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Sable Elyse Smith: Clockwork


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Tom Friedman at The Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria

The Betty and Edward Marcus Sculpture Park

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Jim Hodges: With Liberty and Justice for All (A Work in Progress)

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Second Saturdays Are for Families

Anything Can Be a Puppet!

July 11 (Sat) | 10–2P

Laguna Gloria

This Second Saturday you pull the strings—become a puppeteer! Join guest artist Kade Conklin to bring your own character to life.

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Exploring Sable Elyse Smith: Clockwork

Jul 12 (Sun) | 2–3P

Jones Center

Get one last look at the exhibition before it closes with behind-the-scenes insights into curating the show.

Rooftop Sessions: Summer Lovers

with Neon Rainbows, Country Fried Dance, Phillip A. Townsend, and RF. Alvarez

Jul 15 (Wed) | 6–8:30P

The Moody Rooftop at the Jones Center

Saddle up and hoedown with Country Fried Dance and Neon Rainbows! Plus, Phillip A. Townsend joins to launch his newest catalogue, and RF. Alvarez brings his LOVERS sessions to the Jones Center.

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