The Drop-In 2025 is now halfway over 
BUT we’ve still got six stellar summer shows left! To celebrate the Drop-In’s halfway mark, we caught up with The Point. ahead of their headlining performance on the H-E-B Stage. Coming in hot off of a European tour, in this Mid-Week Intermission The Point. tells us about blending genres, appreciating different cultures, and playing iconic Austin venues.
Long Center: Welcome to Mid-Week Intermission! We usually like to ask folks for a song to go with their interview – anything come to mind?
The Point.: How about our song “401 Conejos”?!
LC: We’re stoked to have y’all play The Drop-In this year! Can you tell us a little about the band and how The Point. came to be?
The Point.: We are two childhood friends and mentor who have come together through the mutual love of blues and free improvisation. Nico helped to record our first EP in his studio and that began our relationship.
LC: From Ethiopian Jazz, Saharan guitar music, dub, psych, jam, and more, calling The Point. genre-blending would be putting it lightly. Where do you begin in experimenting with these wide-ranging areas of music, and how do you decide the direction you want to go in next?
The Point.: There is no conscious decision-making when we blend ideas from different genres of music or folk musics; we simply love to play what we hear, and we hear everything, or at least try to. Just as globalization afforded the world’s cultures to mix unconsciously, we are attempting to play whatever comes from the heart and what makes us feel. Whatever people get out of it, or however different kinds of people can connect to our music, leads to a beautiful outcome in our eyes. Our next direction is guided by our need to make others feel something and for us to have fun doing so, not so much an attempt to see what happens when you mix “this genre” with “the next.”
LC: Is there anything you’ve learned through your exploration of the music of so many different cultures?
The Point.: What I (Jack) have personally learned is that music from different cultures can be seen as different when you look at the elements of harmony and rhythm and so on, but by trying to learn how to play non-Western music and folk music in general, you learn that it all serves similar purposes and stems from the collective human experience. We all play the blues, because the blues is universal. Whether it sounds like what historians and record companies would traditionally call “the blues” is not important to us.
LC: Y’all just wrapped up a pretty impressive European tour. Any favorite moments you care to share?
The Point.: Connecting with the local people in small towns and hearing their struggles and love for art was the highlight. Breaking bread and trying the local favorite drinks and meals gives an insight into how people live and celebrate, or how people cope with their daily experiences.
LC: The Point. are regulars at some iconic Austin venues like Sahara Lounge and C-Boy’s. Do you think being part of the legacy of these historic spaces has influenced your sound, or your identity as a band?
The Point.: Of course it has. These places have a sound that caters to our needs, and the built-in crowds and local characters set a nice scene for improvisation. We will always love playing these rooms, and Eileen and Steve (respective owners of previously mentioned clubs) have been so kind and generous to our band.
LC: Are there any special upcoming projects you’re working on that you feel particularly excited about?
The Point.: We will be releasing some new songs later this summer and into the fall, with a special release in the works for September. Stay tuned!
LC: And lastly, what can folks look forward to at your Drop-In set? Any teasers you can leave with us?
The Point.: Honestly, we have no idea what are set will look like, but we have written some new sketches of music that we might incorporate into a jam or two on Thursday. We will see how the skyline and the audience inspires us that night. Can’t wait…
Keep your eyes on @longcenter on social media to find out when you can catch The Point. at The Drop-In.
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Drop-ins always welcome
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Sophistication, skill, and satire – these are just a few of the many words one could use to describe the gender-skewing, globe-spanning phenomenon, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo. This all-male ballet troupe founded in 1974 has turned the ballet world upside down, merging slapstick humor with expert pointe. Whether you’re a well-versed aficionado or you’re just a big fan of wigs, it’s hard not to love The Trocks.
With no women in the troupe, these ballerinas stay busy. Each artist in the Trocks portrays two personas (one female and one male), who dance the roles in each performance.
And we’re beyond excited to have them at the LC, just in time to help close out Pride Month! We caught up with Shohei Iwahama (AKA Anya Marx and Chip Pididouda), a third year Trock, to learn what it’s like to be a member of the silliest, sassiest, most unique ballet troupe in the world.
Long Center: Welcome to Mid-Week Intermission! We usually like to ask folks for a song to go with their interview – anything come to mind? Is there a song that gets you in the zone to go on stage?
Shohei Iwahama: I don’t usually listen to music before getting on stage, but I often listen to the Disneyland theme park soundtrack when working out. The Space Mountain soundtrack (Anaheim Disneyland version) is especially exciting and perfect for hyping yourself up before a workout!
LC:Tell us about yourself! What’s your dance background, and how did you find yourself becoming one of The Trocks?
Shohei Iwahama: My early dance background was actually in modern and contemporary dance. Ballet was something I took as part of my training, but for a long time, I never considered myself a “ballet dancer.” That began to shift after college, when I started working with more ballet-based companies and choreographers. My focus gradually transitioned from modern/contemporary to contemporary ballet, and eventually to classical ballet, especially after I joined the Trocks.
Still, I’ve always loved ballet, both taking classes and watching it, for many years. Back in college, around 2009, I discovered videos of the Trocks on YouTube and was instantly hooked! I saw them live in 2013 when they came to Houston. From that point on, the idea of auditioning for the Trocks stayed in my mind (or stayed in my dance bag I would say…) It was kind of like “Wouldn’t it be so cool if I got to do that someday?”
Fast forward to 2021, during my final year of grad school, working toward my MFA in Dance, I saw an audition notice on the Trocks’ Instagram page and decided to take a chance. I flew from Texas to New York City to audition in December 2021. The next thing I knew, I was touring with the company just two weeks after graduating!
LC: For those who might not be familiar, how would you sum up The Trocks in a few words?
Shohei Iwahama: Classical ballet is already fun, but the Trocks will give you more reasons to enjoy ballet!
LC: This troupe just celebrated its 50th anniversary. What does it mean to you to be part of a company that has such a legacy, and witnessed so much cultural evolution?
Shohei Iwahama: It has been an honor to be part of this company, especially during such an important year. Having watched so many Trocks videos from the 1990s and 2000s, it still feels surreal to realize that I’m now part of this family. Although it’s still not considered the “norm” for male dancers to perform in pointe shoes, it has become much more accepted for boys and men to train en pointe—thanks to the trailblazing work of former Trocks and what they’ve accomplished in the ballet world.
LC: Do you have a favorite ballet to perform or character to play? Which parts bring you alive on stage?
Shohei Iwahama: My favorite role is the iconic Joke Swan in Swan Lake, which I’ve had the joy of performing consistently for the past two years. This one swan in the corps has many special moments throughout the ballet. As someone with a comedic spirit, this role really helped me grow as a Trock. I also love dancing in romantic-style ballets. Giselle in Giselle and Carlotta Grisi in Grand Pas de Quatre are two of my other favorite roles to perform.
LC: How do you find the balance between exhibiting both grace and gags within one pirouette?
Shohei Iwahama: I’ve never really thought about how I balance grace and gags. I just focus on the character I’m portraying, and that usually guides me. Also, grace and gags aren’t necessarily mutually exclusive.
LC: Obviously, this is no ordinary dance troupe. What’s your favorite thing about being part of a company that’s so different from a standard ballet company?
Shohei Iwahama: One of my favorite things about this company is that we’re like a family. Unlike traditional ballet companies, there are only 14–16 of us dancing and touring the world together (and about 20 of us, including our amazing production team!). We come from all over the world, such as Japan, Spain, Italy, Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, and our home base, the USA. We get to share such special moments both on and off stage.
LC: We can’t wait to see the Trocks at the LC on June 29. Is there anything about the show you’d like to tease to our readers?
Shohei Iwahama: In addition to the Trocks’ signature ballets like Swan Lake Act II, we’ll be premiering a new contemporary ballet piece on this tour. We can’t wait to share it with audiences in Texas, which I consider my home in the US!
Thanks, Shohei!
Grab your tickets to see Les Ballets Trockadero at the LC this Sunday!
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No store does more! H-E-B is announcing a partnership with local nonprofit the Long Center for the Performing Arts to become the title sponsor of their 3D-printed outdoor stage and recycling program. This is in line with H‑E‑B’s long-term efforts to support the communities it exists within. Together, H‑E‑B and the Long Center are making the arts more accessible for Austinites and reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills.
The Long Center’s 3D-printed performance pavilion, originally unveiled during SXSW 2023, is located on the venue’s Hartman Lawn directly across Riverside Drive from Auditorium Shores. The cosmic-inspired amphitheater is the first of its kind in the world and is now crowned with a 10-foot-long, illuminated H-E-B sign. The newly-minted H-E-B Stage was unveiled last night in front of thousands at the kick-off of the Long Center’s free summer concert series, The Drop-In, which in its fifth year has become one of Austin’s most beloved summer traditions.
“Our collaboration with the Long Center enables many events to be offered at low or no cost to attendees, making high-quality cultural performances and programs available to a diverse audience,” said Rob Pennington, H-E-B’s Sr. Director of Marketing. “It is an honor for us to play a small role in something that brings joy and excitement to Austinites, and we look forward to continuing our support for many years to come.”
Accessibility to the arts is a shared value of H-E-B and the Long Center. This partnership helps support multiple community programs, including The Drop In – which runs every Thursday all summer long and is open to all ages and dogs (free ticket RSVPs open every Monday at 10 a.m. at LongCenter.org).
“As we set our sights on the future of Austin and the future of the Long Center, we are proud to announce this renewed and expanded partnership with an iconic Texas brand, H-E-B – a company that shares our commitment to supporting Texas communities and enriching lives through access to the arts, education, and local culture,” said Cory Baker, President & CEO of the Long Center. “H-E-B has long been a champion of initiatives that bring people together, and their support helps ensure the Long Center remains a vibrant, welcoming space for all Austinites.”
In addition to stage naming rights, H-E-B will also now be title sponsor for all Long Center recycling efforts, continuing the building’s sustainable origins and elevating the venue’s efforts in becoming a more green organization. Originally opened in 2008, the Long Center was created using an impressive 95% recycled materials from the pre-existing Palmer Municipal Auditorium, granting it LEED Gold certification at the time of its opening. The partnership allows for additional recycling bins to be placed throughout the Long Center, now branded with H-E-B to reflect their support, creating more accessibility for audiences to take part in the venue’s green initiatives. In addition to the recycling efforts, H-E-B has made a commitment to partner with the Long Center on future sustainability initiatives. In short, H-E-B and the Long Center are working together to celebrate the arts, unite the community, and protect the planet.
“H-E-B is committed to supporting nonprofit organizations, such as the Long Center, with the mission to expand educational programs and provide equal access to the arts through programs like Long Reach for the Arts, which provides K-12 students in AISD and other Central Texas school districts with unique arts experiences and events such as The Drop-In, Teresa Lozano Long Community Day, Santa on the Terrace, and BubblePalooza,” said Heidi Anderson, H-E-B’s Sr. Director of Public Affairs.
Austinites can further support the Long Center’s efforts by becoming a Long Center Member. For more information about these events, visit thelongcenter.org.
ABOUT H-E-B
H-E-B, with sales of more than $46 billion, operates over 435 stores in Texas and Mexico. Known for its innovation and community service, H-E-B celebrates its 120th anniversary this year. Recognized for its fresh food, quality products, convenient services, and a commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability, H-E-B strives to provide the best customer experience and low prices. Based in San Antonio, H-E-B employs over 160,000 Partners in Texas and Mexico and serves millions of customers in more than 300 communities. For more information, visit heb.com and the H-E-B Newsroom.
ABOUT THE LONG CENTER
Uniquely facing the city skyline, the Long Center is an iconic cultural hub and community gathering place – a reflection of Austin’s eclectic and creative soul. Built in 2008 and with a local history that spans many more generations, the Long Center is dedicated to fueling community through creativity, elevating Austin’s creative sector, and connecting communities near and far through creative discovery. For more information about the Long Center, please visit thelongcenter.org or follow on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
All photos by Brynn Osborn @ The Drop-In featuring Brownout
At the Long Center, we’re all about saying our thank yous, especially to those who help make everything we do possible. Because as a non-profit, we’re only as good as our supporters!
This is what the Icon Awards are all about. Last week, we gathered our closest friends on the Meredith Stage in the fabulous Dell Hall, witnessed some incredible performances by Austin artists, and said thank you and honored those in the community who have gone above and beyond to support not only the LC mission, but have helped make arts and culture in Austin a reality for communities across town.
And this year, one of the awards goes to one of our community supporters who’s been there since the beginning, Baylor Scott & White Health.
The Icon Awards honor those who have an outstanding commitment to the arts in Austin, and for Baylor Scott & White they know just as medicine treats the body, music and arts have the power to reach the heart and lift the spirit.
BSW 🤝 LC
This healthcare system isn’t just about bringing medical care to Texans all across the state. Their goal is to treat the whole person, and they know that creating opportunities and spaces for performing art is a way to soothe, connect and honor the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing.
Having been a supporter of the arts in Austin for over fifteen years, they’ve been a key collaborator in the Long Center’s shows and community events since the early days (you’ve probably noticed their name here and there or even picked up a stress ball or two 😉). From a recital by renowned violinist Joshua Bell to our inaugural Community Day, Baylor Scott & White has played a major role in making what we do a reality.
Baylor Scott & White extends their care beyond physical health – they emphasize creating wellness in all individuals, families, and communities. This includes promoting an environment where arts and culture can thrive in Austin – because as we all know at the Long Center, the arts are essential.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
And their support goes even further than the LC. A non-profit themselves, Baylor Scott & White reinvests back into the community. Over the past year alone, Baylor Scott & White has provided outreach and support to TONS of non-profits, schools, and local organizations, impacting countless folks in the Austin community.
From serving as the medical team at the Statesman Cap10k, Texas’s largest 10k race, to their Teddy Bear Clinics, which puts medical experiences in a friendlier light for kiddos by performing check-ups on their stuffies, (and not to mention their countless free screenings, educational health seminars, and wellness events) Baylor Scott & White has created a tangible, positive difference in the Austin region.
We’re beyond grateful to have a supporter as community-centric and dedicated to serving Austinites as Baylor Scott & White on our team. They’ve been with us since day one, cheering us on, showing up for the community, and helping make the arts happen all over Austin. That’s why it’s a no-brainer that they’re one of this year’s honorees.
Thank you, Baylor Scott & White, for being such an Icon to us! 😊
WE CAN’T FORGET OUR SPONSORS
Of course, a huge thank you to all of our sponsors who have supported the 2025 Icon Awards 👏👏
GOLD SPONSOR
- Tom & Armanita Sellers
- Craig & Felicia Hester
SILVER SPONSOR
- Amber Bradbury & Google
- Baylor Scott & White Health
- Kelly Hart & Hallman
- Jare Smith
- The University of Texas System
- The Long Foundation
- The Butler School of Music
BRONZE SPONSOR
- Borgelt LawCivilitude
- H-E-B
- Oak View Group
- Teresa Lozano Long Institute of Latin American Studies at the University of Texas, Pamela M. Giblin, and Janet Roberts
And special thanks to the Founding Resident Companies of the Long Center — Austin Opera, Austin Symphony Orchestra, and Ballet Austin!
If you’re all-in on the arts now (just kidding, we know you already were), come and see us! There’s so much more you can do at the Long Center than just see a show, but we have plenty of those, too. Check out our calendar, think about volunteering, read more from other community creatives, or see what Membership at the LC is all about.
At the Long Center, we’ve always got a new partnership or something cool we know you’ll want to check out! Find and follow us @longcenter on your social media platform of choice, and we’ll see you real soon.
THE 2025 haya WINNERS ARE…
Best Choreography
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge High School
Best Music Direction
Once Upon A Mattress | Vista Ridge High School
Best Orchestra
Sweeny Todd (School Edition) | Georgetown High School
Best Lighting Design
Bright Star | East View High School
Best Costume Design
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge High School
Best Scenic Design
Hadestown (Teen Edition) | Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA)
Best Technical Execution
Tuck Everlasting | McCallum Fine Arts Academy
Best Ensemble
Pippin | Weiss High School
Best Featured Performer | Individual Category
Writer Collis | Daddy Murphy | Bright Star | East View High School
Best Featured Performer | Ensemble Category
Elora Clarke | Ensemble | Tuck Everlasting | McCallum Fine Arts Academy
Company Impact Award
Anna Nelson | Round Rock High School
Annie Mawson | Hays High School
Natu Demeke | Westwood High School
Maya Vaughn | Leander High School
Sam Ferreira | Hutto High School
Sofia Rayas | McCallum Fine Arts Academy
Olden Lighting Grant Recipients
Moe and Gene Johnson High School
McNeil High School
Jack C. Hayes High School
Lehman High School
Elgin High School
Cedar Park High School
Training Scholarship Recipients
Adams Roberts Voice, The Macedo Unique Voice Scholarship
Joseph Martinez | Dripping Springs High School
Dylan Daniels | Dripping Springs High School
The Adderley School Musical Theatre Conservatory
Amalie Melendez | Lago Vista High School
Balance Dance Studios Summer Workshop
Rory Ruiz | Elgin High School
Impact Arts’ Texas Arts Project Summer Intensive
Brooklynn Nickel | Elgin High School
Christian Fendt | Cedar Ridge High School
Impact Arts’ College Audition Program
Savannah Owuor | Round Rock High School
Motley Crew Media and Trevor Scott/CBS Media Training
Walker Wallace | Round Rock High School
Raegan Gonzalez | Weiss High School
The Dance Spot Summer Workshop
Kaitlyn Kenney | McNeil High School
Savannah College Of Art and Design Summer Intensive
Clair Elam | Tom Glenn High School
Jack Stratton | Vista Ridge High School
Broadway Teaching Group Educator Workshop
Alexis Hargy | Weiss High School
Jessica Fleming | Moe and Gene Johnson High School
Student Achievement | Marketing
Natalie Berkaw | Westwood High School
Student Achievement | Design
Anastasia Benavides | Hendrickson High School
Student Achievement | Stage Management
Charlotte Adair | Cedar Park High School
Best Supporting Performer | Male Category
Ryan Crosby | Nigel Bottom | Something Rotten! | Round Rock High School
Best Supporting Performer | Female Category
Raegan Gonzales| Catherine | Pippin | Weiss High School
Best Lead Performer | Male Category
Walker Wallace | Nick Bottom | Something Rotten! | Round Rock High School
Best Lead Performer | Female Category
Avery Linden | Judy Bernly | 9 to 5 The Musical | Leander High School
Best Direction
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge High School
Best Production
For the first time in HAYAs history, IT’S A TIE!!
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge High School
Into the Woods | ZACH Performing Arts Academy
A special congratulations to Raegan Gonzales and Walker Wallace who are headed to the Jimmy Awards this summer! We’ll see y’all on Broadway 💖
We’re so honored to have hosted this incredible program for the past 12 years. As the Heller Awards head to its new home at Texas Performing Arts, we’re thrilled to have sent it off with a bang at last night’s show! Until then, be sure to follow @hellerawardsatx on your social media platform of choice for show recaps, photos, videos, and all things HAYAs.
Frank Maya was a stand-up comedian, performance artist, and musician, whose name you’ve probably never heard before, as he like many artists, died of AIDS-related complications in 1995. But writer and comedian Morgan Bassichis is here to try and change that. Can I Be Frank?, making its first run in Austin at the Long Center on April 4 & 5, pays tribute to Frank Maya and his long-overlooked legacy while finally resolving the bottomless queer search for fame and for father figures, and for laughter in times of crisis.
We caught up with Morgan to chat about their upcoming solo performance, presented in partnership with Fusebox, and what it means to them to be honoring Frank’s legacy in this one-of-a-kind show.
Photo by Bronwen Sharp
Long Center: Welcome to Mid-Week Intermission! We usually like to ask folks for a song to go with their interview – anything come to mind? Maybe one that reminds you of Frank?
Morgan Bassichis: Frank made so many catchy and deeply neurotic pop songs, a few of which I cover in the show. One of my favorites, which is not in the show, is “Joanne” from his album “Have you been getting my letters?” I knew I loved his music when I heard the lyric, “Loch Ness monster, no one wants her!”
LC: How did you first discover Frank Maya, and what inspired the creation of this show?
Morgan Bassichis: I had never heard Frank’s name before, like so many artists who died of AIDS. I haven’t met anyone in my generation who knew Frank’s name, either. If you are a person who believes that things happen “by chance,” then I “happened” to meet Frank’s brother “by chance.” I became obsessed right away, and Frank’s ex-boyfriend Neil Greenberg, the choreographer, immediately welcomed me into Frank’s world, and introduced me to a number of his collaborators, friends, exes, and loved ones, who shared their memories. It took me about a year and a half from learning Frank’s name to make the show about him at La MaMa.
LC: Performance art, stand-up, music – it’s an incredibly dynamic performance. How would you sum it up in a few words?
Morgan Bassichis: One neurotic gay person trying to honor another neurotic gay person–what could go wrong?
LC: This will be the show’s first run in Austin (and we’re so glad to have you!) – what are you looking forward to about bringing it to Austin audiences and working with an arts organization like Fusebox?
Morgan Bassichis: I’ve been such a fan of Fusebox from afar, and feel really lucky to get to bring the show to Austin. Everything is so horrible right now, it feels like the world is closing in on all of us. Being together, in the same room, feels extra sacred. I don’t take it for granted. I hope we have a really good time. And I hope I find a husband.
LC: Like so many incredible artists who died as a result of the AIDS epidemic, Maya’s work was nearly lost to history. What does it mean to you to be paying tribute to an artist who’s often overlooked, especially one who was a trailblazer for queer artists?
Morgan Bassichis: I feel really lucky and grateful to get to spread the gospel about Frank’s work, both because his work is amazing and should be known, and also because I think honoring our artistic ancestors and our movement ancestors is just a good way to live. It brings us all a feeling of lineage, hope, humility, and possibility. We are not the first, and we will not be the last. We are in an endless intergenerational conversation.
LC: When thinking about spotlighting Maya’s legacy, what’s one thing you want people to know about him or takeaway from this show?
Morgan Bassichis: I want people to care about people who we’ve never heard of. I want that to be our way in the world. I want us to take responsibility for people we don’t know.
LC: We can’t wait for your performances in the Rollins Theatre on April 4 & 5. Do you have anything about the show you’d like to tease?
Morgan Bassichis: I’ll be getting married on stage, if someone finds my missing shoe. It’s a Hoka.
Thanks, Morgan!
Get your tickets for Can I Be Frank? on April 4 & 5 in the Rollins Theatre.
At the Long Center, we’ve always got a new partnership or something cool we know you’ll want to check out! Find and follow us @longcenter on your social media platform of choice, and we’ll see you real soon.
HAYAs season kicked off this past Sunday, February 23, with a stellar Virtual Nominations Ceremony. In case you missed it, you can watch the recording of the ceremony below featuring the wickedly talented Select Ensemble.
And speaking of wicked things…don’t miss out on this year’s Heller Awards t-shirts! Click here to order your shirt, check out photos from the 2024 ceremony, and sign up for email updates! Plus, keep up with us on social media @hellerawardsatx for all things HAYAs. 🌟
THE 2025 haya NOMINEES ARE…
Best Choreography
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Footloose | Dripping Springs
Matilda the Musical | Hendrickson
Chicago: Teen Edition | Jack C. Hays
Tuck Everlasting | McCallum
Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Once Upon a Mattress | Vista Ridge
Pippin | Weiss
Best Music Direction
Godspell Jr | Marble Falls
Bright Star | East View
Sweeney Todd: School Edition | Georgetown
Once Upon a Mattress | Vista Ridge
9 to 5 The Musical | Leander
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Titanic | Cedar Park
Mean Girls High School Version | Austin
Best Orchestra
Hadestown Teen Edition | LASA
Tuck Everlasting | Westlake
Matilda the Musical | Hendrickson
Mean Girls High School Version | Austin
Once Upon a Mattress | Vista Ridge
The Spongebob Musical | Elgin
Sweeney Todd: School Edition | Georgetown
Titanic | Cedar Park
Best Lighting Design
Matilda the Musical | Hendrickson
Hadestown Teen Edition | LASA
Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Newsies | Hutto
Tuck Everlasting | McCallum
Pippin | Weiss
Bright Star | East View
Titanic | Cedar Park
Best Costume Design
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
The Drowsy Chaperone | Westwood
Newsies | Hutto
Bright Star | East View
Pippin | Weiss
Once Upon a Mattress | NYOS
Once Upon a Mattress | Vista Ridge
Best Scenic Design
Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Footloose | Dripping Springs
Chicago: Teen Edition | Vandegrift
Tuck Everlasting | McCallum
Hadestown Teen Edition | LASA
The Spongebob Musical | Elgin
Godspell Jr | Marble Falls
Newsies | Hutto
Best Technical Execution
Newsies | Hutto
Hadestown Teen Edition | LASA
Tuck Everlasting | McCallum
Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Footloose | Dripping Springs
Matilda the Musical | Hendrickson
The Spongebob Musical | Elgin
Best Ensemble
Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Pippin | Weiss
Godspell Jr | Marble Falls
The Drowsy Chaperone | Westwood
Footloose | Dripping Springs
Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Once Upon a Mattress | Vista Ridge
Best Featured Performer | Individual Category
Writer Collis | Daddy Murphy | Bright Star | East View
De’Aja Jackson | Jolene Oakes | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | Crockett
Sophia Nikazm | Trix the Aviatrix | The Drowsy Chaperone | Westwood
Amalie Melendez | Dormouse/Nigel | Alice By Heart | Lago Vista
Calleigh Bowers | Milky White | Into the Woods | Tom Glenn
Khai Pormprasong | Madame de la Grande Bouche | Beauty and the Beast | Bastrop
Alden Bruner | Kevin G. | Mean Girls High School Version | Austin
Shelby Cluck | Betty Blast | Footloose | Dripping Springs
Rihanna Elliott | Drama Teacher | High School Musical | Del Valle
Best Featured Performer | Ensemble Category
Evan Puga | Godspell Jr | Marble Falls
Cason Jacobs | You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown (Revised) | Pflugerville
Elora Clarke | Tuck Everlasting | McCallum
Shemaiah Hill | Carrie: The Musical | Northeast
Aydan Courtney | Tuck Everlasting | McCallum
Makayla Rickard | Mean Girls High School Version | Austin
Jessie Alkire | Mean Girls High School Version | San Marcos
Brandy Serrano | The Spongebob Musical | Elgin
Elicie Utterback | Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Best Supporting Performer | Female Category
Merritt Moore | Beatrice Bottom | Something Rotten! | Round Rock
McKenzie Hecht | Charlotte | Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Anna Nelson | Thomas Nostradamus | Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Elise Chambers | Rusty | Footloose | Dripping Springs
Graylin Malwitz | Marie | Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Raegan Gonzales | Catherine | Pippin | Weiss
Lyndal Heer | Portia | Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Bella Tamayo | Cinderella | Into the Woods | Tom Glenn
Alexandra Guerrero | Cinderella | Into the Woods | ZACH
Best Supporting Performer | Male Category
Reilly Favacho | Jack | Into the Woods | Tom Glenn
Riley Wayt | Hades | Hadestown Teen Edition | LASA
Ryan Crosby | Nigel Bottom | Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Noah Mayard | Willard Hewitt | Footloose | Dripping Springs
Thomas De La Cruz | Damian | Mean Girls High School Version | San Marcos
Gavin Johst | Mr. Wormwood | Matilda the Musical | Hendrickson
Vince Pham | Adolpho | The Drowsy Chaperone | Westwood
Ace Howell | Damian | Mean Girls High School Version | Austin
Cyrus Hartman | Audrey II | Little Shop of Horrors | John B. Connally
Best Lead Performer | Female Category
Anabel Bordelon | Katherine Howard | Six: Teen Edition | Cedar Creek
London Mays | Leading Player | Pippin | Weiss
Delilah Grad | Winnie Foster | Tuck Everlasting | McCallum
Kinsley Keen | Ella | Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Emily Balderaz | Alice Murphy | Bright Star | Lehman
Avery Linden | Judy Bernly | 9 to 5 The Musical | Leander
Annie Mawson | Roxie Hart | Chicago: Teen Edition | Jack C. Hays
Chanse Solis | Queen Aggravain | Once Upon a Mattress | Vista Ridge
Brooklyn Nickel | Sandy Cheeks | The Spongebob Musical | Elgin
Best Lead Performer | Male Category
Wilkes Goodner | Baker | Into the Woods | ZACH
Caleb Clemons | Spongebob Squarepants | The Spongebob Musical | Elgin
Grayson Levee | Barrett | Titanic | Cedar Park
Kevin Rogers | William Shakespeare | Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Nicolas Hebert | Pippin | Pippin | Weiss
Isaiah Barafwala | Topher | Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Elliott Richards | Robert | The Drowsy Chaperone | Westwood
Nicholas Neumann | Frank Abagnale Jr. | Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Walker Wallace | Nick Bottom | Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Best Direction
Footloose | Dripping Springs
Matilda the Musical | Hendrickson
Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Something Rotten! | Round Rock
Once Upon a Mattress | Vista Ridge
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Newsies | Hutto
Bright Star | East View
Best Production
Into the Woods | ZACH
The Drowsy Chaperone | Westwood
Once Upon a Mattress | Vista Ridge
Bright Star | East View
Cinderella (Concord Broadway) | Rouse
Catch Me If You Can | Cedar Ridge
Pippin | Weiss
Six: Teen Edition | Cedar Creek
Student Achievement | Design
Kairi Natal | Akins
Jamie Jarratt | Austin
Alia Pambrum | Bastrop
Jade Vasquez | Bastrop
Anabel Bordelon | Cedar Creek
Ryan Fontaine | Cedar Park
Nathan McCoy | Crockett
Vanessa Esquivel Gaona | Del Valle
Elise Turner | Dripping Springs
Alyssa Ruiz | Elgin
Lake Facchini | Georgetown
Anastasia Benavides | Hendrickson
Caleb Bell | Hutto
Annie Mawson | Jack C. Hays
Synneva Leckbee | John B. Connally
Lucy Rees | Lago Vista
Sara Nishimura | Leander
Grant Bell | LASA
Lucy Zanker | McCallum
Rylee Montgomery | McNeil
Carmen Cartlidge | NYOS
Lorelei Lemieux | Pflugerville
Mya Barry | Rouse
Jade Ruiz | San Marcos
Priscilla Burton | Tom Glenn
Carly Klein | Vista Ridge
Jordyn Sanchez | Weiss
Hudson Kerr | Westlake
Lucy Brown | Westwood
Student Achievement | Marketing
Ever Haynes | Akins
Alia Pambrum | Bastrop
Emery Orsini | Cedar Creek
Maggie Baker | Dripping Springs
Regina Diaz | East View
Gabrielle Valle | Elgin
Amity Wann | Georgetown
Anastasia Benavides | Hendrickson
Emma Smurthwaite | Hutto
Abbie Marcionetti | Jack C. Hays
Lily Hardie | Leander
Ariana Balderaz | Lehman
Ezekiel Gregory | LASA
Mia Gonzales | McCallum
Madelyn Cregar | McNeil
Ava Dornak | Moe and Gene Johnson
Kat Pruett | Pflugerville
Emma Bannister | Rouse
Haze Close | San Marcos
Ava Ludwig | Tom Glenn
Nicolas Pacelli | Vista Ridge
Natalie Berkaw | Westwood
Student Achievement | Stage Management
Dakota Martin | Akins
Paige Solka | Austin
Miley Wood | Bastrop
Ariana Sullivan | Cedar Creek
Charlotte Adair | Cedar Park
Niko Upton | Dripping Springs
Maggie Curtis | East View
Carlos Basilio | Elgin
Elia Calzada | Georgetown
Lane Decker | Hendrickson
Caleigh Kenter | Hutto
Rain Howard | Jack C. Hays
Connie Spearman | John B. Connally
Olivia Smith | Lago Vista
Mary Shammas | Leander
Emilea White | Lehman
Naman Mishra | LASA
Ronan Henson | McCallum
Forest Trammell | McNeil
Scarlett Teague | Moe and Gene Johnson
Naomi Taylor | NYOS
Malorie Visness | Pflugerville
Reece Clark | Round Rock
Savannah DeVille | Rouse
Catherine Cortez | San Marcos
Grace Thomas | Tom Glenn
Kiera Aston | Vista Ridge
Lourdes Hernandez | Vandegrift
Sienna Connally | Weiss
Aubry Smith | Westlake
Nathan Spector | Westwood
Congratulations to all the performers, crews, educators, schools, and families who participated! We can’t wait to see y’all back at the LC – on April 16 to be exact.
Until then, be sure to follow @hellerawardsatx on social media, and click here for more information about 2025 t-shirts, digital show program ads, 2024’s ceremony photos, and to sign up for email updates!
Today, February 22, happens to be a very important holiday that we at the Long Center are excited to be observing – National Margarita Day! If you know us, you know we love a good margarita. When you come to an event at the Long Center, it’s not hard to find this ~quintessentially Austin~ beverage (usually themed to pair with your show). And there’s someone very special we have to thank for that – our friends over at Dulce Vida Tequila!
This local business (who happens to be celebrating their 15th birthday🎉) has been a proud sponsor of the Long Center for the last two years, and we’ve seen firsthand how passionate they are about Austin. We love partnering with folks who value community just as much as we do, which is why we couldn’t help but take this national holiday as a chance to tell you a little more about them! Read on to get to know DV (and look out for a little hint about what they have in store 👀).
Photo by Brynn Osborn
Long Center: Before we get started, do you have a recommendation of something people could sip on while they read?
Dulce Vida: Sure! How about a delicious Dulce Vida margarita made with our Reposado tequila that’s aged 11+ months, organic and made without additives. We’ve recently garnered accolades on our Reposado such as a 93 Rating from Wine Enthusiast and The Robb Report said we have “The best organic Reposado tequila!”
LC: First and foremost, happy 15th birthday! Can you share a bit about the brand and how it all got started?
Dulce Vida: Thank you very much! Dulce Vida Tequila’s founders are members of the community and love that Austin is a cool, weird, eclectic city with a history of successful startup brands. It’s also one that shares our brand values, such as living an active, outdoorsy lifestyle, so what better place to launch an organic, zero additive, sustainable tequila than Austin, TX, baby! In our 15 years, the industry has added 2000 tequilas and we are the ‘originals’ FROM Austin! We were the first Austin tequila launched brand and we’re very proud of our roots.
Photo by Brynn Osborn
LC: What’s the impact you’re most proud of after 15 years in the Austin community?
Dulce Vida: Over the past 15 years we’ve been able to create meaningful relationships with various entities across town that do a lot of good for the Austin community. Being able to support organizations such as HAAM (The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians), The Trail Conservancy via the annual Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run, The Junior League of Austin, and Candlelight Ranch to name a few.
We’re proud of the partnerships we’ve created to further strengthen our Austin community. From our revered partnerships with historic entities such as The Long Center and Texas Longhorns Athletics, to the Austin Chronicle’s “Austin Music Awards” that highlight the important local music scene, to strong local art collectives like Almost Real Things, The Cathedral, and Good Dad Studios.
Dulce Vida Tequila is also proud to support organizations that champion inclusivity such as the ATX Gay Flag Football League, the Human Rights Campaign, and Out Youth, to name a few. It’s such an honor and privilege to showcase our 100% pure agave, zero additive, USDA Organic tequila to the Austin community. To stay connected with us and learn more, follow us on Instagram @DulceVidaTequila.
LC: We know Dulce Vida prioritizes sustainability. What are some sustainability goals you have for the next 15 years?
Dulce Vida: Yes, sustainability is very important to us. To catch people up, the concept of sustainability was very strategic in the selection of our tequila production facility as it not only had to be capable of making an award-winning product, but also had to meet requirements for organic production and overall sustainability measures. A complete recapture of all production waste is performed and yields a nutrient-rich soil supplement to the local farming community, as well as methane gas being captured to use as an energy source for the facility. Austin has always been a city that prioritizes the environment, holistic, natural approaches to wellness and clean living (ex. Whole Foods), so taking that shared ethos of sustainable practices and better-for-you products, it only made sense for our founders to create a tequila brand that did the same.
So, to answer your question on what sustainability goals that we have for the next 15 years…we plan to keep moving forward with our aforementioned processes to be a leading example in the tequila (and non-tequila) industry for other brands to take note from. For more information on our process, please visit DulceVidaSprits.com!
Photos by Gracie Oliver
LC: Obviously, Austin is THE place for Tex-Mex and margaritas. What’s your favorite part of being in a such bustling scene?
Dulce Vida: There are so many great places in Austin to get great food and great drinks (and see live music). It truly is a privilege to live in a place where so many places exist. We love it when a bartender/ mixologist/ restauranteur utilizes our amazing tequila to make an exceptional cocktail that people can enjoy. Part of what draws people to Dulce Vida Tequila is the fact that we’re organic and made without additives, which is highlighted in our flavor profile. It’s great to see our brand showcased in revered cocktails across the city. We love being integrated into great drinks that pair deliciously with the delectable culinary scene in Austin! Not to mention, add live music to your experience and Dulce Vida will fit right in.
LC: You’ve been partnered with the LC for 2 years now, and we’ve had a lot of fun along the way! What are some of your favorite parts of working together, and why do you think this partnership is important?
Dulce Vida: The Long Center has been an iconic venue in Austin for many years, helping support, highlight, and showcase the best there is to offer in the performing arts universe (locally and globally). The Long Center does a great job of bringing world renowned acts to our city for locals to enjoy while also championing established local acts and giving up-and-coming artists opportunities to highlight themselves. We love our partnership because The Long Center also offers incredible (and free!) experiential opportunities (The Drop In, for example) for locals to enjoy our city with the greatest view of Austin and our beautiful downtown skyline as the backdrop. Dulce Vida is proud to partner with The Long Center for doing such a great job of giving Austinites a place we are proud to call our own. Plus, we hear you can get a great Dulce Vida cocktail there!
LC: What are you most looking forward to as you begin your 16th year?
Dulce Vida: Dulce Vida is looking forward to another great year with The Long Center in 2025 with more great programming and of course, another great season of The Drop-In! We hear there might be some special date(s) in the works for The Drop-In – wink, wink, nudge, nudge – National Tequila Day is July 24th, just sayin…Keep an eye out for details! 🙂
Thanks for telling us more about Dulce Vida, and happy 15th birthday!
Check out Dulce Vida at The Drop-In this summer!
At the Long Center, we’ve always got a new partnership or something cool we know you’ll want to check out! Find and follow us @longcenter on your social media platform of choice, and we’ll see you real soon.
Last Thursday was a special one here at the LC – prior to the evening’s incredible performance by Ballet Folklórico de México de Amalia Hernández, our campus was buzzing as the exceptional dance group prepared to perform a matinee – for over 2,200 Austin ISD students!
This event was underwritten by Sarah & Ernest Butler and made possible by Long Reach for the Arts, our program in which we host K-12 students for one-of-a-kind experiences at the Long Center – all for free. In this Mid-Week Intermission, we’re diving in to share a little more about this program and the spectacular moments it creates, and why we’re putting it at the forefront on this year’s Amplify Austin Day.
AT THE SHOW
While we of course love the Long Center’s ✨regularly scheduled programming✨, the School Show Days that this program creates are some of our favorites. Students and staff from 26 AISD schools gathered to attend the morning’s performance along with a Q&A with dancers and the Mexican American Cultural Center. Based on the belief that art is a necessity and that it should be accessible to everyone, Long Reach for the Arts strives to provide new opportunities for creative discovery, connecting students to the center of Austin’s artistic identity year-round.
And Thursday’s performance was a shining example of just how important those opportunities are. If you’ve never been in a performance hall with 2,200 screaming, cheering, ECSTATIC students, let us be the ones to tell you – it’s something else!
Every seat in the house was locked in on what was happening on stage. As the world-class dancers dazzled with their choreography, costumes, sense of humor, and surprises, you could actually feel the excitement in the air. It was clear that not only were those kiddos watching the performance, they were participating in it too.
THE IMPACT
More than just a performance, this show was a celebration of heritage as Mexican folklore, culture, and music were displayed on a truly dazzling scale. Being able to provide so many dual-language students with creative programming that features Spanish language elements is something we value, and keep top of mind when working to create these opportunities for students.
“We loved how this felt like a community event, with different organizations coming together to support our young people and teachers, and make them feel at home and valued.”
Austin ISD Staff Member
By removing traditional barriers to access like transportation and ticket prices, this program gave students who attended Thursday’s performance the chance to be immersed in creative programming they may not have had access to otherwise, with some engaging in the arts in this capacity for the very first time. And to experience it in a way that could make them feel inspired, celebrated, and connected to their community? Well, we think that’s pretty darn neat!
HELP US DO MORE
The impact was tangible – all you had to do was look at the faces (and listen to the cheers (and screams)) of the students after the show. While we do a ton of cool stuff here at the LC, it’s moments like this that highlight our impact and get us all soft n’ tender. And we can’t wait for even more just like it!
“I saw the student and teachers’ faces before and after the show. They were so excited. I was crying tears of joy, literally crying like a baby.”
Austin ISD Executive Director
That’s why this year on Amplify Austin Day, we’re raising $20,000 for this special little program of ours. Join us on this community-wide day of giving and help us continue to provide even more one-of-a-kind arts experiences for students in our community.
Thank you to our Long Reach for the Arts supporters for making this all possible!
Sarah and Ernest Butler
MFI Foundation
The Long Foundation
Dr. Marylin Gaddis and Lt. Col. George Carruthers
Sharon Hall
All photographs by Brynn Osborn
At the Long Center, we’ve always got a new partnership or something cool we know you’ll want to check out! Find and follow us @longcenter on your social media platform of choice, and we’ll see you real soon.
On January 18th, hundreds of music lovers will gather in Dell Hall for the 11th Annual Sonic Guild Ball, held for the very first time at the Long Center. An organization dedicated to supporting and uplifting artists in Austin’s music community, Sonic Guild will award $150,000 in grants to some of the best up-and-coming acts in Austin – who will show us what they’ve got with live performances at the event.
In this Mid-Week Intermission, we caught up with Sonic Guild Co-Founder Matt Ott (and LC’s new Director of Sales!) to hear more about the organization’s mission and what we can expect to see at Saturday night’s Ball.
Meet Matt Ott, Co-Founder of Sonic Guild
Long Center: Welcome to Mid-Week Intermission! We usually like to ask folks for a song to go with their interview – anything come to mind?
Matt Ott: “With a Little Help From My Friends”
Sonic Guild’s mission is to build community to support the creation and performance of new music. Austin’s music scene is the beating heart of our city. We believe that music is art and deserves the support of the community just as the opera, theater, and symphony have been supported for decades.
LC: So Sonic Guild – can you tell us what the organization does and what you do there?
Matt Ott: We are a member-based organization where people and sponsoring businesses come together to support Austin’s music economy and the musicians who play here. We identify the best-up-and coming musicians and provide them with performance opportunities, advisory services, and financial support to help them advance their careers and create & perform extraordinary music. Over the past decade we have distributed over six million dollars to support Austin’s music scene.
LC: How did it all start and how has it grown over the years?
Matt Ott: In 2013 we looked at our music scene and saw how hard it had become for our musicians to survive, let alone thrive. Imagine being a doctor and after training for eight years, when you started practicing medicine you realized that you had to get another job or two to make ends meet. Our musicians practice for years and then pour their hearts and souls into creating the music that fuels our souls, but they struggle to live on poverty wages. Everyone we talked to wanted to help change that but didn’t know how.
So, we built Sonic Guild (formerly known as Black Fret) to allow people to join as members and provide direct financial support to Austin’s musicians and music businesses. Over the years we have grown to hundreds of members and have gathered advisors from the music industry to help Austin’s best creative talent thrive.
LC: We’re so excited to be hosting the Sonic Guild Ball in Dell Hall in just a couple weeks. What is this event all about?
Matt Ott: The Sonic Guild Ball is the culmination of our annual season. It is where we are introduced to the next class of Sonic Guild artists. These musicians have been recognized by our members, advisors, and prior year Sonic Guild Artists for extraordinary talent and potential. At the ball we will distribute $150,000 in grants to these 20 Sonic Guild artists and ten of them will perform on the Long Center’s iconic stage. In between bands, we will hear stories of how past grant winners have used the funds to supercharge their careers by recording albums, going on tour, buying instruments, etc… It’s a great party. It’s an incredible night of music. And it’s a chance to recognize and give back to a community that does so much to drive the culture and economy of Austin.
LC: Anything different about this year’s Ball that you’re excited about?
Matt Ott: This year’s Sonic Guild Ball has the potential to be our best one yet. This year we are holding it at the Long Center for the first time and cannot wait to see these incredible local bands perform in such an inspiring setting. We will also be showcasing videos and live testimonials about all the ways Sonic Guild has supported the Austin Music Scene. Everyone is aware that Sonic Guild provides grants, but at the Ball you will hear about many of our other programs like sponsoring writing and recording sessions, lining up corporate gigs, artist advising sessions, music producer support, and others.
LC: Of course, we live in a city that lives and breathes local music, but what does it mean to be able to open up this celebratory event to the broader Austin public? Anyone can buy a ticket, right?
Matt Ott: We are thrilled to be opening the Sonic Guild Ball up to the public for the first time. In the past it was a private event for our members, advisors, and sponsors. But this year we are excited to share this incredible experience with Austin’s music fans and supporters. Anyone can buy a ticket. We encourage people to gather up their group of music-loving friends and join us for an exciting and inspiring evening.
LC: Any teasers about what to expect or nuggets about the lineup you can share?
Matt Ott: At the Sonic Guild Ball, we will give away $150,000 in grants to 20 bands who have been selected as this year’s class of Sonic Guild Artists by our members, advisors and previous Sonic Guild artists. We will feature performances from ten of those bands including a number of KUTX artists of the month. We want to keep most of the line-up a surprise, but I can share a sneak preview. If you come to the Ball on January 18th, you will see performances from 10 great bands including West 22nd, The Point, Parker Woodland, and Geto Gala.
LC: How can folks get involved and continue to advocate for music and musicians on their own?
Matt Ott: The best way to get involved is to join Sonic Guild. For less than what most of us spend on coffee each month, you can become a member and get to attend public and private concerts throughout the year, vote for your favorite musicians, and know you are providing the financial and advisory support to fuel the Austin Music Scene. Go to Sonic Guild’s website to learn more about membership options, and don’t forget to buy your tickets for the Ball on January 18th.
Thanks, Matt!
Get your tickets for the Sonic Guild Ball on January 18 and support Austin’s music scene and the artists that make it special.
We’re now fully in the midst of that time of year, and it truly has been the most wonderful! The holidays at the LC kicked off with one of our favorite, absolutely free events — Santa on the Terrace presented by H-E-B! The day was filled with photos with the one and only Kris Kringle (featuring the iconic skyline background we know and love), games on the H-E-B Terrace, adorable “elfies,” and the chance to send a letter straight to the North Pole.
Photos by Jim Chapin
While kids, families, and pets alike waited to take their photo and have a chat with Mr. C, they took a moment to put into writing what they hoped to see under the tree this year, AND provide proof of the good they’d done to deserve it – because it never hurts to plead your case!
Before sending these off to the North Pole, we took a moment to highlight some of our favorites ✨
FROM MEL
We definitely think helping Dad out with his job warrants both a train and a Mario game.
FROM CHRISTOPHER
Christopher was kind to his friends this year, and for that good deed, all he wants is a light saber. Actually, make that two light sabers.
FROM BEAN
Bean did tons of good things this year (just trust them). On top of an Apple Watch, Bean is asking Santa for a dream Lego set (he’ll know what that means).
FROM OLIVIA
Olivia helped around the house and cleaned out the mouse cage – no easy feat! In return, all she asks for is a Squishmallow or two.
FROM CINO
Cino spent this year fundraising for shelter dogs, and would like to see a ball and a frisbee under the tree on Christmas. Good dog!
We hope each and every one of these nice-listers gets exactly what they wished for this year. 🎄
Santa on the Terrace is made possible by H-E-B. Thanks to their support and partners like them, we’re able to bring free events to all Austinites, fostering creativity and community. Happy holidays from H-E-B and the Long Center team!
