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POP-UP ART on view Works of more than 35 contemporary global artists—both prominent and emerging—will be on display and for sale at the inaugural three-day Pop Austin International Art Show, October 17–19. "We want to make a wave in this town," says cofounder Matt Randall, "[and] establish Austin as a global art city by bringing in major international artists, while showcasing local artists to legitimize them on an international scale." One of the enterprising locals, Bale Creek Allen, will have work exhibited among creations by global artists such as Andy Warhol, Shepard Fairey, and Takashi Murakami. Fair Market, 1100 E. Fifth St.; popaustin.com AAK RA: Self-portrait, Huang Yan, 2008. More than a pretty face: Vivien Leigh poses for a makeup still while shooting Gone With the Wind. Dancers from the Budapest Dance Theatre during a rehearsal for Stravinsky Inspirations–The Firebird.r An opening- night party at Fantastic Fest. // SEE, HERE// PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF HARRY RANSOM CENTER (LEIGH); COURTESY OF THE ARTIST ( SELF-PORTRAIT ); ATTILA KISBENEDEK/AFP/GETTY IMAGES (FIREBIRD); DAVID HILL (FANTASTIC FEST) DANCING WITH FIRE The Firebird opens Ballet Austin's 2014-2015 season September 26–28. Igor Stravinsky's 1910 ballet is adapted from a Russian folktale, in which the Phoenix—the bird of fi re—gives her life for love but ultimately rises from the ashes. Ballet Austin Artistic Director Stephen Mills pairs the fantastically cos- tumed production with the stripped-down Agon, George Balanchine's contemporary 1957 master- piece in which dancers perform in simple leotards. The Long Center, 512-476-9151; balletaustin.org A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN Cofounded by Alamo Drafthouse's Tim League in 2005, Fantastic Fest takes over the newly reopened Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar September 18–25 for its 10th year, celebrating genre fi lms with red carpets, awards, and parties. Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar, 1120 S. Lamar Blvd., 512-861-7040; fantasticfest.com 2 The Making of Gone With the Wind VIEW UNSEEN MOMENTS FROM "THE GREATEST ROMANCE OF ALL TIME." Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the classic Hollywood fi lm, this exhibition, on view September 9–January 4, 2015, gives a peek behind the green-velvet curtain with more than 300 rarely- if-ever-seen pieces. In addition to audition footage and producer David O. Selznick's memos, the collection includes three gowns worn by Vivien Leigh's Scarlett O'Hara—displayed together for the fi rst time in a quarter century—which the Center was able to preserve after receiving more than $30,000 in donations from the fi lm's legions of fans around the world. Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin, 300 W. 21st St., 512-471-8944; hrc. utexas.edu AW behind the scenes 1 //must-attend // QUARTER-CENTURY CELEBRATION The manicured grounds of Laguna Gloria will once again host the La Dolce Vita Food & Wine Festival. The Contemporary Austin fundraiser has evolved into a community tradition, now celebrating its 25th anniver- sary. The evening benefits the art museum's education programs, and festivities will be marked by tastings from Austin's top-tier eateries: Trio, Swift's Attic, Salty Sow, and more will be joined by newcomers like Searsucker, Chavez, and Noble Sandwich Co. Besides the fine fare, the night promises art demonstrations from the art school's faculty members. Tickets are $175; for $200 ticket holders gain access to the cocktail lounge, curated by Tipsy Texan David Alan. October 16, 7-10 PM. Laguna Gloria, 3809 W. 35th St., 512-458-8191; thecontemporaryaustin.org 66 AUSTINWAY.COM CULTURE Spotlight