The Way of Water - Colorado River

An Exploration in Three Parts

The Way of Water — Colorado Rive: a three-part, river-wide performance series celebrating the Colorado River, the communities it sustains and the people who steward it.

This series took place Oct 18-Nov 8, 2025.

Part 3: Confluence

November 6, 7 & 8 at 7pm
Austin Water Center for Environmental Research at Hornsby Bend

The culminating large-scale river-inspired performance featured stories and movement from Austin Water employees, scientists, youth river stewards, fly-fishing enthusiasts, and birders. Directed by Allison Orr with live music by Graham Reynolds, poetry by Zell Miller, III, and immersive media design by dadaLab.

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Part 2: Currents

October 18 – November 8
A river-wide scavenger hunt, experienced with online guide!

This river-wide scavenger hunt, by designer Kate Murray of UnfineArts, invited audiences to explore the Colorado River at their own pace, connect with fellow river stewards, and learn more about the communities that depend on it.

Part I: Source

October 18, 11am – 3pm
The Contemporary Austin, Laguna Gloria

Part ceremony, part meditation, part celebration – the kick-off event immersed audiences in sound design by dadaLab and featured movement and stories from Austin Water utility personnel, river scientists, Butoh Artist Rosemary Candelario, and birders from the Travis Audubon Society.

In Partnership With

Austin Water, Colorado River Alliance, Austin Youth River Watch, Travis Audubon, Urban Ecosystems, All Water Guides, The Contemporary Austin, Texas Living Waters, The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment - Texas State University - Texas Stream Team, Nation Wildlife Federation logos

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Part 3: Confluence

Part 2: Currents

Part I: Source

Other Work

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The Way of Water: Waller Creek

The Way of Water – Global