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Austin Friday, June 25 Events
Texas Korean War Veterans' 60th Anniversary Commemoration. Texas Korean War Veterans will hold a commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the start of the war near the Korean War Memorial on the northwest side of the Texas State Capitol grounds. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m. directly in front of the Reagan State Office Building, which is located near Congress Avenue and 15th Street in the Capitol complex.
The Drowsy Chaperone. The Tony Award-winning musical, starring Martin Burke, tells the story of how a musical comes to life. Location: Zachary Scott Theatre. Event ID: 8/1
New Works: Sunyong Chung. The New Works series introduces fresh contemporary art by local artists who are pushing their creativity into a new level or direction. New Works: Sunyong Chung showcases large sculptures in ceramic, steel and paper. Location: Austin Museum of Art. Event ID: 8/15
Chris Jordan: Running the Numbers. Chris Jordan’s exhibition showcases images of American excess, as each photographic print portrays a specific quantity of consumption or cultural value. Location: Austin Museum of Art. Event ID: 8/15
Becky's New Car. Come see the comedy starring Lauren Lane. Location: Zachary Scott Theatre. Event ID: 7/11
Ballet Austin Presents Coppelia. To close our season, we've chosen classical ballet's greatest comedy, Coppelia. A story of mistaken identity and a beautiful mechanical doll, Coppelia leaves young and old alike bemused by the antics of our two confused lovers, Swanhilda and Franz. With a beautifully engaging score by Leo Delibes, you'll be whisked away to a doll maker's workshop on Mother's Day weekend. Choreography: Arthur Saint-Leon Music: Leo Delibes Musical Accompaniment: The Austin Symphony. Location: The Long Center for the Performing Arts. Event ID: 7/9
Bat Watching
The 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats that live beneath the Congress Avenue
Bridge take flight in a mass exodus each night at dusk. Located at Congress Ave.
& Cesar Chavez St. Austin, TX 78704.