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photography by CeCil Stoughton /lbj library (lbj); Kevin Mazur/getty iMageS for the Clara lionel foundation (KiMMel); CourteSy of eriCa nix (fuSebox); CourteSy of new worKS feStival (aSheS) Incubation Art the biennial Cohen new works festival returns to ut this spring. Launched in 2001 to cultivate student art, the Cohen New Works Festival will take place at the University of Texas for five days this April, showcasing 38 works across all artistic genres. Named for David Mark Cohen, former head of playwriting at UT and a staunch promoter of student work before passing away in 1997, the "New Play Festival"—as it was originally called—was devised to cel- ebrate young artists' work in architecture, design, dance, film, music, theater, and visual arts. Presented by Broadway Bank and run by UT students and graduates, this largest collegiate festival of its kind features projects that include a collaborative live radio per- formance, an installation of artifacts illustrating North Korean propaganda, an interactive photo installation called "I Am My Selfie," and a coming-of-age opera, among many other works. April 13–17, F. Loren Winship Drama Building, corner of E. 23rd St. and San Jacinto Blvd. on UT campus; newworksfestival.org must see for charity around town Austin's beloved Fuse- box Festival, which marks its 11th anniver- sary this year, explores unique contemporary art across all mediums, with events at multiple locations around the city. With Fusebox as a platform for diverse work that pushes the boundaries of traditional art, its annual multitrack festival aims to spark discussion among artists, advance the contemporary art movement, educate through panel discussions and workshops, support artists, and foster creative partnerships. April 1–12, various locations, 512-800-3066; fuseboxfestival.com The "Action Hero Act" at Fusebox in 2014. Just a few weeks after his late-night talk show moves to the Long Center for SXSW, Jimmy Kimmel returns to Austin for Mack, Jack, & McConaughey. The Cohen New Works Festival is run and organized by students. Set designer Lisa Laratta's Ashes, Ashes (shown here) was featured at the 2007 festival. Jimmy Kimmel Joins the macK, JacK & mcconaughey trio for its third annual benefit. Good things come in threes for Mack, Jack & McConaughey. The third annual fundraiser—a collaboration between actor Matthew McConaughey, country singer Jack Ingram, and ESPN analyst and former UT football coach Mack Brown—has invited late-night talk show comedian Jimmy Kimmel to the stage before a Jack & Friends concert on Friday, April 17, at ACL Live. The concert will cap a two- day event that starts with a gala and live auction on Thursday evening. On Friday morning the trio heads out on a celebrity golf tournament, while spouses Camila Alves, Amy Ingram, and Sally Brown host de- signer Michelle Smith for a Milly fashion show at the W Austin in conjunction with Neiman Marcus. "Sally and I are looking forward to another stellar event," Brown says. "It's great that we can shine the light on these worthy children's organizations." Benefciaries include The Rise School of Austin, McConaughey's Just Keep Livin Foundation, Heart- Gift, CureDuchenne, and Dell Children's Hospital. mackjackmcconaughey.org Here's Jimmy Mixed Media a tony-winning play comes to the Zach. // from broadway // ACCIDENTAL PRESIDENT A pivotal year—November 1963 to November 1964—is covered in three hours in Robert Schenkkan's political drama, All the Way, about President Lyndon B. Johnson's efforts to pass the 1964 Civil Rights Act in the wake of JFK's assassination. A UT graduate who won the Pulitzer Prize for The Kentucky Cycle, Schenkkan writes a brilliant account of "the accidental president." The drama earned a Tony Award last year for Best Play when it debuted on Broadway with Bryan Cranston. Dave Steakley is directing the Austin production. April 8–May 10, Topfer Theatre at the Zach Theatre, 202 South Lamar Blvd., 512-476- 0541; zachtheatre.org 44 AUSTINWAY.COM CULTURE Spotlight