Open Ears Concerts

03/30/2024

03/04/2024

If I were to write a book titled "Poets and Prophets I've Known" there would certainly be a chapter titled "Danny Schmidt." I've been aware of this new release of his for several days now, but I've resisted listening because I knew that this song was likely to use well-conceived and deeply considered metaphors and imagery to drill a hole from my head to my heart and open up feelings I've been resisting. And I was right.

For the last few weeks, my feeling space has focused on grief and loss. The passing of a dear Aunt resurrected all the ghosts of my past and foreshadowed all those I’ll mourn in the future. Then, last week, the daily readings from the Center for Action and Contemplation took a deep look at anger and how it is actually born from Love and how with awareness can be responded to with Love and used as a tool to increase the Love in the world. But sadly, we live in a world where the default response to anger is not Love but hatred and violence. To me, this song addresses that with grace and wisdom – enabling compassion without condoning misguided actions. Thank you, Danny, for continuing to make great art.

track by Danny Schmidt

09/29/2023

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04/30/2022

Tonight at St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church - Austin, Texas, celebrate 70 years with us. We’ll have a free concert from the Austin Lounge Lizards, free childcare during the show, and cake!

Doors at 6:30, the program starts at 7. See you there!

04/26/2022

Hey y’all. Come join us for art, music, inspiration, and cake!

We're busy preparing for the Vision & Voice events this weekend, starting with an art show on Friday. You won't want to miss out on any of it! Please consider sharing our events with your friends and family.

04/25/2022

Celebrate with St. Andrew's April 29 – May 1!

Please join us as we celebrate 70 years of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 40 years of Jim Rigby's service, completion of our building expansion, and our return to in-person services.

On Friday April 29 at 7 PM, we’ll have an Art Show Opening with artists in attendance, the premiere of our new history video, music by Angelic Strings, cake, and punch.

On Saturday April 30 at 7 PM, we’ll have an Open Ears Concert featuring the Austin Lounge Lizards. We’ll also provide child care, cake, coffee, water, and soft drinks.

On Sunday May 1 at Noon, we’ll have a light lunch and then a series of speakers helping us to celebrate and dedicate, plus snacks and refreshments. Scheduled orators include James Talarico, Lloyd Doggett, Celia Israel, Laurie Wirth Palmer, and Ireland Griffin.

At all three events, you can tour the new building expansion, help us document the occasion at our selfie station, and purchase commemorative t-shirts, coffee mugs, and stickers.

Invite everyone you know! All of these events are FREE, but if you’re inspired to donate, you can do so at https://www.staopen.org (please enter "Vision & Voice" in the notes field).

Thank you from the bottoms of our hearts.

The Vision & Voice Team

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11/03/2020

Hi all.
This is the last email you'll receive from the Open Ears Concerts list on ReverbNation. You should have a received a message in August from [email protected]. If you didn't and want to keep up with us, just send an email to [email protected].
We are planning to resume the concert series, but we're just not yet sure when we will be able to resume in-person gatherings. So please stay tuned and as stated above, reach out to us at [email protected] if you have questions.
Thanks for helping keep the music alive.
Matt