Acrobats close out artist series season

Published 10:26 am Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Through acrobatics and a big performance, the Austin Artist Series capped off its 70th season Monday night, and series volunteers say they’re hoping for even more shows in the future.

“It’s amazing that this is our 70th year in Austin,” said Nancy Dolphin, president of the Austin Artist Series. “It’s very exciting.”

Members of the Golden Dragon Acrobats perform for hundreds of area residents inside Knowlton Auditorium at Austin High School Monday. This is the last Austin Artist Series show of the group’s 70th season.  -- TreyMewes/trey.mewes@austindailyherald.com

Members of the Golden Dragon Acrobats perform for hundreds of area residents inside Knowlton Auditorium at Austin High School Monday. This is the last Austin Artist Series show of the group’s 70th season. — TreyMewes/trey.mewes@austindailyherald.com

The Golden Dragon Acrobats came to Austin as part of the last show of the season for the Austin Artist Series. The group is considered the premiere Chinese Acrobat troupe in the U.S.

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Series volunteers already have the next season lined up, which will include a tribute to The Carpenters and an exciting Celtic Dance show toward the end of next season.

Tickets will go on sale for the series’s 71st season in the fall, with $45 season passes for individuals and $95 season passes for families.