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THE INSIDE TRACK The FIA World Endurance Champion- ship and the Tudor United SportsCar Championship come together at the Circuit of the Americas for the Lone Star Le Mans, nine hours of racing over three days. A fabulous freworks show rounds out the race. September 17–19, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., 512-301- 6600; circuitoftheamericas.com/lslm UNDER THE BIG TOP Cirque du Soleil's latest and greatest show, Koozå—which combines humor with superb acrobatic feats—is coming to Austin's Circuit of the Americas. In keep- ing with Cirque tradition, each zany act emphasizes certain themes: fear, identity, recognition, and power. September 2–27, 9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd., 512- 301-6600; cirquedusoleil.com/kooza PhotograPhy by Whitney Martin PhotograPhy (Kiah Denson); Keith rizzo (Le Mans); courtesy of the harry ransoM center (reaugh) In the Abstract AUSTIN ARTIST IAH DENSON UNVEILS HER NEWEST WORK AT A SOLO SHOW. By Madeleine Kenney "When I see bold lines, drips, splashes, and fields of color," says K iah Denson, "I feel the tinge of inspiration." The bud- ding young artist emerges from her Canopy studio for a solo showcase at Link & Pin Art Space (opening reception October 1, 7–9 pm; showing through October 31; 2235 E. Sixth St., Ste. 102, 512-900-8952). She is also collaborating with Women & Their Work gallery for the 20th annual Red Dot Art Spree (September 10–18, 1710 Lavaca St., 512-477-1064). Denson's recent work evokes the Abstract Expressionism of Willem de Kooning and Cy Twombly—seeking visual gems in nature and on the streets of Austin to stimulate her through the cre- ative process. "It is meditative as well as charged," Denson says. "Making art helps me work out both my physical and mental energ y." kiahdenson.com AW profile Coming off a Grammy victory earlier this year, Austin choral ensemble Conspirare (Latin for "to breathe together") is embracing the spirit of teamwork as it begins its 2015–2016 season. "All of the work we do continues to be shaped with our unique Austin audience in mind," reflects Craig Hella Johnson, the ensemble's leader, conductor, and composer. "Central to all of the music will be the theme of celebrating compelling life stories." The performance season makes its Austin premiere with a recital exploring the poetry of Emily Dickinson (September 13, 4 pm, Jessen Auditorium, 201 W. 21st St., 512- 476-5775), followed by performances through May inspired by the likes of Anne Frank, Matthew Shepard, and Stephen Paulus. conspirare.org hear this IN CHORUS Frank Reaugh arrived in Texas as a teenager in 1876 and soon made the state his canvas and muse. His "studio" was not just the wide Texas prairie but the entire Southwest, which he tirelessly traversed for more than 50 years. Now the artist's work lives on at the Harry Ransom Center with the museum's newest exhibit, "Frank Reaugh: Landscapes of Texas and the American West." Through November 29, 300 W. 21st St., 512-471-8944; hrc.utexas.edu —wes eichenwald // on view // WESTERN IMPRESSION CULTURE Spotlight 56 AUSTINWAY.CoM