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Discover What’s Next at Virtual Explore UT
AUSTIN, Texas Research breakthroughs and expert insights at The University of Texas at Austin have helped Texas and the nation overcome monumental challenges this year. From developing COVID-19 vaccines to analyzing Texas’ energy infrastructure after historic winter storms, UT Austin innovators are a crucial part of creating a bright future for the state.
Now, Texans of all ages will be able to learn from these world changers and get a glimpse of what’s next at the biggest virtual open house in the state, Virtual Explore UT.
Held annually, Explore UT consists of live shows, experiments and hands-on workshops conducted by students, researchers and professors in many areas of study. The 2021 program will take place virtually
Ever wanted to live inside an Elizabeth Taylor movie? Soon, you ll be able to really picture yourself there.
From Feb. 11 to March 21, the Bass Concert Hall stage will turn into a gallery of historic film backdrops from the golden age of Hollywood. The show, Behind the Scenes: The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop, is the first time that 12 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studio assets will be available to view by the public.
The hand-painted pieces, which once transported screen stars to far-off vistas through the magic of illusion, were donated to the University of Texas through the Art Director’s Guild Archives and their Backdrop Recovery Project, which is an effort to preserve the legacy of Hollywood’s motion picture scenic artists, according to a news release. The project is touted as creating the most comprehensive archive of Hollywood scenic art history. UT s Texas Performing Arts holds 50 MGM backdrops, which are used for educational purposes.