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Frank Erwin Center's Fahrenheit is Just Right

A collective ‘Brrrrr!’ can be heard in Central Texas as wintertime descends upon us. But we have plenty of events planned to help keep you warm here inside the Frank Erwin Center when the temperatures outside drop into the brutal 50’s.

Who can resist the warm heart and tremendous singing/songwriting talent of Dolly Parton? Before contemporary country emerged in the early 90’s, Dolly was already a respected veteran of country music, earning her a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1999. After the pint-sized powerhouse conquered the country music scene along with fellow female country pioneers Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette, she made a successful venture into the pop world before she came back around again, full circle to the bluegrass music she heard growing up in Tennessee. Her current tour “Hello, I’m Dolly” includes songs from her expansive repertoire of country, pop and bluegrass, which she will be bringing to the Erwin Center December 2nd.

If it’s snowflakes and sledding you long for during the holiday season, come join us and get into the spirit with the Trans-Siberian Orchestra on December 11th. The snow is fake, but their musical talent and stage production is the real thing. A combination of musical genres, a laser-light show and a program of rock and holiday songs, there is something for rock fans and families alike.

Things will definitely be heating up at the Erwin Center as the UT Women’s and Men’s basketball teams hustle up and down our courts. Check out their schedules on our website (uterwincenter.com) and get yourself some tickets while you’re at it. It’s winter now, so take your seat in our stands, enjoy the cozy camaraderie around the court and marvel at the breakneck speed, precision and agility of these accomplished athletes. With your coat on and pennant in hand, you can almost feel it snowing outside.

We at the Erwin Center already have plans to cure whatever post-holiday blues your children may be experiencing after three months of candy, presents and visits from out-of-town relatives. Who better to pick their spirits back up than the Harlem Globetrotters or the adorable characters of Sesame Street? Tickets to the Globetrotters are already on sale and they’ll be here February 10th. Tickets to Sesame Street Live will go on sale to the general public next month for their production here February 17th – 20th. We hope to see you soon and since the next Applause won’t be out till January, we’ll take the time now to wish you a wonderful holiday season.