Muse Austin

Get inspired at the event of the season, all for a great cause.

By Brooke Watson

Spellbinding live music, an enchanting ballet performance and captivating amethyst gowns swirling in a room that pulses with promise and celebration: You could almost mistake Muse Austin for a sumptuous ball from a bygone era, but it maintains a modern influence and benevolent twist inspired by the city that provides its namesake.

Oct. 25, the Survive2Thrive Foundation will host Muse Austin, a multimedia event of concerts and fashion to commemorate survivors of domestic violence. The night promises to be one to remember, during which some of Austin’s best local musicians are set to perform. The lineup includes artists such as Graham Wilkinson, Patrice Pike, The Levites, Riders Against the Storm, Courtney Santana, Cari Hutson St. Marie and Gina Chavez. The performers will perform their original works with a full orchestra conducted by Carlton Dillard, the music director for Riverbend Church.

The theme of the event is an open invitation for guests, survivors and artists to celebrate and discover individual sources of inspiration. In addition to the live concerts, Ballet Afrique will perform a dance, and there will be live art by Marlene Jorge, directed by Robert King. As a poignant and deserving final touch, survivors of domestic violence will model purple evening gowns created by local designers and students of the Art Institute of Austin.

Whether you’re a survivor, family member or simply a community supporter, Muse Austin invites you to spend a magical evening enjoying some of the best artistic inspiration Austin has to offer.