FronteraFest Long Fringe
Written by Ryan E. Johnson   


A look at some Long Fringe standouts.

Photo via Gemma Wilcox
Gemma Wilcox in 52 Pick Up
With week two of FronteraFest came the onset of the Long Fringe, and the Blue and Salvage Vanguard theaters are offering up a heaping helping of inventive theater for your weekend enjoyment. If you’re worried about fitting all these plays in with your busy schedule, worry not, because there are plenty of opportunities to catch any of these fantastic shows. Just make sure you catch the ones that tickle your fancy, because you’re not likely to see work like this for quite some time. Below are some of the standouts for this year’s Long Fringe, with future show times at the conclusion of each entry. 

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Office Space Reunion Party
Written by Steve Muccini   

Office Space reunion party, Austin, Texas
One of your favorites turns 10.

OK, raise your hand if Office Space ranks in your list of top ten comedy films. The classic, Austin-made film from 1999 was written and directed by our own Mike Judge. Although critics didn't get it, the fans did, quickly making it a cult favorite. With a tagline of "work sucks," millions of cubicle-bound corporatoids immediately related to the complete idiocracy they saw in the film, which seemed to perfectly reflect their real 9 to 5. Especially with the current mess of job losses, the film is certain to re-hit a nerve for a whole lot of current and recently departed corporatonians. Grab your stapler and head down to Congress for this event. On February 8th at 8pm (doors at 7pm), Mike Judge and a host of the cast and crew from the film will be in attendance for a screening of the film at the Paramount Theatre.  Here is a short list of expected crew and cast planning on stopping by:

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Weekend Picks, January 30 -- February 1
Written by Dante Dominick   

The weekend scoop on best bets in Austin.

Adventures of Baron MunchausenSecond only to New Year’s Day, Super Bowl Sunday finds the largest number of house parties than any other day in the U.S. (Note: This is pure conjecture, any semblance with fact is pure coincidence.) The thing is, there’s two and a half weekend days before Super Bowl, and it seems something’s in the air because there’s a whole lot of festivities to cram in. Including a second chance at New Year’s with an Asian twist, the biggest party in Austin (for real this time) with a Brazilian twist, more FronteraFest, a double-dose of CD release parties not to miss, and even an “American Idol” star doing something worthwhile. And, yes, read below and you’ll also find the best public Super Bowl party in Austin.
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Chinese New Year Celebration
Written by Dante Dominick   
Love of China School of Dance, Austin, TX
Love of China School of Dance

Saturday, Jan 31 & Sunday, Feb 1 / 11am-5pm / Free
Chinatown Center / 10901 N Lamar Blvd

A wide range of Asian cultures are represented at Chinatown’s Chinese New Year, welcoming all Austinites to come ring in the Year of the Ox. Performances include Texas Dragon and Lion Dance Team, Love of China School of Dance, Hawaiian Kona Isle dancers, Austin Taiko Japanese drumming, a martial arts demonstration, and more. There will, of course, be fireworks and great food. Read full story here.

 
Chinese New Year Celebration
Written by Laura Romer   
Love of China School of Dance, Austin, TX
Love of China School of Dance

Just when you thought the holidays were over.

Chinese New Year kicked off this past Monday, and while the celebration is technically a 15-day long extravaganza, Chinatown Center in North Austin is making the most out of it with a two-day condensed version on Saturday, January 31 and Sunday, February 1. This is Chintatown’s third Chinese New Year festival since opening in 2006. According to the lunar calendar, this is the Year of the Ox, which traditionally symbolizes independence, stubbornness, maturity, and hard work. Yep, sounds like Austin to us.
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