I apologize for skipping December with my pick of the month. There was a health issue with one of my family members that held my focus. The January, 2008 pick is One World Theater.
One World Theater actually started out as an education outreach program. Their vision was to open the eyes of their students to the arts and to various cultures around the world. What it evolved into was a cozy setting in the hills in the hills west of downtown Austin that seats just 300 guests.
So you’re wondering what makes One World Theater special. First is the intimate setting and great acoustics. There really isn’t a bad seat anywhere. Not only can you hear everything, but you are close enough to see the action very well. Second is the artists who perform at One World Theater and they aren’t all musical acts. Past performers include Herbie Hancock, Alvin Ailey, American Dance Theater, McCoy Tyner, George Benson, Sergio Mendes, Stars of American Ballet Theater, Branford Marsalis, Cowboy Junkies, Moscow Chamber Orchestra, Pat Metheny, Little Feat, Mercedes Sosa, America, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, the California Guitar Trio and Jose Feliciano.
Recent performances include those by brilliant jazz/fusion bass guitarist Stanley Clarke, Global Percussion Masters, virtuoso jazz trumpet player Arturo Sandoval, the Eroica Trio, the dance of Tango Fire, the comedy of the Umbilical Brothers and Les Ballets Jazz de Montreal.
Take a look at a schedule for the first half of 2008:
January 18 Michael Franks
January 16 Aesop’s Fables
February 2 Jerry Jeff Walker
February 5 Alisa Wellerstein
February 13-15 George Winston
February 22 R. Carlos Nakai & Udi Bar-David
February 23 Hartt & Iluminadia
March 9 Jesse Cook
March 21 Boney James
March 29 Henry & Mudge
April 6 Gabriela Montero
April 18 Acoustic Alchemy
April 20 Leon Russell
April 29 Hugh Mesakela
May 4 Tower of Power
June 21 Colin Hay
One World Theater also offers pre-concert meals on their Piazza. Restaurants providing dinner include Bistro 88, Eddie V’s, Ranch 616, Reeds, Roaring Fork, Roys, Siena and Trueluck’s. Meal prices are currently $35 per person.
One World Theater is located on the south side of Bee Cave Rd. just a mile or so west of Loop 360. For information, visit www.oneworldtheater.org or call 512-32-WORLD.
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