My how this city has grown. Austin used to be the kind of town where the summertime theatre offerings were slim pickings. Not so...not anymore. The joints are jumping, and this week is no exception. It's darn near impossible to offer a Pick of the Week, so this week we're suggesting not one but two productions we think you'll enjoy. First, however, we need to report on some awards show shenanigans that went down earlier......

Creativity thrives at the University of Texas Department of Theater and Dance, and they're out to prove it in a big way: next week, they're hosting the fourth biennial Cohen New Works Festival, a seven day whirlwind of original performances, readings, choreography, guest artist panels, and workshops. Founded in 2001 in honor of David Mark Cohen, a UT Professor of Theater and Dance and respected playwright, the Cohen New Works Festival celebrates original works......

Saturday night, we struck out for the UT campus (in spite of the ricin scare) to take in an evening of theatre. Between PR and local coverage, our curiosity about UT's production of "Aisle 7" was adequately piqued. But first, some helpful information for those of you who, like us, didn't attend UT. "Aisle 7" is being performed at the B. Iden Payne Theatre, the location of which you won't find anywhere online. Go......