Long Center for the Performing Arts

The long-awaited Long Center (that pun just occurred to me!) for the Performing Arts is going to open in the spring, hosting our ballet, opera and symphony performances in Austin and also other performances including modern dance, avant garde theater and such. The city leased the old Palmer Convention Center (just south of Lady Bird Lake between Riverside and Barton Springs) to the non-profit. (The city built a facility for things like garage sales and gun and knife shows and a parking garage and park.) The Performing Arts center is being built and endowed by private funds. I toured the construction sight the other evening with a group of lady donors. FFP helped host an event for a men's group last night. This picture shows the city lights from inside, looking out at the terrace ring. The facility is very exciting and the major arts companies as well as many smaller groups are eager to be using the venue. You will probably see more pictures of the construction soon and more pictures throughout the life of Austin Daily Photo.