei brings to the realm of classical guitar.

Prodigy is a party for young creatives in Austin.

It’s a place where creatives from all disciplines—musicians, graphic designers, painters, actors, writers, business owners, tattoo artists, interior designers, makeup artists, art directors, journalists, architects, content creators, models, photographers, game designers, filmmakers, producers, dancers—gather to be inspired by each other.

LOLA and One Ounce Opera have joined forces to bring a stellar lineup of singers and musicians to perform holiday favorites and more for you! There will be complimentary beverages, sing-alongs, and tons of JOY! Hope you and your family and friends will join us for our favorite holiday tradition, getting together to make music!

SEASONAL SONGS (ages 0-5) with caregiver: Enjoy the spirit of the holiday season with music, singing, and movement. Seasonal Songs is a longstanding and beloved tradition at ACMS. This one-time class features holiday songs from around the world – newly remixed to include songs celebrating Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, the Chinese New Year, and Thanksgiving!

Golden Hornet’s annual fundraiser will include a performance from our Young Composer program, a conversation with acclaimed horror author, film programmer and music enthusiast Kier-la Janisse, and a work-in-progress performance by Artistic Director Graham Reynolds, plus food by the incomparable Nixta, and drinks by Alamo Drafthouse founder Tim League himself! This year’s theme: HORROR! Golden Hornet has commissioned Mexican composer Jimena Contreras and Graham to compose horror pieces.  Jimena is basing her work on Mexican folk monsters, while Graham is adapting his Ballet Austin piece on Edgar Allan Poe. We’ll show you a bit of the initial developments in as raucous style as we can.  

Come and meet ALB's newest scholar, and mingle with friends old and new! ALB is excited to announce our return to funding a university education for a promising young African leader. This year we formed an official partnership with the University of Texas at Austin as an endowed scholarship provider through Texas Global (formerly known as the International Office at UT). Join us as we share in music, African Food from Rufari, and our mission to support the next generation of African leaders. Presented by ACG, Layer 3 Real Estate Group and Rufari.

Soulful Mexican folk singer Azul Barrientos is joined by cellist Emilio Alvarez and bassist Andrew Bergmen to take us deep into the songs of Mexico and Latin America. Join us for an evening of rich storytelling and beautiful music making!

Join the brilliant composer and ACG Artist-in-Residence Reena Esmail with Joe Williams and Travis Marcum for a conversation about community centered art and the year long collaboration of Presence.

We’re hosting our first open house tour for artists and event directors. Let us roll out the red carpet and treat you to free delicious tacos, ice-cold beverages, and a stroll through the Rosette and the historic Baker Campus. If you're all about discovering a one-of-a-kind, multi-faceted venue for your next big event, this is your golden ticket!

The Rosette has already hosted some epic moments, from world-class concerts, comedy shows, and theatrical performances, to fundraisers, al fresco dinners, wild weddings, and so much more. We hope you’ll join us.

As the longtime guitarist for country legend George Strait, Rick McRae has toured the world since the early 1980’s. Will Fedkenheuer grew up playing fiddle and became a country music prodigy before bringing his talents to some of the greatest classical string quartets of our time (Miró, Borromeo, and Fry Street Quartets). Together, Rick & Will will go back to their roots for a night of heartfelt music and stories.

When the tyrant-king Gilgamesh befriends the wild-man Enkidu, his heart softens. But the two are beset by gods and monsters on a journey of love to the ends of the earth. This solo telling of the Sumerian epic brings forth the friendship, adventure, and thoughtfulness of the world's oldest story. Storyteller John Heimbuch has been performing Charlie Bethel's Beowulf and Gilgamesh since 2019. He is excited to return to the Rosette this fall with another epic tale.

Ex-Aequo presents a very special concert featuring six of the top young guitarists from around the world! Their colorful program will include the world premiere of a piece called Six by Six, commissioned by Sergio Assad as part of their Emerging Artists Initiative.