MEMBER EVENTS
"All-Star Evening" OPENING FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 7 P.M.
Join us for an "All-Star Evening," the opening celebration for the summer exhibitions Literature and Sport and Contemporary Photographic Practice and the Archive.
Get a first look at the exhibitions and enjoy ballpark-inspired snacks. Sip on a refreshing summertime cocktail from Dripping Springs Vodka, sangria from the Austin Wine Merchant, or locally brewed beer from the new Austin Beer Garden and Brewery. Guests will also have the opportunity to win a sports-inspired prize package and to pose as their favorite baseball player in our baseball card photo booth.
Become a member now to receive complimentary admission and valet parking at this event. If you are not yet a member, tickets are available for $20 (valet parking not included).
Harry Ransom Lecture: Don DeLillo LECTURE THURSDAY, JULY 25, 7 P.M.
JESSEN AUDITORIUM IN HOMER RAINEY HALL
In conjunction with the Literature and Sport exhibition, Don DeLillo, author of Underworld, Pafko at the Wall, and End Zone, reads from his work. DeLillo's archive resides at the Ransom Center. Presented by the University Co-op.
Members of the Harry Ransom Center receive complimentary parking and priority entry at this program. Doors open at 6:20 p.m. for members and at 6:30 p.m. for the general public. Members must present their membership cards for priority entrance; one seat per membership card. Members arriving after 6:30 p.m. will join the general queue. Complimentary parking for members is available at the University Co-op garage at 23rd and San Antonio streets.
DISCUSSIONS
Gallery talk with Lakes Were Rivers GALLERY TALK THURSDAY, JULY 18, 7 P.M.
The artists of Lakes Were Rivers discuss their work in the exhibition Contemporary Photographic Practice and the Archive.
SCREENINGS
Sport Film Series: Bang the Drum Slowly SPORT FILM SERIES TUESDAY, JUNE 18, 7 P.M.
In conjunction with the exhibition Literature and Sport, the Harry Ransom Center kicks off the Sport Film Series with Bang the Drum Slowly (1973), starring Robert De Niro and Michael Moriarty, on Tuesday, June 18, at 7 p.m.
Star pitcher Henry (Moriarty) and slow-witted catcher Bruce (De Niro) develop an unlikely friendship as they cope with Bruce's terminal illness. View a trailer for the film.
De Niro's archive resides at the Ransom Center.
The event is free, but donations are welcome. Please be aware that the Ransom Center's Charles Nelson Prothro Theater has limited seating. Line forms upon arrival of the first patron, and doors open 30 minutes in advance.
Film run time is 96 minutes.
Sport Film Series: The Natural SPORT FILM SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 7 P.M.
In conjunction with the exhibition Literature and Sport, the Sport Film Series continues at the Harry Ransom Center with The Natural (1984) on Thursday, June 20, at 7 p.m.
Starring Robert Redford, Kim Basinger, Glenn Close, and Robert Duvall, the film captures the success and struggles of gifted baseball player Roy Hobbs (Redford). View a trailer for the film.
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Bernard Malamud. The Ransom Center is home to an important archive of Malamud's work.
The event is free, but donations are welcome. Please be aware that the Ransom Center's Charles Nelson Prothro Theater has limited seating. Line forms upon arrival of the first patron, and doors open 30 minutes in advance.
Film run time is 134 minutes.
Sport Film Series: Raging Bull SPORT FILM SERIES TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 7 P.M.
In conjunction with the exhibition Literature and Sport, the Sport Film Series continues at the Harry Ransom Center with Raging Bull (1980), directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, on Tuesday, June 25, at 7 p.m.
Italian-American middleweight boxer Jake LaMotta (De Niro) wields uncontrollable rage as a champion in the ring while destroying his relationship with his wife and family. View a trailer for the film.
De Niro's archive resides at the Ransom Center.
The event is free, but donations are welcome. Please be aware that the Ransom Center's Charles Nelson Prothro Theater has limited seating. Line forms upon arrival of the first patron, and doors open 30 minutes in advance.
Film run time is 129 minutes.
Sport Film Series: When We Were Kings SPORT FILM SERIES THURSDAY, JUNE 27, 7 P.M.
In conjunction with the exhibition Literature and Sport, the Sport Film Series continues at the Harry Ransom Center with When We Were Kings (1996) on Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m.
The documentary film tells the story of Muhammad Ali and George Foreman's legendary "Rumble in the Jungle." View a trailer for the film.
The event is free, but donations are welcome. Please be aware that the Ransom Center's Charles Nelson Prothro Theater has limited seating. Line forms upon arrival of the first patron, and doors open 30 minutes in advance.
Film run time is 89 minutes.
TOURS
Curator's tour of Literature and Sport TOUR WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 7 P.M.
Megan Barnard, Assistant Director for Acquisitions and Administration, leads a tour of Literature and Sport.
General Info
All events take place at the Ransom Center unless otherwise noted and are subject to change.
The contents of these presentations reflect the opinions of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the Harry Ransom Center and/or The University of Texas at Austin.
Please be aware that the Ransom Center's Charles Nelson Prothro Theater has limited seating. Line forms upon arrival of the first patron, and doors open 30 minutes in advance. Many programs are webcast live.
All programs and exhibitions are free unless otherwise noted.
Please request ASL or ADA accommodation at least five business days in advance by contacting Danielle Sigler at 512-232-5170 or by email.
Event times are noted in Central Standard Time.
The University Co-op presents the Harry Ransom Lectures
The Harry Ransom Lectures honor former University of Texas Chancellor Harry Huntt Ransom. The program brings internationally renowned writers, artists, and scholars to Austin for a public event and conversations with University students.
All programs and exhibitions are free unless otherwise noted. Please be aware that Ransom Center events may be photographed and/or filmed. Your attendance constitutes your authorization for the Center to use your photograph, voice, or other likeness for purposes related to the mission of the Ransom Center, including but not limited to marketing and promotion in both print and electronic forms.
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