Aug 24-31 Kevin Greer: At the Edge 
of Everything
Gallery SOCO, 1714-A South Congress
(512) 442-5144, gallerysoco.com
On the brink of a new, more mature phase in his life and work, 29-year-old Kevin Greer's most recent series, At the Edge of Everything, reflects this period of transition in this mixed media exhibition. Opening Reception is Thursday, August 24, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Aug 24-Sep 30 Gladys Poorte & Naomi Schlinke 
d berman Gallery, 1701 Guadalupe
(512) 477-8877, dbermangallery.com
While their styles are quite different, the art of Gladys Poorte & Naomi Schlinke tells stories with rhythms that charge each piece with both literary and musical qualities. Opening Reception: Thursday, August 24 - 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Seen here, Naomi Schlinke's "Fugue."
Aug 24 LBJ Future Forum's Ice Cream Social and Film Fun
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
LBJ Library and Museum, 2313 Red River
(703) 721-0232, lbjfutureforum.org
LBJ Future Forum's Ice Cream Social and Film Fun is a kick-off event for the 2006-2007 season. This free mixer tells about the mission and purpose of the Future Forum, which is to expand civic involvement of young Texans. The event will also include a screening of "The Last Days of the San Jose." The film will be followed by a Q&A with filmaker/owner, Liz Lambert. Ice cream and popcorn will be provided.
Aug 27 Explore the Story
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, 1800 N. Congress
(512) 936-8746, thestoryoftexas.com
The exhibit comes to life with the stories of pride and swagger, friendship and perseverance. Robert and Sioux Sanders will be on hand to jazz it up with a music-based program focused on stories of style, identity, and self-expression - all necessary parts of a braggin' personality. Free with exhibit admissions
Aug 27 Science Sundays - DNA Discovery
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Austin Children's Museum, 301 Colorado
(512) 472-2499, austinkids.org
Biologists, Caspar Lam and Jessica Chang help youngsters discover the facinating world of DNA during this special Science Sunday at the Museum. The Museum is free from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. on Sundays, so make it a fun day as you make sense out of science!
Aug 29-Sep 29 Color. Mind & Form 
Arthouse of Ionic Futurism, 830 W. 3rd
(512) 482-9818, ionicfuturism.com
Arthouse of Ionic Futurism is opening the first of a series exhibits featuring the paintings of Dalana Castrell. The gallery will continue to curate a revolving 26-year retrospective of the artist's career by showcasing her art in original media and video. Opening reception: Tuesday, August 29, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Still On Display Downtown...
To 9/1: Spirits, Machines and Simulacra, La Pena, lapena-austin.org
To 9/1: Nueva_Villa: Reflections, Las Manitas Avenue Cafe, lapena-austin.org
To 9/9: All Dressed in White, Women & Their Work, womenandtheirwork.org
To 9/10: The Serie Project: Serie XIII, Mexic-Arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 9/10: It STILL Ain't Braggin' if it's True: The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum, thestoryoftexas.com
To 9/11: The Sacred Hearts of Musical Icons, Manuels, williamkstidham.com
To 9/24: Workspace: Carol Bove, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
To 9/25: duck, duck, GOOSE, Volitant Gallery, volitant.com
To 9/25: The Long Drive South, Volitant Gallery, volitant.com
To 10/1: YLAII: Juventud Desenfrenada (Youth Gone Wild), Mexic-arte Museum, mexic-artemuseum.org
To 11/5: Lu Ann Barrow "Soul Journer's," Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/5: Mary Lee Bendelph, Gee's Bend Quilts and Beyond, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/5: William Kentridge, Weighing...and Wanting, Austin Museum of Art, amoa.org
To 11/20: The Avenue: Austin's Main Street Since 1839, Austin History Center, ahca.net
To 12/9: Rembrandt's Etchings, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
Ongoing: European Paintings from the Permanent Collection and America/Americas, Blanton Museum of Art, blantonmuseum.org
