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Hey, jazz mills! In a movie about your life, what three songs are on the soundtrack? 1. “Hold Me” by Fleetwood Mac My daughter Ava is obsessed with it and has to listen to it 100,000 times a day. I don't think it's a coincidence either that the name of the song is “Hold Me.” 2. Shania Twain Can't pick just one song but definitely at least one by Shania Twain I grew up listening to so much 90s country and even though I listen to almost anything now, I have not/will not get over Shania. 3. “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen It is amazing and so hot even with the horrible saxophone solo. Austin musician Jazz Mills has opened for artists like the Arcade Fire and Stevie Wonder, and most recently performed with the local folk/blues band Cowboy and Indian. Last month, Mills released her self-titled debut EP, a delightful pop soundtrack that feels both unique and timeless.
Jazz Mills photo by Courtney Chavanell
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2 2 n d a n d S p e e d way. Done in conjunction with the UT Landmarks program, which brings public art projects to UT, Turrell’s piece explores a connection to the universe through the medium of light. To experience the Skyspace guests file into an elliptical, white plaster structure with a ceiling oculus allowing for light to enter the space. Daily, at dusk and dawn, LED lights are programmed to illuminate the inside and outside, fluctuating in intensity and color while simultaneously juxtaposed with a changing sky through the oculus. The result: a peaceful and sublime escape from reality. Learn more about the installation and reserve a time to see it at utexas.edu/cofa/turrell/
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